The Senate of Kenya was on Thursday united as it eulogised the former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga whose abrupt death while receiving treatment in India shocked the country. 

During the debate, the lawmakers variously described the late Odinga, who served as MP for Langata Constituency for four terms, as a great leader, patriot and a man who sacrificed personal comfort for the greater good of the country.

The Senate held a Special Sitting on Thursday afternoon to honour the memory and legacy of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga who passed away on Wednesday morning in India.

Through a Motion, moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Enoch Wambua (Kitui) and seconded by Deputy Majority Leader Sen. Tabitha Karanja (Nakuru) Senators were invited to pay tribute to a leader described as a towering figure in Kenya’s political and democratic journey.

The National Assembly Wednesday morning Sitting has been adjourned following the demise of ODM leader and Opposition Chief, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga.

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, invoked his authority under Standing Order Number One to halt House proceedings, directing Members of Parliament to reconvene later in the day for official communication on the matter.

The Senate ICT Committee has vowed to push the Social Health Authority (SHA) to release funds owed to counties following revelations of delayed remittances that have affected healthcare services across the country.

“Our first reaction as a committee, after compiling the report, will be to really push SHA until they start paying counties,” stated Chairperson Allan Chesang.

The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Julius Melly, conducted an oversight visit to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

The Committee engaged with KISE's Director and Secretary to the Council, Dr. Norman Kiogora, on several matters including teacher training, early identification of disabilities, and the status of key development projects like the Assistive Devices Factory.

Members questioned KISE on its plan to decentralize its essential services to reach learners in rural regions.

The Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene and ensure an enhancement of oncology benefits and adequate allocation of funds to the Primary Healthcare Fund and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.