The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, today, convened to scrutinise the Auditor-General's Report concerning the financial statements of the Municipality of Marsabit for the fiscal year 2022/2023. During the session, Governor Mohamud Mohammed addressed the committee regarding the audit findings.

The Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee, chaired by Senator Hillary Wakili Sigei of Bomet, convened a public hearing on the County Governments (State Officers Removal from Office Procedure) Bill, 2024. The Bill, sponsored by Kiambu County Senator Karungo Thang'wa, seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework for removing county officials, including governors, deputy governors, speakers, executive committee members, and secretaries. It outlines specific procedures for impeachment, removal due to incapacity, and removal through county assembly resolutions.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐊𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄

In a move to bolster financial accountability in county healthcare management, the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, led by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, held meetings with the governors of Kilifi and Kwale counties. The discussions focused on addressing various Auditor-General reports on the financial statements of health facilities and municipalities in both counties.

Turkana Central MP, Hon. Joseph Emathe has expressed concern over the slow progress of the Kawalase Flood Control Project in Turkana County.

Asking a question on the Floor of the House on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Hon. Emathe said the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority established under Section 30 of the Water Act, 2016 is mandated to undertake the development of national public works, water works for storage of water resources and flood control, on behalf of the national Government.

In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in public service delivery, the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee convened a meeting with Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu. The meeting, chaired by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, focused on addressing concerns raised in a previous letter regarding audits of municipalities and Level 4 and Level 5 hospitals. Gathungu's appearance before the committee underscored the critical role of audits in ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively and efficiently.

Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 called for urgent intervention to revive the ailing sugar industry, highlighting its potential to create jobs and boost the economy.

A joint session of the National Assembly's Committee on Administration and Internal Security and the Senate's Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations today Thursday, August 15, 2024 held approval hearings for the Inspector General of Police nominee, Mr. Douglas Kanja. 

During the vetting, Mr. Kanja assured Kenyans that he will use his vast experience in the Police Service to enhance National Security. He said that his 39 years of service has equipped him to transform the police force for the benefit of all Kenyans.

The Departmental Committee on Communication, Innovation and Information on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 met officials from concerned professional bodies to consider the Public Relations and Communication Management Bill.

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA), chaired by Navakholo MP, Hon.

Lawmakers' have demanded that the Ministry of Education streamline the implementation of the university funding model and consider consolidating funding streams to make university education free.  

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA), chaired by Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo) met with officials of Agro-Chemicals and Food Company Limited to examine the Auditor General’s report for Financial Years 2015/2016 to 2016/2017.

The Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations backs a Report recommending to the House to approve the Ratification of the Protocol to the Constitutive Act of the African Union Relating to the Pan-African Parliament.

The National Assembly has withdrawn the Livestock Bill, 2024 to enable the State Department of Livestock conduct comprehensive public participation on the Bill.

Embakasi West MP, Hon. Mark Mwenje has requested for a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding fires that have destroyed several markets within Nairobi City County.

Dagoretti MP, Hon. John Karie appeared before the Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation to present proposed amendments to the Science, Technology and Innovation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which will elevate Kenya's status in the global scientific community.

The Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife, chaired by Maara MP, Hon. Kareke Mbiuki, met with officials from the State Department for Wildlife regarding a Statement requested by Laikipia East MP, Hon. Mwangi Kiunjuri on the regulation of wildlife in private conservancies.

It was a win for the National Assembly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 as the Court of Appeal extended stay against a High Court Judgement that suspended implementation of three Health Laws, pending a ruling on application for stay of the entire Judgment of the High Court. <

The Senate of Kenya invites public comments on the County Governments (State Officers’ Removal From Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2024). Submit memoranda to the Clerk of the Senate via P.O. Box 41841-00100, Nairobi, by hand, or email to clerk.senate@parliament.go.ke by 5 pm, 30th Aug 2024. #Senate Committees

The National Assembly on Thursday, August 7, 2024, debated and approved the Report by the Committee on Appointment that carried out the vetting.

In the Report one nominee, Ms. Stella Soi Lang'at - nominee CS, Gender, Culture, The Arts & Heritage was not approved for appointment.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife in a session chaired by Kiambaa MP, Hon. John Wanjiku met with the Director General of Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA), Eng. Kungu Ndung’u to discuss an outstanding compensation to the Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS).