Kenya: Parliament to Form Mediation Team Over Division of Revenue Bill Stalemate

Nairobi — The National Assembly has voted for the establishment of a Mediation Committee after MPs rejected proposals approved by Senators which will require the national government to fully absorb any revenue shortfalls recorded during the period.

Article 113 of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of both Houses of Parliament provide for the establishment of a mediation committee when the National Assembly and the Senate fail to agree on a Bill. The bicameral committee convenes whenever the two houses clash over the exact shareable revenue to be disbursed to county governments.

House leaders Kimani Ichungwah and Junet Mohammed said that the set amount would mean cuts in other budgets estimates.