The National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is responsible for the examination of the accounts showing the appropriations of the sum voted by the House to meet the public expenditure and of such other accounts laid before the House. It comprises 15 Members of Parliament
President Ruto called for a bi-partisan engagement in Parliament to solve the issues raised by the Opposition. Opposition chief Raila Odinga stood down the planned demonstrations for seven days pending proposed talks. President William Ruto maintained his position that there will be no ‘handshake’ between
The National Assembly The House is on a short recess and will resume on 11th April 2023. The Senate The House is on a short recess and is expected to resume on 11th April 2023.
Kenya Ruto, Raila headed for fresh battle over Parliament talks President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga are on a new collision course barely two days after calling a political ceasefire amid countrywide mass protests. Mr Odinga yesterday spurned an offer by the Head
National Assembly The National Assembly is currently on a short recess until Tuesday, April 11, 2023. The Senate Statements Sen. Hezena Lemaletian made a statement regarding the water crisis in northern parts of Kenya. Sen. Godfrey Osotsi sought a
Tuesday 21st March 2023 National Assembly Motions Reduction of the publication period of a bill Report on the consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations,
The Budget and Appropriations Committee is a standing committee at the National Assembly tasked with among other functions investigating and reporting on all matters related to the coordination, control, and monitoring of the national budget and evaluation of tax estimates, and economic and budgetary policies.
The National Assembly Tuesday, March 14, 2023 MOTIONS Report on the Consideration of the 2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy. Report on the Consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations, 2022. Report of Sessions of
The National Assembly recently adopted the Report of the Procedure and House Rules Committee that amended various sections of the Standing Orders that now allow the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to physically appear before the National Assembly and answer questions. Standing Orders are the rules and
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday The National Assembly Morning Session Motions Development of Policy on Standardisation and Production of School Uniforms in the Country Continuous Registration of Beneficiaries to the Older Persons Cash Transfer Programme in the Country Policy Formulation on Implementation and Enhancement of EPZ Programmes
The National Assembly Tuesday, February 28, 2023 MOTIONS General debate on the proposal to Parliament to consider amending the Constitution and Standing Orders. Report of the 42nd session of the organization of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific states and the European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly. The
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Tuesday 21st February 2023 Motions General debate on the proposal to Parliament to consider amending the Constitution and the Standing Orders. Report of the 42nd Session of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean And Pacific States and the European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly. THE
On Tuesday, 14th February THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOTION Appointment of members to the House Business Committee. THE SENATE MOTION Approval of Senators to serve in the Senate Business Committee. On Wednesday, 15th February THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Limitation of debate on Bills sponsored
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The house will resume on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 2.30 p.m. THE SENATE The House will resume on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 2.30 p.m.
The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022, for a two-month long Christmas break. THE SENATE The Senate had a special sitting on 19th January, where the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights considered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Bill
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022, for a two-month long Christmas break. THE SENATE The senate had a special sitting on 19th January, where the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights considered the Independent Electoral and Boundaries
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022, for a two-month long Christmas break. THE SENATE The Senate adjourned on December 2, 2022, for a two-month long Christmas break.
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2, 2022, for a two-month long Christmas break. On December 8, there was a special sitting in the House. Among the issues Speaker Moses Wetangula said were to be transacted during the sitting were notification of
Key House highlights of the year In 2022, the National Assembly and the Senate considered various businesses in their respective order papers. As 2022 comes to an end, below is a summary of crucial businesses that were transacted in both Houses: MOTIONS Below are some
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly adjourned on December 2 for a two-month-long Christmas break. On December 8, there was a special sitting in the House. Among the issues Speaker Moses Wetangula said were to be transacted during the sitting were notification of a special
On Monday 28th President William Ruto assured Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of his unwavering support in ensuring nightclubs within residential areas are closed down. President Ruto called for peace from the Azimio la Umoja coalition. He urged the members to criticize
Tuesday 22nd November; The Senate MOTION The County Governments Additional Allocations (No. 2) Bill (Senate bills No. 4 of 2022) (Resumption of debate interrupted on Thursday, November 17, 2022 – Afternoon Sitting) Integrating Climate Education into the National Education Curriculum.
Significant Political events of the week On Monday 14th November, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja questioned the county’s legal pending bills worth Sh21 billion. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi defended the performance of Kenya Kwanza administration assuring Kenyans that things would take shape with time. Reports
MOTION Effects of upstream activities on the River Tana to the residents of Tana delta. MESSAGE Message from the National Assembly on the approval of Eng. Japhet Koome Nchebere for appointment to the position of Inspector-General of the National Police Service. PAPERS Report of the
Constitution or leadership and governance crisis: Why Kenya does not need sweeping changes in the supreme law While the new government should be working in order to deliver its pledges to Kenyans, who for the last few months have been struggling to make ends meet,
Significant political events of the week: Monday 7th, November Wednesday 9th, November, Thursday 10th , November, While in a meeting with his Cabinet, President William Ruto urged them to uphold the rule of law as they settle down to deliver on their mandate under the
KENYA GAZETTE Legislative Supplements, 2022 ● The Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ● The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) (No 2) Bill, 2022 ● The Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill, 2022 ● The Equalization Fund Bill,
The question of when the two-thirds gender rule will be attained in Kenya might never be answered. Incumbent leaders keep making promises of changing this narrative but that does not culminate into reality. While in his campaign rallies, President William Ruto promised that he would
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 The National Assembly MOTION SPECIAL MOTION Wednesday, November 2, 2022 MOTION Thursday, November 3, 2022 MOTION NOTICES The Senate The Senate will be in recess until November 8, 2022. On Friday, November 4, COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.Sports and Culture Hon.
The Kenya Gazette gives a detailed illustrations of any appointments or bills that could have been signed into law by the President.
National Assembly 25th October 2022 1. Motion: · Development of a School Feeding Policy · Review of Teacher Deployment Policy 2. Special Motion: · Approval of Appointment of Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney-General and
Post-Election Snapshot On Monday, October 17, 1. Kenya Kwanza scooped all leadership positions of Senate committees. 2. Outgoing Interior PS Karanja Kibicho announced that President William Ruto would preside over his first National Day celebrations during the Mashujaa Day celebrations on Thursday. 3.The vetting of
Kenya Members of disbanded DCI unit revealed A total of 21 detectives who served under a recently disbanded unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have been summoned to the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) headquarters in Nairobi. The officers who had been attached to
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS 1. The National Assembly approved the appointment of the joint committee on the elections to the EALA. 2. Development of a school feeding policy. The House went for a short recess, and will resume on October 25 at 2.30
Raila Odinga has accepted that his Azimio coalition is the Opposition party in the National Assembly, the more powerful of the two Houses of Parliament. While the coalition heads in the National Assembly had said they would seek a judicial review of the decision by
The National Assembly PROCEDURAL MOTION The House resolved to sit up to 8.00 p.m. with respect to the afternoon sittings of Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Thursday, October 6, 2022, and Tuesday, October 11, 2022. MOTION- Debate on the address by the President (1st, 2nd &
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance has vowed to challenge the ruling made by Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula which declared Kenya Kwanza as the Majority Party on Thursday’s afternoon sitting. This came after a heated debate by members who were anxious
Shortly after midnight last Sunday, the Central Bank of Kenya sent out a press release.It was to correct the assertion by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had made a fewhours before, in an interview with Citizen TV, relating to the availability of foreignexchange.While the Deputy President
Monday, September 26: Council of Governors chairperson Anne Waiguru urged the government to actualize drought emergency funds and allocate county revenues. The Supreme Court of Kenya disclosed that it has no jurisdiction to declare a presidential winner in the event a presidential petition stands nullified.
SENATE President William Ruto addressed a joint sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate on Thursday, September 29, 2022, for the opening of the 13th Parliament. THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY President William Ruto addressed a joint sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate on
COUNTY ROUNDUP NYANDARUA The Governor of Nyandarua has appointed various persons to be members of the Nyandarua County Taskforce on Pending Bills, Finance and Revenue Collection, Health and Public Service, for a period of fourteen (14) working days. EMBU The Governor of Embu has appointed
Significant political events of the week: Monday, September 19: Members of the National Assembly commenced a week-long induction workshop at the Safari Park Hotel. It was set to end on Saturday, September 24, 2022. President William Ruto arrived in London, UK, to attend the
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Members of the National Assembly have been at a week-long induction workshop at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The induction is set to end on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Opening of the Thirteenth Parliament shall be held in the National Assembly Chamber, Main Parliament
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The Speaker of the National Assembly is yet to communicate the date for the next sitting. SENATE The Speaker of the Senate is yet to communicate the date for the next sitting.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
The Government Printer has come under increased scrutiny this week after the Speaker of the National Assembly called off a special sitting following the failure to gazette the special sitting. Speaker Justin Muturi had called for a special sitting of the National Assembly on Wednesday,
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings).
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE Statement Senate Majority Leader Samuel Poghisio made a Statement on the Business of the Senate. Motion The Senate approved the raising of the debt ceiling by the National Government
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE Communication from the Chair The Speaker of the Senate received a message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the County Allocation of Revenue Bill
It will take a special process for the National Assembly to hold a sitting following last Thursday’s adjournment of its sittings indefinitely. Among the institutions that had hoped to have its issues resolved before the legislators effectively closed shop was the electoral commission, which had
Kenyans can now smile as the Legislatures have moved to forestall a looming economic crisis by adding the Ministry of Petroleum and Mining Kshs 15 billion to fund the fuel subsidy programme. The skyrocketing fuel prices always lead to hiked prices of basic commodities hence
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair The Speaker acknowledged and welcomed a delegation of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC)-Zimbabwe Chapter from the Parliament of Zimbabwe. The Speaker reported to the National Assembly on the message from the Senate regarding its rejection of all
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Tributes following the untimely demise of member for Rabai Constituency Hon. William Kamoti. Motion Hon. Moses Cheboi moved the House to adopt the 5th Report of the Procedure and House Rules committee on amendments to the Standing Orders. Hon.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The 2021/2022 Supplementary Estimates (ii) – Program – based Budget of the National Government of Kenya for the year ending 30th of June 2022. The 2021/2022 Supplementary Estimates (ii) – Development Expenditure, estimates of further sums required to be voted for
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the Presidential Election 29th May, 2022 to 6th June, 2022. Nomination of political party candidates and independent candidates for the National Assembly Elections 29th May, 2022 to 31st May, 2022
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair The Speaker has referred all the amendments to the Huduma Bill, 2021, to the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security for winnowing and Public Participation. MPs with amendments are encouraged to attend meetings of the Committee to seek
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Messages On Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the National Assembly rejected the Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2020). Pursuant to the provisions of Article 112 of the Constitution, and standing order 149 of the NA standing orders, the Bill was
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Currently on recess and due to resume regular sessions on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. SENATE Communication from the Chair Passage of the Coffee Bill (Senate Bills No.22 of 2022) by the National Assembly. Papers Laid The Annual Report of the Office of the
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 10th May, 2022. However, the National Assembly convened a special sitting via an exceptional motion in honour of the third President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E the late Emilio Mwai Kibaki. SENATE
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 10th May, 2022. SENATE Currently on recess and set to resume regular sessions on 26th April, 2022.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The 2022/23 Annex of Estimates of Revenue Expenditure for State corporations of the government of Kenya for the Financial Year ending June 2023 from the National Treasury. Legal Notice No. 20 of 2022 relating to Engineers, Scale of Fees for the
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid Report of the Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security on its consideration of the Huduma Bill, 2021 (National Assembly No. 57 of 2021). The 14th Edition of the Bi-Annual Report on the status of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Control in
Every party took something from the judgement by the Supreme Court that ended the journey for the bid to amend the Constitution that started with the Building Bridges Initiative. Those opposed to the bid, Deputy President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza group, took the
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid Legal Notice No. 46 relating to the Central Bank of Kenya Digital Credit providers Regulations of 2022. The Report of the status of the Kenyan economy for the period March 22nd from the National Treasury. The 14th Edition of the Bi-Annual
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Speaker Justin Muturi made a communication on the request of Hon. John Mbadi to withdraw the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 58 of 2021) Papers laid: Legal Notice No. 32 relating to the Companies Beneficial Ownership
Both the National Assembly and Senate are currently in recess.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Message from the National Assembly Passage of the Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2022) The Speaker reported to the Senate that he had received a message from the Speaker of the National Assembly regarding the passage of the
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communications from the Chair Deputy Speaker Hon. Moses Cheboi told the House that they had received a petition from Mr Njoroge Waweru calling for the waiver of Value-Added Tax (VAT) levied on textbooks, journals and periodicals. Communication from the chair regarding the passage
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Papers Laid The Quarterly Report and budgetary review report for the first half of the financial year 2021/2022 from the National Treasury. Reports of the Auditor-General and Financial Statements in respect to several institutions for the year ended 30th June, 2021. A Report
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the chair relating to prioritization of individual members’ Bills Pursuant to the calendar adopted by the House last week, the House is scheduled to hold a total of 55 sittings during the current 6th session before the Sine Die Recess which
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No. 268 relating to the Nairobi International Financial Centre General Regulations 2021 and the explanatory Memorandum from the National Treasury. The Agricultural Policy Papers No. 2
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Financial Year 2021/2022 Supplementary estimates 1 program based budget. Financial Year 2021/2022 Supplementary estimates 1 recurrent estimates volume I and II. Legal Notice No. 263 relating to the
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has sparked a fresh round of controversy in political circles just after the fight over the law determining how coalitions are formed ended. The electoral commission has proposed changes to the Elections Act, with the apparently most controversial
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No. 260 of 2021 relating to the Political Parties Membership Regulations of 2021 and Explanatory Memorandum from the Office of the Attorney-General. Legal Notice No. 266
Kenya’s post-independence environmental history has been plagued with arbitrary excisions of public forests resulting in endangered water catchment areas and threats to biodiversity conservation. Kenya has sought to ensure the sustainable development and management of her forest resources via the enactment of the Forest Act,
SENATE SPECIAL SITTING COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR Convening of Special Sittings of the Senate The House was convened for a Special Sitting for the consideration of the following business: – The Political Parties (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No.56 of 2021); The Kenya Medical Supplies
A Review of the House Special Sittings held in December 2021 and January, 2022. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No.235 of 2021 relating to the Designation of Basin Areas and the
Key House highlights of the Year In 2021, the National Assembly and the Senate considered various businesses. As the year ends, here is a summary of some of the important businesses handled by the two Houses: The National Assembly adopted the Report of the Committee
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Debate on the President’s Address To Parliament Communication from the Chair The Speaker of the National Assembly has been invited to grace a tree-planting event dubbed ‘National Tree Planting’ to be held tomorrow, Friday 3rd 2021. Petitions Hon. David Mwalika tables a petition
The Seventh and Final Annual Devolution Conference was convened jointly by the Council of Governors, the Senate, the Ministry of Devolution, and the County Assemblies Forum and was held between 23rd and 26th November, 2021, at Makueni Boys High School, Makueni County. The Conference made
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Public Petition for the Removal of Hon. Paul Kihara, Attorney-General. Mr. Khalifa petitions this House to initiate the process of removing from office the current Attorney-General of the Republic of Kenya, Hon. (Rtd.) Justice Paul Kihara Kariuki, on account
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No.222 relating to the Public Finance Management, the National Roads Toll Fund Regulations of 2021 and the explanatory memorandum from the National Treasury. The Kenya Bankers
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Legal Notice No.163 of 2021 relating to the Retirement Benefits Individual Retirement Benefit Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2021. Legal Notice No.164 of 2021 relating to the Retirement Benefits Occupational
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Recess till Tuesday, November 9, 2021 SENATE PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Report of the Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the Status of Labour Migration to the Middle East and Proposed
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly is currently on short recess and will resume on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:30pm. SENATE The Senate is currently on short recess and will resume on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 2:30pm.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Speaker Hon. Moses Cheboi (Deputy Speaker, Kuresoi North MP) found that the Committee on Health fell slightly short of the standards required. The committee did not invite the public to participate in its consideration of the Bill. Questions Hon. Feisal
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Communication from the Chair Speaker Justin Muturi notified the National Assembly about the passage of five Bills by the Senate: The County Governments Grants Bill (Senate Bill No 35 of 2021) The Mental Health (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No 28 of 2020) The
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: The Breast Milk Substitutes (Regulation and Control) (General) Regulations, Legal Notice No.184 of 2021 and the Explanatory Memorandum from the Ministry of Health. Legal Notice No. 194 of
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Reports of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of: The Poverty Eradication Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 13 of 2020); and The Tax
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Report of the Departmental Committee on Communication Information and Innovation on its consideration of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Amendment Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2021.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly is on short recess and will resume on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021 at 2.30 p.m. SENATE PAPERS LAID The following papers were laid at the Table of the House among others: Report of the Auditor-General for the County Governments for