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Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Ken Ng\u2019ondi, has addressed concerns regarding the allocation of Ksh30 million, intended for the acquisition of a new ceremonial mace, alongside a secure safe and a dedicated holding room.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, news broke that City Hall was in the process of securing the gold plated mace, at a cost that we now understand is upwards of Sh30 million. There was uproar among Kenyans, who simply cannot understand how a county government grappling with pending bills of over Sh100 Billion with B, can find it okay to splurge tens of millions of shillings on a colonial symbol.<\/p>\n
Ng\u2019ondi was quick to emphasize the comprehensive nature of the procurement, which encompasses more than just the ceremonial item.<\/p>\n
He explained, \u201cThe procurement we\u2019re initiating is not limited to the mace alone but also includes a safe and a holding room, ensuring that we cover all necessary aspects of safeguarding this symbol of authority.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further defended the expenditure as a reflection of the county\u2019s minimum requirement for such an investment, stressing the importance of the mace in symbolizing the Assembly\u2019s dignity and authority.<\/p>\n
However, he distanced himself from the procurement process, advising that any inquiries be directed to the appropriate departments.<\/p>\n
The Speaker justified the allocation by comparing it to similar expenditures in other counties, such as Nakuru, which had acquired its mace for Ksh24 million.<\/p>\n
The detailed specifications for Nairobi\u2019s mace include features such as 18-carat gold plating and a composition of brass and silver plates, aiming for a balance between aesthetic value and physical heft, with its weight specified between 10kg to 10.5kg and a height of around 1.2 meters, in line with the 2023-2024 Development Plan.<\/p>\n
Gold carat measures the purity of gold, with 24-carat gold being the purest at 100% . Thus, the 18-carat gold for the mace signifies a composition of 75% gold and 25% metal alloys like silver, copper, and nickel.<\/p>\n
Notwithstanding the Speaker\u2019s explanations, the decision has attracted criticism for its perceived misallocation of resources.<\/p>\n
Robert Alai, the Member of County Assembly from Kileleshwa, voiced his opposition, questioning the prioritization of the mace over more critical needs facing Nairobi residents.<\/p>\n
Alai\u2019s comments echo a sentiment of frustration over the assembly\u2019s spending priorities, suggesting a misalignment with the immediate needs and concerns of the public.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the controversy, Alai stated, \u201cIt\u2019s wrong for the Nairobi City County Assembly to prioritize a new mace when there are more urgent needs to address. This should not be our focus.\u201d<\/p>\n
It remains to be seen whether City Hall will do the right thing for once.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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