WOTE MUNICIPALITY RECEIVES SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL BY-LAWS

Wote Municipality is poised for sustainable urban development, supported by a robust policy framework designed to enhance service delivery.

Through support from UK funded Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) program, the municipality is among 12 others across Kenya selected for support in developing an Urban Economic Plan, undertaking feasibility studies for key value chains and infrastructure projects and development of Bylaws to attract investors.

The SUED team is currently supporting the municipality to develop by laws which will help in service delivery.

The proposed by-laws cover: Land Use and Control, Agricultural Produce Aggregation, Trade Promotion and Regulation,Waste Management, Animal Health & Urban Livestock Management, and Environmental Management

On Thursday, Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. met with SUED Program Manager Lain Nelson and Governance Advisor Jeremiah Nyambane to discuss the program’s implementation. Also in attendance were Lands and Urban Planning Executive Committee Member Dr. Paul Musila, Wote Municipality Manager Evelyn Mutua and Emali-Sultan Hamud Manager Phillip Ngila

The by-laws will later be customized for Emali-Sultan Hamud and Mbooni-Kee municipalities.