The IEBC Selection Panel, Chaired by Dr. Evans Makanda, has commenced a three-day retreat to develop a work plan for the process.

The Select Penel Secretariat, led by the Deputy Clerk Mr. Jeremiah Ndombi, used the meeting to apprise the Members on the Rules of Procedure as well as the Selection Procedure.

The Chairman, Dr Evans Makanda, in his opening remarks, reminded the Members and the Secretariat of the enormous task ahead and further urged that all should discharge their duties with utmost dedication and sacrifice.

The National Assembly has organized a four-day workshop to induct Members of the House Watchdog Committees on how to effectively hold the Executive to account, make law and upscale their representation role.

The induction is organized by the Directorate of Audit, Appropriations and other Select Committees.

The forum which starts tomorrow (Friday) and runs through Sunday will be held at Pride Inn Paradise Hotel and Conference Centre in Mombasa County.

The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education today met with various parastatals summoned to present on audit queries contained in reports of the Auditor General. The reports cover the last 3 financial years running up to 2020/21.

The committee chaired by Hon. Jack Wamboka (Bumula), in line with its mandate to examine reports of the Auditor General on Public Investments, sought responses from the parastatal heads. The Office of the Auditor General and National Treasury were in attendance to offer clarity on compliance issues by the parastatals.

Senate Standing Committee on Energy Chaired by Nyeri Sen. Wahome Wamatinga held a meeting today with the Electricity Consumers Society on the high cost of electricity. 

The Committee has renewed efforts to review costly power supply contracts entered between Kenya Power and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). 

Marsabit Senator, Mohammed Chute is proposing to probe the contracts signed between Kenya Power and independent power producers (IPPs) which according to the legislator disadvantage the end consumer.

Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing Chaired by Kiambu Sen. Karungo Thangwa held a meeting to consider the following statements as requested by various Senators: 

a.) Statement by Sen. Kathuri Murungi, MP on Nithi Bridge,

b.) Statement by Sen. Samson Cherarkey, MP on the rehabilitation and upgrade of

Uhuru Highway

c.) Statement by Sen. Kamau Murango, MP on speeding of drivers transporting Miraa.

Furthermore, the committee considered the Petition on eviction and demolition of Buxton, Mombasa County. 

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba Ibrahim met today to consider the Prompt Payment Bill and consider statements responses on Predatory Asset Based Lenders, Austerity Measures Imposed by IMF, and Alleged Kshs.1.3 Billion Fine for Defaulting SGR Loan.

The Prompt Payment Bill seeks to put in place a legal framework to facilitate prompt payment for the supply of goods, works and services procured by government entities both at National and County Level.