Members of the Kenyan Chapter of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) caucus held a meeting with the IMF mission team to discuss key policy reforms that would accelerate the country's economic growth.

The caucus chaired by Hon. Mohamed Aden Daud (Wajir East) underscored Parliament’s commitment to safeguarding the country from policies that could lead to fiscal distress.

"Parliament upholds the national values and principles of governance provided under Chapter 10 (2) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010," Hon. Daud said.

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Mr. Julius Ogamba, has informed the National Assembly that delays in the release of school capitation funds have been occasioned by an ongoing audit that uncovered serious irregularities, including the disbursement of funds to non-existent schools.

Appearing before the House to respond to Members’ Questions pursuant to Standing Order 42A (6B), the CS was addressing a question from the Member for Emuhaya, Hon. Omboko Milemba. His question was read on his behalf by Gilgil MP, Hon. Martha Wangari.

The Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) has petitioned the National Assembly to intervene and ensure an enhancement of oncology benefits and adequate allocation of funds to the Primary Healthcare Fund and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.

The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Hon. Julius Melly, conducted an oversight visit to the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE).

The Committee engaged with KISE's Director and Secretary to the Council, Dr. Norman Kiogora, on several matters including teacher training, early identification of disabilities, and the status of key development projects like the Assistive Devices Factory.

Members questioned KISE on its plan to decentralize its essential services to reach learners in rural regions.

The Busia County Government has committed to settling its Kshs2.6 billion in outstanding pending bills owed to local suppliers, promising full clearance by the end of the 2026/2027 Financial Year. 

This pledge came during a heated session of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, held in Busia Town as part of the ongoing Senate Mashinani program.

Senator Tabitha Mutinda has achieved a remarkable milestone following her election to the Board of Governance of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In an official communication to the Senate on Wednesday afternoon, Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi congratulated Senator Mutinda on her appointment and called upon her colleagues to offer her their full support as she embarks on this new international leadership role.

The Busia One Stop Border Point (OSBP) has been cited as a key trade gateway that urgently requires expansion to improve efficiency and strengthen cross-border trade between Kenya and neighbouring countries.

A watchdog Committee of the Senate has accused Busia Governor Paul Otuoma of doing little to implement the resolutions of the Senate in relation to the financial reports of the county for the 2022/23 financial year.

At the sitting held at the Agricultural Training Centre in Busia town, the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) expressed its displeasure with the Governor for failing to take disciplinary action against some of his officers who failed to provide relevant documents to the auditor general in line with the requirements of the Public Audit Act.

The Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has expressed shock over the deplorable state of the Busia One-Stop Border Post, despite the facility generating billions of shillings in revenue annually.

During a fact-finding visit on Tuesday, the Committee led by Chairperson Sen Mohamed Said Chute observed that the border post, which serves as a key trade gateway between Kenya and Uganda, faces severe infrastructural and staffing challenges that have hampered its efficiency.

The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Act to classify public roads into two categories national trunk roads and county roads in line with the devolved system of governance.

The Bill also makes amendments to the Kenya Roads Board Act to ensure equitable allocation of funds to both national and county governments for the maintenance, rehabilitation, and development of roads.

The National Assembly Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee has lauded the Mbooni Constituency NG-CDF Account Manager for efficiently addressing audit queries, and keeping clean records for the last ten Financial Years.

Chaired By Kitui Central MP Hon. (Dr.) Gideo Mulyungi, the Committee met with Mr. Paul Kimilu who has managed the Mbooni office since 2013 to date to examine Reports of the Office of the Auditor General for FY 2013/2014 to 2022/2023.

IN THE MATTER OF ARTICLES 2(5), (6) AND 118 (1)(b) OF THE CONSTITUTION AND SECTION 8 OF THE TREATY MAKING AND RATIFICATION ACT, CAP. 4D AND IN THE MATTER OF CONSIDERATION FOR RATIFICATION OF THE AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 24(2) OF THE PROTOCOL ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS UNION

INVITATION TO SUBMIT MEMORANDA

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The Standing Committee on Health invites the public to submit written memoranda on The Health (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2025).

Deadline: Friday, 17th Oct 2025, 5:00 p.m.

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The Fourth Senate Mashinani is coming to the Busia County Assembly from Oct 6th - 10th, 2025!

The public is encouraged to actively follow & participate as the Senate discharges its mandate. Don't miss this chance to engage!

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The National Assembly was on Thursday moved to adjourn its regular business to discuss the alarming surge in cases of femicide and gender-based violence across the country.

Invoking Standing Order 33(1),  Samburu West MP, Hon. Naisua Lesuuda sought leave of the House to adjourn its business to deliberate on an urgent national crisis that has left women and children increasingly vulnerable to violence, abuse, and in extreme cases, death.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘰. 2 𝘰𝘧 2025 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 (𝘒𝘗𝘊) 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘣𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

This follows the consideration and adoption of the Joint Report of the Departmental Committee on Energy and Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatization on the consideration of the Sessional Paper No. 2 of 2025 on the Proposed Privatization of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare’s investigation into the collapse of the Technical University of Kenya Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (TUKSRBS) escalated sharply on Thursday after senators rejected submissions from mid-level representatives of the scheme’s administrator, custodian bank and fund manager—instead invoking constitutional powers to compel the personal attendance of their chief executives.

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: The Senate invites the public to a hearing on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 13).

 🗓️ Mon, 6 Oct 2025 | 📍 Busia ATC | 🕘 From 9:00 a.m.

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Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Rebecca Miano, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary to respond to Questions raised by Senators.

Responding to Sen. Joyce Korir, MP, on the performance of the tourism sector in 2024 and the strategies being implemented to enhance Kenya’s global competitiveness,the CS reported that the sector had recorded one of its strongest performances in over a decade, with international arrivals rising by 14.6 per cent from 2.08 million in 2023 to 2.4 million in 2024, while earnings increased from Kshs. 377 billion to Kshs. 452 billion.