Parliamentary Round Up: Issue 42 of 2024

  • 18 Oct 2024
  • 7 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Agatha Gichana

The National Assembly

Tuesday: October 15, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

Bills

  • The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2024)
  • The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2023) 
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 Of 2022) 
  • The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 Of 2023) 
  • The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024)
  • The Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)
  • The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2023)
  • The Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022)

 

Motions

  • First Report on the Implementation Status of House Resolutions on Committee Reports and Public Petitions
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya
  • Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions
  • Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP)
  • Consideration of Reports on Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region)
  • Third Report on Consideration of the Audited Accounts of Specified State Corporations

Wednesday: October 16, 2024 (Morning Sitting)

Bills

  • The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2022)  
  • The Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022)  
  • The Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2022)
  • The Parliamentary Powers And Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 Of 2023)

Motions  

  • Procedural Motion: Exemption of Business from Standing Order 40(3)  
  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024)  
  • Alteration of the Calendar and Resolution to Sit on a Specified Friday
  • Consideration of Mediated Version of the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023)  
  • Inquiry into Irregular and Illegal Grant of Tax Exemptions to a Company under the Special Operating Framework Agreement  
  • Comprehensive Reform Of Education Bursary Schemes To Ensure Free Basic Education In Kenya
  • Establishment Of A Science Museum
  • National Sensitisation And Support For Combating Sickle Cell And Haemophilia Diseases
  • Supporting And Promoting Local Fertilizer Manufacturing Industries
  • Government-To-Government (G2G) Model To Acquire And Supply Fertilisers To Farmers At Subsidised Cost
  • Development Of Measures To Mitigate Digital Exclusion
  • Establishment Of A National Policy To Combat Disrespectful Childbirth Practices In Kenya
  • Formulation Of A Regulatory Framework On Artificial Intelligence In The Country
  • Formulation Of A Land Use Policy On Zoning Of Land For Agriculture And Built Development
  • 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 Competitions
  • Expansion Of Major Roads In The Country To Dual Carriageways
  • Formulation of a Policy to Address Incidents of Discrimination Against Students of Various Religions in Educational Institutions in the Country
  • Introduction Of Mandatory Community Service To All Learners Upon Completion Of Secondary School Education

Wednesday: October 16, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

Bills

  • The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2023)  
  • The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2022)  
  • The Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022)  
  • The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023)  
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)  
  • The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022)
  • The Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No.54 of 2022)

Motions

  • Consideration of Mediated Version of the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023)  
  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)  
  • Inquiry into Irregular and Illegal Grant of Tax Exemptions to a Company under the Special Operating Framework Agreement  
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya  
  • First Report on the Implementation Status of House Resolutions on Committee Reports and Public Petitions  
  • Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions  
  • Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP)  
  • Consideration of Reports on Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region)  
  • Third Report on Consideration of the Audited Accounts of Specified State Corporations

Thursday: October 17, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

Bills

  • The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2022)  
  • The Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022)  
  • The Kenya Drugs Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022)  
  • The Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2023)  
  • The Universities (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2023)  
  • The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023)  
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)  
  • The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022)

Motions 

  • Consideration of the Mediated Version of the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022)  
  • Alleged Unfair Trade Practices by Foreign Investors in Kenya  
  • First Report on the Implementation Status of House Resolutions on Committee Reports and Public Petitions  
  • Consideration of Senate Amendments to the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)  
  • Second Report on Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions  
  • Report of the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Pan-African Parliament (PAP)  
  • Consideration of Reports on Financial Statements of State Corporations (Nyanza Region)  
  • Third Report on the Audited Accounts of Specified State Corporations  

Friday: October 18, 2024 (Morning Sitting)

Bills

  • The Community Health Workers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022)  
  • The Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2022)  
  • The Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2023)  
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)  
  • The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022)  
  • The Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 48 of 2022)  
  • The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023)

Motions  

  • Consideration of the Mediated Version of the Sugar Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 34 of 2022)  
  • Committee of the Whole House: Senate Amendments to the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2023)  
  • Voting on the Nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya  

Friday: October 18, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

Bills

  • The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 66 of 2023)
  • The Land Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2023)
  • The Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023)
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2022)
  • The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 35 of 2022)
  • The County Governments (Revenue Raising Process) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2023)

The Senate 

Tuesday: October 15, 2024 (Morning Sitting)

Bills

  • The Meteorology Bill(Senate Bills No. 45 of 2023)
  • The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill(National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2022)
  • The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill(National Assembly Bills No. 45 of 2022)
  • The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2023)
  • The Fire and Rescue Services Professionals Bill(Senate Bills No. 55 of 2023)
  • The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill(National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2023)
  • The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bills No. 38 of 2023)

Motions

  • Report of the Kenya Delegation to the Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Held in South Africa, March 2024   
  • Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians Held in Vietnam, September 2023
  • Report of the 14th Ordinary Session of the Plenary Assembly of the Forum of Parliaments of the Great Lakes Region Held in Zambia, April 2024
  • Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint United Nations-Inter-Parliamentary Union Parliamentary Hearing Held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, February 2024
  • Reports of the 63rd and 64th Sessions of the OACPS Parliamentary Assembly and the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly Held in Belgium and Angola
  • Report of the Parliamentarians’ Dialogue at the Africa Climate Summit, 2023, Held in Nairobi, Kenya, September 2023
  • Establishment of a Monthly Car-Free Day and County Car-Free Zones
  • Stoppage of Funds to Isiolo County Due to the Governor’s failure to honour Senate summonses
  • Development of a Policy and Law for Social Risk Management in Infrastructure Development Projects in Kenya
  • Consolidation of Bursary Funds for Equitable Access to Education in Kenya

Tuesday: October 15, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

Bills

  • The Political Parties (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 26 of 2024) 
  • The Election Offences (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill(Senate Bills No. 28 of 2024)
  • The Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 29 of 2024)
  • Consideration of National Assembly Amendments to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill

Motions

  • Reports of the Kenya Delegations to the 147th and 148th Assemblies of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Held in Angola and Switzerland 
  • Report on Hardship and Enhanced House Allowances to Teachers in Kilifi and Taita Taveta  Discrimination by Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
  • Audit Reports of Water Service Providers for Financial Years 2019-2021 Covering Several Counties, Including Vihiga, Bomet, Kisii, and Nyeri
  • Audit Reports of County Executives for the Financial Year 2019/2020 For Counties, Including Tharaka Nithi, Homa Bay, and Kakamega
  • Power Purchase Agreement Renewals and Electricity Supply in Kenya Addressing Challenges with Independent Power Producers
  • Inquiry into Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Embakasi, Nairobi Findings on the Incident and Recommendations
  • Inquiry into Welfare of Workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Mombasa and Kilifi Report on the Workers’ Plight.
  • Inquiry into Personal Security Concerns of Trans Nzoia Deputy Governor. Allegations Raised By Hon. Philomena Kapkory
  • State of Markets in Vihiga and Bungoma Counties. Arising From Statements By Sen. Godfrey Osotsi and Sen. David Wakoli
  • Audit Reports of Water, Sanitation, and Sewerage Service Companies for Financial Years 2018-2021. Covering Multiple Companies, Including those in Eldama Ravine and Machakos
  • Progress Report on Diversity and Inclusivity in State Agencies. Inquiry into Staff Composition Across Kenya’s State Agencies

Wednesday: October 16, 2024 (Morning Sitting)

  • Reading of the Charges for the Proposed Removal from Office, by Impeachment, of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya
  • Hearing and Determination of the Impeachment of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua

Wednesday: October 16, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting)

  • Hearing And Determination On The Proposed Removal From Office, By Impeachment, Of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President Of The Republic Of Kenya

Thursday: October 17, 2024 (Morning Sitting) 

  • Hearing And Determination On The Proposed Removal From Office, By Impeachment, Of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President Of The Republic Of Kenya

Thursday: October 17, 2024 (Afternoon Sitting) 

  • Hearing And Determination On The Proposed Removal From Office, By Impeachment, Of His Excellency Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President Of The Republic Of Kenya