The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Ms. Eveleen Mitei, accompanied by members of the Commission's Management Team led by Deputy Director of Legal Services, Mr. Allan Sitima, to deliberate on a Petition by teachers from Samburu County concerning prolonged acting appointments, staffing shortages, career progression and the overall working conditions of teachers in the County.

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy has intensified its oversight of Kenya’s proposed Nuclear Power Project in Siaya County after seeking detailed assurances from the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) on project safety, environmental safeguards, community participation, financing, regulatory preparedness and socio-economic benefits.

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has granted Migori County seven days to align its procurement compliance records with those of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Committee Chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba noted that while written responses were presented, the supporting documentation was only delivered this morning, preventing prior interrogation by the committee and the regulatory authority. 

Nairobi City County has outlined the legislative, policy and operational measures it has put in place to strengthen firefighting and disaster management in its final response to the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations.

Responding to the Committee’s inquiry into firefighting and disaster management by devolved governments, the County outlined reforms aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness, emergency response, resilience and inter agency coordination.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, chaired by Wajir Senator Mohamed Abbas, has put the Meru County Executive on the hot seat over major administrative gaps, budget opacity, and delayed operationalization of its municipal structures.

​Appearing before the committee at Parliament Buildings earlier today, Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma faced questions from Senators regarding compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and the Urban Areas and Cities Act.

The Senate Standing Committee on Health invites members of the public and stakeholders to submit written memoranda on *The Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 41 of 2025).*

The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today continued its nationwide inquiry into the implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) by meeting H.E. Andrew Katuu Mwadime, Governor of Taita Taveta County, and his County Executive Team at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi.

The government has defended its handling of missing children cases, telling Senators that existing child protection and law enforcement systems are working in tandem even as lawmakers questioned data inconsistencies, staffing shortages and delays in establishing a unified national database.

The inquiry followed a Statement sought by Sen Hamida Kibwana on the floor of the Senate over what she described as the alarming rise in cases of missing children across the country.

​The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations today held a meeting with Vihiga County Governor Wilberforce Otichillo to scrutinize the governance, operations, and financial autonomy of the county’s municipalities.

This follows recent findings by the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, which revealed that multiple municipalities across the country have been granted charters but remain un-operationalized due to a lack of autonomy from county executives.

The High Court, recently dismissed a Petition that had sought to annul the current Cabinet, over queries raised on the nomination, vetting and appointment processes of the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) following the President’s decision to dissolve Cabinet in 2024.

The Petitioners had among others, the President, members of his Cabinet, The Speaker of the National Assembly and the Office of the Attorney General, among others.

The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy chaired by Hon. David Pkosing (Pokot South) has given the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency a two-month ultimatum to address persistent water service challenges in western Kenya.

The High Court recently dismissed a Petition that had sought to annul the current Cabinet, over queries raised on the nomination, vetting, approval and appointment process of the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) following the President’s dissolution of Cabinet in 2024.

The Petitioners had sued the President, members of his Cabinet, The Speaker of the National Assembly and the Office of the Attorney General, among others.

The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has directed Tanathi Water Works Development Agency to address staffing anomalies after an audit revealed that some officers were occupying positions not provided for in the Agency's approved establishment.

The meeting, chaired by Hon. David Pkosing (Pokot South), reviewed audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General, with members pressing the agency's management to explain issues ranging from budget performance to human resource compliance.

A Quick Response (QR) Code designed by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board has been tabled in the House.

Tabling the Code, Chairperson of the Committee on NG-CDF, Hon. Musa Sirma (Eldama Ravine) noted that the initiative is aimed at strengthening accountability, reducing information gaps, and enabling citizens to monitor projects in their constituencies in real time.

According to the Board’s Ag, CEO Mr. Benjamin Magut, the QR code is more than a piece of technology.

The Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry, and Mining chaired by Hon. Vincent Musyoka (Mwala) has deferred consideration of a public petition on the implementation of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project after concerns were raised that the issues before Parliament are also the subject of active court proceedings.

The National Assembly has passed the County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 25 of 2023), paving the way for a higher voting threshold for the removal of County Executive Committee (CEC) members from office.

The National Assembly is debating the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a bill that seeks to decriminalise attempted suicide and replace punitive measures with mental health care and psychosocial support.

The National Assembly has approved the Kenya National Library Service Bill, 2023 (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2023), paving the way for a modern legal framework aimed at strengthening library services, promoting literacy and preserving Kenya's cultural heritage.

The Appropriations Act, 2026 has been assented to by President William Ruto, authorizing government expenditure of KSh4.82 trillion for the 2026/27 Financial Year and setting the stage for implementation of key programmes under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

The legislation, sponsored by Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairperson Hon. Samuel Atandi, was passed by the National Assembly on 18th June 2026 before being forwarded to the president for assent.

President William Ruto has assented into law the Supplementary Appropriation (No. 2) Act, 2026, paving the way for additional government spending to address emerging priorities as the 2025/2026 Financial Year comes to a close.

The Act gives effect to the Supplementary Estimates II, which seek to align budgetary allocations with actual expenditure requirements, available resources, operational shortfalls, enhanced security needs, and financing requirements for development partner supported programmes.