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
10. The Committee on Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance
12. The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
13. The Committee on Physical Infrastructure
14. The Committee on Presidential Affairs
15. The Committee on Public Service and Local Government
16. The Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry