The Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Zachariah Njeru, has today committed to ensure that all public land in the country is secured through titling.

While responding to Questions from the Honorable Senators on the Floor of the House, CS Njeru informed the Senate that the Government has started issuing titles to all public learning institutions through the national titling program, adding that this has been prompted by the rampant grabbing of public land. 

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Prof. Kithure Kindiki appeared before the Senate this Wednesday to answer to questions from Senators. The inaugural appearance of Cabinet Secretaries in the Senate started with questions from Samburu Senator Dr. Lelegwe Ltumbesi.

𝐒𝐄𝐍. 𝐃𝐑. 𝐋𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐖𝐄 𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐈:What is the state of security in Samburu West Constituency currently, in light of the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support the ongoing security operation?

A section of members of the Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation took part in a consultative workshop geared towards Supporting Kenya’s Digital Transformation for Sustainable Economic Development.

The forum, organized by the Estonian Centre for International Development, through the Estonian Ambassador to Kenya, brought together stakeholders from the Kenyan Communication and Digital sectors including the Communications Authority of Kenya, to discuss potential areas of borrowing and collaboration from the highly successful Estonian systems.

The National Assembly's Committee on Public Petitions Chaired by Hon. Nimrod Mbai met the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) Ag. Chief Executive Officer Dr. Samson Muhora and National Parents Association (BPA) Chair Mr. David Obuhatsa to discuss the implementation of the Edu-Afya Medical Scheme for Public Secondary Schools. .

Africa is well endowed with sufficient natural resources, human capability and an enthusiastic workforce sufficient for progressive development, said Speaker Wetang’ula.  

The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Salim Mvurya reforms being undertaken by the Ministry will catapult Kenya into a desirable mining investment landscape and attract the best mining. 

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education met various parastatals' officials to discuss audit queries contained in Reports of the Auditor General.

Nyandarua County Governor His Excellency Dr. Moses Kiarie Badilisha, Nairobi City County Governor His Excellency Johnson Sakaja and Nyandarua County Assembly Speaker appeared before Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources Chaired by Nyandarua Senator Sen.

Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango has today sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the delayed construction of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Wamumu Station Medical Facility in Mwea West Sub-County. 

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has today toured the Kenya Mission to the United Nations Office in Nairobi.

The  Committee led by Vice Chairperson Hon. Maj. (Rtd) Bashir Abdullah (Mandera-North)  assessed the Mission's operations, challenges and opportunities in addition to enhancing their knowledge of the Mission's mandate.

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries led by Embu Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP, (Vice Chairperson) held a virtual meeting to consider a Statement sought by Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP, on the State of the Nut Industry in Kenya.

The Senator had requested the committee in the statement to;

1. Provide an updated list of the areas under Nut farming in Kenya;

The National Assembly's Public Petition Committee on Monday 24thApril 2023 conducted an inspection visit of the stalled Kibera Housing Project and Mukuru Kwa Njenga stalls. The visit is a result of a petition filed by residents living along the railway line, whose homes were demolished to create a buffer for the railway line.

The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Committee Chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor today met with the Cabinet Secretaries for Labour & Social Protection, and National Treasury to receive their responses on the Statement sought by Sen. Enoch Wambua concerning the payment of one-off honorarium to former councilors.

Three Cabinet Secretaries will appear before the Senate this Wednesday to answer questions from Senators.

The Cabinet Secretaries for Interior and National Administration Prof. Kithure Kindiki, Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Zachariah Njeru and Salim Mvurya of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs will appear before Senate pursuant to Standing Order 51A (5).

The three are scheduled to respond to questions from the Legislators on Wednesday 26, April 2023 beginning at 9:30am.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said Kenya values the institution of Pan African Parliament (PAP) which is why it sends the best among its legislators to represent it in the continental legislative body.

The Speaker further noted that Kenya is a greater believer in Pan Africanism and the continen5tal integration that is why it values the business of PAP.

“In a much-divided continent, Africa needs a strong voice in international affairs. It is our expectation that PAP will offer that much needed voice,” said Speaker Kingi.

The National Assembly’s Committee on Public Petition heard submissions from the Ministry of Roads and Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Statehouse Comptroller regarding a petition on the Funds spent contrary to Article 223 of the Constitution.

Sen. Hamida Kibwana has called for an urgent action in ensuring health and safety in all schools following the tragedy at Mukumu Girls High School.

In a statement before the Senate, Sen. Hamida appealed to authorities and everyone to pull together and be committed to ensuring safety of children and endeavor to bring about long lasting improvements that will help future generations.

Senator George Mbugua has sought for a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Education on the transfer of the only special needs teacher at Ngano Special School in Ol-Jororok in Nyandarua County.

In his request, Sen. Mbugua wants the committee to provide the current enrollment, pupil to teacher ratio and social workers at Ngano Special School stating the number of pupils who require specialized support from special needs teachers and social workers.

On Wednesday, 26th April 2023, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Rt. Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, will be appearing before the National Assembly to answer questions regarding the steps being taken to reduce the cost of essential goods and fuel, and to address the decline of the Kenyan shilling against other currencies.

The announcement was made by Hon. Kimani Ichung'wah, the Leader of the Majority Party, during a statement on the floor of the National Assembly.