Committees of Parliament

Standing Committees

Standing committees last two and half years. They are set up at the start of a new term of Parliament and again after two and half years. They comprise about 30 members selected by party whips.

The Composition of Standing Committees is as follows:

1. The Business Committee

2. The Appointments Committee

3. The Budget Committee

4. The Committee on Climate Change

5. The Committee on National Economy

6. The Committee on Equal Opportunities

7. The Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline

8. The Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters

9. The Committee on Human Rights

10. The Committee on Government Assurance and Implementation

11. The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government)

12. The Committee on Public Accounts (Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises)

13. The Committee on Public Accounts (Local Government)

14. The Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation

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 Legal and Parliamentary Affairs