Public participation is a cornerstone of democracy and involves the active involvement of citizens in the decision-making processes that affect their lives. MyVoice aims to enhance public understanding of the legislative process and the importance of public involvement.
Public participation is foundational to democracy, ensuring that all citizens have a say in government decisions. It is a constitutional principle in Kenya, grounded in Articles 1, 10, 35, 118, 119, 124, 201, 221, and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, as well as the Petitions to Parliament (Procedure) Act, No. 22 of 2012, and the National Assembly Standing Orders. It ranges from simply informing people about parliamentary activities to delegating decision-making power to the public.
Cabinet Secretary Nominees
1. National Treasury – John Mbadi
2. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports – Kipchumba Murkomen
3. Cooperatives and MSME Development – Wycliffe Oparanya
4. Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage – Stella Soi Langa’t
5. Tourism and Wildlife – Rebecca Miano
6. Energy and Petroleum – Opiyo Wandayi
7. Public Service – Justin Muturi
8. Investments, Trade and Industry – Salim Mvurya
9. Labour and Social Protection – Alfred Mutua
10. Mining and Blue Economy – Hassan Joho
11. Ministry of the Interior and National Administration – Kithure Kindiki
12.Ministry of Health – Debra Mulongo Barasa
13. Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry- Aden Duale
14. Ministry of Roads and Transport – Davis Chirchir
15. Ministry of Defence – Soipan Tuya
16. Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation – Eric Muga
17. Ministry of Education- Julius Migosi
18. Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development – Alice Wahome
19. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development- Dr Andrew Karanja
20. Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy- Dr Margaret Ndungu
21. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Prime Cabinet Secretary – Musalia Mudavadi
22. Ministry of East African Community (EAC), the ASALS and Regional Development – Beatrice Askul
Attorney General – Dorcas Oduor
Process of Public Participation in Law Making
When a Bill is introduced in Parliament, it is referred to the relevant committee.
The committee then seeks public views on the Bill through advertisements in the media.
1. Public Involvement
Citizens are encouraged to participate by submitting their views on the Bill.
This can be done through written submissions, memoranda, or appearances before the committee.
2. Committee Engagement
The committee may organize public forums and hearings to gather diverse opinions and insights from stakeholders.
These forums provide an opportunity for direct interaction between Members of Parliament and the public.
3. Compilation of Views
The committee compiles the views and suggestions received from the public.
These inputs are considered during the deliberation and refinement of the Bill.
4. Report Preparation
The committee prepares a report that includes the public’s contributions and the committee’s recommendations.
This report is tabled in Parliament for further debate and consideration.
5. Final Decision
The refined Bill, along with the committee’s report, is debated by the full House.
Members of Parliament may propose further amendments based on the public’s feedback before the Bill is put to a vote.
Scheduled dates for vetting Cabinet Secretary Nominees
The vetting will take place from Thursday, August 1, 2024, through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
The process will be held at the Mini-Chamber, County Hall, Parliament Buildings starting at 8 AM each day. It will be conducted by the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments, chaired by the Speaker.
August 1, the nominees to be vetted are:
Kithure Kindiki (Interior) at 8 AM
Debra Mlongo (Health) at 10 AM
Alice Wahome (Lands) at 12 PM
Migos Ogamba (Education) at 3 PM
Soipan Tuya (Defence) at 5 PM
August 2, the nominees to be vetted are:
Andrew Mwihia (Agriculture) at 8 AM
Aden Duale (Environment) at 10 AM
Eric Muuga (Water), Davis Chirchir (Transport), and Margaret Ndung’u (ICT)
August 3, the nominees to be vetted are:
John Mbadi (Treasury)
Salim Mvurya (Trade)
Rebecca Miano (Tourism) at 12 PM
Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) at 3 PM
Kipchumba Murkomen (Sports) at 5 PM
August 4, the nominees to be vetted are:
Hassan Joho (Mining) at 8 AM
Alfred Mutua (Labour) at 10 AM
Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives) at 12 PM
Justin Muturi (Public Service) at 3 PM
Stella Lang’at (Gender) at 5 PM
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