Senators and the Senate staff broke into celebrations after the Senate soccer team hammered the Council of Governors 3 goals to nil at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium Eldoret.

The afternoon match that marked the first day of the Devolution Conference attracted several elected leaders, staff and locals who turned out in large numbers to witness the match.

The Senate team under Team Manager, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch and Captain, Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki took control of the match against the Governors from the beginning displaying a ball possession of 70 percent.

The National Assembly debated a Bill  that mandates property owners in low-income areas to pay land rates to their respective county governments. It aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for levying properties and land throughout the country. In addition, the National Rating Bill introduces a mechanism to accurately measure ratable properties and aims to broaden the tax base. 

The National Assembly Committee on Implementation, led by chairman Hon. Raphael Wanjala (Budalangi), convened a meeting with the implementing parties; the Kenya Space Agency, Italian Space Agency, and the Ministry of Defense to address the emerging issues. The meeting was also attended by IItalian Ambassador to Kenya Roberto Natali. 

“We are here to address concerns raised by the Defense Cabinet Secretary, indicating that Italy is not meeting its end of the bargain,“ said Hon. Wanjala.