The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee led by the Vice-Chairperson Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), received submissions from stakeholders on the Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill, 2023.

The Bill sponsored by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga (Ainabkoi), seeks to foster the Bicameral relations by prescribing procedures for ensuring seamless consideration of the legislative business of the National Assembly and the Senate.

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met on Wednesday 29th November,2023 to review a draft Report on state corporations whose examination has been concluded.

The National Assembly Committee on Education, led by Chairperson, Hon. Julius Melly (Tinderet), held discussions with the President of the International School Sports Federation (ISF), Mr. Laurent Petryanka.

 The meeting, which was also attended by  the President of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA), Mr. Kipchumba Maiyo and other federation officials from the region , focused on Kenya's commitment to sports within its education system.

The National Assembly on Wednesday debated the Geriatric Bill, 2022, during its Second Reading. The Bill, sponsored by Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba (Kiambu), aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework dedicated to safeguarding the dignity and respect of the elderly during their later years.

The Speaker of the National Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr.)Moses Wetangula has moved to enforce the Speaker’s Rules on the dress code and with regard to admittance of visitors to Parliament, following concerns of numerous breaches. 

 While issuing a Communication to the House over the matter when the House resumed sittings for the week this afternoon, Speaker Wetang’ula emphasized that the prescription of a parliamentary dress code is important as it not only establishes the sartorial standards of the House, but also preserves the honour and dignity of the August House. 

Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo) during the House sitting, yesterday Tuesday 28th November, 2023 delivered an answer regarding implementation of a recent customs directive on taxation of inbound items for travellers at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This was in response to a question raised by Hon. Irene Mayaka (Nominated).