The National Assembly is set to reconvene tomorrow, November 5, 2024, for the Third Part of the Third Session after a two-week working recess. A busy agenda awaits Members of Parliament as they prepare to discuss and debate several significant bills and motions.
Legislative Priorities
Among the key bills to be discussed is the Land Control Bill, 2023, sponsored by Hon. (Dr.) Wilberforce Oundo. This bill aims to regulate land use in Kenya, addressing critical issues surrounding land management and ownership.
The Kenya Roads Board (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will also be on the agenda. This proposed amendment seeks to enhance the Board’s capacity to effectively manage and maintain the country’s road infrastructure.
Additionally, the Assembly will consider the Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes changes to the Universities Act aimed at improving governance and administration within higher education institutions. The Higher Education Loans Board (Amendment) Bill, 2022 will also be debated at the second reading stage, with the objective of improving access to financing for higher education.
Further discussions will include the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2022, aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for political parties in Kenya, alongside the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
The House will also deliberate on two Senate Bills: the Equalisation Fund (Administration) Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2023) and the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023).
Detailed Considerations
In a more detailed legislative process, the Assembly is set to undertake clause-by-clause consideration of the Kenya Drugs Authority Bill, 2022, sponsored by Hon. (Dr.) Robert Pukose, and the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, by Hon. Millie Odhiambo, in the Committee of the Whole House.
Debate will also resume on a motion by Dagoretti South MP, Hon. John Kiarie, regarding the establishment of a Science Museum, highlighting the importance of promoting science and technology in education.
Other notable motions on the agenda include:
- A motion by Githunguri MP, Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba, advocating for the establishment of a national policy to combat disrespectful childbirth practices in Kenya.
- A motion by Nairobi County MP, Hon. Esther Passaris, focusing on comprehensive reform of education bursary schemes to ensure free basic education.
- A motion on the formulation of a regulatory framework for Artificial Intelligence, sponsored by Aldai MP, Hon. Marianne Kitany.
The Assembly will also review the second report by the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity on the Employment Diversity Audit in Public Institutions, along with a motion by the Departmental Committee of Labour regarding Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2023 on the National Policy on Labour Migration.
