The Committee on Implementation has directed the Principal Secretary (PS) Medical Services Mr. Harry Kimutai to constitute a multi-agency team to investigate the irregular procurement and fraudulent payments at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hon. Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North) has requested for a Statement from the Chairperson, Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning regarding tax incentives claimed by Special Economic Developers, Operators and Enterprises by way of waivers and exemptions.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐓𝐮𝐞, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has scrutinised the Ministry of Defence budget implementation for 2022/23 financial year.

In meeting chaired by Hon. Nelson Koech (Belgut), Ministry officials led by Cabinet Secretary,  Hon. Aden Duale, PS, Hon. Patrick Mariru & Vice Chief of the Defence Forces, Lt Gen. Charles Kahariri engaged Committee Members regarding the utilization of funds allocated for the 2022/23 financial year in accordance with Article 153 of the Constitution.

The Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining led by Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South) met with Hon. Irene Mayaka (Nominated) to discuss the Environment Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill, 2023. 

The Bill sponsored by Hon. Mayaka seeks to do away with the water-intensive eucalyptus trees from water catchments and therefore preserve ground water to prevent the reduction of water levels. 

The Budget and Appropriations Committee led by the Chairperson, Hon. Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), held a meeting with the Parliamentary Budget Office, during which Members were briefed on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2024; and the Equalization Fund Appropriation (No.

Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation chaired by Hon. Kangogo Bowen (Marakwet East), held a meeting with the Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Ms.