Senator James Kamau Murango (Kirinyaga) has called for urgent action over mounting pending bills owed to contractors and suppliers by the County Government of Kirinyaga, warning that the delays are crippling businesses and threatening livelihoods.

In a Statement request directed to the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget, Sen Murango is seeking a comprehensive breakdown of all outstanding payments, including the total amounts unpaid as of the close of the 2023/24 financial year and the duration over which these debts have accumulated.

The Kenyan Senate is preparing for a pivotal legislative session in 2025, with Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye outlining an ambitious agenda focused on revenue sharing, devolution, and enhanced public participation.

 Speaking from his Senate office during a media briefing, Nyegenye emphasized the institution's renewed commitment to fortifying devolved governance and championing county interests.

Revenue sharing between national and county governments emerged as a central theme in Nyegenye's address. 

The storming of Parliament on 25 June, 2024 during public protests has prompted a serious reckoning within the Senate. At the Planning Workshop for the Fourth Session, themed ‘Building a Resilient and Balanced Workforce’, Senate Clerk Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye outlined a series of reforms, for consideration, aimed at bolstering security, improving public participation and enhancing the institution’s overall resilience. 

Today, Senate staff convened for the Fourth Reading to review its performance during the Third Session of the 13th Parliament (February to December 2024) and plan for the Fourth. While the Senate demonstrated a strong commitment to its duties – evidenced by a significant increase in sittings and active engagement in high-profile political processes – the review also highlighted areas for enhanced effectiveness. 

Delivering the Report of the Third Session, Deputy Clerk Mohamed Ali, acknowledged the increased workload the Senate had undertaken. 

The Senate is set to resume its sittings this Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:30 PM, marking the beginning of the Fourth Session of the 4th Senate. This session follows a long recess that began in early December 2024.