National Assembly Schedules Special Sitting

The National Assembly of Kenya is scheduled to hold a special sitting on October 18, 2024, to address urgent matters, including priority bills, just a day after the Senate's impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua concludes. The motion for the special session was moved by Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro, who emphasized the need to recover time lost due to public participation activities related to the impeachment. Notable bills on the agenda include the Sugar Bill, Water Bill, and Division of Revenue Bill, among others, which are at risk of lapsing. This sitting is critical as it precedes a short recess beginning on October 22, 2024. If Gachagua is impeached, President William Ruto is expected to nominate a successor, potentially leading to a new Deputy President by the weekend. The urgency of the special sitting reflects the Assembly's commitment to address pressing legislative tasks before the recess.