National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting

Members discussed the upcoming working recess, urging departmental committee chairs to prioritize budget reviews and remain available for engagements with ministries. The Parliamentary Service Commission presented its recurrent and development expenditure estimates, while the Committee on Regional Integration reported on the Pan‑African Parliament, highlighting gaps such as non‑binding recommendations on peace and stability. Procedural corrections were made to the debate record before proceeding to the formal question. Hon. Wanjiku Muhia presented a report on the Pan‑African Parliament, pointing out gaps such as non‑binding recommendations, leadership stalemates and limited inclusive representation, and urged reforms and clearer terms of reference for Kenya’s delegation. The Temporary Speaker managed procedural motions, and Hon. Silvanus Osoro, on behalf of the Leader of the Majority Party, sought to lay the FY 2023/24 budget estimates. The debate centered on regional integration concerns and standard parliamentary procedure. Members debated the Pan‑African Parliament’s (PAP) leadership rotation and the proposal for universal‑suffrage membership, urging clearer terms of reference and committee involvement. They criticised PAP’s non‑binding resolutions on peace, resource control and trade, calling for stronger authority and the pursuit of African unity, including a single currency. The discussion also highlighted procedural difficulties within parliamentary committees and the role of the East African Legislative Assembly.