A Parliamentary Committee has recommended the introduction of a 4% Sugar Development Levy to bolster cane development and revitalize Kenya's ailing sugar industry.

In a recent session led by Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, Chairperson of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged with representatives from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and the Sugar Directorate to discuss the Sugar Bill 2023.

The Vice Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West) met Judges, Judicial Officers and other justice sector stakeholders during the launch of this year’s Judiciary Performance Management and Measurement Report.

The National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Social Services Administration and Agriculture met the management of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) , an agency mandated with the regulation, development and promotion of crops.

Officials of AFA appeared before the Committee chaired by Hon. Emannuel Wangwe (Navakholo) to respond to audit queries for the Financial Year 2018/2019.  

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West)  has given Notice of a Motion calling on the Government to institutionalize rainwater harvesting and develop an affirmative action plan for investment in rainwater harvesting purification, storage, and distribution. Specifically, Hon. Mutuse wants the Government to address the lack of water in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL).

"Over the last two months, the Senate Standing Committee on Energy has been looking into why the cost of electricity continues to be high in this country." Said the Chairperson of Energy Committee, Sen. Wahome Wamatinga.

The Chairperson stated that the inquiry has not only opened the committee's eyes to many things, it has also demystified a lot of myths that were held before. 

The Senators were speaking during Electricity Sector Stakeholder Conference held on 30th June, 2023 in TradeMark Hotel at the Village Market, Kiambu County.

Senate Joint Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources Chaired by Nyandarua Senator John Methu in conjunction with Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing chaired by Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa, visited Nyandarua and Nyeri Counties.

The National Assembly has passed the reports of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining Committee on two Conventions championing for climate change and environment conservation. 

The Motions to adopt the Committee’s Reports on the conventions were moved by the Committee Vice chairperson, Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South).

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture  conducted an inspection visit of the Jamhuri Sports Complex along Ngong road In Nairobi.

The team led by  Hon. Mary Emaase (Teso South) inspected the facility as part of the  Committee's mandate which includes inspecting and reporting on expenditures and implementation of sport's  projects funded by the Government. The facility is ready for use, however, the contractor has not handed it over as a result of pending bills. 

A delegation from the Parliament of Kenya led by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate participated in the just concluded 63rd Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and 43rd Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) - European Union (OACPS-EU) JointParliamentary Assembly (JPA), in Brussels, Belgium.

Earlier today, the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, chaired by Kirinyaga County Senator James Kamau Murango, MP, met to consider the response on a Statement sought by Senator Lenku Kanar Seki, MP on the Restocking and Revitalizing Kenya's Livestock Industry for Economic Stability and Growth by the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Hon. Mithika Linturi. 

Nairobi County Senator, Edwin Sifuna has sought a Statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the neglect of the families of the five freedom fighters who were imprisoned in Kapenguria together with the former President, the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during the fight for the country's independence.

Kirinyaga County Senator James Kamau Murango is seeking a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding management of talent in Counties. 

In the Statement, the Committee should;

Outline plans in place by the national and county governments, if any, to provide infrastructural support and economic incentives for upcoming and established artists in Kirinyaga County;

The  National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met officials of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Authority who appeared before the Committee to provide responses to audit queries arising from the Auditor General report for Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.

The Committee chaired by Hon. David Pkosing (Pokot South) wanted an explanation on the non-recovery of outstanding Pasha loans of Kshs 45, 193,389.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee has visited the Kenya Airforce Headquarters at the Moi Airbase in Eastleigh, Nairobi to inspect the facility. .

Members led by Chairperson Hon. Nelson Koech (Belgut),  received a brief on the history, broad mandate and operations of the Kenya Airforce.

Kenya Airforce Commander Major General John Omenda, outlined the major challenges they face and took Members on a guided tour of the facility.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy got submissions in regards to their ongoing inquiry into the escalating costs of electricity in the country from organizations dealing with electricity supply.

The three organizations; Electricity Consumers Society (ECS), Electricity Sector Association of Kenya (ESAK) and East Association for Radiation Protection (EARP) appeared before the Committee chaired by Hon. Vincent Musyoka (Mwala) and made a presentation on how they plan to reduce the cost of power in the country.

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture toured the Kenya National Library Services (KNLS) Maktaba Kuu Building. The delegation led by Hon. Mary Emaase (Teso South) went to assess the library's facilities and discuss the KNLS's request for additional funding for renovation.

A delegation from the Parliament of Kenya led by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, the Deputy Speaker of the Senate participated in the just concluded 63rd Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and 43rd Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) - European Union (OACPS-EU) JointParliamentary Assembly (JPA), in Brussels, Belgium.