Parliamentary Round Up: Issue 40 of 2024

  • 4 Oct 2024
  • 7 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Maria. Goretti

National assembly

Tuesday: October 1, 2024

Motions

  1. Ratification of the Protocol to the Constitutive Act of the African Union Relating to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
  2. Consideration of a Nominee for Appointment as the Director-General of the Competition Authority
  3. Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)
  4. Consideration of Senate amendments to the statutory instruments (amendment) bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2023)
  5. First Report on the Implementation Status of House Resolutions on Committee reports and public petitions.
  6.  Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya
  7. Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions
  8. Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
  9. Consideration of Reports on Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region)

Bills

  1.  The Technopolis Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024)
  2. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024)
  3. The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2023)
  4. The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023)

Wednesday: October 2, 2024, at 9.30 AM (Morning Session)

Motions

  1. Policy And Funding for Sugarcane Farming in the Country
  2. Establishment of a Science Museum
  3. Supporting and Promoting Local Fertiliser Manufacturing Industries
  4. National Sensitization and Support for Combating Sickle Cell and Haemophilia Diseases
  5. Provision Of Appropriate Access to Markets in the Country
  6. Government-to-Government (G2G) Model for Acquisition and Supply of Fertilisers To Farmers At Subsidised Cost 
  7. Development of Measures to Mitigate Digital Exclusion
  8. Establishment of a National Policy to Combat Disrespectful Childbirth Practices In Kenya
  9. Formulation of a Land Use Policy on Zoning of Land for Agriculture and Built Development
  10. Formulation of a Regulatory Framework on Artificial Intelligence in The Country
  11. Review Of the Eligibility Age for Enrolment of Older Members of Society To The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme
  12. Formulation Of a Reward Scheme for Accomplishments by Sportspersons In International Competitions
  13. Expansion Of Major Roads in the Country to Dual Carriageways
  14. Uundaji wa Sera za Kushughulikia Matukio ya Ubaguzi Dhidi ya Wanafunzi wa Dini Mbalimbali Katika Taasisi Za Elimu Nchini
  15. Introduction Of Mandatory Community Service to all Learners upon Completion of Secondary School Education
  16. Comprehensive Reform of Education Bursary Schemes to Ensure Free Basic Education                                                                                    

Bills

  1. The Kenya Information And Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 Of 2022)
  2. The Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 Of 2022)
  3. The Higher Educations Loans Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 Of 2022)
  4. The Parliamentary Powers And Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 Of 2023)

 Afternoon Session from 2:30 PM

Motions

  1. Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)
  2. Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2023)
  3. First Report on the Implementation Status of House Resolutions on Committee Reports and Public Petitions
  4. Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya
  5. Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions
  6. Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
  7. Consideration of Reports on Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region)
  8. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2023 on the National Policy on Labour Migration

Bills

  1. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 Of 2024)
  2. The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 Of 2023)
  3. The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 Of 2023)
  4. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 Of 2022)

Senate

Tuesday: October 1, 2024, at 9.30 AM (Morning Session)

 

Motions

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations on a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Samuel Esapar on Behalf of Residents of Turkana County, Concerning the State of Insecurity in Turkana County
  2. Report of the Joint Sittings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning of the National Assembly, and the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget of the Senate, on Approval Hearing of Mr. David Kibet Kemei, Nominee for Appointment to the Position of Director-General of the Competition Authority
  3. Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of the Water Service Providers for the Year Ended 30th June 2019, 30th June 2020, and 30th June 2021
  4. Report of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of the Reports of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Makueni, Meru, Bomet, Murang’a, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyeri, Siaya, Vihiga, Wajir and Samburu County Executives for the Financial Year 2019/2020 
  5. Addressing the Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya

Bills

  1. The Division Of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 38 Of 2024)
  2. The Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 53 Of 2023)
  3. The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 70 Of 2023)
  4. The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 Of 2023)
  5. The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 Of 2023)
  6. The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 Of 2023)
  7. The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 Of 2022)
  8. The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 45 Of 2022)
  9. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 Of 2023)
  10. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2023)
  11. The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 Of 2023) 
  12. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 15 Of 2023) 
  13. The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No. 18 Of 2023)
  14. The Rice Bill (Senate Bills No. 19 Of 2023)
  15. The Public Holidays (Amendment) Bill, (Senate Bills No. 31 Of 2023)
  16. The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 Of 2023)
  17. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 46 Of 2023)
  18. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 Of 2023)

 

Wednesday: October 2, 2024, at 9.30 AM (Morning Session)

Motions

  1. Report of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held in Accra, Ghana, from 30th September – 6th October, 2023
  2. Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 15th to 17th September 2023
  3. Report of the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings held in Luanda, Angola on 23rd to 27th October, 2023
  4. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) held at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa, from 20th to 27th March 2024
  5. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)and Related Meetings held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 23rd to 27th March 2024
  6.  Report of the 14th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly and Related Meetings of the Forum of Parliaments of the International Conference of the Great Lakes region, held in Livingstone, Zambia, from 15th to 19th April 2024
  7. Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint Nations – Inter-Parliamentary Union Parliamentary Hearing held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, from 8th to 9th February 2024
  8. Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County due to the Failure by the Governor to Honour Senate Summonses

Afternoon Session  From 2.20 PM

Motions

  1. Report of the Joint Sittings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning of the National Assembly, and the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget of the Senate, on Approval Hearing of Mr. David Kibet Kemei, Nominee for Appointment to the Position of Director-General of the Competition Authority
  2. Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of Various Water Service Companies for the Financial Years 2018/2019, 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 
  3. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi County
  4. Development of a Policy and Law for Social Risk Management in Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya
  5. Consolidation of Bursary Funds for Equitable Access to Education in Kenya

Bills

  1.  The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 38 Of 2024)
  2. The Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 53 Of 2023)
  3. The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No.   70 Of 2023)
  4. The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 Of 2023) 
  5. The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 Of 2023)
  6. The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 Of 2022)
  7. The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 45 Of 2022)
  8. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 Of 2023)
  9. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 Of 2024)
  10. 10.  The County Governments Election Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 2 Of 2024)
  11. The County Oversight and Accountability Bill (Senate Bill No. 3 Of 2024)
  12. The County Civic Education Bill (Senate Bill No. 4 Of 2024)
  13. The County Statistics Bill (Senate Bill No. 5 Of 2024)
  14. The Provision of Sanitary Towels Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 Of 2024)
  15. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 Of 2024)

 

Thursday: October 3, 2024, at 2.30 PM

Motions

  1. Report of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held In Accra, Ghana, from 30th September – 6th October, 2023
  2. Report of the Joint Sittings of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning of the National Assembly, and the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget of the Senate, on the Approval Hearing of Mr. David Kibet Kemei, Nominee for Appointment to the Position of Director-General of the Competition Authority
  3. Report of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of the Water Service Providers for the Year Ended 30th June 2019, 30th June 2020 and  30th June 2021
  4. Report of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of the Reports of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kirinyaga, Makueni, Meru, Bomet, Murang’a, Nandi, Nyamira, Nyeri, Siaya, Vihiga, Wajir And Samburu County Executives for the Financial Year 2019/2020 
  5. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi County 
  6. Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya 
  7. County Governments to Set Aside Land for the Planting of Indigenous Trees 
  8. Allocation of Scholarships and Bursaries by County Governments 
  9. Deployment of Safety Officers in Schools for Enhanced Security and Preparedness 

Bills

  1. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 Of 2024)
  2. The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 Of 2024) 
  3. The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No.   70 Of 2023) 
  4. The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No.   70 Of 2023) 
  5. The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No. 45 Of 2023) 
  6. The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 59 of 2022) 
  7. The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 45 Of 2022)
  8. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 Of 2023) 
  9. The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 Of 2024) 
  10. The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bill No. 20 Of 2024) 
  11. The Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 26 Of 2024) 
  12. The Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 28 Of 2024) 
  13. The Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 29 Of 2024) 
  14. The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 Of 2024)  
  15. The Livestock Protection And Sustainability Bill (Senate Bill No. 32 Of 2024)  
  16. The Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 33 Of 2024)  
  17. The County Governments (State Officers Removal From Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 Of 2024)  
  18. The Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 35 Of 2024)
  19. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bill No. 36 Of 2024)