The Senate Committee for County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, convened today with the intention of engaging with Paul Otuoma, the Governor of Busia County to review the Auditor General's Reports on the Financial Statements of the Busia Water and Sewerage Services Company Limited for the fiscal years 2018-2021.

However, the Committee received official communication from the Governor, requesting the postponement of today's scheduled meeting. The Governor cited medical circumstances as the reason for his unavailability.

Today, the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights (JLAHRC), chaired by Senator Veronicah Maina, held a meeting with Senator Crystal to discuss the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill and the County Governments (Amendment) Bill. These legislative proposals align with Senator Asige's dedication to promoting inclusivity in Kenya's democratic framework.

Senate speaker Amason Kingi has eulogized the late Marya Elizabeth Adjibodou as an exceptional parliamentary officer who personified commitment and diligence, pointing out that her demise is a big loss to the Parliamentary Service.

In the communication to the House as a tribute to Mrs Adjibodou, the Speaker described her death as tragic and condoled with her family, friends and colleagues at this most tragic time.

Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH was among several leaders who attended this year's National Prayer Breakfast meeting at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.

The theme of this year`s National Prayer Breakfast was Reconciliation; The action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Speaking during the event, Speaker Kingi commended the organizers for the wonderful event.

“Please join me in appreciating men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure a successful event,” appealed Speaker Kingi.

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, presided over by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, convened a meeting with Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi to deliberate on the Auditor General's report concerning Wajir Water and Sewerage Company Limited's financial statements from 2018 to 2021. Attendees at the meeting were Senators including Vice Chair Prof. Tom Ojienda, William Kisang, Tabitha Maureen Mutinda, Hamida Kibwana, Karungo Thangwa, and Miraj Abdullahi Abdulrahman.

Nominated Senator Beth Kalunda Syengo, MP, is seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism regarding the promotion and marketing of rocks and hills in the Eastern region of Kenya as tourism sited. 

In the statement, the Committee should;

Outline the findings of surveys and assessment conducted, if any, for rocks and hills in the Eastern region, Including Ngomeni rocks and Nzaui hills in Kitui and Makueni counties, respectively, to evaluate their potential for tourism.