The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has appointed nine Members of the National Assembly to serve in a mediation Committee of the Division of Revenue (Amendment), Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024).

This is following the National Assembly’s rejection of the Senate amendments to Bill on the 16th of October 2024.

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have questioned the State Department on Immigration over the delay in issuance of ID cards to students which has hindered university students from accessing loans and scholarships.

In a meeting chaired by Hon. Julius Melly, PS Immigration Julius Bitok assured lawmakers that delays in the issuance of Maisha Number identity cards were being addressed.

Hon. Julius Melly has revealed the state of affairs at Moi University. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly on Friday, 18th October 2024, Hon. Melly, Chairperson, Education Committee, informed lawmakers of the university’s financial woes, citing mismanagement of funds, insolvency, and a crippling wage bill that has forced the institution to seek urgent financial aid from the government.

Sen. Samson Cherarkey (Nandi) has raised concerns about the indefinite closure of Moi University due to a prolonged industrial strike by workers over alleged mismanagement of the university.

While requesting for a Statement from Standing Committee on Education on the floor of the House this afternoon, the Legislator requested the Committee to report to the House on the current financial status of Moi University and provide reasons for the delayed payment of salaries and failure by the university to remit third party deductions of more than Kshs 4.1 billion. 

Senate Committee on Energy chaired by Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga held a meeting with Kenya Association of Manufacturers. 

The meeting was to discuss the role of the manufacturing sector in energy space and the promotion of sustainable energy use in Kenya. 

The acting Chief Executive of the Association, Mr. Tobias Alando said that manufacturers consume up 67% of the electricity produced in the country with large commercial and industrial consumers being the major users of electrical energy. 

Senate Standing Committee on Energy chaired by Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga today met with Africa Smart Meters Association led by its chairman Charles Kaloki and Secretary General James Ngomeli.

Mr. Kaloki said that most of the so-called manufacturers in the industry are actually assemblers, with a low percentage of local content, which limits job generation. 

The local smart meter companies illustrate the current landscape of assembly-focused operations rather than true manufacturing in the smart metering sector.