A Comparative Analysis of the Senate at Independence and The Senate under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

A Comparative Analysis Of The Senate After Independence And The Senate Under The Constitution Of Kenya, 2010

Brief history of the Kenyan Parliament

Prior to the commencement of Legislation by Parliament in Kenya, legislation had wholly been done in the United Kingdom (UK) and conveyed in form of royal instructions commonly termed Orders-in-Council. Locally, these orders were implemented from 1885 to 1900 by Sir A. Harding who served as acting agent and who on July 1, 1985 declared Kenya an East Africa Protectorate.

Calendar

The National Assembly resumes sittings after a one month recess. This is the last sitting for the 11th parliament ahead of the next general elections slated for August 8, 2017. Members are expected to hold sittings for the next one month until June 15,2017 when the House is expected to adjourn Sine Die (indefinitely). The Senate on the other hand will resume on June 13 and sit for three days until June 15, 2017 before adjourning indefinitely. Prioritized business for the National Assembly until June 15 include: 1.