The committee reinstated last year's allocation of Sh385 billion and added Sh2 billion to reach the agreed amount.

Among the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was proposed as chairperson of IPOAAmong the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was proposed as chairperson of IPOA.

The committee emphasised that elected representatives are accountable to the people and not just their political parties.

This now means President William Ruto will appoint Kindiki as his principal assistant.

Through his lawyer Paul Muite, Gachagua argues that the charges against him in the National Assembly and Senate were baseless.

For the much-needed funds to be disbursed to counties, both Houses of Parliament must agree on the Bill.

The purpose of the Friday sittings as read by the Majority Whip will be to consider "priority business", including mediated Bills.

Despite the strong show of numbers on Tuesday, the House could not muster the required attendance to conduct business, prompting the premature suspension of the morning sitting.

The DP also detailed their respective agreements regarding power sharing and development agendas for various regions in Kenya.

The deputy president is Tuesday afternoon set to defend himself in the House against 11 charges.

The National Assembly voted to allocate counties Sh380 billion but senators rejected this proposal.

The motion seeks a resolution by the House to remove Gachagua from office, under Article 150(1)(b) of the Constitution.

The Constitution provides for the process to remove or impeach the deputy president in Kenya.

The process is starting again after the Bill passed by the MPs last month was thrown out following widespread public uproar which prompted beleaguered President Ruto to send it back to the parliament for reconsideration.

This comes shortly after he rejected to assent to the Finance Bill, saying that he heard the cry of citizens who were urging him to drop the bill.

Vote on the Second Reading was conducted amid countrywide mass protests as demonstrators continued to lobby MPs to reject the bill

The Third Reading of the Bill will take place next week on Tuesday, June 25, allowing MPs an opportunity to make the ultimate decision.

The written statements, along with supporting evidence, are to be submitted ahead of the vetting of President William Ruto's nominees.

Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the list of the nominees had been delivered to the National Assembly for consideration and approval.

Under the amended bill, various entities, including county governments, the National Housing Corporation, the State Department of Housing, and the private sector, will be tasked with implementing housing projects.

The bipartisan committee drawn from both the Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions have already reached a consensus on the creation of the Office of the Official Leader of Opposition and that of the Office of the Official Leader of Opposition.