Tetu MP, Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, has demanded answers from the government over the decades-long delay in paying salaries, terminal dues, and other benefits to former employees of the defunct Nyayo Tea Zones in Tetu.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has conveyed a message from President William Ruto nominating Mr. Pius Angasa for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Reading the communication on the floor of the House, the Speaker Wetang'ula noted that the nomination is in line with Section 11(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Cap. 491, which requires that directors and the chairperson of the CBK Board be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.

In its continued engagement of Higher Learning Institutions on Audit Reports, the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance today undertook an inspection tour of Machakos University, and held a meeting with the management led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Joyce Agalo.

The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Mr. Davis Chirchir, has informed the National Assembly that the government is actively addressing pending bills to ensure the completion of stalled road projects across the country.

Appearing before the House to respond to questions under Standing Order 42A(6B), the CS explained that contractors had abandoned works on several roads due to delayed payments.

Members of Parliament sought clarity on the status of roads in their constituencies, particularly those left incomplete after contractors downed their tools.

Lawmakers have supported a motion that calls on Government to fast-track the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and make it mandatory for all public officers to seek treatment in public health facilities

The motion sponsored by Hon. Sabina Chege directs the Government through the Ministry of Health implements the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 and introduce a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by all civil servants, public officers and State officers in the country.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, has conveyed a message from H.E President William Ruto referring the Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) back to the House for reconsideration in line with Article 115 of the Constitution.

The Bill, which was sponsored by Hon. Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), seeks to amend the Pensions Act (Cap 189) to provide statutory timelines within which pension should be paid to a retired officer. It was passed by the National Assembly on 7th August 2022 and presented to the President for assent.