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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tuesday, March 12 2024 at 2:30 PM Bills The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bill No. 6 of 2022) The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 14 of 2024)  The Regional Development Authorities Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of

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Tuesday, 5th February National Assembly   Motions Appointment of Members to the Committee on Powers and Privileges       The Hon. Joseph Lekuton, CBS, MP       The Hon. Farah Maalim, EGH, MP       The Hon. Festus Mwangi Kiunjuri, MP  

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Tuesday 27th February National Assembly Motions       Ratification Of The Agreement On The Establishment Of The International Vaccines Institute       Report Of The Auditor-General On The Financial Statements For The National Government Ministries, Departments And Agencies For The Financial Year 2020/2021

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Tuesday February 20th, 2024   National Assembly Motions The Affordable Housing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 75 of 2023) Report of The National Dialogue Committee Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statements for the National Government Ministries, Departments And Agencies for the Financial Year

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Tuesday February 13th, 2024   Motions   National Assembly   Appointment of members to the House Business Committee   (i) Hon. Omboko Milemba, CBS, M.P.  (ii) Hon. Robert Mbui, CBS, MP  (iii) Hon. Hon. Faith Wairimu Gitau, MP  (iv) Hon. Samuel K. Chepkonga, CBS, MP  (v)

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The National Assembly and the Senate adjourned their sittings on Thursday, 7th December 2023, for the long December recess. Both Houses will resume on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.

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Parliament adjourned its sittings on Thursday, 7th December 2023, for the long December recess. Both Houses will resume on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.

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Parliament adjourned its sittings on Thursday, 7th December 2023, for the long December recess. Both Houses will resume on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.

Legislative and policy changes that shaped the economic and regulatory landscape in 2023

The year 2023 has been marked by significant legislative and policy developments in Kenya, shaping the landscape for both private and public sectors. As we conclude this year, let’s revisit the key highlights and milestones that unfolded, with a particular focus on insights covered by

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National Assembly Tuesday 5th December, 2023 (Afternoon session) Motion Report of the Committee of the Whole House on The National Lottery Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 69 of 2023).  Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2023 on the National Tax Policy Reports of The Auditor-General on

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The National Assembly Tuesday, 21st November, 2023 – 2:30 PM MOTIONS Reduction of Publication Period of a Specified Bill   1970 Unesco Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property  Loans Contracted by the National

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Tuesday, 14th November, 2023 The National Assembly Special Motion  Consideration of a nominee for appointment as a member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund board. Motion Inspection of various one-stop border posts in the northern corridor in the East African Community   Sessional paper no.

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National Assembly  Tuesday, August 8th 2023  Legislation The Climate Change (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2023)  The Food and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023) The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 60

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Tuesday  Senate Legislation  Committee of the Whole  The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2022) (Sen. Danson Mungatana, MP) The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023) (Sen. Beth Syengo, MP) The Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.

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National Assembly The National Assembly is on a short recess and is expected to resume House business on 25th July, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Senate The Senate is on a short recess.

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The National Assembly The National Assembly is on recess until 5th June 2023. The Senate The Senate is on recess until 5th June 2023.

PARLIAMENTARY ROUND-UP

The National Assembly  The House is on a long recess and will resume on 5th June 2023.   The Senate  The House is on a long recess and is expected to resume on 5th June 2023.

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Parliamentary Round-Up   Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Senate Motions Adoption of The Report of The Select Committee On Delegated Legislation on its Consideration of The Statutory Instruments (Exemption From Expiry) Regulations, 2022 The Doping Menace Threatening Kenya’s Impeccable Global Reputation in Athletics Adoption of The Report

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Tuesday, 18th April 2023 At 2.30 p.m. The Senate   Motions         Provision of free sanitary towels to end period poverty         The doping menace threatening Kenya’s impeccable global reputation in athletics       Compensation to the Kenyan

PAC engagements: Preview the Auditor-General’s report 2020/2021 examination

The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is responsible for the examination of the accounts showing the appropriations of the sum voted by the House to meet the public expenditure and of such other accounts laid before the House. It comprises 15 Members of Parliament

An independent and autonomous National Treasury: Assessing CRA’s proposal to de-link the docket from the national government

While appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget on Friday last week, the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) through its Director for Economic Affairs, impressed upon the Committee to push for reforms in the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and delink the National

What happened in Parliament this week?

  The National Assembly    The House is on a short recess and  will resume on 11th April 2023.   The Senate  The House is on a short recess and is expected to resume on 11th April 2023.

Ruto, Raila headed for fresh battle over Parliament talks

Kenya Ruto, Raila headed for fresh battle over Parliament talks President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga are on a new collision course barely two days after calling a political ceasefire amid countrywide mass protests. Mr Odinga yesterday spurned an offer by the Head

Ruto-Raila truce: Eyes on the dialogue and potential outcome

On Sunday evening, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga suspended the bi-weekly countrywide protests over soaring costs of living and the alleged rigging of the August 2022 General Election, to allow for dialogue with the government. The move came after President

What happened in Parliament this week?

National Assembly   The National Assembly is currently on a short recess until Tuesday, April 11, 2023.   The Senate Statements     Sen. Hezena Lemaletian made a statement regarding the water crisis in northern parts of Kenya.     Sen. Godfrey Osotsi sought a

Cynthia Liavule Aswani appointed as a member of the Mediation and Accreditation Committee

More on this week’s Kenya gazette: Bills & Legislative Supplements, 2023   Senate Bills, 2023 The Coffee Bill, 2023   National Assembly Bills, 2023 The Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The Regional Development Authorities Bill, 2023 The Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2023   Legislative Supplements,

What happened in Parliament this week?

Tuesday 21st March 2023 National Assembly       Motions       Reduction of the publication period of a bill       Report on the consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations,

CAS appointments: A gift to loyalists or a big team to revive the economy?

The appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) on Thursday came as a reprieve for President William Ruto’s political allies who lost in the 2022 General Election as they are the main beneficiaries. The President pointed out that he deliberately appointed some politicians because of

What happened in Parliament this week?

The National Assembly  Tuesday, March 14, 2023 MOTIONS Report on the Consideration of the 2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy. Report on the Consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations, 2022. Report of Sessions of

Govt won’t allow loss of life, destruction of property

Kenya Govt won’t allow loss of life, destruction of property President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that they have nothing to worry over threats by opposition leaders to hold countrywide demonstrations next week. President Ruto said Kenya is a country governed by the rule of

Now Cabinet Secretaries to answer questions in Parliament after amendment of Standing Orders

The National Assembly recently adopted the Report of the Procedure and House Rules Committee that amended various sections of the Standing Orders that now allow the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to physically appear before the National Assembly and answer questions. Standing Orders are the rules and

We will actualize the two-third gender rule, Speaker Moses Wetangula says

7th March Court Upheld Election of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Dr. Evans Kidero to pay Ksh. 3.5 million. 8th March National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said that 13th Parliament will actualize two-thirds gender rule. 9th March Drama as Jubilee’s Jeremiah Kioni and Kanini Kega

What happened in Parliament this week? A snip shot

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday The National Assembly Morning Session Motions  Development of Policy on Standardisation and Production of School Uniforms in the Country Continuous Registration of Beneficiaries to the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in the Country Policy Formulation on Implementation and Enhancement of EPZ Programmes

Motions, Bills and Reports tabled in Parliament. A snip shot

The National Assembly  Tuesday, February 28, 2023 MOTIONS General debate on the proposal to Parliament to consider amending the Constitution and Standing Orders.   Report of the 42nd session of the organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific states and the European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly.    The

24th February 2023 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tuesday 21st February 2023 Motions General debate on the proposal to Parliament to consider amending the Constitution and the Standing Orders. Report of the 42nd Session of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean And Pacific States and the European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly. THE

17th February 2023 Parliamentary Round Up

On Tuesday, 14th February THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOTION Appointment of members to the House Business Committee. THE SENATE MOTION  Approval of Senators to serve in the Senate Business Committee.   On Wednesday, 15th February THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY     Limitation of debate on Bills sponsored

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THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The house will resume on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 2.30 p.m.  THE SENATE The House will resume on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 2.30 p.m. 

10th February Political and Regulatory Round-up

Kenya Protect me, former Interior minister Fred Matiang’i tells court. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has moved to court, seeking to be granted anticipatory bail after police allegedly raided his house on Wednesday night. In an application filed at the High Court, Dr Matiang’i

3rd February 2023 Parliamentary Round Up

The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022,  for a two-month long Christmas break.  THE SENATE The Senate had a special sitting on 19th January, where the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights considered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill

3rd February 2023 Political and Regulatory Round Up

Kenya This is not politics, IG Koome says on scaling down of Uhuru’s security The Inspector-General of Police Japhet Koome on Friday confirmed the scaling down of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta’s security detail adding that officers of senior rank have been recalled. Mr Koome, who

27th January 2023 Political and Regulatory Round Up

 Kenya President Ruto’s doublespeak on opposition President William Ruto’s move to woo Jubilee Party MPs as he seeks an absolute majority in Parliament has exposed his doublespeak in regard to his calls for a vibrant opposition. Kenya Kwanza has gone on a charm offensive against

20th January 2023 Political and Regulatory Round Up

 Kenya  Senators approve changes to IEBC law  Senators have approved the IEBC (Amendment) Bill 2022, the proposed law that seeks to change composition of the selection panel to recruit poll commissioners.  The legislators spent most of Thursday debating the Bill that will affect appointments of

13th January Parliamentary Round Up

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022,  for a two-month long Christmas break. On  December 8, there was a special sitting in the House. Among the issues Speaker Moses Wetangula said were to be transacted during the sitting were notification of

13th January Political and Regulatory Round Up

Kenya Olive branch? Raila urges Nyanza leaders to attend Ruto functions Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has signalled a ceasefire with President William Ruto after he hosted Nyanza leaders on Wednesday and rallied them to welcome the Head of State in Homa

16th December 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

Key House highlights of the year In 2022, the National Assembly and the Senate considered various businesses in their respective order papers.  As 2022 comes to an end, below is a summary of crucial businesses that were transacted in both Houses: MOTIONS Below are some

9th December 2022 Finger on the Pulse

On Monday, December 5, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi arrived in London ahead of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit. On Tuesday, December 6,  Senators visited Kenyatta National Hospital as the inquest into the death of baby Travis Maina continued.    CEC members for Nairobi County

9th December 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2 for a two-month-long Christmas break. On  December 8, there was a special sitting in the House. Among the issues Speaker Moses Wetangula said were to be transacted during the sitting were notification of a special

9th December 2022 Political and Regulatory Round Up

KENYA   Ruto’s Hustler Fund challenged in court   The government’s decision to establish the Sh50 billion Hustler Fund has been challenged in court by two civilians who claim that the kitty is illegal and an avenue to loot public coffers.   The petitioners, Mr

Raila’s call for protest rallies stirs Ruto government

Azimio calls for a ‘People’s Dialogue Forum’ as a way of putting the nascent Wiliam Ruto administration in check has raised political temperatures in the country months after the August 2022 General Election. The opposition outfit led by Raila Odinga which lost in the bitterly

25th November 2022 Keeping the Finger on the Pulse

Post- Election Snapshot On Monday 21st, The Employment Court extended orders issued last week stopping the PS nominees’ vetting. Justice Nduma Nderi extended the order to next Tuesday when he will deliver a ruling on the issue of jurisdiction that was raised by the National

18th November 2022 Finger on the Pulse

Significant Political events of the week On Monday 14th November, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja questioned the county’s legal pending bills worth Sh21 billion. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi defended the performance of Kenya Kwanza administration assuring Kenyans that things would take shape with time. Reports

18th November 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

MOTION Effects of upstream activities on the River Tana to the residents of Tana delta. MESSAGE Message from the National Assembly on the approval of Eng. Japhet Koome Nchebere for appointment to the position of Inspector-General of the National Police Service. PAPERS Report of the

18th November 2022 Political and Regulatory Round Up

KENYA Meet your nine EALA legislators: Winnie Odinga, Kennedy Kalonzo and more win final vote Azimio leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka’s children were on Thursday evening among nine people picked by Parliament to represent Kenya in the Arusha-based East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA). On

Proposed constitutional amendments and their risks

Constitution or leadership and governance crisis: Why Kenya does not need sweeping changes in the supreme law While the new government should be working in order to deliver its pledges to Kenyans, who for the last few months have been struggling to make ends meet,

11th November 2022 Finger on the Pulse

Significant political events of the week:  Monday 7th, November Wednesday 9th, November, Thursday 10th , November,  While in a meeting with his Cabinet, President William Ruto urged them to uphold the rule of law as they settle down to deliver on their mandate under the

11th November 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tuesday, November 08, 2022 at 2.30 p.m. MOTION NOTICES Wednesday, November 09, 2022 THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Motions NOTICE OF MOTION Appointment of Members of Parliament to the Parliamentary Service Commission. STATEMENTS THE SENATE MOTIONS PAPERS NOTICE OF MOTION Appointment of Members of

11th November 2022 Kenya Gazette

KENYA GAZETTE Legislative Supplements, 2022 ●      The Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ●      The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No 2) Bill, 2022 ●      The Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ●      The Equalization Fund Bill,

Elusive gender rule: Another round of appointments and women numbers still below requirement

The question of when the two-thirds gender rule will be attained in Kenya might never be answered. Incumbent leaders keep making promises of changing this narrative but that does not culminate into reality. While in his campaign rallies, President William Ruto promised that he would

4th November 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 The National Assembly MOTION SPECIAL MOTION Wednesday, November 2, 2022 MOTION Thursday, November 3, 2022 MOTION NOTICES The Senate The Senate will be in recess until November 8, 2022. On Friday, November 4, COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.Sports and Culture Hon.

4th November 2022 Political and Regulatory Round Up

KENYA Azimio split over House teams slots A falling out is looming in the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition over who should occupy its three slots in the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). Mr Odinga’s coalition is also sharply divided over which coalition party should

14th October 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY           MOTIONS 1.   The National Assembly approved the appointment of the joint committee on the elections to the EALA. 2.   Development of a school feeding policy. The House went for a short recess, and will resume on October 25 at 2.30

In the Opposition, action will be in Parliament, not out.

Raila Odinga has accepted that his Azimio coalition is the Opposition party in the National Assembly, the more powerful of the two Houses of Parliament. While the coalition heads in the National Assembly had said they would seek a judicial review of the decision by

30th September 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

SENATE President William Ruto addressed a joint sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate on Thursday, September 29, 2022, for the opening of the 13th Parliament. THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY President William Ruto addressed a joint sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate on

16th September 2022 Political & Regulatory Round Up

KENYA ‘Shame on Judiciary’, says Raila in first speech since Supreme Court verdict Azimio La Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga has spoken publicly for the first time Thursday since the Supreme Court upheld the presidential election results, by lashing out at the verdict as

Slaying state capture: The how and what next if the Ruto administration takes action 

The Kenya Kwanza manifesto proposes to set up a quasi-judicial commission of inquiry into state capture within 30 days of the new administration. The commission would aim to establish the extent of cronyism and state capture in Kenya and make recommendations. Transparency International has defined

2nd September 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

Finger on the Pulse: Post-Election Snapshot

On August 27, Azimio la Umoja Presidential Candidate Raila Odinga revealed that he had a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guteres where they talked about the recent developments in Kenya. Furthermore, Raila mentioned that the region is making progress to deal with the

26th August 2022 Parliamentary Round UP

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

After the hard work to woo Kenyans, the harder work to deliver begins

William Ruto this week took to his new status with authority and political wiliness. In his first meeting with elected leaders and representatives from his coalition, he made assurances on the freedom of expression and association and sought to bring everybody together. Dr Ruto also

Women leadership in Kenya gains traction after big wins in 2022 General Election

For long, Kenyan women have been waiting for the day they will have opportunities to take up positions initially dominated by men. With the 2022 General Election, Kenyans’ perception of women leaders seems to have changed; this is evident from the number of women governors,

19th August 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). 

12th August 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

5th August 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

29th July 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). 

22nd July 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

Towards sustainable waste management: Kenyans to pay fines or spend time in jail for failing to sort domestic waste

In June 2021, MPs debated on a Bill on Sustainable Waste Management which intended to see Kenyans risk paying a Sh20,000 fine or face a minimum of six months in jail if they failed to properly separate their garbage before disposing of it. The Parliament

15th July 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

8th July 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).  SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

1st July 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).  SENATE  The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).

24th June 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).  SENATE  Statement  Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio made a Statement on the Business of the Senate. Motion The Senate approved the raising of the debt ceiling by the National Government

17th June 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).  SENATE Communication from the Chair The Speaker of the Senate received a message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill

MPs want the Government to offer Kshs 15 Billion to fund the Fuel Subsidy programme

Kenyans can now smile as the Legislatures have moved to forestall a looming economic crisis by adding the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining Kshs 15 billion to fund the fuel subsidy programme. The skyrocketing fuel prices always lead to hiked prices of basic commodities hence

10th June 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  Communication from the Chair  The Speaker acknowledged and welcomed a delegation of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC)-Zimbabwe Chapter from the Parliament of Zimbabwe. The Speaker reported to the National Assembly on the message from the Senate regarding its rejection of all

3rd June 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Tributes following the untimely demise of member for Rabai Constituency Hon. William Kamoti.  Motion Hon. Moses Cheboi moved the House to adopt the 5th Report of the Procedure and House Rules committee on amendments to the Standing Orders. Hon.

27th May 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The 2021/2022 Supplementary Estimates (ii) – Program – based Budget of the National Government of Kenya for the year ending 30th of June 2022. The 2021/2022 Supplementary Estimates (ii) – Development Expenditure, estimates of further sums required to be voted for

20th May 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair The Speaker has referred all the amendments to the Huduma Bill, 2021, to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security for winnowing and Public Participation. MPs with amendments are encouraged to attend meetings of the Committee to seek

13th May 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Messages On Wednesday,  February 16, 2022, the National Assembly rejected the Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2020). Pursuant to the provisions of Article 112 of the Constitution, and standing order 149 of the NA standing orders, the Bill was

6th May 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Currently on recess and due to resume regular sessions on Tuesday,  May 10, 2022. SENATE Communication from the Chair Passage of the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No.22 of 2022) by the National Assembly. Papers Laid The Annual Report of the Office of the

28th April 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY  Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 10th May, 2022. However, the National Assembly convened a special sitting via an exceptional motion in honour of the third President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E the late Emilio Mwai Kibaki. SENATE

22nd April 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 10th May, 2022. SENATE Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 26th April, 2022.

14th April 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The 2022/23 Annex of Estimates of Revenue Expenditure for State corporations of the government of Kenya for the Financial Year ending June 2023 from the National Treasury. Legal Notice No. 20 of 2022 relating to Engineers, Scale of Fees for the

8th April 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on its consideration of the Huduma Bill, 2021 (National Assembly No. 57 of 2021).  The 14th Edition of the Bi-Annual Report on the status of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Control in

1st April 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid Legal Notice No. 46 relating to the Central Bank of Kenya Digital Credit providers Regulations of 2022. The Report of the status of the Kenyan economy for the period March 22nd from the National Treasury. The 14th Edition of the Bi-Annual

25th March 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Speaker Justin Muturi made a communication on the request of Hon. John Mbadi to withdraw the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2021) Papers laid: Legal Notice No. 32 relating to the Companies Beneficial Ownership

18th March 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

Both the National Assembly and Senate are currently in recess.

11th March 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Message from the National Assembly  Passage of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2022) The Speaker reported to the Senate that he had received a message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the

4th March 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communications from the Chair Deputy Speaker Hon. Moses Cheboi told the House that they had received a petition from Mr Njoroge Waweru calling for the waiver of Value-Added Tax (VAT) levied on textbooks, journals and periodicals.  Communication from the chair regarding the passage

25th February 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The Quarterly Report and budgetary review report for the first half of the financial year 2021/2022 from the National Treasury. Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements in respect to several institutions for the year ended 30th June, 2021. A Report

18th February 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the chair relating to prioritization of individual members’ Bills Pursuant to the calendar adopted by the House last week, the House is scheduled to hold a total of 55 sittings during the current 6th session before the Sine Die Recess which

11th February 2022 Parliamentary Round Up

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No. 268 relating to the Nairobi International Financial Centre General Regulations 2021 and the explanatory Memorandum from the National Treasury. The Agricultural Policy Papers No. 2