The Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Senator Mohamed Abass, held an engagement today with the Council of Governors (COG), Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), County Assemblies Forum (CAF) and the State Department for Devolution. The focus was on the Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2024).

The National Assembly Departmental Committees and the Budget and Appropriations Committee will from Monday, July 15, 2024 commence the consideration of the Supplementary Estimates No.1 for 2024/25 Financial Year.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The fourth Senate Mashinani will be held in Busia County in September 2024, following a resolution passed by Senators through a Motion tabled by Majority Leader Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot.

The Senate has resolved to hold its Plenary and Committee sittings in Busia County from September 23 to 27, 2024, in accordance with Article 126 (1) of the Constitution.

The Senators have urged President William Ruto to address various issues raised by Kenyans, particularly by the Gen Z population.

In a motion sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, the Senators highlighted several pressing challenges requiring urgent action from President Ruto.

While presenting the motion, Sen. Cheruiyot urged the Senate to call on the National Assembly to swiftly consider the presidential memorandum as outlined in Article 115(2)(a).

Committee on Delegated Legislation led by Chairperson Hon.

The National Assembly has been cleared by the High Court of any fault in relation to the roll out of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

The Committee on Public Debt and Privatization on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 met with Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai who apprised the Committee on the status of three loans acquired by the Government for use by the State Department.

Nairobi County MP, Hon. Esther Passaris on Thursday, June 13, 2024 hosted officials from the HIVOS Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Fund to explore collaboration and partnership opportunities in support of youth-led and youth-focused organizations, networks and movements.

The Finance Bill, 2024 sailed through the Second Reading stage on Thursday, June 20, 2024. This was after Members took a vote on whether the Bill should be read for a second time or not.

Member for Kathiani, Hon. Robert Mbui is questioning the regulations setting the minimum wage for security guards saying they contravene the law.

The Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations continued the inquiry into the conduct of the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) in Kenya.

Kenya's National Assembly and the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) of the U.S. House of Representatives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The signing of the MoU marks a crucial milestone in the relationship between the National Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives. It also underscores a commitment to nurturing stronger legislative ties and democratic development.

The National Assembly is set to consider the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill and the Statutory Instruments (Amendments) Bill following proposals for amendment by the Senate. 

The UN Habitat has expressed its intention to aid the country realise its ambition to facilitate access to adequate housing in line with Article 43 of the Constitution which provides for economic and social rights.

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has resolved to conduct a special audit into the management of funds in Isiolo County. The decision follows a meeting on Tuesday with Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, who was summoned after previously failing to appear before the committee.

The Appropriation Bill 2024 was on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 read for the First Time in the National Assembly. 

Members of the National Assembly have resolved to hold a morning sitting on Thursday, June 20, 2024, to allow for extended debate on the Finance Bill 2024.