THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS | TUESDAY 10TH JUNE , 2025 | AFTERNOON SESSION

Tuesday 10th June, 2025 | Afternoon Session

The Kenyan National Assembly convened to deliberate on the 2025/2026 budget estimates. The assembly discussed various budget allocations across several state departments, debated on allocations for the judiciary, security, education, health, and oversight funds. Concerns were raised about equitable distribution across regions and sectors and the efficiency of budget utilization.

Bills Discussed

• None explicitly mentioned.

Topics Discussed

• Budget allocations for different state departments.
• Oversight funds and their implementation.
• Disbursement of development projects.
• The effectiveness of new oversight and compensation mechanisms.
• The need for transparency in resource allocation.
• Support and funding for national security services.

Key Takeaways and Decisions

• Approval of the national budget for the financial year 2025/2026 with amendments.
• Discussions on the effectiveness and transparency of budget allocation.
• A call for equitable resource distribution and timely project execution.
• Agreement on the insufficiency of current oversight mechanisms and funds.

Major Participants

• Hon. Samuel Atandi: Chaired the Budget and Appropriations discussion, providing insights into allocations and amendments, emphasizing equitable distribution.
• Hon. George Kaluma: Emphasized the importance of spreading resources evenly across all sectors and regions.
• Hon. Owen Baya: Criticized the Senate's oversight fund and emphasized the need for effectiveness in county oversight roles.

Key Moments

• Criticism of the Senate's use of oversight funds, with members questioning its effectiveness and calling for the funds to be reviewed or scrapped if not matched by performance.
• Agreement to share detailed lists of road allocations to ensure transparency.

This summary was generated from official YouTube livestreams of the Kenyan Parliament using bunge-bits, an automated transcription and summarization tool.