National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Members of Parliament to tighten the legislation governing the Country's transport sector.

Speaker Wetang’ula raised concerns on the rising cases of road accidents, indicating that the Country is losing several lives to road carnage. He indicated the importance of the Nation to reflect deeply on how to curb this menace.

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Senator Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with Embu Governor H.E. Cecily Mbarire and her County Executive Team to deliberate on the current status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within Embu County.

The Senate has firmly questioned the adequacy and accuracy of the Government’s response to the worsening drought situation across Kenya’s arid and semi arid lands (ASAL), directing the Cabinet Secretary to return to the House with clear and more comprehensive data.

Appearing before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul told Senators that the Government remained committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Kenyans affected by prolonged drought conditions.

The Government will meet medical and burial expenses for Kenyans injured or killed in the recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the country.

National Assembly Speaker Rt Hon (Dr) Moses Wetang’ula has urged leaders across the three arms of government to serve with integrity, lead with humility, and act with courage as they uphold the rule of law.