Senate · Morning Sitting

Senators debated a bill aimed at reforming election law and the composition of the body overseeing elections, urging broader stakeholder involvement and non‑partisan representation. Several members highlighted the need to balance slots among the Public Service Commission, Parliamentary Service Commission, religious groups and political parties, while also calling for clearer criteria and inclusivity for smaller parties. The discussion was constructive but underscored frustrations with past legislative handling and perceived partisan biases. Senators debated the role of the Law Society of Kenya in the selection panel for IEBC commissioners, with some urging increased representation and others defending the current arrangement. Procedural points of order were raised about standing order amendments, voting rights, and the allocation of slots to the Parliamentary Service Commission for majority and minority sides. The discussion was punctuated by humor and calls to conclude business within the allotted time. The Senate convened a special hybrid sitting to accommodate members on official overseas business, introduced and welcomed newly elected Senator William Kipkemoi Kisang’, and laid the Standing Committee on Justice’s report on the IEBC Amendment Bill. Procedural guidelines for virtual participation were outlined, followed by brief congratulatory remarks praising the new senator’s prior committee leadership.