The National Assembly will resume its regular sittings tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23, 2024
following a short recess which began on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Lawmakers return to a busy schedule with crucial Bills awaiting their consideration. Topping the agenda is the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, which aims to adjust Government spending for the current fiscal year (FY 2024/25). The Budget and Appropriation Committee will present a report before  the House debate and consideration. This follows the conclusion of Departmental
Committee reviews on Supplementary Estimates 1, designed to align Government expenditures with current needs. If approved, a Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024 will be introduced to amend the recently assented Appropriation Act.

Another key item on the agenda is the County Revenue Allocation (Amendment) Bill which seeks to amend the primary act to align county revenue with current needs. The Bill, which originated in the Senate, will be considered by the National Assembly following the receipt of a
Presidential Memorandum on the same.

The House is also expected to receive and debate a report from the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning on its consideration of the recommendations by the President contained in a Memorandum on the Finance Bill, 2024. President Dr. William Ruto declined to assent the Bill into law.  

The Lawmakers will also consider a number of reports from various Audit, Appropriations and General Purpose Committees, including; a report by the Public Petitions Committee on Petition No. 4 of 2022, which investigated potential misuse of National Government funds, a report by the Auditor-General on the financial statements of specific state corporations, a report by the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture, examining the Auditor-General's reports on financial statements of several healthcare institutions and regulatory bodies.

In addition, debate on the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022 and the Mung Beans Bill 2022 will resume.  

A number of Motions have been lined up for debate and consideration. The Motions cover several areas including mental health services in healthcare facilities, establishment of a science museum, and support for local fertilizer manufacturing, and Government-to-Government
procurement of fertilizers.

Motions on establishing a national policy to combat disrespectful childbirth practices, reviewing the eligibility age for the Inua Jamii cash transfer program, formulating a reward scheme for athletes in international competitions, and addressing incidents of discrimination against students of different faiths in educational institutions have also been lined up for debate.