Members of the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA) have expressed concerns over the slow issuance of visas to deaf sports persons seeking to represent Kenya in the World Deaf Handball Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mkenya Benson Nyaga Kagete amefika mbele ya Kamati ya Kudumu ya Usalama wa Taifa, Ulinzi na Uhusiano wa Kigeni kwenye Bunge la Seneti Alhamisi hii kulitetea ombi lake la kutaka Wazee Wasimamizi wa Mitaa watambuliwe rasmi na serikali na kulipwa chini ya mfumo wa Nyuma Kumi.
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget in a session chaired by Mandera County Senator Ali Roba, today met with the Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u to deliberate on the appropriation of the Equalization Fund.
The Cabinet Secretary Prof. Njuguna Ndung'u gave his submissions to the committee on the equalization fund entitlement and allocation since inception and the proposed plan on appropriation of equalization fund arrears.
The National Assembly has approved regulations to establish the National Peace Support Operations Fund, which will provide support for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) peacekeeping missions and operations.
This is a result of the House adopting a Report of the Committee on Delegated Legislation, which considered the Public Finance Management (National Peace Support Operations Fund) Regulations, 2023. The purpose of these regulations is to create the National Peace Support Operations Fund, into which the Government is expected to contribute Ksh1 billion.
The National Assembly has proceeded on short recess which runs from Friday, 7th July 2023 to Monday, 24th July 2023.
The National Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon (Dr.) Moses Wetangula, has called upon Cabinet Secretaries to respect the House invitations and appear before the plenary to address questions pertaining to their respective dockets.
Expressing concern over the absence of some Cabinet Secretaries, Hon. Wetang'ula emphasized that the National Assembly represents the will of the people, and under Article 153 of the Constitution, Cabinet Secretaries are accountable to the House.
Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism held a meeting today to consider the following statements before the Committee.
1. Statement sought by Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC on the state of the Financial Inclusion Fund nationally and its impact on the residents of Kisumu County.
2. Statement sought by Sen. David Wakoli, on the management of the Metropolitan National Sacco Limited.
3. Statement sought by Sen. Paul Karungo Thang’wa, on the proliferation of dairy products from Uganda;and
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, led by Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango MP, joined the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, His Excellency Honorable Rigathi Gachagua who chaired the two-day Tea Reforms Conference at the Kericho Golf Club, Kericho County.
The afternoon session began with a Prayer from the Speaker of the National Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula.
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The Leader of the Majority Party Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah laid the following Papers on the Table:
1. Notification on price stability target and the Economic Policy of the Government for the Financial Year 2923/24 Budget from the National Treasury and Economic Planning.
The following business was transacted by the National Assembly during the morning sitting of Wednesday 5th July, 2023.
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Led by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special funds convened today to deliberate over concerns raised by the auditor general regarding three water companies in Nakuru County: Naivasha Water and Sanitation Company Limited (NAIVASCO), Nakuru Water and Sanitation Company Limited (NAWASCO) and Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Limited Company (NARUWASCO). The focus was on the financial operations of these entities for the fiscal year 2020/2021.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has asked a committee of the Senate to push for the amendment of the Section 226 of the Penal Code of laws of Kenya that slap criminal liability on individuals who try suicide.
The Commission argues that individuals who attempt to kill themselves have mental illness and they deserve to be taken for medical care instead of being arrested and charged in court of law.
Today, the Senate Committee on County Public Accounts (CPAC) convened to question Governor Dhadho Godhana concerning the Auditor General's report on the Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2019/2020.
During the meeting, the Committee made several resolutions. First, concerns were raised about the delayed submission of documents by the Office of the Auditor-General during the audit period. It was found that 67% of the total expenditure queried by the Auditor General lacked adequate documentation.
The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee chaired by Hon. Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East) met stakeholders on a petition on pollution of River Athi. The petition was presented by Hon. Vincent Musyoka (Mwala) on behalf of the residents.
During the meeting, the Managing Director of Tana Athi River Development Authority (TARDA) Mr. Liban Roba informed the Committee that the mandate of the Authority had been diluted and delegated to other agencies. As a result the Authority is not able to take effective action.
According to a report tabled in the House on 14th June 2023, between May 2022 and April 2023 , a total of 19 externally sourced loans have been signed between the National
The National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met the Ag. Director General Kenya Maritime Authority for the second time, to respond to questions arising from the examination of the Reports of the Auditor General on the Authority's financial statements for Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
The Committee chaired by Hon. David Pkosing (Pokot South) raised issues with the irregular payment of sitting allowances to non board members by KMA in the Financial Year 2020/2021.
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has challenged the Kenyan Permanent Mission to United Nations Habitat in Nairobi to collaborate more with State agencies involved in urbanization and human settlement projects to assure citizens of standard facilities.
Led by Hon. Elijah Memusi (Kajiado-Central); who chaired the session Members were on a site inspection tour of the Mission as part of their oversight mandate.
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education chaired by Hon. Julius Melly (Tinderet) is advocating for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address exam cheating. The Committee chairperson who spoke today after meeting officials from the Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) emphasized the need to exert every possible effort in combating this detrimental practice.
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture inspected the Bomas of Kenya Cultural Centre in Karen Nairobi as part of its oversight mandate.
The Committee, led by the Vice Chair Hon. James Wamacukuru (Kabete), conducted the inspection visit to evaluate the progress made in its rehabilitation. The State Department of Culture was allocated additional funds during last year's Supplementary Budget, and the Committee is keen to assess how these funds were utilized.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi attended a roundtable meeting and other engagements at the Inter parliamentary Union (IPU) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
During the series of meetings, the Speaker held discussions with the Union’s Secretary General Martin Chungong and later paid a courtesy call on Dr Cleopa Kilonzo Mailu, Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nation (UN) Office in Geneva.
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