Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has been elected the chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee that will investigate the proliferation of religious organisations and the circumstnances leading to the deaths of 110 people in Shakahola, Kilifi County.

Nominated Senator Shakila Abdalla was picked as the vice chair of the committee during the election conducted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

The committee was established after senators adopted the motion brought to the House by Majority Whip Boni Khalwale, who is also the Kakamega Senator.

The Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Hon. Peninah Malonza, has today informed the Senate that her Ministry intends to hire local influencers to promote the tourism sector in the country. 

The Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah has urged the Chairpersons of the Departmental Committees to be available during the long recess to scrutinize this year's Annual Estimates. 

Hon. Ichung’wah (Kikuyu) emphasized that the Annual Estimates tabled in the House recently  are the most crucial task ahead for Members. He further highlighted the importance of this task in the House's calendar and requested the Chairpersons to lead from the front and make themselves available.