West Pokot Senator, Julius Murgor Recha, the chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has today made a Statement in Senate on the Committees activities for the period commencing 8th September 2022 to 11th April 2023.

The chairperson while tabling the statement reported that during the period under review, the Committee held a total of fifty (50) sittings, considered three (3) Bills, three (3) Petitions and twenty-two (22) Statements. The Committee also considered two (2) legislative proposals.  

Nyeri County Senator Wahome Wamatinga wants the National Treasury and Economic Planning to come up with a policy framework to review the Banking Act in order to renegotiate the repayment terms of the loans.

Through a motion in the Senate, Sen. Wamatinga argues that such an action by the National Treasury and Economic Planning will provide cushion for Kenyans with non-performing loans and prevent the loss of their movable assets.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has considered various statements sought by the Senators for the period commencing from 29th September 2022 to 31st March 2023.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said that democracy cannot thrive in the absence of the rule of law.

The Speaker said the entrenchment of the rule of law in politics and systems of governance is a key element in cushioning democracy on the continent.

“If the rule of law reigns, democracy thrives,” Speaker Kingi said, adding failure to respect the rule of law undermines democracy.

Sen. Hamida Kibwana has sought a statement in the Senate on claims of disposal state-owned entities through privatization without the approval of Parliament.

The Senator wants the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget to: