Bungoma County Senator David Wafula Wakoli is seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights on unpaid bills from the Senatorial by- elections held in December 2022 in Bungoma County. 

In his Statement, the Senator requests the Committee to;

The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses  Wetang’ula, with his Senate counterpart the Rt. Hon. (Sen.) Amason Kingi yesterday witnessed His Excellency  President Dr. William Ruto assent to the Finance Bill (2023) and the Appropriations Bill (2023). The President also approved the Supplementary Appropriations (No.2) Bill, 2023.

The Senate has voted to shoot down the report by the Special Committee recommending the removal from office of the Siaya Deputy Governor Dr.William Oduol through impeachment.

27 Senators voted against both charges levelled against the Deputy Governor with 16 Senators voting to support the charges.

Announcing the verdict the Speaker of the Senate Rt Hon. Amason Jeffa Kingi, EGH said the result of the vote means the Senate had failed to remove the Deputy Governor from office therefore he continues to serve as the Deputy Governor of Siaya County.

The National Assembly Committee on Labour held an approval hearing for the nominee for appointment as a member of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) Dr. Phylis Wambui Wagacha.

The Committee chaired by Hon. Erick Muchangi (Runyenjes) inquired into the nominee's educational background and its relevance to the position, gaps in SRC and ways to address them, push and pull between the Commission and Parliament, appraisals of workers, issues of ghost workers, and matters concerning working hours.

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works have questioned officials of the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development over the collapsed Boma Yangu Project. Members were particularly concerned about how the Ministry handled the project. 

The National Assembly’s Public Petitions Committee chaired by Hon. Nimrod Mbai (Kitui East) undertook a fact-finding visit of Narok East Constituency following a petition by the area Member of Parliament Hon. Lemanken Aramat. The petition filed in the House on behalf of the residents is with regard to access roads in the area. 

Today, the Ad Hoc Committee, spearheaded by Senator Shakila Abdalla, which is tasked with investigating the proliferation of Religious Organizations and the circumstances surrounding the distressing fatalities in Shakahola, undertook an investigative journey to Vihiga County. The committee's objective was to engage with various stakeholders, including the County Security and Intelligence Committee, families of the victims, local religious leaders, and non-governmental organizations, in order to accumulate crucial data and viewpoints on the ongoing inquiry.

Eight mentally ill individuals were rescued from deplorable conditions within the Holy Ghost Coptic Church of Kenya in Kisumu, following an impromptu visit by a Senate Ad hoc Committee investigating the burgeoning number of religious organisations in Kenya. The committee, under the leadership of Senator Shakil Abdalla, acted upon information provided in a meeting with the county's Intelligence Security Team.

The Senate is set to hold a special sitting this Monday June 26, 2023.

Through a gazette notice dated June 22 2023, Speaker of the Senate Rt Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi EGH appointed Monday June 26 as a day for a special sitting of the Senate for the Lawmakers to consider the report of a special committee on the proposed removal from office by impeachment of the Siaya Deputy Governor William Oduol.

The Ad Hoc Committee, led by Senator Shakila Abdalla, which is tasked with investigating the proliferation of Religious Organizations and the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths in Shakahola, made a significant move by visiting Kisumu County. The committee's objective was to engage with various stakeholders, including the County Security and Intelligence Committee, families of the victims, local religious leaders, and non-governmental organizations, in order to gather vital information and insights related to the ongoing investigation.

Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua is seeking for a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Education on the delayed payment of salaries to staff and pending bills owed to suppliers and contractors at Kitui Teachers Training College.

 In his request, the Senator wants the committee to establish the cause of delay in payment of salaries to staff of Kitui Teachers Training College for the last ten months, stating the total amount owed by the institution in terms of salary arrears and plans in place, if any, to ensure the teachers are paid without any further delays.

The County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, chaired by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, convened today to discuss the Auditor General's reports on the financial statements of Mombasa Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited for the fiscal years 2018/19, 2019/20, and 2020/21 with Mombasa County Governor Abdullswamad Nassir.

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) chaired by Hon. George Murugara (Tharaka) met with Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri (Laikipia East) who appeared before it to present proposals on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (2023).

The National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock chaired by Hon. (Dr.)  John Mutunga (Tigania East) began hearings into the Maize Flour Subsidy Programme for the fiscal year 2022/23.

The Committee met with the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon. Mithika Linturi. Mr. Linturi told the Committee that a total of 118 millers have been listed as participants in the subsidized maize flour distribution programme across the country.  

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning undertook an approval hearing for the nominee for the position of Chairperson, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) ,CPA Mary Wanyonyi.

During the hearing, Members pointed out that given the shrinking revenues collected by the National Government for sharing between the two levels of government, counties need to intensify their efforts for their own revenue collection to support their programmes. 

The Speaker of the National Assembly the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has advised the House against introducing amendments to Bills which commit the Executive without taking cognizance of the fiscal policy and considerations of the National Government. 

Kirinyaga County Senator James Murango is seeking a Statement from the Standing Commmittee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the expansion and improvement of irrigation infrastructure at Kibirigwi Irrigation Farmers' Cooperative Society LImited (KIFCO) Project in Kirinyaga County.

In his Statement, the Senator wants the Committee to;

The Siaya County Deputy Governor William Oduol has defended himself against allegations of contravening the procurement requirements by forcing unbudgeted expenditure, an action that resulted in expenses of approximately Ksh 18 million for renovating his office, purchase of furniture and office equipment.

The Deputy Governor while appearing before the Senate Special Committee investigating his proposed removal from office chaired by Sen. William Kisang said he was not involved in any way in the procurement of the chair worth 1.12 million shillings as alleged.