The National Assembly has called for the expedited extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), citing its immense contribution to Kenya’s economy and livelihoods.

In a Motion sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri (Laikipia) and supported across the political divide, Members underscored the importance of AGOA in boosting exports, creating employment, and sustaining social development.

The National Assembly has been petitioned to amend the Consumer Protection Act, Cap 501, to formally codify the 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦, a safeguard intended to protect borrowers from paying interest that exceeds the original loan principal.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula informed the House of a petition from Mr. Allen Waiaki Kishore, a Senior Counsel with Mwai & Allen Advocates.

The National Assembly is set to resume sittings tomorrow, Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, marking the beginning of the third and final part of the Fourth Session after a month-long working recess.

During the recess, Members engaged in a range of Parliamentary activities in preparation for the conclusion of a busy and productive Fourth session. 

Among the highlights was the Leadership Retreat held in Nakuru County, which focused on renewing unity and collaboration in leadership to ensure the National Assembly fulfils its mandate responsibly.

The National Assembly Committee on Parliamentary Broadcasting and Library has conducted site visits to five county libraries  in Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega, and Kisumu counties,

Kenyans, and in particular thousands of students, flocked to the International Mombasa A.S.K Show, 2025.

The Parliamentary Service Commission Stand recorded over 152 Schools visiting to experience the Mock Chamber as curtains come down on the Show Sunday afternoon.

President William Ruto has commended Parliament for bringing its services closer to the public, stating that the Government is progressively becoming more people-centric at all levels.

The President made these remarks as the week-long 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Show concluded today at the Mukomani Showground in Nyali Constituency, Mombasa County.