Public servants charged with the responsibility of supervising government-funded projects have been called upon to adhere to timeliness in the completion of the projects and ensure quality work.
Speaking during the National Government Development-Regional/County Implementation Coordination and Management Committee (NGD-RICMC/CICMC) meeting, Nairobi County Commissioner David Wanyonyi said the government has invested funds in various projects within the County to ensure that they are implemented.
“The government wants quality work and enjoys value for money,” emphasised Wanyonyi while addressing Regional and County Heads at the Regional Commissioners Boardroom at Nyayo House, which was attended by Director, Government Delivery Unit, Jonah Orumoi.
He at the same time called upon officers supervising the construction works of a Science and Technology project at Nairobi School to ensure that the contractor completes the work at the stipulated time.
The County Commissioner also urged members of the public who have not applied for Identification Cards (ID) to visit registration centres and register for the card.
Wanyonyi said currently there are no vetting committees for ID cards, as they ceased being in operation from 1st May 2024, and cautioned applicants seeking the card not to fall prey to any committee that will purport to be doing the work.
He, however, noted that those applying for passports will be vetted before issuance of the document.
On ID cards, the Nairobi Area Regional Registration of Persons Officer, Fabian Mugwika, urged members of the public who do not have ID cards to register for them, noting that processing of the card, which is done electronically, only takes three to four days.
“Following the President’s directive, new applicants of ID cards who are not previously registered will not be charged any fee; this includes those correcting misspellings, dates, days and months,” said Mugwika.
He, however, noted that persons who have lost their IDs and those changing particulars will be required to pay a total of Sh1000.
By Bernadette Khaduli
