The Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance today convened a series of meetings with six (6) Higher Learning institutions. The Committee chaired by Bumula MP Hon. Wanami Wamboka, deliberated on Audit Queries raised in the learning Institutions’ reports by the office of the Auditor General for financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 respectively.

The Bill has been in development since the late 1990s and marks a significant step towards realizing the principles of the Constitution in respect of the Judiciary, its independence and the renumeration and benefits of judges of superior courts.

The National Assembly has unanimously passed the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to anchor three critical development funds into the Constitution: the National Government Constituencies Fund (NG-CF), the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF), and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).

During the Second Reading of the Bill, 304 Members of Parliament voted in favour, with none opposing. At the Third Reading, 298 MPs supported the Bill, registering a unanimous vote.

The National Assembly has adopted the Fourth Basis for the Annual Allocation of the Share of National Revenue to County Governments for the Financial Years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030, concurring with the Senate's recommendations.

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula called on the staff to uphold professionalism, integrity, and discipline as fundamental values in their service.

Speaking during the National Assembly inaugural Staff Open Day, Speaker Wetang’ula encouraged a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation.

“Let discipline be the mantra in your work. Growth is open to everyone, but only if you are ready to grow.”

Members of the National Assembly have put the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) on teacher welfare, particularly classification of hardship allowances and the equitable distribution of teachers.

In a session chaired by the Education Committee Vice Chair, Hon. Eve Obara, lawmakers questioned the criteria for defining hardship areas and the role of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in determining allowances.