The National Assembly passed the National Government Administration Laws (Amendment) Bill, on April 16, 2024.

The Bill seeks to that strengthen the legal framework of the Executive Office through making amendments to the Assumption of the Office of President Act, 2012; the National Security Council Act, 2012; the Office of the Attorney-General Act, 2012, and the National Government Co-ordination Act, 2013. 

The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill, 2023 sponsored by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi  and co-sponsored by  Hon. Jack Wamboka in the National Assembly has undergone first reading.

The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to amend the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act to provide clarity on how the powers of arrest are to be exercised by Parliament and its Committees, and to guarantee persons who fail to appear the right to a fair hearing prior to any adverse action being taken against them. 

The Culture Bill 2024 sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah has undergone the first reading in the National Assembly.

The Bill seeks to give effect to Article 11 (3) (a) of the Constitution to provide for the protection and promotion of Culture and the Cultural Heritage of Communities.

The Departmental Committee on Tourism and Wildlife chaired by Hon. Kareke Mbiuki (Maara) met with the Principal Secretary, State Department for Wildlife, Ms. Silvia Museiya to review progress on the Department’s projects for the past year and a half.

The National Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture and Livestock has pledged that it will not leave any stone unturned on its ongoing probe on the supply of substandard fertilizer to farmers across the country.

The Members made the pledge to farmers congregated at the Nakuru National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) Depot during the second day of public hearings and fact finding visits by the Committee over the matter.

The National Assembly is working to expedite the passage of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, sponsored by Hon. Millie Odhiambo (Suba North).

The  Bill seeks to regulate assisted reproductive technology (ART), establish a directorate to oversee its implementation,  and ensure the rights of children born through ART procedures. It also aims to prohibit unethical practices such as commercialization of ART and the sale of human gametes.

 Hon. Odhiambo said the Bill had been before the House earlier noting that this time it had the support of Members.