Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said that democracy cannot thrive in the absence of the rule of law.

The Speaker said the entrenchment of the rule of law in politics and systems of governance is a key element in cushioning democracy on the continent.

“If the rule of law reigns, democracy thrives,” Speaker Kingi said, adding failure to respect the rule of law undermines democracy.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has considered various statements sought by the Senators for the period commencing from 29th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

Nyeri County Senator Wahome Wamatinga wants the National Treasury and Economic Planning to come up with a policy framework to review the Banking Act in order to renegotiate the repayment terms of the loans.

Through a motion in the Senate, Sen. Wamatinga argues that such an action by the National Treasury and Economic Planning will provide cushion for Kenyans with non-performing loans and prevent the loss of their movable assets.

Senator Crystal Asige has requested statement pursuant to Standing Order 52(1), to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern, namely: Commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day.

Sen. Hamida Kibwana has sought a statement in the Senate on claims of disposal state-owned entities through privatization without the approval of Parliament.

The Senator wants the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget to:

The Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism Chaired by Kajiado Senator, Lenku Ole Kanar Seki today met delegations from the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs led by the Principal Secretary Hon. Patrick Kilemi; and the Drumvale Farmers' Cooperative Society led by the Society's Chairman Mr. Felix Maingi to consider a Statement sought by Sen. Agnes Kavindu Muthama, regarding the liquidation of Drumvale Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Machakos County.