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Tharaka Nithi County Assembly

Legislation. Representation. Oversight.

Our constitutional role

The people’s Assembly

The County Assembly of Tharaka Nithi is the legislative arm of the Tharaka Nithi County Government, established under Article 176 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. It serves as the county's local parliament, responsible for making laws, exercising oversight over the County Executive and representing the residents of Tharaka Nithi.

Its work is guided by Article 185 of the Constitution, the County Governments Act and the Assembly’s Standing Orders.

Legislation

Debating and enacting county laws within the Assembly’s constitutional mandate.

Legislation

Representation

Bringing residents’ voices into county decision-making and public participation.

Representation

Oversight

Examining county budgets, plans and the work of the County Executive.

Oversight

Vision

To be the seat of good governance

Mission

To steer the County of Tharaka Nithi to prosperity through effective legislation, consultative representation and robust oversight

Core Values

  • 01Impartiality
  • 02Inclusivity
  • 03Independence
  • 04Integrity
  • 05Responsiveness

Institutional leadership

Serving the Assembly

Leadership directory
  • Hon. John Mbabu

    Speaker

    Hon. John Mbabu

    Presides over sittings of the House and is the head of the Assembly.

  • Hon. Gitonga Leonard

    Deputy Speaker

    Hon. Gitonga Leonard

    Presides in the absence of the Speaker. Also MCA for Nkondi Ward and Chairman of the Liaison Committee.

  • Mr. Paul Thirika

    Clerk of the County Assembly

    Mr. Paul Thirika

    Chief administrator and accounting officer of the Assembly, and secretary to the County Assembly Service Board.

  • Hon. S. Nderi Justin Kithinji

    Leader of the Majority

    Hon. S. Nderi Justin Kithinji

    Leads the majority party or coalition in the Assembly.

  • Hon. Lucy Muthoni Ndiga

    Deputy Leader of the Majority

    Hon. Lucy Muthoni Ndiga

    Deputises for the Leader of the Majority in coordinating the majority's business in the Assembly.

  • Hon. Kabii Jones Kinegeni

    Majority Chief Whip

    Hon. Kabii Jones Kinegeni

    Coordinates attendance and party discipline for the majority.

  • Hon. Karuku Wanja

    Deputy Majority Whip

    Hon. Karuku Wanja

    Assists the Majority Chief Whip in coordinating attendance and party discipline for the majority.

Planning & accountability

Strategic plans

Assembly priorities, implementation frameworks and institutional development.

History

The Assembly was established in 2013 following the introduction of devolved government under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

County Assembly Service Board

The County Assembly Service Board is established under Section 12 of the County Governments Act. It oversees the Assembly’s services and facilities, exercises budgetary control over the service, and coordinates policies for its development.

Administration and departments

The Clerk’s Office supports the Assembly’s legislative business and administration. The 2020–2025 Strategic Plan documents the organisational structure for that plan period; it is a historical reference, not a current staffing register.

Ward & special seat representatives

Members of the Assembly

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