The Decentralized Accounts Committee has raised concern over what it said is laxity by Constituency Development Fund Accounts Managers in resolving audit queries raised by the Auditor General.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) called upon the National Assembly to issue an international tender, inviting reputable global audit firms to bid for the provision of external audit services to the Office of the Auditor-General. This move follows the reluctance of local audit firms to bid, citing potential conflicts of interest.

The Public Debt and Privatization Committee led by Chairperson, Hon. Abdi Shurie (Balambala) questioned the Principal Secretary for National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo over the privatization programme for financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25.

Moiben MP, Hon. (Prof.) Phylis Bartoo has presented a Petition to the National Assembly regarding the resettlement and compensation of residents of Crown Land, in Moiben Constituency.

The Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife has asked stakeholders in the tourism sector to be innovative to ensure the sector thrives amidst recent budget cuts.

The Senate Liaison Office, with the support of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) conducted a one-day capacity building for Senate Liaison Officers on anticipatory governance to enhance the capacity of the officers to do foresight work as they facilitate members of the Senate Futures Caucus. The training took place on 28th August, 2024 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi County.

The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Committee has asked two Ministries to hasten finalization of critical guidelines to enable constituencies to benefit from funds for constituency-based digital hubs and climate change mitigation measures.

Eight Starehe Boy’s Centre students took part in a two-week voluntary service scheme in a Programme by the Parliament of Kenya through the office of the Clerk of the Senate in a bid to educate and inspire the future endeavors of young men and women from the 5th to the 16th august 2024. This enabled the students to be accustomed to the legislative processes and the inner workings of parliament.

This article aims to offer an insightful account of their experiences in the incredible academic holiday at Parliament.

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds halted its proceedings with Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo, demanding a more comprehensive audit of the county's finances. The decision came after Governor Nyaribo appeared before the committee to address audit queries for the financial years 2020/2021, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023 concerning the Municipality of Nyamira.

The Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works has urged the Affordable Housing Board to protect and prudently manage the Affordable Housing Levy funds and adhere to their mandate.