The National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Affairs has conducted a fact-finding visit to Shakahola area in Kilifi County  to establish facts and circumstances surrounding the mass killings of people in incident allegedly linked to a religious cult associated with Good News International Church.

The National Assembly has unanimously approved Mr.  Isaac Kipkemboi Melly for appointment as a Commissioner in the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). This was after the House debated a Report by the
Committee on Labour chaired by Hon. Eric Muchangi on the vetting of the nominee.

The Report indicated that Mr. Melly was eligible for the appointment to the State Office as he is a Kenyan citizen born in Uasin Gishu County, holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, a Bachelor of Business Management, and a Diploma in Business Management.

The National Assembly's Sports and Culture Committee, chaired by Hon. Daniel Wanyama, convened a meeting with musicians and performers from across the country. The objective of the meeting was to receive submissions from the musicians regarding their concerns about industry regulator Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO).

The Speaker of the National Assembly the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula yesterday ruled to retain the Hon. Sabina Chege (nominated) in her position as the Deputy Minority Whip until such a time when the Minority Party will convey the appropriate communication on her replacement.

In a Communication to the House last evening, the Speaker faulted the Minority Party for providing incomplete communication to him regarding the matter, thus contravening the provisions of Standing Order 20A of the National Assembly Standing Orders. 

Members of the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) have expressed their concern with National Lands Commission (NLC) Chairperson Mr. Gershom Otachi, who they said appeared before the Committee unprepared.

The Committee Chair, Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, termed the documents tabled before them as shallow, simplistic, and brief. The Commission was appearing before the Committee to present a detailed report on the extent of Constitutional implementation, any impediments to the process of implementing the Constitution, and the way forward.

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee chaired by Hon. George Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka) held public hearings on the Penal Code Amendment Bill, (2022).