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Introduction
In this post, I list the Committees of the National Assembly of Kenya. You will note that broadly speaking, they are divided into three: Departmental Committees, Select Committees and Housekeeping Committees. They are various classifications, for instance, the Public Investments Committee, the Public Accounts Committee, the Special Funds Committee and the Budget and Appropriations Committees have been classified on Parliament of Kenya website as financial audit and money-related committees. This is fine. Similarly, I have also seen a different classification as public audit committees. But broadly, they are select committees. You will also note that the House keeping Committees are not comprehensive. What is the mood of the House? Do we proceed?
a. Departmental Committees (Kamati za Kudumu za Bunge za Kisekta)
- Administration & National Security- Kamati ya Utawala na Usalama wa Kitaifa
Chairperson- Hon. Koinange, Paul
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Koyi, John Waluke
- Agriculture & Livestock- Kamati ya Kilimo na Mifugo
Chairperson- Hon. Ali, Adan Haji
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Wangwe, Emmanuel
- Communication, Information & Innovation- Kamati ya Mawasiliano, Habari na Uvumbuzi
Chairperson- Hon. Kisang, William Kipkemoi
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Gk, George Macharia Kariuki
- Defence and Foreign Relations- Kamati ya Ulinzi na Mambo ya Nje
Chairperson- Hon. Ole Metito, Katoo Judah
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Tongi, Richard Nyagaka
- Education and Research- Kamati ya Elimu na Utafiti
Chairperson- Hon. Kibiwot, Julius Melly
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Kimunya, Amos Muhinga
- Energy- Kamati ya Nishati
Chairperson- Hon. Gikaria, David
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Pukose, Dr Robert
- Environment and Natural Resources- Kamati ya Mazingira na Maliasili
Chairperson- Hon. Mbiuki, Japhet Miriti Kareke
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Noor, Sophia Abdi
- Finance and National Planning- Kamati ya Fedha na Mipango ya Kitaifa
Chairperson- Hon. Limo, Kirui Joseph
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Ndirangu, Isaac Waihenya
- Health- Kamati ya Afya
Chairperson- Hon. Chege, Maitu Sabina Wanjiru
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Mishra, Swarup Ranjan
- Justice and Legal Affairs Committee- Kamati ya Haki na Masuala ya Sheria
Chairperson- Hon. Kipkiror, William Cheptumo
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Wahome, Alice Muthoni
- Labour and Social Welfare- Kamati ya Kazi na Ustawi wa Jamii
Chairperson- Hon. Wario, Ali
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Chepkoech, Joyce Korir
- Lands- Kamati ya Ardhi
Chairperson- Hon. Nyamai, Rachael Kaki
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Mwashetani, Khatib Abdallah
- Sports, Culture and Tourism- Kamati ya Michezo, Utamaduni na Utalii
Chairperson- Hon. Munyaka, Victor Kioko
Vice ChairpersonHon. Ole Lemein, Korei
- Trade, Industry and Cooperatives- Kamati ya Biashara, Viwanda na Ushirika
Chairperson- Hon. Kega, Mathenge James Kanini
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Serem, Cornelly
- Transport, Public Works & Housing- Kamati ya Usafiri, kazi za umma na Nyumba
Chairperson- Hon. Pkosing, David Losiakou
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Kuria, Moses Kiarie
b.Select Committees (Kamati teule)
(i) Public audit Committees
- Public Accounts Committee
Chairperson- Hon. Wandayi, James Opiyo
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Mbalu, Jessica Nduku Kiko
- Public Investments Committee- Kamati ya Uwekezaji wa Umma
Chairperson- Hon. Nassir, Abdullswamad Sheriff
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Ibrahim, Ahmed Abdisalan
- Special Funds Account Committee
Chairperson- Hon. Murungi, Kathuri
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Chepkut, William Kamuren Chirchir
- Budget and Appropriations Committee- Kamati ya Bajeti na Makadirio
Chairperson- Hon. Ichung’wah, Anthony Kimani
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Lessonet, Moses K.
(ii) Other Select Committees
- Committee on Implementation- Kamati ya Utekelezaji
Chairperson- Hon. Ole Kenta, Richard Moitalel
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Osotsi, Godfrey
- Delegated Legislation
Chairperson- Hon. Shollei, Gladys Jepkosgei-Boss
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Ali, Fatuma Gedi
- Regional Integration- Kamati ya Ushirikiano wa Kikanda
Chairperson- Hon. Lesuuda, Josephine Naisula
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Obo, Ruweida Mohamed
- National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee- Kamati ya Maendeleo ya Maeneo Bunge
Chairperson- Hon. Maoka, Richard Maore
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Hassan, Omar Mohamed Maalim
- Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee- Kamati ya Usimamizi wa Utekelezaji wa Katiba
Chairperson- Hon. Kioni, Jeremiah Ng’ayu
Vice Chairperson- Hon. Chesebe, Fred Kapondi
c. House keeping Committees
25. Committee of Powers and Privileges
26. House Business Committee
27. Members’ Services and Facilities Committee
28. Procedure and House Rules Committee
29. Liaison Committee
30. Committee on Selection
d. Joint Committees
Initially, there were two Joint Committees: the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity and the Joint Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library Committee. However, there were amendments to the Standing Orders in December 2017 whose effects were as follows:
i. These two Joint Committees ceased to be; thus, we have Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity established under Standing Order 212C and Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library established under Standing Order 212D.
ii. Joint Committees may be established by both Houses.
For a comprehensive elaboration on the mandates of these committees, you may read the National Assembly’s Factsheet on Committee System.
Post edit:
This post was edited on 23rd September 2018. First, we sincerely apologize for the earlier erroneous information that there still existed two Joint Committees, that is, the Joint Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity and the Joint Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library Committee. There were amendments to the Standing Orders in December 2017 to have each House have its own of those two Committees and for both Houses to establish Joint Committees.
We have also replaced the earlier audio recording with a new one to reflect these changes. We regret any inconveniences this has caused.
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