Kenya is using diplomatic channels to secure the return of its nationals caught up in the Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has told the Senate.

Appearing before a joint sitting of the Senate Committees on Labour and Social Welfare and National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations, Mudavadi said the government was working through its diplomatic missions to locate Kenyans whose whereabouts were unknown, secure the release of those held in Ukraine and facilitate the return of those able to leave the conflict.

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has agreed to undertake targeted oversight visits to counties with stalled rural electrification projects amid concerns that electricity poles remain unconnected long after projects are launched.

Meeting at Bunge Tower under Chairperson Senator William Kisang, the Committee considered a Parliamentary Budget Office brief on budget implementation in the energy sector for the 2025/2026 financial year.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has raised concern over a KSh984 million funding shortfall at Nyayo Stadium, warning that delays in settling the contractor’s outstanding payments could undermine preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has raised concerns over teacher shortages, inadequate learning facilities and delays in food provision at Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Machakos County, calling on the County Government to address the gaps and improve learning conditions for children.

The Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium (Talanta Stadium) is racing towards completion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with project officials putting overall construction at about 94 per cent but acknowledging that key technical, accessibility and operational issues remain outstanding.