Members of the National Assembly have promised  to develop a bi-partisan approach to realizing the implementation of the two-thirds gender rule for elective positions which has  continued to stall in Parliament.

Leader of the Majority in the National Assembly Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu) said as a House they have embarked on the process of realizing the two-thirds gender rule, in terms of representation in this national Assembly, adding that Parliament will work with all women.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation  vetted former Rangwe Member of Parliament Hon. Martin Otieno Ogindo for the position of Chairperson the Kenya Fish Marketing Authority (KFMA).

The Committee Chaired by Hon. Kangogo Bowen, sought to assess Hon. Ogindo's knowledge of the blue economy sector and his understanding of the challenges and opportunities available to Kenyans.

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy met to examine the audited accounts of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for Financial Years 2015/2016 to 2020/2021.

The Committee chaired by Pokot South MP Hon. David Pkosing cross-examined KRA officials led by Acting Commissioner General Ms. Risper Simiyu on several audit queries raised by the Auditor-General in the years under review. 

The Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers’ Committee and the Departmental Committee on Labour this morning jointly hosted the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour of the Republic of South Africa which is in the country for a one-week study tour.

Making their opening remarks during the 2-hour engagement characterized by sharing of experiences on Labour and Employment matters, Committee Co-Chairs Hon. Eric Muchangi (Runyejes) and Hon. Lydia Haika Mizighi, lauded the lawmakers for choosing Kenya as their benchmark destination.