𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐈 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The fourth Senate Mashinani will be held in Busia County in September 2024, following a resolution passed by Senators through a Motion tabled by Majority Leader Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot.

The Senate has resolved to hold its Plenary and Committee sittings in Busia County from September 23 to 27, 2024, in accordance with Article 126 (1) of the Constitution.

While tabling the Motion, Sen. Cheruiyot highlighted the significance of the Senate engaging at the grassroots level to better understand the challenges and successes of Devolution.

“The Senate plays the interlinkage role between the National and County levels of government, there is need to enhance the interaction between the Senate and County Governments, as a means of bringing the Senate closer to the Counties and the general public,” stated Sen. Cheruiyot.

The Senators unanimously supported the Motion, underscoring the importance of holding sittings outside Nairobi to bolster Devolution for the benefit of Kenyans across the country.

A resolution made on March 8, 2023, permits Senators to hold plenary and committee sittings in the counties for one week in September each year, except during an election year.

The objectives of these sittings outside Nairobi include promoting the Senate's role and work, increasing public awareness about the Business of the Senate and Parliament, and highlighting opportunities for public engagement in the legislative process.

Additionally, these sessions aim to develop and strengthen partnerships at the county level of government and provide an opportunity for members and staff of county assemblies to learn and share best practices with Senators and parliamentary officers.

Previous Senate sittings outside Nairobi were held in Uasin Gishu, Kitui and Turkana Counties in September 2018, 2019, and 2023 respectively.