President Uhuru Kenyatta has summoned the parliamentary leaders for a meeting at the State House, Nairobi, on Saturday, October 17.
Leaders of the National Assembly and
Senate are also expected’ to attend the conference, although demands for the
dissolution of the two houses intensify the failure to pass the two-thirds
gender rule.
Chairpersons and deputies of various
committees, according to a Citizen TV report, will attend the meeting, which
begins at 10:30 a.m.
Release of BBI report
The release of the Second Building Bridge
Initiative (BBI) report will feature President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime
Minister Raila Odinga on his release to pave the way for political reform and a
possible referendum. "I expect the meeting to focus on how to better work
together to advance the government's legislative agenda."
Senate Majority Whip Irungu Kang'ata, who
is also a Murang'a senator, said the summit would
review the gains made so far in implementing state policies.
"The government is pleased with the
good work of the Senate in the last four months. We have processed a record 10
bills, including the County Attorney's Bill, the County Revenue Allocation
Bill, and the County Government Amendment Bill. We have reached a historic
agreement. "I hope we can discuss in the House ways to keep government
business running smoothly," he said.
Parliament dissolution case
TUKO.co.ke had earlier said that Chief
Justice David Maraga had asked Uhuru to dissolve parliament over its failure to
enforce the two-thirds gender rule.
However, the two petitioners immediately
approached the court under a certificate challenging the constitutional status
of the counsel.
The court suspended the advisory and on
Wednesday, October 14, the Chief Justice appointed a five-judge bench headed by
Lady Justice Lydia Achode to give further directions on the petition and the
hearing of the petition.
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