Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has said Kenya values the institution of Pan African Parliament (PAP) which is why it sends the best among its legislators to represent it in the continental legislative body.

The Speaker further noted that Kenya is a greater believer in Pan Africanism and the continen5tal integration that is why it values the business of PAP.

“In a much-divided continent, Africa needs a strong voice in international affairs. It is our expectation that PAP will offer that much needed voice,” said Speaker Kingi.

Sen. Hamida Kibwana has called for an urgent action in ensuring health and safety in all schools following the tragedy at Mukumu Girls High School.

In a statement before the Senate, Sen. Hamida appealed to authorities and everyone to pull together and be committed to ensuring safety of children and endeavor to bring about long lasting improvements that will help future generations.

Senator George Mbugua has sought for a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Education on the transfer of the only special needs teacher at Ngano Special School in Ol-Jororok in Nyandarua County.

In his request, Sen. Mbugua wants the committee to provide the current enrollment, pupil to teacher ratio and social workers at Ngano Special School stating the number of pupils who require specialized support from special needs teachers and social workers.

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has pointed out that no county has complied with the two thirds (2/3rd) gender rule in appointing County Executive Committee Members (CECMs)and Chief Officers (CO).

The Commission informed the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration Chaired by Marsabit Senator, Mohamed Chute, that no county has more women CECMs or COs compared to men.

Cabinet Secretary of Roads and Transport Kipchumba Murkomen, Cabinet Secretary of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Soipan Tuya and Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Peninah Malonza appeared today before joint Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources Chaired by Nyandarua Senator Sen. John Methu and Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing Chaired by Kiambu Senator Sen.

Senate Committee on Energy chaired by Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga today held a meeting with Triumph Power Generating Company Limited to review power purchase agreement with Kenya Power Limited Company.

Triumph Power CEO Mr. Siva Shankar Kota said that Kenya Power utilizes only 85 percent of the power they generate every month and that the Triumph Power Plant is fired by Heavy Fuel Oil which means it is a thermal oil plant.