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Friday, 10th January 2025

Parliament to hold approval hearings for Cabinet Secretaries, Ambassadors, and Diplomats in January 2025

The Committee on Appointments is set to conduct approval hearings for three nominees proposed by the President for Cabinet Secretary Positions on January 14, 2025, at County Hall, Parliament Buildings.

The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, chaired by Hon.Nelson Koech (Belgut), has vetted three of the four individuals nominated by the President for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Diplomatic Representatives.

The National Assembly will convene for special sittings on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula authorized the special sitting upon a request from the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Inchung'wa.

The special sittings will be held in two sessions; a morning session starting at 10.00 am and an afternoon session commencing at 2.30 pm.

The Committee on Appointments is set to conduct approval hearings for three nominees proposed by the President for Cabinet Secretary Positions on January 14, 2025, at County Hall, Parliament Buildings.

The nominees include Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, a former Health Cabinet Secretary under retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been nominated to head the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.

Kenya Saturday afternoon edged out Burundi in Men Basketball Match at KPA Makupa Sports ground with a victory of 64-37.

The National Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dr. Moses Wetang'ula, Parliamentary Service Commissioner, Hon. Rachael Ameso and the Clerk of Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye witnessed team Kenya assert their dominance of the game.

Senator David Wakoli turned out as the Most Valuable Player garnering 18 points.

In an exciting and competitive match at the indoor courts of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, the Kenyan Women MPs’ netball team has delivered a dominant performance, securing a 40-11 victory over Burundi.

The match which marks the penultimate stage of the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games, highlighted Kenya’s mastery in both skill and coordination in the netball game.

The Kenyan male legislators have surged ahead in the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games Golf Tournament. With one round remaining, Kenya holds a commanding lead with an aggregate score of 274 points.

Out of this, 131 points were garnered in round 1 on Tuesday, while round 2 played today saw the Kenyan team garner 143.  Uganda Parliament follows closely with 238 points, while Tanzania is in third place with 111 points.

On the women's side, Uganda has taken the early lead with 252 points, while Tanzania is in second place with 94 points.

Kenya’s Parliament men’s volleyball team secured a well deserved victory on Thursday, after hammering the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) team 3-1 in a tense showdown during the 14th Edition of the EAC Interparliamentary Games in Mombasa County.

The moving match, hosted at the prestigious Aga Khan Academy drew an enthusiastic crowd including EALA Speaker Rt. Hon. Joseph Ntakirutimana. The Kenyan squad cheered on by passionate fans who packed the gym, displayed remarkable game proving why they are a force to reckon with.

Kenya made its presence felt at the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games' disability darts competition, with Hon. George Mbugua securing a podium finish and the dynamic duo of Hon. Tim Wanyonyi and Hon. Janet Sitienei delivering a masterclass in the team event at Aga Khan Academy.

Despite Tanzania's Hon. Yahya Ally Mwata's clean sweep in the individual standing category, winning all five matches, the Kenyan contingent proved they are a force to reckon with.

Parliament of Kenya Netball Team captained by Vihiga County MP, Hon. Beatrice Adagala, has thrashed East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) team 46 - 31 in the ongoing 14th Edition of East Africa Community Inter-Parliamentary Games (EAC-IPG).

In a match held at Aga Khan Academy grounds in Mombasa on Thursday 12th December, 2024 at 10:00am, the women legislators battled it out at the court.

Team Kenya took an early lead with their EALA counterparts putting up a spirited fight to catch up.

In an electrifying encounter at the Aga Khan Academy, Kenya's men's volleyball team secured a hard-fought victory against Burundi in a five-set marathon that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

The hosts, coming off a mixed run with a win against Uganda and a setback against Tanzania, demonstrated remarkable resilience in this crucial fixture.

The match, which began at 2030Hrs saw Kenya claim the first set 25-21, before Burundi stormed back to dominate the next two sets 25-11 and 25-14.

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲

Several legislators have bagged awards at the Annual National SDGs Multi-Stakeholders Conference which came to a close this evening.

The Conference was aimed at discussing actionable strategies for accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The forum themed, ‘Solutions to Leapfrog SDGs Implementation in the last Stretch to 2030’ was organized by the State Department for Economic Planning in collaboration with the SDGs Inter-Agency Technical Working Sub-Committee.

In an exciting second match of the ongoing East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Games, the Kenyan MPs Men's Basketball team triumphed over their Tanzanian counterparts with an impressive 67-38 victory on Wednesday.

The game, held at the Makupa Sports Club in Mombasa, showcased the Kenyan team’s skill, determination, and dominance on the court.

Kenya’s top scorer, Hon. Senator David Wakoli from Bungoma County, led the team with an outstanding 20 points, while Tanzania’s Hon. Benit contributed 17 points for his side.

Day two of the darts competition at the EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games on Wednesday saw Kenyan MPs dominate the arena with accuracy and talent  showcasing not just skill, but the unifying spirit of East African integration.

Kenyan Members of Parliament stole the spotlight during the East African Community Interparliamentary Games (EAC-IPG) held at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa.

Day four of the tournament saw a series of exciting contests in the darts category, with Kenyan lawmakers exhibiting their prowess against their regional counterparts.

Leading the charge was Westlands MP, Timothy Wanyonyi Wetang’ula who captained the men's team with vigour and determination.

In an electrifying encounter at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa County, the Kenya Women MPs volleyball team secured an emphatic victory over their Rwandan counterparts, sweeping the match in straight sets.

Kenya set the tone with a dominant performance in the first set, clinching it 25–15. The second set proved more competitive, but the Kenyan team showcased resilience and tactical brilliance to win 25–21. In the final set, Kenya sealed their victory with a decisive 25–18 finish, much to the delight of their jubilant supporters.

The Kenya Bunge basketball team has earned a headstart at the ongoing East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Games in Mombasa, thanks to a walkover victory in their opening match on Tuesday.

The team was awarded a 3-point win after South Sudan failed to show up for the scheduled match, giving the Kenyan side a confident boost ahead of their next challenge.

Under the leadership of Konoin MP, Brighton Yegon, the team is preparing for their second game on Wednesday at 4 PM, where they will face off against Uganda.