The Public Debt and Privatization Committee chaired by Hon. Abdi Shurie on Thursday met members of staff from the  Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). The PBO appeared before the Committee to take the Members through a Report on the analysis of loans contracted by the National Government during  the period between 1st May 2022 and 31st August 2022.

The  National Assembly played host to the East Africa Women’s League during today’s afternoon session. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Moses Wetang’ula welcomed the Women’s League and lauded them for their continued effort in advocating for women’s rights.

The East Africa Women's League was founded in 1917 with a primary goal of advocating for women’s right to vote and their involvement in creating laws that impact women and girls. The league has grown to include over 1000 women from diverse races, cultures and religions who are organized into branches throughout Kenya.

The Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism led by the Vice Chairperson, Sen. Esther Okenyuri met with a delegation from Embu County Muguka/ Miraa Farmers Cooperative led by their Chairperson Mr. Jerevasius Nyombyekothe to discuss response from the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry to the Statement as requested by Senator Embu County, Alexander Mundigi on high cess levied on Muguka on transit to Mombasa and its environs. 

In his Statement, the Senator had requested to know:-

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Union (KMPDU) on behalf of the duly registered Health Sector Unions, Associations and Societies has petitioned Senate through Sen. Samson Cherarkey concerning unfair terms and conditions of service and delay in internship posting for staff under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Kajiado Woman Representative Hon. Leah Sankaire Sopiato has been elected as the 5th Chairperson of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA). KEWOPA is a caucus that brings together of all women Members of  Parliament in Kenya.

Ms. Sankaire replaces Githunguri Member of Parliament Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, who served as 4th Chair,  in the 12th Parliament.

The Departmental Committee on Regional Development Chaired by Hon. Peter Lochakapong today met the Cabinet Secretary  for the East African Community,Arid and Semi Arid Lands and  Regional Development  Ms. Rebecca Miano. The CS appeared before the Committee to respond to questions by Members of Parliament.