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    Senate Committee Rejects Trade PS’s Appearance, Demands CS Kinyanjui Face Licensing Regulations Query

    Erastus MaleveBy Erastus MaleveJuly 31, 2025Updated:July 31, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read30 Views
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    The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has declined to receive submissions from Trade Principal Secretary Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, insisting that Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui must personally appear to defend the controversial County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) Regulations.

    During a tense session at Parliament Buildings, the Committee—chaired by Tharaka-Nithi Senator Mwenda Gataya—rejected PS Abubakar’s attempt to represent his boss, stating that parliamentary rules require the originator of delegated legislation to be directly accountable to the Senate.

    “This Committee does not bend the rules of the House,” Senator Gataya stated. “If the Cabinet Secretary initiated the regulation, he must appear before us to account. Delegation to the PS is neither acceptable nor procedural.”

    PS Abubakar had informed the Committee that CS Kinyanjui was unable to attend due to other pressing engagements and had tasked him with appearing on his behalf. But Senators unanimously dismissed the move, asserting the seriousness of the licensing regulations required the direct involvement of the Cabinet Secretary.

    Senators Joyce Korir, Betty Montet, and Issa Juma Boy (Kwale) backed the chair’s ruling, emphasizing the need to uphold the Senate’s oversight authority without compromise.

    The Committee consequently postponed the session, setting the stage for a future appearance by CS Kinyanjui. The regulations under scrutiny are expected to impact how counties implement uniform licensing procedures—an area that has triggered concerns over policy harmonization, devolution integrity, and business compliance.

    The Senate’s firm stance highlights growing parliamentary insistence on executive accountability, especially on matters with significant public and economic implications.

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    Erastus Maleve is a Daystar University graduate with a BA in Electronic Media. He began his career as a newsreader at Ghetto Radio 89.5 before serving as a producer and radio host at Radio Thome 88.1 FM in Kitui for four years. Erastus further honed his skills with an attachment at BBC East Africa Correspondence. He is the founder of Channel 15 News, where he leads news coverage, social media management, and digital marketing. Well-versed in event organizing, Erastus combines his media expertise with a keen understanding of social media dynamics to shape local and national narratives.

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