𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health chaired by Hon. (Dr) Robert Pukose will this morning engage with officials of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to address alleged irregularities in the procurement process and the cancellation of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets at KEMSA.

In addition the Committee will hold a second meeting with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to discuss various concerns including the non-remittance of NHIF capitations to hospitals providing services to cardholders. 

The National Assembly Select Committee on Budget & Appropriations chaired by Hon. Ndindi Nyoro engaged with chairpersons of Departmental Committees  on the Supplementary Estimates II for Financial Year  2022/2023.

The second Supplementary Estimates for the current fiscal year proposes to reduce the National Government Expenditure estimates by Kshs 6.4 billion. This comprises a reduction of Capital Expenditure by Kshs39 billion, an increase in recurrent expenditure by Kshs.7.6 billion and an increase in Consolidated Funds Services (CFS) by Kshs.24.8 billion.

Hon. Lilian Siyoi (Trans Nzoia) wants  a comprehensive review of the formula used to allocate bursaries to deserving and needy students under the NG-CDF (National Government Constituency Development Fund) program.

Speaking in the House during debate on NG-CDF allocations, Hon. Siyoi also highlighted the urgent need to reassess the procurement procedures within the NG-CDF program in order to streamline the implementation of works and contracts.

In a recent inspection visit to the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) Facility in Kibarani, Mombasa, the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, met with Managing Commissioner Brigadier J.N. Githaiga. The committee, responsible for budget oversight, delved into detailed discussions regarding the state corporation's operations, assets, and finances.

The Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, chaired by Hon. Daniel Wanyama (Webuye west) held engagement with the Royal Media Services (RMS) and the Music Publishers Association of Kenya (MPAKE) in an attempt to look for solutions to conflict between the Royal Media Services and the Kenya Copyright Board. The Performance Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) and the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) had sued Royal Media Services claiming payment of  Kshs. 67 million.