Our Functions
The mandate of the State Department is articulated in the Executive Order No. 2 of November, 2023, and stipulates the following functions:
Coordinate Policy & Legislation
Co-ordinate the identification, prioritization and enactment of policies and legislation necessary to achieve the national development Agenda.
Timely Guidance & Direction
Provide timely guidance and direction on appropriate measures to address challenges constraining the realization of the legal framework.
Public Participation Oversight
Oversight to ensure public participation and the involvement of other stakeholders in the development of policies and legislation by MDAs.
Monitor & Evaluate Progress
Monitor and evaluate the progress of policy and legislative initiatives for the timely realization of the government development agenda.
Parliamentary Liaison Coordination
Coordination of parliamentary liaison services across MDAs.
Executive-Parliament Interaction
Facilitate seamless interaction between the Executive and Parliament to ensure effective and harmonious dispatch of Government business in Parliament.
Capacity Building
Collaborate with MDAs and other relevant institutions to build capacity on policy and legislation making processes and parliamentary liaison.
Enhance MDA Accountability
Collaborate with Parliament to enhance accountability of MDAs.