MPs to hold a sitting on Friday

Oct 16, 2024 - 12:20

By Peter Ochieng

The National Assembly has altered its calendar in order to hold a sitting on Friday, 18th October 2024.

The morning session will begin at 9:30am, before the afternoon session kicks off at 2:30 pm, so as to reportedly priority business, including mediated Bills, before the commencement of the short recess on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Traditionally, the County Assemblies, the National Assembly and the Senate hold sessions for three days in a week, from Tuesday to Thursday.

While moving the motion, Majority Whip, Silvanus Osoro, emphasised the need to recover time lost during the Mazingira Day celebrations on Thursday last week, and where the National Assembly adjourned to conduct public participation on a Special Motion to impeach Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua.

"The House will consider priority business mediated Bills including Sugar Bill (2022), Water Bill (2023), Sugar Bill, Divisions of Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2024, National Rating Bill (2023) and a number of Private Members Bills which are at risk of lapsing,” said Osoro. “By adjusting the House calendar, we can recover lost time and prioritise the passage of critical Bills,” he added.

Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe who doubles up as chairperson of the Mediated Version of the Sugar Bill, seconded the motion.

“As the chairperson of the Mediated Committee on the Sugar Bill, I second this motion to ensure that this crucial Bill is passed by this House. The Sugar Bill is of national importance, especially for our agricultural sector and the communities that depend on sugar production.”