Sectoral Committees

These are departmentally related committees, whose composition is determined at the start of each new session. Sectoral Committees last one session, and comprise about 30 members designated by Whips and approved by the House. Independent MPs can apply through the Clerk to Parliament to serve on committees of their choice. 

The Composition of Sectoral Committees is as follows:

1. The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries

2. The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs

3. The Committee on East African Community Affairs

4. The Committee on Education and Sports

5. The Committee on Environment and Natural Resources

6. The Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development

7. The Committee on Foreign Affairs

8. The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development

9. The Committee on Health

10. The Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance

11. The Committee on Lands

12. The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs

13. The Committee on Physical Infrastructure

14. The Committee on Presidential Affairs

15. The Committee on Public Service and Local Government

16. The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry

Standing Committees 

1. The Committee on Appointments 

2. The Budget Committee 

3. The Business Committee 

4. The Committee on Climate Change 

5. The Committee on Equal Opportunities 

6. The Committee on Government Assurance and Implementation 

7.  The Committee on HIV/AIDS And Related Matters 

8. The Committee on Human Rights

9.  The Committee on National Economy 

10. The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) 

11. The Committee On Public Accounts (Commissions, Statutory Authorities And State Enterprises) 

12. The Committee on Public Accounts (Local Government) 

13. The Committee on Rules, Privileges And Discipline 

14. The Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation 

15. The Committee on Subsidiary Legislation