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Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 told the House that theΒ National Assembly has received five Bills fromΒ the Senate for consideration.Β
Three of these Bills originated in the Senate, while the other two originated in the National Assembly but were sent to the Senate for consideration.
The Coffee Bill (2023) seeks to provide for the establishment of the Coffee Board of Kenya, provide for the roles of the national and the county governments, and the regulation, development and promotion of the coffee industry in the country.Β
The Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2023) sponsored by Sen. James Mungaro (Kirinyaga) seeks to provide a legal framework for the identification and movement of livestock, the prevention of livestock theft, the regulation of trade in livestock and the return of illegally acquired livestock and firearms. The Bill is co-sponsored by Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti).
The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023) proposes to amend the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act to give effect to Article 125 of the Constitution by operationalizing the powers of arrest by Parliament, and Article 50 of the Constitution on the right to a fair hearing. Hon. Jack Wamboka (Bumula), is the co-sponsor of the Bill.
The two Bills that originated in the National Assembly β the Food and Feed Safety Control Co-ordination Bill and the Public Service (Values and Principles) (Amendment) Bill β were previously passed by the House and sent to the Senate for consideration.Β
"The Senate has now returned the Bills with amendments, which the National Assembly will consider," said Speaker Wetang'ula.
Further, the Speaker toldΒ theΒ HouseΒ that the designation of co-sponsors of Senate Bills corresponds with the provisions of Standing Order 143(1)(b) of the National Assembly.
"The designated Members of the National Assembly will assume the role of co-sponsor of the respective Bills and shall be responsible for marshaling their consideration in the National Assembly".
All five bills have undergone First Reading in the National Assembly and referred to the appropriate Committees for consideration. The Committees are expected to prioritize the consideration ofΒ these Bills and report back to the House.
http://www.parliament.go.ke/the-national-assembly/house-business/bills
