The Senate Committee on Finance and Budget convened today to review public participation submissions received concerning the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act.

The session centred around the PFM Amendment Bill, which aims to streamline budget processes and enhance fiscal discipline among County Governments.

Sen. David Wakoli (Bungoma) has sought the status of remittances to the Bungoma County Government employees' pension scheme from 2022 to date.

While requesting a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the floor of the House this afternoon, tasked the Labour Committee to state the providers of pension scheme services to employees of the Bungoma County Government and explain whether staff join on voluntary basis or it is mandatory to all employees of the County. 

Lawmakers have called on the National Government to enhance public education and fast track resolving  challenges affecting the implementation National of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).

This follows a motion sponsored by Hon. Lilia Gogo highlighting the struggles faced by patients requiring urgent treatment, like cancer and renal care, who have experienced delays due to funding and operational issues. 

IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLE 118 (1)(b) OF THE CONSTITUTION AND

IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE BUSINESS LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 (NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 49 OF 2024)

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(Pursuant to Articles 1(2), 10(2)(a) And 118 of the Constitution)

IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLE 118 (1)(B) OF THE CONSTITUTION

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IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF—

The National Assembly is set to vet nominees for key positions in three Constitutional Commissions and two State Offices, following nominations by H. E the President.