The National Assembly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 debated the plight of medical interns.

A Bill seeking to strengthen governance of cooperatives and eliminate pyramid schemes disguised as Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) was read for the First Time in the National Assembly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock, chaired by Hon. John Mutunga (Tigania West), met with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SBL Innovate, Mr. Josiah Kariuki. The company is facing accusations of producing counterfeit fertilizers.

Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation led by the Chairperson, Hon. Kangogo Bowen (Marakwet East), met with the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Mr. Zachariah Njeru, to discuss Senate Amendments to the Water (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee led by the Vice-Chairperson, Hon. Mary Emaase (Teso South) met several stakeholders to consider the budget implementation for the first six months of the Financial Year 2023/24.

Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, raised concern over delays in exchequer releases noting that the National Treasury has released a total of Kshs.1.44 trillion in the first six months of the Financial Year 2023/24.

Members have raised concerns over the doctor’s strike, which has gone on for several weeks, causing disruptions in healthcare services across the country.

The legislators emphasized the importance of prioritizing negotiation with the medics to enable Kenyans to have access to healthcare and also prevent loss of life.