Senate Committee Land, Environment and Natural Resources Chaired by Nyandarua Senator John Methu today met with International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to deliberate on best practices relating to public policy and Legislation on resources and the application of the same in mitigation measures including climate Change.

The meeting was opened by Senate Majority Leader, Senator Aaron Cheruiyot who assured the participants that Senate is ready to collaborate with all Non-Profit Organizations that are involved in financing locally- led Climate Action. 

Kingdom Bank CEO, Mr. Anthony Mburu appeared before Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to deliberate on the petition regarding title deeds for properties bought in Jamii Bora Estate, Kisaju in Kajiado County. 

“The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited acquired majority shareholding of 90% in the Jamii Bora Bank in August 2020, and subsequently changed its name to Kingdom Bank Limited. With this acquisition, the Co-operative appointed new directors “said Mr. Mburu. 

Nandi County Senator Samson Cherarkey is seeking a Statement from the Standing Commmittee on Roads and Transport on the state of roads in Nandi County.

In his Statement, the Senator wants the Committee to indicate the total budget allocation on roads in Nandi County from 2017/2018 to 2022/2023, stating the distance, in kilometres, of murram roads constructed in the same period.

Kisumu County Senator prof. Tom Ojienda is seeking a Statement from the Standing Commmittee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the ownership and registration of land occupied by the irrigation schemes in Kisumu County.

The Siaya County Deputy Governor William Oduol has defended himself against allegations of contravening the procurement requirements by forcing unbudgeted expenditure, an action that resulted in expenses of approximately Ksh 18 million for renovating his office, purchase of furniture and office equipment.

The Deputy Governor while appearing before the Senate Special Committee investigating his proposed removal from office chaired by Sen. William Kisang said he was not involved in any way in the procurement of the chair worth 1.12 million shillings as alleged.

The National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula has commended Members for the decorum and dedication witnessed in the House during debate and passage of the Finance Bill (2023) with amendments.

Speaking minutes to midnight, after conclusion of Business related to the Bill, Speaker Wetangula said the camaraderie witnessed during the Committee of the whole House was clear evidence of the maturity of our Country's democracy, and dedication of Members to the their core mandate of legislation.