Senator David Wakoli (Bungoma) has sought a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the status of the Equity Bank (K) Limited Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) scheme.

In the Statement, the Committee should provide a list of the trustees currently managing the Equity Bank Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) scheme, explaining how they were appointed; Committee should also provide an annual breakdown of the number of employees who have joined as well as those who have opted out of the ESOP scheme from 2005 to date.

Embu County Senator Alexander Munyi Mundigi is seeking a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the dualling of the Makutano-Mwea-Embu-Chuka-Meru road, classified as Class B6, covering a distance of 169 kilometres.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has this morning donated Kshs. 2 Million to uplift the operations of Nzoia Sugar -FC Football Club.

Speaker Wetang’ula acknowledged that sporting is a critical sector in the country that needs to tapped into in order to enable the youth monetize their diverse talents.

The National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 55 of 2022) has been signed into law by the President William Ruto.

The new legislation seeks to create a standardized framework for county governments to assess and impose rates on land and buildings. It also establishes mechanisms to enhance accountability in the use of revenues collected from these rates.

President William Ruto has signed into law the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023).

President William Ruto has assented the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024).

The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill now Act seeks to address the country’s revenue shortfall and ensuring county governments receive their fair share of funding for the financial year 2024/2025.

The Fire Brigade Profession Bill, 2024 was presented before the Regional Development Committee for review.

The Bill, introduced by officials from the Kenya National Fire Brigades Association, if processed will play a pivotal role in professionalizing the fire brigade sector and enhancing public safety through a more coordinated emergency response system.

Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah Mulongo has implored Members of Parliament to support the Ministry’s campaign to convince more Kenyans to register for the new health scheme under the Social Health Authority.

The Joint Planning Committee for the 14th Edition of the East African Inter-Parliamentary Games held a meeting ahead of the kick-off of the games.

During the meeting, the Co-Chairperson Bunge Sports Club, Hon. Vincent Kawaya (Mwala) assured representatives of all the member states present that Kenya is ready to host the games that begin on Saturday, December 7, 2024.  

Giving a brief on the preparatory stages of the Games and pre-tournament conference, Hon. Kawaya said Kenya has addressed all the critical areas of attention to the hosting of the Games.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has instructed Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to appear before it next week to explain the alledged loss of public funds. 

This comes after it emerged that the county lost Ksh1.3 million through collection of revenue using an illegal paybill number 770478 while the Committee was conducting an inquiry into the status of IFMIS and other county revenue management system in the county. 

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, hosted a delegation of Doctoral Leadership students from USIU-Africa, led by Prof. Timothy Oketch, Dean of the Chandaria School of Business.

The meeting delved into pressing issues affecting Kenya’s education sector, the Affordable Housing agenda, and the potential risks posed by gaps in the IEBC’s structure. 

Members of Parliament have raised alarm over the increase in cases of violence and murder against vulnerable women and girls in the Country.

This came about as the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Gladys Boss gave a general Statement regarding the UN Women’s Report on statistics of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide in Kenya as the Country looks to mark the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence.

The National Assembly has passed the Coffee Bill (Senate Bill No 10 of 2023) with amendments.

The Bill seeks to establish the Coffee Board of Kenya and the Coffee Research Institute of Kenya. It also aims to promote the coffee industry, provide licensing and registration, delineate government roles, and integrate the coffee value chain.

Lawmakers have approved the appointment of Hon. Rehema Dida Jaldesa as the Chairperson and Mr. Michael Nzomo Mbithuka as a Member of the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC). Lawmakers challenged the new leadership to revitalize the Commission and deliver on its mandate of promoting gender equality and equity.

The National Assembly has passed the Community Health Workers Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022).

The Bill which was endorsed by lawmakers on 20th November 2024 is sponsored by Ndhiwa MP Hon. Martin Peters Owino and seeks to establish a legal framework to acknowledge the essential role of CHWs and incorporate them into the government payroll. Currently, these workers provide crucial health services at the grassroots level, often without pay.

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has encouraged young people to focus on their education noting that it was the best means for them to safeguard their future.

Hon Speaker noted that he was aware of a myriad of challenges young people especially from poor backgrounds, go through in their quest for education but urged them not to relent.