The Senate has approved a Motion to hold its Plenary and Committee sittings in Kilifi County for one week, from September 21 to 25, 2026 in a move aimed at bringing parliamentary businesses closer to the people.

The decision is anchored in the Constitution of Kenya, Article 93, which establishes the Senate and Article 96, which outlines its mandate to represent, serve and protect the interests of counties and their governments. 

Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) in Migori County came under sharp focus as the Senate Committee on Education engaged H.E. Governor Dr. Ochilo Ayacko and his County Executive Team on the status of ECDE and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs).

Updated on: 5th May, 2026

The Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure, chaired by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, has conducted an inspection visit to assess the progress of the ongoing construction of an ultra-modern convention centre at Bomas of Kenya.

The new international convention facility, to be known as the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre, is expected to be completed by September this year. Once complete, it will be the first of its kind in the East African region.

The Senate of Kenya has unveiled four landmark publications set to transform legislative practice and research, offering lawmakers, scholars, and practitioners an authoritative reference on parliamentary processes.

Launched with fanfare at Parliament Buildings, the publications provide in-depth analyses of the Senate’s role in resource allocation, mediation, and impeachment proceedings, alongside a comprehensive account of the evolution of its rules since its inaugural sitting in 2013.

The National Assembly has passed the Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Bill sponsored by Hon. Tandaza Kassim seeks to officially recognize Achiote locally known as "𝘔𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪"as a scheduled crop under the Crops Act No. 16 of 2013 to revitalize the agricultural sector and empower coastal farmers.

The National Assembly has passed the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2025).

The Bill introduces a robust and forward-looking legal framework aimed at enhancing sustainable forest management, strengthening regulatory oversight, and promoting community participation in conservation efforts.

Legislators underscored that the amendments are designed to respond to emerging realities in forestry, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and the need for accountable governance structures.

The Senate of Kenya invites members of the public and stakeholders to participate in the legislative process by submitting views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2026).

The Bill proposes amendments to constitutional and electoral provisions, including restrictions on former county governors seeking elective office within five years of leaving office.

Public Hearing:

 KICC Amphitheatre, Nairobi

 Thursday, 30th April 2026

 9:00 a.m.

The National Assembly has commenced debate on the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2023), a Bill seeking to establish a comprehensive framework to curb persistent livestock theft across the country.

Moving the Bill at Second Reading, North Imenti MP, Hon. Rahim Dawood said the proposed law is long overdue, noting that livestock and produce theft continues to undermine livelihoods, fuel insecurity, and result in loss of lives in affected regions.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has appointed Members of Parliament to four mediation committees to resolve legislative deadlocks on key Bills between the National Assembly and the Senate.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has resolved to summon county governors to address a mounting governance crisis threatening the operations of municipal boards across the 47 devolved units. 

This decision follows a damning testimony from Kisumu County municipal board chairpersons, who alerted the Senate to a total breakdown in the working relationship between their boards and the County Executive. 

The Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger collaboration between the Executive and Parliament to enhance efficiency in legislative business and improve service delivery to Kenyans.

In a message delivered by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, CPA Aurelia Rono during the Senate Liaison Committee Retreat in Mombasa County, PCS Mudavadi emphasised the need to deepen institutional coordination, noting that the forum was critical in strengthening governance systems.

The Senate has reaffirmed its position that Governors will be required to appear before its Committees to respond to audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor General.

The Clerk of the Senate and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye has reaffirmed the Parliamentary Officers’ commitment to supporting Senators in effectively discharging their constitutional mandate, pledging continued technical and administrative assistance to strengthen the work of committees.

Speaking at the opening of the Senate Liaison Committee Working Retreat in Mombasa, Mr Nyegenye said the forum was crucial for reviewing the performance of committees during the Fourth Session and for charting the way forward.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday held a high-level engagement with the Portfolio Committee on Social Development of the Limpopo Legislature, South Africa, during a benchmarking visit focused on tackling gender-based violence (GBV), femicide and strengthening social protection systems.

The visiting delegation led by Hon. Simon Mathe, who stated that the team was in Kenya to learn from the country’s policy approaches, institutional frameworks and practical interventions aimed at addressing GBV and related crimes.

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PICSSAA) is set to recommend to the House that comprehensive forensic audit of the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) be carried out. 

The decision follows a rigorous review of the Auditor General’s reports, which revealed massive breaches of fiduciary duty and systemic malpractices spanning over 14 years.

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning is this week set to undertake public participation on two crucial Bills starting tomorrow. 

Among the two is the 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 which seeks to provide a legal framework for the establishment and the management of the Sovereign Wealth Fund. 

This week, starting Monday, April 20th, the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining shall undertake rigorous public hearings on the proposed Amendments to the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.38 of 2025.)

The National Assembly has commenced debate on the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a proposed law aimed at facilitating commercial oil production in Turkana by aligning the country’s investment framework with the needs of the petroleum sector.

Members of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) alongside their male allies have urged the Ministry of Gender & Affirmative Action to ensure that the  National Policy on Women Economic Empowerment (NPWEE) effectively address the systemic barriers facing women.

The Policy aims to achieve gender equality, reduce poverty and foster inclusive economic growth to enable women’s entrepreneurship and participation in the economy.