The debate over the scope of national parastatals in the devolved era came to a head today as the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. 

REREC, currently ranked as the top national body performing functions deemed devolved by the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), faced intense scrutiny regarding its continued involvement in last-mile power connection across counties.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has called for collaboration between Parliament and the private sector to accelerate Kenya's economic growth.

Speaking in Mombasa during the official opening of the 8th Speaker's Roundtable themed "From Policy to Practice: Delivering through Business and Government Partnership."