The National Assembly is set to hold a special sitting this Friday ahead of the planned short recess next week.
According to the order paper, MPs are set to proceed on a short recess commencing October 22, a day after the Mashujaa Day celebrations.
National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah is to move a motion during the Wednesday sitting to approve the alteration of the calendar.
National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah is set to move a motion during Wednesday's morning sitting to approve the alteration of the calendar.
"That, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Orders 28(4) (Calendar of the House) and 30(3)(c) (Hours of Meeting), this House resolves to commence the short recess on Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 and hold Sittings on Friday, 18th October 2024, commencing at 9.30 a.m. for the morning sitting and 2.30 p.m. for the afternoon sitting," the order paper reads.
The purpose of the sitting is to consider "priority business", including mediated Bills, it states.
The setting will come a day after the conclusion of the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.