The Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Opiyo Wandayi, today appeared Senate Standing Committee on Energy to deliberate on the rationale behind KETRACO-Adani projects.

The committee also discussed the issue of exclusion from the National Grid of regions that are historically marginalised Counties such as Wajir, Marsabit, Mandera, and Turkana which comprise nearly 80% of Kenya’s land mass but which remain unconnected to the national grid.

The National Assembly has passed the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 67 of 2023 with far-reaching amendments to the Copyright Act, 2001 and Scrap Metal Act, 2015.  

Among the amendments to the Copyright Act, 2001 was the deletion of proposed Section 30A, which sought to regulate equitable remuneration for performers and producers of sound recordings on a 50-50 basis. Lawmakers argued that the formula excluded other contributors to the creative process, leading to its removal. 

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has bid farewell to H.E. Ambassador Zhou Pingjian, the outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, following a successful four-year tenure.

The farewell took place during a courtesy visit by Ambassador Zhou to Wetang’ula’s on Wednesday evening at Parliament Buildings.

Members of the National Assembly have put too task the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock over the continuous use of carcinogenic pesticides in the Country.

CS, Andrew Karanja had appeared before the National Assembly to answer to Members questions in line with the House Standing order 42(A) (6B).

The Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has unanimously agreed to allocate Ksh. 387 billion to County Governments. The decision came after extensive deliberations over three days, following earlier meetings that failed to reach a consensus.

The Committee, co-chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba and Kiharu MP Hon. Ndindi Nyoro, announced the agreement as a balance between the fiscal constraints of the National Government and the operational demands of the Counties.

Lawmakers have passed the Technopolis Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024), which proposes the establishment of a comprehensive framework to govern the development and management of Technopolis hubs across the country. 

The Bill, moved by the Chairperson of the Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, Hon. John Kiarie (Dagoretti South), seeks to create the Technopolis Development Authority, a body that will oversee the planning, development, and governance of all Technopolises in Kenya.

Sen. Karen Nyamu has raised an alarm over the rising cases of insecurity in Eastleigh, Nairobi County after the urban area registered an increase in several incidents of crimes, robberies, gang violence and gender-based domestic violence. 

The legislator reiterated the importance of security as a critical component of the national political development agenda adding that crime and violence pose a challenge in macro and microeconomic growth. 

Cabinet Secretary Murkomen has told the Senate that the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports develops, maintains and manages stadia through Sports Kenya and that currently there are two stadia that are gazetted under the management of Sports Kenya i.e. Nyayo National Stadium and Moi international Stadium, whereas the other stadia are under respective counties and are managed by the respective County Governments with some receiving the support of the National Government.

The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing is calling for submissions for the Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill( Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024) #SenateLive

President (Dr.) William Ruto is scheduled to deliver his third State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, 21st November 2024.
 
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula made this Communication. He said, "I wish to inform the House that I have received a message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the 2023 State of the Nation address to Parliament."

Speaker Wetang'ula further informed the House of a joint sitting to be held in the National Assembly. 

The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been committed to two departmental Committees for consideration and public participation following its First Reading on 13th November 2024. 

The Bill, sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to amend nine Acts of Parliament to enhance regulatory oversight, streamline processes, and promote economic stability. 

Sen. David Wakoli (Bungoma) has sought the status of remittances to the Bungoma County Government employees' pension scheme from 2022 to date.

While requesting a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the floor of the House this afternoon, tasked the Labour Committee to state the providers of pension scheme services to employees of the Bungoma County Government and explain whether staff join on voluntary basis or it is mandatory to all employees of the County. 

The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget convened today to review public participation submissions received concerning the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act.

The session centred around the PFM Amendment Bill, which aims to streamline budget processes and enhance fiscal discipline among County Governments.

The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations convened a high-stakes session on Thursday to address mounting concerns over significant delays in compensating police officers injured in the line of duty. With a backlog of unresolved claims, lawmakers probed systemic failures, confronting officials over prolonged waits for officers who, despite fulfilling all requirements, remain uncompensated.

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IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BUSINESS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 49 OF 2024)

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