PARLIAMENTARY ROUND-UP

  • 28 Apr 2024
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  • 〜 by Naisiae Simiren

 

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Ratification of the African Union Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for Nine Constituencies in Bungoma County.
  • Public Petition on Funds Spent Contrary to the Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Specified State Corporations. 
  • Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms.
  • Inspection Visit to Semi-Autonomous Institutions of the East African Community in Uganda.  
  • Implementation Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions Passed by the House.
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya. 

 

BILLS

  • The County Licensing (Uniform Procedure) Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2022). 
  • The Unclaimed Financial Assets (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 15 of 2024).
  • The National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 43 of 2023).
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024).
  • The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 67 of 2023).
  • The Land Laws (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 76 of 2023).

 

Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 – 9:30 AM

MOTIONS

  • Providing a Safety Net for Caregivers of Persons with Severe Disabilities.
  • Establishment of a Priority Boarding Protocol for Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Special Forces Personnel on Local Airlines.
  • Policy for the Provision of Mental Health Services in All Healthcare Facilities.
  • Establishment of a Science Museum.
  • Supporting and Promoting Local Fertiliser Manufacturing Industries.
  • Government-to-Government (G2g) Model to Acquire and Supply Fertilisers to Farmers at Subsidised Cost.
  • Establishment of a National Policy to Combat Disrespectful Childbirth Practices in Kenya.
  • Review of the Eligibility Age for Enrolment of Older Members of Society to the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme.
  • Formulation of a Reward Scheme for Accomplishments by Sports Persons in International Competition.

 

BILLS

  • The Public Service Internship Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 63 of 2022).

Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Ratification of the Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement.
  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023). 
  • Ratification of the African Union Convention on Cross-Border Cooperation.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for Nine Constituencies in Bungoma County.
  • Public Petition on Funds Spent Contrary to the Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Specified State Corporations. 
  • Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms.
  • Inspection Visit to Semi-Autonomous Institutions of the East African Community in Uganda.
  • Implementation Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions Passed by the House.
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya.

BILLS

  • The National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 43 of 2023).
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024).
  • The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 67 of 2023).
  • The Land Laws (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 76 of 2023).

Thursday, 25th April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023). 
  • Consideration of the Public Finance Management (Kenya Millenium Development Fund) Regulations, 2024.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for Nine Constituencies in Bungoma County.
  • Reports of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements of Specified State Corporations.
  • Public Petition on Funds Spent Contrary to the Provisions of Article 223 of the Constitution.
  • Enhancing Reporting of Parliamentary Business on Online Platforms.
  • Inspection Visit to Semi-Autonomous Institutions of the East African Community in Uganda.
  • Implementation Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions Passed by the House.
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya.
  • Inquiry into the Maize Flour Subsidy Programme for the Financial Year 2022/2023.

 

BILLS

  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2024).
  • The Public Relations and Communication Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2024).
  • The Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 67 of 2023) (The Leader of the Majority Party).
  • The Land Laws (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 76 of 2023). 

THE SENATE

Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Kuidhinishwa kwa Ruzuku ya Masharti kwa Ujenzi wa Uwanja wa Manispaa ya Mombasa.
  • Status of Pending Bills in Counties.
  • Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the Status of Implementation of Projects Funded by the Conditional Grant for the Construction of County Headquarters.
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

BILLS

  • The Tea (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2023).
  • The Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2023).
  • The National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 55 of 2022).
  • The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 70 of 2023).
  • The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 25 of 2023).
  • The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2023). 
  • The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  • The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 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 Holidays (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 31 of 2023). 
  • The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2023).
  • The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023).

Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 – 9:30 AM

MOTIONS 

  • Kuidhinishwa kwa Ruzuku ya Masharti kwa Ujenzi wa Uwanja wa Manispaa ya Mombasa.
  • Status of Pending Bills in Counties.
  • Report of the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Held in Accra, Ghana, from 30th September – 6th October, 2023.
  • Report of the 63rd Session of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and 43rd Session of the Acp-Eu Joint Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Brussels, Belgium.
  • Report of the Parliament of Kenya Delegation to the 13th Plenary Assembly of the Forum of Parliaments of the Member States of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (Fp-Icglr), Held in Juba, South Sudan.
  • Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (Ipu) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians Held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 15th to 17th September, 2023.
  • Establishing a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones.

Wednesday, 24th April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Status of Pending Bills in Counties.
  • Report of the Select Committee on County Public Accounts on its Consideration of the Report of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of West Pokot County Assembly for the Financial Year 2018/2019 and Reports of the Auditor General on the Financial Statements of Isiolo, Kiambu, Kitui, Marsabit, Narok, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Murang’a County Assemblies for the Financial Year 2019/2020.

BILLS

  • The County Boundaries Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2023).
  • The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2022).
  • The Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2023).
  • The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2023).
  • The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  • The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2023).
  • The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill (Senate Bills No. 41 of 2023).
  • The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 42 of 2023).
  • The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2022).
  • The Meteorology Bill (Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023).
  • The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2023).
  • The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 46 of 2023).
  • The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023). 

Thursday, 25th April, 2024 – 2:30 PM

MOTIONS

  • Status of Pending Bills in Counties.
  • Report of the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget on the Status of Implementation of Projects Funded by the Conditional Grant for the Construction of County Headquarters.
  • Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya.

BILLS

  • The County Boundaries Bill (Senate Bills No. 6 of 2023).
  • The Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2022).
  • The Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2023). 
  • The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 14 of 2024).
  • The Co-Operative Societies (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 53 of 2023). 
  • The Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 54 of 2023).
  • The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill (Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023).
  • The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2024).
  • The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023).
  • The Local Content Bill (Senate Bills No. 50 of 2023).