{
  "id": 12814944,
  "title": "MPs commence public hearings on Proposed Dissolution of six regional authorities this Friday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/mps-commence-public-hearings-on-proposed-dissolution-of-six-regional-12814944",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T06:09:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/mps-commence-public-hearings-on-proposed-dissolution-of-six-regional-authorities-this-friday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Departmental Committee on Regional Development Committee in Kenya will begin public hearings on the Proposed Regional Development Authorities Laws (Repeal) Bill, 2026, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichungw'a, aims to dissolve six regional development authorities - the Coast Development Authority (CDA), Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (Tarda), Ewaso Ng’iro South Development Authority, and Ewaso Ng’iro North Development Authority. These authorities were established to fulfill specific mandates, but are now being wound up as they have completed their designated tasks. The dissolution is expected to reduce pressure on the national budget, enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery by consolidating operations under existing institutions. Upon enactment of the Bill, the National Treasury and the Public Service Commission (PSC) will take over the major functions, staff, and financial assets of the dissolved authorities. The Committee, chaired by Sigor legislator, Hon. Peter Lochakapong', will hold the first phase of the hearings in Elgeyo Marakwet, Isiolo, and Narok Counties.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – The Departmental Committee on Regional Development Committee is set to commence public participation on the proposed Regional Development Authorities Laws (Repeal) Bill, 2026, which seeks…",
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        "title": "MPs commence public hearings on Proposed Dissolution of six regional authorities this Friday",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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