The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has given the National Treasury, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Office of the Attorney General (AG) until Tuesday 28th November 2023 to decide the fate of the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS). The dissolution of KSMS has been pending since 1st November 2019, when its Board of Management resolved to dissolve it and turn it into a department under the CBK.

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has initiated steps in repositioning women in the political leadership landscape.

In a meeting with FEMNET, Mzalendo Trust and IDEA International, women Parliamentarians reflected on the Women’s Political Participation (WPP) while assessing the post-election score card.

Led by KEWOPA Chairperson, Hon. Leah Sankaire (Kajiado), the Members cited discrimination of women in political and Committees leadership in Parliament stating that a handful had made a debut in the space that is currently dominated by men.

Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Samuel Njoroge has advised staff nearing their retirement not to carry along entitlements of their offices as they exit service. 

Mr. Njoroge said it has been established that Parliamentary staff, especially those in senior positions who carry along their official entitlements after retirement, live in misery due to harsh treatment from the society.

The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has told the management of the East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) that disposal of idle land and partial privatization can help partly resolve its financial woes.

The National Assembly began debate on a Motion on  the report by the Public Debt and Privatization Committee on loans contracted by the National Government between May 2022 and April 2023.

While moving the Motion on the Floor of the House, the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Abdi Shurie (Balambala), noted that between May 2022 and April 2023, 19 externally financed loans, amounting to Kshs. 213.24 billion were signed between the National Government and International Creditors.