- The MPs will also use the recess to consider the budget estimates.
- Once approved by the House, the estimates form the basis for the annual Appropriations Act.
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MPs and senators have proceeded on a month-long recess.
The legislators who adjourned their normal sittings Thursday last week are set to resume June 6.
Senators, on their part, are scheduled to resume on May 23.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 28(3) relating to the Calendar of the Assembly, and the resolution of the House of Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Speaker notifies that, upon the rise of the House at the appointed time, regular sittings will resume on Tuesday, June 6,” read the order paper.
It is a well-timed break for members of the bipartisan committee who are set to begin holding talks.
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga wants the committee to conclude the talks within 30 days and give recommendations while President William Ruto's team is proposing 90 days.
“We are not interested in any deals other than open public talks on issues we have made public. We have instructed our delegates to make it clear that we want these talks concluded in 30 days from the date of commencement," a statement from the Azimio side read.
It, however, remains uncertain if contentious issues will be ironed out during the period.
Raila said on Monday that his supporters will have no option but return to the streets if Kenya Kwanza does not show "seriousness" in the bipartisan talks by Wednesday.
The MPs will also use the recess to consider the budget estimates.
Once approved by the House, the estimates form the basis for the annual Appropriations Act.
It has already been subjected to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning which is set to consider and make recommendations to the Budget and Appropriations Committee within 21 days.
"The Departmental Committees are required to engage with the relevant stakeholders to ensure participation of all players in the process," Speaker Moses Wetangula said in his communication to the House.
"I, therefore, encourage members to actively participate in this activity to ensure that their views and those of the electorates are incorporated in the final national budget."
The Committee has invited the public to submit comments on the Bill by May 20, before it is approved by Parliament and assented into law in June.