The Budget and Appropriations Committee led by the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Mary Emaase (Teso South) met several stakeholders to consider the budget implementation for the first six months of the Financial Year 2023/24.

Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, raised concern over delays in exchequer releases noting that the National Treasury has released a total of Kshs.1.44 trillion in the first six months of the Financial Year 2023/24.

Members have raised concerns over the doctor’s strike, which has gone on for several weeks, causing disruptions in healthcare services across the country.

The legislators emphasized the importance of prioritizing negotiation with the medics to enable Kenyans to have access to healthcare and also prevent loss of life.

The Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee (CIOC), led by Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri), today met officials of the National Gender Commission (NGEC) to discuss the implementation of their Constitutional mandate and the obstacles hindering the realization of the two-thirds gender rule.

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𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, chaired by Hon. Nelson Koech (Belgut) has called on ambassadorial nominees to be better prepared for approval hearings.

"Ambassadors are the face of the country in their duty stations. They represent the interests of Kenyans as such we expected the nominees who appear before this Committee to demonstrate their suitability," underscored Hon. Nelson Koech.

The Public Investment Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) met questioned officials from Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) led by Director General, Mr. David Mugonyi over expenditure by the Authority.

The Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives wrapped up public hearings on the County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Bill, 2022.

The Committee held the final engagement on Saturday, April 6, 2024 with residents of the Coast and North Eastern regions.