𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓/𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐔𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎𝐏𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐒

The National Assembly resumed its sittings today for the second part of the Fourth Session, which the Speaker, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, described as the “Budget Session” owing to the critical financial business ahead. 

Members of Parliament returned from a working recess that saw them conduct public hearings on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and scrutinise the 2025/2026 Budget Estimates.

The National Assembly has officially received a message from President William Ruto nominating Dr. Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), alongside six nominees to serve as commissioners. 

While addressing the House, Speaker of the National Assembly,  Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, informed Members that he had received the Presidential message during the recess period and had acted in accordance with the Standing Orders and relevant statutes.

Former NFL star and renowned American motivational speaker Rickey Allen Bolden is set to headline Kenya’s 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, May 28, at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.

The high-profile annual event organized by the bicameral parliament of Kenya through its National Assembly and Senate has grown into a significant national platform for reflection, unity, and prayer, bringing together the country’s top leadership, MPs, diplomats, religious leaders, and invited guests from across the globe.

The Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Education Committee, Hon. Julius Melly (Tinderet), has proposed a reallocation of Kshs. 5.9 billion in the 2025/26 Financial Year Budget to support the administration and invigilation of national examinations, an item previously omitted from the budget estimates.

A storm is brewing around the Buxton housing redevelopment project in Mombasa County, as residents raise red flags over stalled progress, broken promises, and a lack of transparency from county authorities.

The Senate Committee on Roads and Housing held a consultative public hearing with the former residents of Buxton Estate at Kenya School of Government in Mombasa.

The National Assembly is set to reconvene tomorrow, Tuesday 27th May 2025 from a four week working recess where Members of Parliament led country wide public participation on a Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to entrench three funds; National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), Senate Oversight Fund and National Government Affirmative Action Fund.

Top on the lawmakers' agenda is the proposed Ksh 4.34 trillion budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. This budget reflects a 9.9% increase from the previous fiscal year's KSh 3.95 trillion allocation.

𝐌𝐏𝐬 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒’ 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
 

𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚, 𝐍𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐫𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲|𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
 

The Education sector has received the highest allocation in the National Government’s Budget Estimates for the Financial Year 2025/26. According to an analysis by the Parliamentary Budget Office, the sector will account for 28.1% of the total budget, translating to Kshs. 701.1 billion.

Members of the National Assembly have approved five Bills this April, including a Bill aimed at tightening anti-money laundering laws, strengthening social protection, and guiding national revenue allocation.

Kenya is on the cusp of a transformative energy revolution. With a growing population, ambitious climate commitments, and a goal to provide universal access to electricity and clean cooking by 2028, the need for a resilient, inclusive, and affordable energy ecosystem has never been greater.

The Senate engaged the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr. Alfred Mutua, on his ministry’s efforts to implement the constitutional requirement that at least five per cent of public service positions be reserved for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Senators raised concerns over the removal of the Disability Mainstreaming Indicator from government performance contracting guidelines, a decision that has drawn significant public and legislative attention.

The Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) has received praise for its significant contribution to the development of hansard officers within both national and county legislatures.

Speaking during the closing ceremony of HAK's week-long conference, the Deputy Clerk of the Senate, Ms. Eunice Gichangi, acknowledged the Association's substantial progress in its own growth and the advancement of its members.

The critical need to enhance public access to the Hansard took centre stage as the 7th Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) Annual Conference commenced this morning.

The week-long forum opened this morning by the Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Mrs. Serah Kioko, underscored the importance of providing the Hansard in local languages to foster greater public participation in legislative affairs.

In a comprehensive briefing before the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, the Ministry of Roads and Transport laid bare a sweeping vision to transform Kenya’s transport sector through bold policies, landmark infrastructure projects, and a deliberate shift toward sustainability, technological innovation, and regional integration.

NOMINATION OF PERSONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT AS THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION (IEBC)

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has formally responded to the Standing Committee on Energy over the reported curtailment of geothermal power generation between July and December 2024. The statement comes in the wake of growing public and parliamentary concern regarding Kenya’s energy mix, renewable investments, and increasing reliance on electricity imports.

When the lights go out in Kenya’s counties, it’s not always due to a technical fault, it’s often the result of a deeper, more entrenched problem: a tug-of-war between county governments and the national utility provider, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).