Lawmakers in the National Council debated the new Marriage Bill, raising concerns about allowing an 18-year-old to marry, citing potential risks to their education and maturity levels.
The bill, aimed at regulating marriages and validating certain unions, ignited intense discussion from several fronts.
The National Council resumed business today.
The National Council, or House of Review, reviews bills passed or referred to by the lower house, the National Assembly, and addresses regional concerns.
The National Council hosted the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to strengthen their long-standing relationship.
The 12th session of the 6th National Council adjourned today and is set to reconvene in July.
During this session, the upper house of Parliament reviewed and approved the Appropriation Bill without amendments, while also endorsing National Council standing committee reports.
The National Council approved a budget of over N$8 billion for the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises.
The National Council has approved a budget of over N$2 billion for the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development.
The National Council has adopted a report from its Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs regarding a visit last year to the Kenyan Parliament's Senate.
The committee visited the Kenyan Senate and the Nairobi County Assembly to learn about their operations and best practices.
Members of Parliament in the National Council urged the government to prioritise training for teachers and other stakeholders in the education sector to effectively navigate the revised curriculum.
The 11th session of the 6th National Council went into recess today and will resume on April 8th this year.
Vice Chairperson of the National Council, Victoria Kauma, commended MPs for demonstrating unity, resilience, and the spirit of collaboration, despite grieving for the late President Hage Geingob.
National Council members and government executive directors expressed their deepest sympathies and offered their support to the Geingo family during their time of mourning.
This was done during scheduled visits to Casa Rosalia.
