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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RECEIPT OF MEMORANDA

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bills No. 39 of 2017

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bills No. 39 of 2017 was read a First Time on Wednesday, 11th October, 2017 and committed to the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2017 for consideration pursuant to standing order 134 of the Senate Standing Orders.

The Select Committee on Election-Related Laws concludes the public hearings

The Select Committee on Election-Related Laws has concluded its public hearing sessions after receiving submissions from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) on the proposed amendments. Other institutions that made submissions include the Kenya National Commision on Human Rights (KNCHR), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) among others.

The Joint Select Committee on Election-Related Laws Public Hearings

The Joint Select Committee on Election-Related Laws has commenced Public Hearings in regards to the two Bills that are currently before the two Houses.

The committee co-chaired by Baringo North MP, Hon. William Cheptumo and Isiolo Senator, Sen. Fatuma Dullo has been conducting hearings in accordance with Article 118, that provides for public participation in the Legislative Process.

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The National Assembly Prioritizes Key Business Ahead Of Elections

In view of the short time remaining before the next General Elections, the House Business Committee of the National Assembly has prioritized to conclude the following - 1. Approval of the Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2017/2018 and the Medium Term. 2. The Division of Revenue Bill, 2017 and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2017. 3.