This archive report was first published on 25 July 2019.
Published on July 25, 2019, the Law Society of Kenya has stepped in to help resolve the stalemate between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill.
Chief Executive Officer Mercy Wambua told the Nation that the institution is ready to assist the parties in reaching an out-of-court settlement, as advised by Chief Justice David Maraga.
"In line with the LSK mandate to protect and assist the public in all matters touching, ancillary or incidental to the law and its further mandate to assist the Government and the court in all matters affecting legislation, the administration of justice, and practice of the law in Kenya, the LSK Council considers it important and offers to lead the dialogue," the LSK statement reads.
Ms Wambua said the institution has convened a meeting on July 29 involving key stakeholders, including the Attorney General, Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate, National Treasury Cabinet secretary, Controller of Budget, Commission on Revenue Allocation, and other parties to settle the matter.
The case will be heard on July 31, but Chief Justice Maraga had earlier advised governors to seek mediation with the Senate and National Assembly to unlock the stalemate over revenue allocation to counties.
