A Parliamentary Committee has recommended the introduction of a 4% Sugar Development Levy to bolster cane development and revitalize Kenya's ailing sugar industry.

In a recent session led by Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, Chairperson of the Agriculture and Livestock Committee, Members of Parliament (MPs) engaged with representatives from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and the Sugar Directorate to discuss the Sugar Bill 2023.

The Vice Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West) met Judges, Judicial Officers and other justice sector stakeholders during the launch of this year’s Judiciary Performance Management and Measurement Report.

The National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Social Services Administration and Agriculture met the management of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) , an agency mandated with the regulation, development and promotion of crops.

Officials of AFA appeared before the Committee chaired by Hon. Emannuel Wangwe (Navakholo) to respond to audit queries for the Financial Year 2018/2019.  

Hon. Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West)  has given Notice of a Motion calling on the Government to institutionalize rainwater harvesting and develop an affirmative action plan for investment in rainwater harvesting purification, storage, and distribution. Specifically, Hon. Mutuse wants the Government to address the lack of water in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL).

The National Assembly has passed the reports of the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining Committee on two Conventions championing for climate change and environment conservation. 

The Motions to adopt the Committee’s Reports on the conventions were moved by the Committee Vice chairperson, Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South).