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The Bill, sponsored by MP Martin Owino (Ndhiwa), seeks to make the National Facilities Improvement Financing Act the main law governing Facility Improvement Funds across the country. It aims to end situations where counties continue to operate under separate laws that contradict the national legislation.
In addition, the committee recommended that haemophilia be listed as a disabling condition under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, allowing those affected to benefit from the legal protection and support available to persons living with disabilities.
The concerns emerged when KeNHA officials appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where members questioned the state of major roads across the country and the pace at which damaged infrastructure is being repaired.
The Elections Act and the Electoral Code of Conduct bar candidates and political parties from engaging in, supporting or promoting violence. Where violations occur, the commission can issue warnings, impose fines, limit campaign activities and, in severe cases, recommend the removal of candidates from the ballot after due process.
Among the proposals rejected was a plan to remove a legal protection that currently prevents KRA from attaching a taxpayer's bank account once an appeal against a tax assessment has been filed.
Budget documents tabled in the National Assembly show the National Intelligence Service (NIS) recording the highest upward revision of Sh3.5 billion, increasing its allocation to Sh64.9 billion.
In documents submitted to the National Assembly Delegated Committee, Murkomen said the frequency and sophistication of cyber and ICT-related attacks continue to increase as more sectors shift operations online.
Karua questioned the scale of government spending on official travel and accompanying delegations, arguing that the current approach is unsustainable and disconnected from public needs
In a communique on Saturday, Wetang’ula said the MP will lead the team for Tinderet Constituency, Julius Melly and assisted by MP Mugambi Rindikiri, alongside eight other Members of Parliament.