Parliamentary Round Up: Issue 47 of 2024

  • 22 Nov 2024
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  • 〜 by Agatha Gichana

Tuesday: November 19, 2024

The National Assembly

MOTIONS

  1. Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 15th to 17th September, 2023  
  2. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023)  
  3. 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, 2023  
  4. Reports of the 63rd and 64th Sessions of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and the 43rd and 1st Sessions of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Meetings held in Brussels, Belgium  
  5. Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County due to the Failure by the Governor to Honour Senate Summonses  
  6. Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya  
  7. Development of a Policy and Law for Social Risk Management in Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya  
  8. Deployment of Safety Officers in Schools for Enhanced Security and Preparedness  
  9. Strengthening Support for Pastoralist Communities to Combat Cattle Rustling and Minimise Livestock Losses  
  10. Steps to Effective Waste Management in Cities, Towns and Urban Areas in the Country  
  11. County Governments to Set Aside Land for the Planting of Indigenous Trees  
  12. Allocation of Scholarships and Bursaries by County Governments  
  13. Establishment of a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones  
  14. Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint United Nations – Inter-Parliamentary Union Parliamentary Hearing held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, from 8th to 9th February, 2024  
  15. Report of the Standing Committee on Education on a Petition to the Senate Regarding the Discrimination by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Payment of Hardship and Enhanced House Allowances to Some Teachers in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties  
  16. Consolidation of Bursary Funds for Equitable Access to Education in Kenya  
  17. 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  
  18. 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  
  19. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County  
  20. Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of Various Water, Sanitation, and Sewerage  
  21. Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on an Inquiry into the Welfare of Workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties  
  22. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its Inquiry into Personal Security Concerns Raised by the Deputy Governor of Trans Nzoia County  
  23. Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration into an Inquiry on the Diversity and Inclusivity in the Staff Composition of State Agencies in Kenya  
  24. Addressing the Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya  

BILLS

  1. The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023)  
  2. The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023)  
  3. The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023)  
  4. The Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024)  
  5. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023)  
  6. The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024)  
  7. The Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 23 of 2024)  
  8. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024)  
  9. The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2024) 

 

Wednesday: November, 20, 2024

MOTIONS

  1. Report of the Committee of the Whole House on the Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022)
  2. Comprehensive Reform of Education Bursary Schemes to Ensure Free Basic Education in Kenya (Motion No. 006/2024)  
  3. National Sensitisation and Support for Combating Sickle Cell and Haemophilia Diseases (Motion No. 026/2023) 
  4. Provision of Appropriate Access to Markets in the Country (Motion No. 031/2023)  
  5. Supporting and Promoting Local Fertilizer Manufacturing Industries (Motion No. 033/2023)
  6. Government-to-Government (G2G) Model to Acquire and Supply Fertilisers to Farmers at Subsidised Costs (Motion No. 035/2023)
  7. Development of Measures to Mitigate Digital Exclusion (Motion No. 038/2023)
  8. Establishment of a National Policy to Combat Disrespectful Childbirth Practices in Kenya (Motion No. 040/2023)  
  9. Formulation of a Regulatory Framework on Artificial Intelligence in the Country (Motion No. 039/2023)
  10. Formulation of a Land Use Policy on Zoning of Land for Agriculture and Built Development – Hon. Timothy Wanyonyi, MP (Motion No. 044/2023) 
  11. Review of the Eligibility Age for Enrolment of Older Members of Society to the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme (Motion No. 045/2023)
  12. Formulation of a Reward Scheme for Accomplishments by Sports Persons in International Competitions (Motion No. 001/2024) 
  13. Expansion of Major Roads in the Country to Dual Carriageways (Motion No. 002/2024)  
  14. Formulation of Policies to Address Discrimination Against Students of Various Religions in Educational Institutions
  15. Introduction of Mandatory Community Service to All Learners Upon Completion of Secondary School Education

 

BILLS

  1. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)  
  2. The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022) 
  3. The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023) 
  4. The Universities (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2023)   
  5. The County Governments (Revenue Raising Process) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2023)
  6. The Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2022)
  7. The Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2024)
  8. The Land Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2023)
  9. The Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 15 of 2024) 
  10. The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 66 of 2023)
  11. The Coffee Bill (Senate Bill No. 10 of 2023)
  12. The Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2023)
  13. The Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 48 of 2022) 

14.The Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2023)

  1. The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill
  2. The Gold Processing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2023)

The Senate

Tuesday: November 19, 2024

MOTIONS

  1. Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 15th to 17th September, 2023  
  2. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023)  
  3. 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, 2023  
  4. Reports of the 63rd and 64th Sessions of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and the 43rd and 1st Sessions of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Meetings held in Brussels, Belgium  
  5. Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County due to the Failure by the Governor to Honour Senate Summonses  
  6. Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya  
  7. Development of a Policy and Law for Social Risk Management in Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya  
  8. Deployment of Safety Officers in Schools for Enhanced Security and Preparedness  
  9. Strengthening Support for Pastoralist Communities to Combat Cattle Rustling and Minimise Livestock Losses  
  10. Steps to Effective Waste Management in Cities, Towns and Urban Areas in the Country  
  11. County Governments to Set Aside Land for the Planting of Indigenous Trees  
  12. Allocation of Scholarships and Bursaries by County Governments  
  13. Establishment of a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones  
  14. Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint United Nations – Inter-Parliamentary Union Parliamentary Hearing held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America from 8th to 9th February, 2024  
  15. Report of the Standing Committee on Education on a Petition to the Senate Regarding the Discrimination by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Payment of Hardship and Enhanced House Allowances to Some Teachers in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties  
  16. Consolidation of Bursary Funds for Equitable Access to Education in Kenya  
  17. 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  
  18. 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  
  19. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County  
  20. Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of Various Water, Sanitation, and Sewerage  
  21. Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on an Inquiry into the Welfare of Workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties  
  22. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its Inquiry into Personal Security Concerns Raised by the Deputy Governor of Trans Nzoia County  
  23. Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration into an Inquiry on the Diversity and Inclusivity in the Staff Composition of State Agencies in Kenya  
  24. Addressing the Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya  

 

BILLS  

  1. The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023)  
  2. The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023)  
  3. The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023)  
  4. The Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024)  
  5. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023)  
  6. The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024)  
  7. The Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 23 of 2024)  
  8. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024)  
  9. The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2024) 

 

Wednesday: November, 20, 2024

MOTIONS

  1. Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 15th to 17th September, 2023
  2. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023)
  3. 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, 2023
  4. Reports of the 63rd and 64th Sessions of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and the 43rd and 1st Sessions of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Meetings held in Brussels, Belgium
  5. Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County due to the Failure by the Governor to Honour Senate Summonses
  6. Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya
  7. Development of a Policy and Law for Social Risk Management in Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya
  8. Deployment of Safety Officers in Schools for Enhanced Security and Preparedness
  9. Strengthening Support for Pastoralist Communities to Combat Cattle Rustling and Minimise Livestock Losses
  10. Steps to Effective Waste Management in Cities, Towns and Urban Areas in the Country
  11. County Governments to Set Aside Land for the Planting of Indigenous Trees
  12. Allocation of Scholarships and Bursaries by County Governments
  13. Establishment of a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones
  14. Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint United Nations – Inter-Parliamentary Union Parliamentary Hearing held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America from 8th to 9th February, 2024
  15. Report of the Standing Committee on Education on a Petition to the Senate Regarding the Discrimination by Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on Payment of Hardship and Enhanced House Allowances to Some Teachers in Kilifi and Taita Taveta Counties
  16. Consolidation of Bursary Funds for Equitable Access to Education in Kenya
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County
  20. Reports of the Select Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds on its Consideration of the Audit Reports of Various Water, Sanitation, and Sewerage
  21. Report of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on an Inquiry into the Welfare of Workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties
  22. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its Inquiry into Personal Security Concerns Raised by the Deputy Governor of Trans Nzoia County
  23. Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration into an Inquiry on the Diversity and Inclusivity in the Staff Composition of State Agencies in Kenya
  24. Addressing the Challenge of Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya

BILLS

  1. The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023)
  2. The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023)
  3. The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023)
  4. The Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024)
  5. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023)
  6. The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2024)
  7. The Environment Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 23 of 2024)
  8. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024)
  9. The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2024)

Thursday: November 21, 2024

SPECIAL SITTING OF PARLIAMENT

State of the Nation Address