The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, chaired by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale in an interim capacity, convened today at Parliament Buildings to deliberate on the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal (Amendment) Bill.
A central focus of the session was the coordination between the Committee and the National Treasury regarding the comprehensive amendment bill.
The Senators learnt that the National Treasury had previously requested to merge its own wide-ranging proposals, which include provisions for electronic government procurement and prompt payment obligations, with the bill currently before the Senate.
While the Treasury indicated that a consolidated draft had been submitted to the Attorney General for final revision, the Committee noted that the December 5, 2025, deadline passed without receipt of the finalized document.
In response to this delay, Senator Khalwale led a discussion on the appropriate timeline for compliance. While some members advocated for an immediate seven-day turnaround to maintain legislative momentum, the Committee ultimately reached a consensus on a 14-day window.
This compromise allows sufficient time for formal communication and administrative processing while ensuring the Ministry remains accountable to the House.
By Anthony Solly
