Hon. Eng. Vincent Musyoka takes Environment, Mining and Forestry Committee as Chairperson unopposed.

Hon. Eng. Vincent Musyoka takes Environment, Mining and Forestry Committee as Chairperson unopposed.

Parliament Buildings, Bunge Tower.
Thursday March 13th, 2025.

Hon. Eng. Vincent Musyoka (Mwala) is the new Chairperson of the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining after it turned out that he was the only Member who filled the nomination papers as required by standing order 179 (4) to allow him vie for the position by close of deadline yesterday, Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 at 5 pm. 

The third term lawmaker has been elected unopposed in a sitting that was presided over by the Director Departmental Committees Mr. Peter Chemweno. 

The Hon. Members of the Committee led by the Vice Chairperson Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South) unanimously welcomed Hon. Musyoka pledging support to his leadership as he takes the Committee from the former Chairman Hon. David Gikaria who has crossed over to the Departmental Committee on Energy and has been equally elected as the Chairperson unopposed.

Hon. Musyoka who carries his experience from the twelve years he served in the Energy Committee has assured the Hon. Members of transparent and consultative leadership.

"I pledge to lead this committee with integrity, inclusivity, and a commitment to evidence-based policies that protect our forests, regulate responsible mining, and address the urgent challenges of climate change. Together, we will work tirelessly to craft and enforce laws that safeguard our environment while promoting sustainable livelihoods for our people", he pronounced himself. 

The Committee also received Hon. Charity kathambi and Hon. Commissioner Mohammed Ali who are bringing in experience from other Committees they have been previously serving.