THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS | WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE , 2025 | AFTERNOON SESSION

Wednesday 18th June, 2025 | Afternoon Session

The sitting of the Kenyan National Assembly on June 18, 2025, focused on discussing various financial and legislative bills. Key discussions included the Appropriation Bill, the Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill, and the Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, among others. The members debated on budget allocations, the management of equalization funds, and amendments aimed at improving governance within state corporations.

Bills Discussed

• County Public Finance Laws Amendment Bill, Senate Bill No. 39 of 2023: Discussion deferred.
• Appropriation Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 23 of 2025: Aimed at authorizing funds for government expenditure for the fiscal year 2025-2026.
• Equalization Fund Appropriation Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2025: Appropriates funds to marginalized regions for basic services.
• Kenya Roads Amendment No. 2 Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 16 of 2025: Proposed to align the terms for Director Generals of road sectors with the national standards.
• Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 72 of 2023: Focused on streamlining the organizational structure and functions of the council.

Topics Discussed

• Transparency and accountability in government expenditure
• Marginalization and allocation of equalization funds
• Governance and efficiency in state corporations
• The impact of budget allocations on county development
• Policies to enhance revenue collection and reduce fiscal deficit
• Role of Parliament in oversight and adherence to national development goals

Key Takeaways and Decisions

• Approval of increased county share allocation to 415 billion after mediation.
• Legislative amendment to reduce terms of service for Director Generals in road agencies to promote efficiency and adherence to governance codes.
• Reiteration on the importance of aligning budgeting practices to national and international best practices.
• Engagement in future legislative amendments to bolster budgetary effectiveness and equity in resource distribution.

Major Participants

• Hon. Samuel Atandi: Chair, Budget and Appropriations Committee, emphasized responsible fiscal management.
• Hon. Kimani Kuria: Chair, Finance Committee, highlighted the importance of consistent tax policies.
• Hon. Irene Mayaka: Seconded the Roads Amendment Bill, noting the importance of adherence to governance standards.
• Hon. Dido Raso: Raised concerns regarding the equitable distribution of equalization funds.

Key Moments

• Heated discussions over the marginalization policy and its effectiveness in uplifting deprived areas.
• Calls for maintaining the integrity and transparency in the utilization of equalization funds in county projects.

Notable Quotes

• “Let us be serious. National Government, CDF, KERA, KURA, should remain with the National Government.” – Hon. Samuel Moroto
• “We must make consistent steps in growing and incentivizing our manufacturing sector.” – Hon. Kimani Kuria

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