The National Assembly yesterday, Wednesday, March 21, 2024 debated a Bill that seeks to improve relations between the National Assembly and the Senate. 

The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill, 2023, sponsored by Hon. Samuel Chepkonga (Ainabkoi)  seeks to foster bicameral relations by prescribing procedures for ensuring seamless consideration of the legislative business of both Houses.

Members highlighted instances of duplicated summonses issued by both Houses to Cabinet Secretaries and a lack of clarity on mandates of the two Houses. 

Public Participation was not a requirement during enactment of the National Transport and Safety (NTSA) Act as this was done before the 2010 Constitution came into force, the High Court has ruled.

High Court Judge Justice Lawrence Mugambi delivered this verdict in a Petition, where a Kenyan had sued the National Assembly, the Attorney General, NTSA, the Cabinet secretary for Transport and his Interior Counterpart, questioning legality of the Act.

The National Assembly yesterday Tuesday, March 19, 2024 began debate on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024 following its Second Reading. 

The Committee on Implementation has directed the Principal Secretary (PS) Medical Services Mr. Harry Kimutai to constitute a multi-agency team to investigate the irregular procurement and fraudulent payments at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hon. Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North) has requested for a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding tax incentives claimed by Special Economic Developers, Operators and Enterprises by way of waivers and exemptions.

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The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has scrutinised the Ministry of Defence budget implementation for 2022/23 financial year.

In meeting chaired by Hon. Nelson Koech (Belgut), Ministry officials led by Cabinet Secretary,  Hon. Aden Duale, PS, Hon. Patrick Mariru & Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lt Gen. Charles Kahariri engaged Committee Members regarding the utilization of funds allocated for the 2022/23 financial year in accordance with Article 153 of the Constitution.