The National Assembly has approved the appointment of Mr. Noordin Haji as the next National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General.

Through a Special Motion moved by Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations the House voted to approve the appointment of Mr. Haji as the next spymaster general. Mr. Haji takes over from the outgoing NIS boss Major General Phillip Kameru who is headed for retirement.

The National Assembly is currently in the midst of considering Budget Estimates for various State Departments and Agencies in the Committee of Supply for the period 2023/24 Budget, a crucial phase during which supply measures for funding various government programs and undertakings are considered. This period, which began with the examination of the Estimates, will conclude with the enactment of an Appropriation Act.

The Public Debt and Privatization Committee led by the Vice-Chairperson Hon. (Dr) Makali Mulu held a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kenya Airways Mr. Allan Kilavuka, to discuss the financial status of the Airline. Of great concern to the Committee is the Airline's plan to get out of debt and become competitive.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy chaired by Hon. (Eng). Vincent Musyoka (Mwala) held a meeting with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum officials to address concerns about the rising cost of petroleum products in the country. 

The meeting sought to scrutinize internally generated revenue and explore viable measures aimed at curbing the escalating prices that have burdened consumers across the country.

The National Assembly Broadcasting and Library Committee led by Vice-Chairperson Hon. (Eng) John Kiragu concluded a two-day Western region installation inspection  tour with a visit to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) in Kisumu. 

In Kisumu, the delegation visited the Kisumu office, where Members were hosted at the Mashinani Studio. This studio is an undertaking by KBC for free music recording for aspiring artists in the region.

The National Assembly Select Committee on Implementation chaired by Hon. Raphael Wanjala (Budalangi) met with officials of the Northern Water Works Development Agency (NWWDA) and the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA). The agenda of the meetings was to find out the extent to which NWWDA and TARDA have implemented the recommendations of the Public Investments Committee (PIC) in the 12th Parliament.