Senator Tabitha Mutinda has sought a statement at Senate regarding the regulation of sand harvesting in Kitui County.

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, MP, is seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the challenges in passport issuance and claims of corruption in the Directorate of Immigration Services, particularly the Passport Section.

In her Statement, the Committee should; 

Outline the measures being implemented to combat alleged instances of corruption within the Directorate of Immigration Services, particularly the practice of expediting passport issuance for those who can afford to bribe officials;

Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, MP, is seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the actions being taken by the Ministry of Health to make fistula care more accessible and affordable in Kenya.

In her statement, the Committee should;

Provide an assessment of the current status of fistula care facilities and resources in Kenya, including the number of trained medical personnel and specialized centers capable of providing comprehensive fistula care, prevention, repair, and social reintegration services;

Nominated Senator Beth Kalunda Syengo, MP, is seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism regarding the promotion and marketing of rocks and hills in the Eastern region of Kenya as tourism sited. 

In the statement, the Committee should;

Outline the findings of surveys and assessment conducted, if any, for rocks and hills in the Eastern region, Including Ngomeni rocks and Nzaui hills in Kitui and Makueni counties, respectively, to evaluate their potential for tourism.

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, presided over by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, convened a meeting with Wajir County Governor Ahmed Abdullahi to deliberate on the Auditor General's report concerning Wajir Water and Sewerage Company Limited's financial statements from 2018 to 2021. Attendees at the meeting were Senators including Vice Chair Prof. Tom Ojienda, William Kisang, Tabitha Maureen Mutinda, Hamida Kibwana, Karungo Thangwa, and Miraj Abdullahi Abdulrahman.

Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Jeffah Kingi, EGH was among several leaders who attended this year's National Prayer Breakfast meeting at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.

The theme of this year`s National Prayer Breakfast was Reconciliation; The action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Speaking during the event, Speaker Kingi commended the organizers for the wonderful event.

“Please join me in appreciating men and women who have worked tirelessly to ensure a successful event,” appealed Speaker Kingi.