| Published Thu, August 24th 2017 at 10:39, Updated August 24th 2017 at 11:00 GMT +3Members of the 12th Parliament will have their first sitting on August 31. Photo: Boniface Okendo, StandardPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has convened first sitting of both houses of the 12th Parliament, key on the agenda being swearing-in of members and election of Speakers. Both the National Assembly and Senate will sit on August 31 from 2.30pm as contained in a gazette notice dated August 23. ALSO READ: Uhuru visit, Isiolo airport boost Meru hotel industryThe Members of Parliament from 288 constituencies were also published in a gazette notice on August 23, paving way for the President to convene the first sitting.

Source: Standard Digital August 24, 2017 07:44 UTC