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Confronted with the ingenuity of Kenya’s Sleeping Warrior Special Economic Zone, African legislators on Sunday, 17th May 2026 in Elementaita have for equitable climate finance and robust legal protections for homegrown environmental solutions. The field excursion, which concluded the three-day IPU Regional Seminar, highlighted the urgent need for a regulatory framework that shields African-led carbon innovations while ensuring the continent is not sidelined by international financial mechanisms.

The Clerk of the Senate and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye, has formally welcomed African parliamentary leaders to Nairobi for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Regional Seminar on Methane Reduction, framing the gathering as a test of the continent's resolve to confront climate change.

African parliaments must "legislate boldly" and use their oversight powers to confront methane emissions head-on, Speaker of the Senate Hon. Amason Kingi, told legislators on Thursday as Kenya opened a regional seminar on climate action in Nairobi.

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative session with Nyeri Governor H.E. Dr. Mutahi Kahiga and his County Executive Team to assess the implementation and current status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within Nyeri County.

The engagement forms part of the Committee’s ongoing nationwide oversight exercise on the implementation of devolved ECDE and TVET functions across the 47 county Governments.

The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has put the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports on the spot over the escalating cost of the Talanta Stadium project, procurement procedures and ownership documentation for the multi-billion-shilling facility.

Appearing before the Committee, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya defended the project and assured Senators that the stadium would be completed in time ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today convened a consultative engagement with H.E. Governor James Orengo and the Siaya County Executive Team to review the status of implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within the County.

The meeting forms part of the Committee’s ongoing nationwide oversight exercise aimed at assessing the implementation of ECDE and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) functions across all 47 counties.

The Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee on Friday sharply criticised government agencies over the continued inaccessibility of key public buildings in Mombasa, accusing officials of relying on promises and “future tense” planning while persons with disabilities remain shut out of courts, offices and essential public services.

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The Senate, through the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, has commenced public participation on the Referendum Bill, 2026.

The Bill proposes a legal framework to guide the conduct of referenda in Kenya. Members of the public are invited to submit memoranda and participate in the public hearings before the Committee submits its report to the Senate.

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with H.E. Governor Anne Waiguru and the Kirinyaga County Executive Team to deliberate on the status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within the County.

The engagement forms part of the Committee’s ongoing nationwide assessment of ECDE and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) implementation across all 47 counties in fulfilment of its oversight mandate.

The scale of exploitation facing Kenyan workers abroad came under intense scrutiny on Thursday as Senators confronted government officials over trafficking syndicates, fraudulent recruiters and the growing number of Kenyans caught in foreign conflicts and cybercrime networks.

Appearing before the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described a crisis stretching from the Gulf to south-east Asia and the battlefields of Ukraine and Russia, warning that trafficking networks were becoming increasingly sophisticated.

There is a need for stronger collaboration between Parliament, the Media, the Executive and other stakeholders in tackling methane emissions.

Speaking during the closing session of the Parliament Media Breakfast Dialogue on Methane Emissions held at the Parliament Buildings this Thursday, Senator Mohamed Faki (Mombasa) said the success of Kenya’s climate agenda will depend on how effectively institutions translate commitments into measurable action.

Parliament has been urged to take a leading role in climate management and environmental conservation as experts warn that rising methane emissions continue to pose a serious threat to Kenya’s economy, agriculture and public health.

Development partners and climate stakeholders made the appeal during a Media Breakfast Dialogue on Methane Emissions in Kenya, where speakers stressed that Lawmakers have a critical responsibility in ensuring the implementation of policies and legislation aimed at reducing pollution and mitigating climate change.

The Senate Standing Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resounces invites members of the public and stakeholders to submit written memoranda on the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 38 of 2025).

The Bill seeks to amend the Forest Conservation and Management Act (Cap. 385) to establish a modern legal framework for forestry that is aligned with the Constitution of Kenya, contemporary global conservation practices, and the country’s environmental obligations.

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.