The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday held a public hearing on the Kenya National Library Service Bill, 2023, where stakeholders expressed broad support for the proposed law but urged lawmakers to strengthen provisions on digital preservation, financing and professional governance before it is enacted.

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, has received a comprehensive status report on the implementation of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), with Members seeking assurances that the programme is delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities across the country.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Ms. Eveleen Mitei, accompanied by members of the Commission's Management Team led by Deputy Director of Legal Services, Mr. Allan Sitima, to deliberate on a Petition by teachers from Samburu County concerning prolonged acting appointments, staffing shortages, career progression and the overall working conditions of teachers in the County.

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has intensified its oversight of Kenya’s proposed Nuclear Power Project in Siaya County after seeking detailed assurances from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) on project safety, environmental safeguards, community participation, financing, regulatory preparedness and socio-economic benefits.

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has granted Migori County seven days to align its procurement compliance records with those of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Committee Chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba noted that while written responses were presented, the supporting documentation was only delivered this morning, preventing prior interrogation by the committee and the regulatory authority. 

Nairobi City County has outlined the legislative, policy and operational measures it has put in place to strengthen firefighting and disaster management in its final response to the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations.

Responding to the Committee’s inquiry into firefighting and disaster management by devolved governments, the County outlined reforms aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness, emergency response, resilience and inter agency coordination.