NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RESUMES SITTINGS
Through a General Notice, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin B. Muturi, EGH, M.P. indicated that the House would resume sittings on 30th July 2020 as opposed to 28th July as earlier communicated.
It will be interesting to watch out for the impact/ changes in dynamics following the reshuffle of the jubilee parliamentary leadership and overall House leadership as reflected in the House Business Committee.
New leadership includes:
1. Hon. (Dr.) Amos Kimunya, EGH, M.P.- Leader of the Majority Party
2. Hon. CPA John Mbadi, CBS, M.P. – Leader of the Minority Party
3. Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe, M.P.- Whip Majority Party
4. Hon. Junet Sheikh Nuh Mohamed, M.P. – Whip Minority Party
Chairpersons and vice chairpersons of key committees are:
| Name of Committee | Chairperson | Vice- Chairperson |
| Departmental Committees | ||
| Administration and National Security | Hon. Paul Koinange | Hon. Fatuma Gedi Ali |
| Agriculture and Livestock | Hon. Silas Kipkoech Tiren | Hon. Catherine Wanjiku Waruguru |
| Communication, Information and Innovation | Hon. William Kipkemoi Kisang | Hon. Jane Wanjuki Njiru |
| Defence and Foreign Relations | Hon. Judah Katoo Ole Metito | Hon. Richard Nyagaka Tongi |
| Education and Research | Hon. Florence Mwikali Mutua | Hon. Martin Deric Ngunjiri Wambugu |
| Environment and Natural Resources | Hon. Japhet Miriti Kareke Mbiuki | Hon. Sophia Noor Abdi |
| Energy | Hon. David Gikaria | Hon. Gladwell Jesire Cheruiyot |
| Finance and National Planning | Hon. Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga | Hon. Isaac Waihenya Ndirangu |
| Health | Hon. Sabina Wanjiru Maitu Chege | Hon. Joshua Kutuny Serem |
| Justice and Legal Affairs | Hon Clement Muturi Kigano | Hon. Paul Otiende Amollo |
| Trade, Industry and Cooperatives | Hon. Adan Haji Ali | Hon. Ruth W. Mwaniki |
| Financial Audit and Money Related Committees | ||
| Public Accounts Committee | Hon. James Opiyo Wandayi | Hon. Jessica Nduku Kiko Mbalu |
| Public Investments Committee | Hon. Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir | Hon. Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim |
| Budget and Appropriations Committee | Hon. James Kanini Kega | Hon. Moses K. Lessonet |
| Select Committees | ||
| Committee on Appointments | Hon. Justin B.N. Muturi, EGH, MP | Hon. Moses Kikemboi Cheboi |
| Committee on Delegated Legislation | Hon. William Kassait Kamket | Hon. Charles Muriuki Njagagua |
At the Senate, the following are the new members in leadership:
1. Sen. Poghisio Samuel Losuron- Senate Majority Leader
2. Sen. Orengo James- Senate Minority Leader
3. Sen. Kang’ata Irungu- Senate Majority Whip
4. Sen. Kilonzo Mutula Junior- Senate Minority Whip
Chairpersons and vice-chairperson of key committees include:
| Committee | Chairperson | Vice-chairperson |
| Standing Committees | ||
| Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries | Sen. Peter Njeru Ndwiga | Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua |
| Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations | Sen. Moses Otieno Kajwang’ | Sen. Anuar Loitiptip |
| Education | Sen. (Dr.) Alice Chepkorir Milgo | Sen. (Dr.) Agnes Philomena Zani |
| Energy | Sen. (Eng.) Ephraim Mwangi | Sen. Victor Prengei |
| Information Communication and Technology | Sen. Moi Gideon Kipsielei | Sen. Abshiro Soka Halake |
| Finance and Budget | Sen. Charles Reubenson Kibiru | Sen. (Dr.) G.M. Ayako Ochilo |
| Health | Sen. Michael Maling’a Mbito | Sen. Mary Yiane Seneta |
| Justice Legal Affairs and Human Rights | Sen. Erick Okong’o Mogeni | Sen. Naomi Jilo Wago |
| Lands, Environment and Natural Resources | Sen. Paul Githiomi Mwangi | Sen. Philip Salau Mpaayei |
| National Security and Foreign Relations | Sen. Mohamed Yusuf Haji | Sen. Fredrick Otieno Outa |
| Tourism, Trade and Industrialization | Sen. (Dr.) Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali | Sen. (Dr.) Getrude Musuruve Inimah |
| Sessional Committees | ||
| County Public Accounts and Investments | Sen. (Prof.) Samson Kegengo Ongeri | Sen. Godana Hargura |
| Delegated Legislation | Sen. Mohamed Mwinyihaji | Sen. Boniface Mutinda Kabaka |
| Ad-hoc Select Committee | ||
| Ad-hoc Committee on Covid-19 Situation | Sen. Sylvia Mueni Kasanga |
Notably, in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19, Parliamentary Committee meetings are now being held virtually and the House sits only once a week. This will potential have a negative impact on public participation in the legislative processes due to limited access to the Honourable members.