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.

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Wajir–Griftu–Eldas–Buna–Bute–Moyale international road corridor, a project they say holds immense economic and regional significance.

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.

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.

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.