Parliamentary Round-Up

  • 14 Aug 2023
  • 6 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Jewel Tete

National Assembly 

Tuesday, August 8th 2023 

  1. 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 of 2022)

 

2 . Motions

  • Consideration of Reports of The Auditor-General on The Financial Statements For Various Funds
  • Consideration of The Reports of The Auditor-General on The Financial Statements of State Corporations (Regulatory and Governance Agencies) 
  • Consideration of The Excise Duty (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 
  • Report of The Kenya Delegation to The 146th Assembly of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings Held in The Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Report of The 4th General Assembly of The Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance on Food Security and Nutrition (Eapa-Fsn) Held in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Report on The Inspection of Various One-Stop Border Posts in The Northern Corridor in The East African Community Region.

 

Wednesday, 9th of August 2023 

  1. Legislation
  • The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2022)
  • The Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2023) 
  • The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 19 of 2023) 
  • The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2023) 
  • The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023)
  • The Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) 
  • The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 45 of 2022) 
  • The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 59 of 2022) 
  • 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 of 2022) 
  • The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022)

 

  1. Motions
  • Limitation of Debate on Motions Sponsored by Individual Members 
  • Introduction of Comprehensive Health Education as a Core Subject in 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 Schoolgoing Children
  • Public Health Concerns at Lang’ata Cemetery
  • Development and Implementation of a Programme For Voluntary Regularization of Land Occupied by Squatters For a Prescribed Period. 
  • Expansion of Drug and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centres
  • Banning the Growing of Eucalyptus Trees in the Country 
  • Establishment of Strategic Grain Storage Reserves and Silos in Close Proximity to Smallholder Farmers 
  • Policy on Integrating a Curriculum For Environmental Conservation in Primary and Secondary Schools 
  • Regulation of The Sugar Industry to Discourage Branding of Sugar by Nonmillers 
  • Policy For The Provision of Mental Health Services in All Healthcare Facilities 
  • Implementation of First Aid Training as a Core Subject in Schools 
  • Establishment of a National Fund To Support Victims of Gender-Based Violence.
  • Action to Address the Recent Surge in Road Accidents in The Country
  • Adoption of Government-to-Government (G2G) Model to Acquire and Supply Fertilizers to Farmers at Subsidised Cost 
  • Policy and Funding For Sugarcane Farming in The Country 
  • Providing a Safety Net For Caregivers of Persons With Severe Disabilities 
  • National Sensitization and Support For Combating Sickle Cell and Haemophilia Diseases 
  • Development of a Satellite-Based Climate Change Monitoring Policy 
  • Establishment of a Science Museum 
  • Affirmative Action Plan For the Provision of Water in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas 
  • Development of a Framework to Mitigate Flood Hazards 
  • Provision of Appropriate Access to Markets in The Country 
  • Review of The Scope of Education Bursary Scheme Under NG-CDF And Capitation For Learners in Primary and Junior Secondary Schools 
  • Consideration of The Reports of The Auditor-General on The Financial Statements of State Corporations (Regulatory and Governance Agencies) 
  • Consideration of Reports of The Auditor-General on The Financial Statements For Various Funds 
  • Consideration of The Excise Duty (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 
  • Report of The Kenya Delegation to The 146th Assembly of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings Held in The Kingdom of Bahrain 
  • Report of The 4th General Assembly of The Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance on Food Security and Nutrition (EAPA-FSN) Held in Kigali, Rwanda

 

  • Report on The Inspection of Various Onestop Border Posts in The Northern Corridor in The East African Community Region

 

Thursday, 10th Of August 2023 

  1. Legislation
  • 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 of 2022)

 

  1. Motions
  • Inquiry Into The Maize Flour Subsidy Programme For The Financial Year 2022/2023 
  • Consideration of Reports of The Auditor-General on The Financial Statements For Various Funds 
  • Consideration of The Excise Duty (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
  • Report of The Kenya Delegation to The 146th Assembly of The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings Held in The Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Report of The 4th General Assembly of The Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance on Food Security And Nutrition (EAPA-FSN) Held in Kigali, Rwanda 
  • Report on The Inspection of Various Onestop Border Posts in The Northern Corridor in The East African Community Region

 

Senate

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Legislation

  • The Maternal, Newborn And Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 Of 2023)
  • The County Hall Of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No. 18 Of 2023)
  • The Rice Bill (Senate Bills No. 19 Of 2023)
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 Of 2023) 
  • The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2022)
  • The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 Of 2023)
  • The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 Of 2023
  • The County Boundaries Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 Of 2023)
  • The Heritage And Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2023) 
  • The Kenyan Sign Language Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 Of 2023) 

 

Motions

  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Finance And Budget On The County Governments (Equitable Share) Cash Disbursement Schedule For The Financial Year 2023/2024 And Approval Of The County Governments (Equitable Share) Cash Disbursement Schedule For The Financial Year 2023/2024. 
  • Integration Of Ethnic Minorities And Marginalized Communities In Kenya 
  • Report Of The 146th Assembly Of The Inter – Parliamentary Union (Ipu) And Related Meetings Held In Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain From 11th To 15th March, 2023 
  • Repossession Of Movable Assets By Lending Institutions Due To Non-Performing Loans 

 

Wednesday 9th August, 2023 At 9:30 Am

Motions

  • Integration Of Ethnic Minorities And Marginalized Communities In Kenya
  • Designation Of A Monthly Car Free Day And County Car Free Zones 
  • Development Of A Policy And Law For Social Risk Management In Infrastructure Development Projects In Kenya 

 

Wednesday 9th August, 2023 At 2:30 Pm

Legislation

  • The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2022)
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 Of 2023) 
  • The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Billsno. 14 Of 2023)
  • The Learners With Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 Of 2023)
  • The Agricultural And Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 Of 2022)
  • The Start-Up Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 Of 2022)
  • The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 Of 2022)
  • The Persons With Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 Of 2023)
  • The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 Of 2022)
  • The Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 Of 2023)
  • The Prevention Of Livestock And Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bills No.12 Of 2023)
  • The Learners With Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 Of
  • 2023)
  • The Agricultural And Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 Of 2022)
  • The Start-Up Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 Of 2022)
  • The Mung Beans Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 Of 2022)

Motions

  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Death Of The Late Edward Otieno Onyango Due To Alleged Medical Negligence
  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Death Of The Late Maureen Anyango At Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Due To Alleged Medical Negligence
  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Circumstances That Led To The Death Of The Late Master Travis Maina At Kenyatta National Hospital
  • Report Of The 146th Assembly Of The Inter – Parliamentary Union (Ipu) And Related Meetings Held In Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain From 11th To 15th March, 2023

 

Thursday 10th August, 2023 At 2:30 PM

Legislation

  • The Prompt Payment Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 Of 2022) 
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 16 Of 2023) 
  • The Equalization Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 Of 2023)
  • Committee Of The Whole *The Learners With Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 Of 2023)
  • The Agriculture And Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 Of 2023)
  • The Constitution Of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 15 Of 2023)
  • The County Governments (Revenue Raising Process) Bill (Senate Bills No. 22 Of 2023) 
  • The Learners With Disabilities Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 Of 2023) 

Motions

  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Committee Of Powers And Privileges On The Inquiry, On Its Own Motion, Into Conduct Of Senator Gloria Orwoba, Mp And To Establish If The Conduct Constituted Breach Of Parliamentary Privilege. 
  • Integration Of Ethnic Minorities And Marginalized Communities In Kenya 
  • Regulation Of Electronic Cigarettes In Kenya 
  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Death Of The Late Edward Otieno Onyango Due To Alleged Medical Negligence 
  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Death Of The Late Maureen Anyango At Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Due To Alleged Medical Negligence 
  • Adoption Of The Report Of The Standing Committee On Health On The Circumstances That Led To The Death Of The Late Master Travis Maina At Kenyatta National Hospital 
  • Report Of The Senate Delegation To The 67th Session Of The Commission On The Status Of Women (Csw 67) Held In New York, From 6th To 17th March 2023. 
  • Adjournment Of The Senate.