Parliamentary Round Up
Tuesday, 11th April 2023 At 2.30 p.m.
The National Assembly
- Motions
- Approval of Nominees to Samburu and Kandara National Government Constituency Development Fund Committees;
- Ratification of the African Union Treaty for The Establishment of The African Medicines Agency (Ama);
- Ratification of The Agreement Between Kenya and The United Kingdom on Defence Cooperation;
- Reports of the 144th & 145th Assemblies of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
- General Debate on the Proposal to Parliament to Consider Amending the Constitution and the Standing Orders;
- Bills
- The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 60 Of 2022).
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 Victims of the 1998 Bombing of The United States Embassy in Nairobi
- Bills
- The Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 Of 2023)
- The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 Of 2022)
- The County Vocational Education and Training Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 Of 2022)
- The Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of Economic and Social Rights Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 Of 2022)
- The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2022)
- The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 Of 2022)
- The Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 11 Of 2022)
- The Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 Of 2022)
- The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 Of 2023)
- The Konza Technopolis Bill (Senate Bills No. 2 Of 2023)
- The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 Of 2022)
- The Start-Up Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 Of 2022)
- The Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 Of 2023)
- The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 Of 2023)
- The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 Of 2023)
- Petitions
- Petition to the Senate by Mr. Charles W. Waikwa on Behalf of Residents of Laikipia West Constituency in Laikipia County, Concerning De-Gazettement as A Forest, Of Land Reference No. 12493, Situated West of Rumuruti Township in Laikipia County.
- Petition to the Senate by Mrs. Zipporah C. K. Seroney, Concerning Mistreatment, Harassment, Property Loss and Human Rights Violation Against the Family of The Late Hon. Jean Marie Seroney.
- Papers
- Performance Audit Report of The Auditor-General on Response to Floods in Kenya.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of The Bungoma County Trade Development Loans Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of The Bungoma County Youth and Women Empowerment Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Nyandarua County Executive (State and Public Officers) Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor General on The Financial Statement of The Nyandarua County Assembly Staff Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Nyeri County Executive Car Loan and Mortgage (Staff) Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June, 2022.
- Report of the Auditor General on The Financial Statement of the County Revenue Fund – County Government of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement on Receiver of Revenue – The County Government of Nyeri for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Nyeri County Health Services Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the County Executive of Garissa for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Garissa County Assembly for The Year Ended 30th June, 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Garissa County Investment Development Authority for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Garissa County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of The County Executive of Wajir for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the County Assembly of Wajir for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Kiambu County Executive Staff Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Kiambu County Health Services Facility Improvement Fund (HSFIF) for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Kiambu County Jiinue Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Busia County (Public Officers) Revolving Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Turkana County Executive for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Notices Of Motion
- Designation of a Monthly Car Free Day and County Car Free Zones
- State of Mental Health of Police Officers
- Questions And Statements
- The Senator for Samburu County (Sen. (Dr.) Allege Ltumbesi, MP) to make a Statement Concerning the State of Security in Samburu County.
- Nominated Senator (Sen. Crystal Asige, MP) To Make a Statement Concerning the Commemoration of the World Autism Awareness Day.
- The Senator for Nandi County (Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP) To Seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Regarding Alleged Mismanagement, Irregular Procurement, and Misuse of Funds at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDEF).
- The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health Concerning the Poor State of Delivery of Health Services in Kisumu County.
- The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Concerning the Operations of The Kisumu City Board.
- Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Concerning the State of Welfare of Street Families and Children.
- Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget Concerning Claims of Disposal of State-Owned Entities Without the Approval of Parliament.
- Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget Concerning the Readiness for Uptake of The Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) Capacity Building Programme for Legislators in Kenya.
- The Senator for Taita Taveta County (Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Education Regarding the Delayed Disbursement of Loans by The Higher Education Loans Board (Helb).
- Nominated Senator (Sen. (Prof.) Margaret Kamar, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education Concerning the Failure of the Ministry of Education to Release Capitation Funds for Special Schools.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to Issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations to Issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Education to Issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
Wednesday, 12th April 2023 At 9.30am
The National Assembly
- Motions
- Hoja- Kupiga Marufuku Uzungumziaji, Uchapishaji Na Usambazaji Wa Taarifa Zinazokuza Mahusiano Ya Jinsia Moja
- Reduction of Cost of Electricity in The Country
- Development of a Policy and Funding for Junior Secondary Schools
- Establishment of a National Cancer Prevention and Control Fund
- Development and Implementation of a Childcare Programme for Children Whose Parents Are in Lawful Custody
- National Policy on Deworming of School-Going Children
- Regulation Of the Betting Industry
- Public Health Concerns at Langata Cemetery
- Development and Implementation of a Programme for Voluntary Regularization of Land Occupied by Squatters for a Prescribed Period
- Banning the Growing of Eucalyptus Trees in The Country
The Senate
- Motions
- Provision Of Free Sanitary Towels to End Period Poverty
- Bills
- The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 Of 2022)
- The Doping Menace Threatening Kenya’s Impeccable Global Reputation in Athletics
- Compensation to the Kenyan Victims of the 1998 Bombing of The United States Embassy in Nairobi
- Institution Of Measures to Curb Incessant High Electricity Costs in Kenya
- Enhancing Highway Safety and Convenience
- Drought Mitigation Programme in Public Schools
- Ban On the Cultivation of Eucalyptus Trees on Riparian Lands
- Incorporation Of Intelligent Water Management Systems in Building Plans for Sustainable Living
- Arbitrary Arrests of Kenyan Fishermen by Ugandan Authorities
- Papers
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of the Laikipia County Executive State and Public Officers Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Laikipia County Revenue Board for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Laikipia County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Laikipia County Enterprise Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the County Executive of Kakamega for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the County Assembly of Kakamega for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Samburu County Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Bungoma County Education Support Scheme for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Ol Kalou Municipality for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Questions And Statements
- The Senator for Samburu County (Sen. (Dr.) Allege Ltumbesi, MP) to make a Statement Concerning the State of Security in Samburu County.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy to Issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health to issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
Wednesday, 12th April 2023 At 2.30 p.m.
The National Assembly
- Motions
- Procedural Motion: Extension of Period for Consideration of a Special Motion on Approval of Appointment
- Special Motion: Consideration of Nominee for Appointment as A Member of The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC)
- Ratification of the Agreement Between Kenya and The United Kingdom on Defence Cooperation
- Ratification of the African Union Treaty for The Establishment of The African Medicines Agency (AMA);
- Ratification of the Agreement Between Kenya and The United Kingdom on Defence Cooperation;
- Reports of The 144th & 145th Assemblies of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
- General Debate on the Proposal to Parliament to Consider Amending the Constitution and The Standing Orders;
- Bills
- The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022)
- The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2022)
- The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 60 of 2022).
- Question Time: The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration to Respond to Questions as Per the Appendix
The Senate
- Motions
- Review of the Minimum Wage Necessitated by High Cost of Living
- Repossession of Movable Assets by Lending Institutions Due to Non-Performing Loans
- Accelerating the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Bills
- The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2022)
- The County Vocational Education and Training Bill (Senate Bill No. 3 of 2022)
- The Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of Economic and Social Rights Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2022)
- The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2022)
- The Employment (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 11 of 2022)
- The Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022)
- The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2023)
- The Konza Technopolis Bill (Senate Bills No. 2 of 2023)
- The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2022)
- The Start-Up Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2022)
- The Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2023)
- The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2023)
- The Cotton Industry Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2023)
- Messages
- Message from the Elgeyo Marakwet County Assembly Concerning Institution of Measures to Address Banditry Menace in the Country.
- Questions And Statements
- Nominated Senator (Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP) to make a Statement Concerning the Water Crisis in the Northern Parts of Kenya.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information, Technology and Communication to Issue a Statement Relating to the Activities of the Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare to issue a Statement Relating to The Activities of The Committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources to issue a Statement Relating to the Activities of the Committee.
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2.30 p.m.
The National Assembly
- Motions
- Ratification of the Agreement Between Kenya and the United Kingdom on Defence Cooperation;
- Reports of The 144th & 145th Assemblies of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
- Special Motion: Consideration of Nominee for Appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Fish Marketing Authority
- Inquiry Regarding Sexual Harassment of Female Workers in Tea Estates in Kericho County;
- General Debate on the Proposal to Parliament to Consider Amending the Constitution and Standing Orders;
- Bills
- The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 60 of 2022)
- The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 37 of 2022)
- The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)
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 Victims of the 1998 Bombing of the United States Embassy in Nairobi
- Institution of Measures to Curb Incessant High Electricity Costs in Kenya
- Enhancing Highway Safety and Convenience
- Drought Mitigation Programme in Public Schools
- Ban on the Cultivation of Eucalyptus Trees on Riparian Lands
- Arbitrary Arrests of Kenyan Fishermen by Ugandan Authorities
- Review of the Minimum Wage Necessitated by High Cost of Living
- Accelerating the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Report of The 61st Session of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly and the 42nd Session of the OACPS -EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Held in Maputo, Mozambique, on 23rd October to 2nd November 2022.
- Record of the Proceedings of the First Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) held in Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa on 23rd October – 12th November 2022.
- Declaration of Cattle Rustling as a National Disaster and Establishment of a Special Fund for Victims
- Bills
- The Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 Of 2022)
- The County Vocational Education and Training Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2022)
- The Preservation of Human Dignity and Enforcement of Economic and Social Rights Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 Of 2022)
- The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2022)
- The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 9 of 2023)
- Papers
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Irregular Payment of Conference Facility and Daily Subsistence Allowances (DSA) in the Homa Bay County Assembly.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Laikipia County Executive State and Public Officers Car Loan and Mortgage Scheme for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Laikipia County Revenue Board for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Laikipia County Emergency Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Laikipia County Enterprise Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the County Executive of Kakamega for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of County Assembly of The Kakamega for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Samburu County Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund for the Year Ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of the Bungoma County Education Support Scheme for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Auditor-General on The Financial Statement of The Ol Kalou Municipality for The Year Ended 30th June, 2022.
- Report Of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statement of The Kitui County Assembly Car Loan and Mortgage (Members) Scheme Fund for the year ended 30th June 2022.
- Report of the Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology on Its Consideration of The County Printer Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2022)
- Questions And Statements
- The Senator for Kitui County (Sen. Enoch Wambua, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget Regarding the Status of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Collections over the last six (6) months.
- Nominated Senator (Sen. George Mbugua, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on The Legal Structure and Operations of The National Fund for The Disabled of Kenya (ND).
- The Senator for Kisii County (Sen. Richard Onyonka, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget Concerning Claims of a Financial/Economic Crisis in The Country.
- The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Health Concerning the Impending Doctors’ Strike in Kisumu County.
- The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Health Regarding the State of Affairs at The Ahero Sub-County Hospital in Kisumu County.
- The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Regarding Claims of Irregular and Unprocedural Recruitments by The Kisumu County Public Service Board.
- The Senator for Nandi County (Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP) to seek a Statement from The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Regarding Alleged Mismanagement, Irregular Procurement and Misuse of Funds at the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDEF).
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Information, Technology and Communication to issue a statement relating to the activities of the committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Energy to issue a Statement Relating to the activities of the committee.
- The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Finance and Budget to issue a statement relating to the activities of the committee.
· The Chairperson, Standing Committee on Health to issue a statement relating to the activities of the committee.