Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Alice Wahome has assured the Senate that her Ministry is taking concrete steps to secure the land occupied by Martin Luther Primary School in Nairobi while also fast tracking the processing and issuance of title deeds for beneficiaries of more than 200 plots in Marsabit County.

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds rejected a request for a further four-month extension of the multi-agency task force established to address the non-remittance of pension deductions by county governments.

The Committee, chaired by Vice Chairperson Sen. Eddy Oketch, met National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and his delegation to review the task force’s findings, outstanding engagements and proposed framework for settling county pension arrears.

Water Sector Trust Fund wants Parliament to amend the Water Act, 2016 to provide for the financing by Water Sector Trust Fund of all institutions, utilities and players in the water sector.

Among the areas proposed for amendment are the object of the Fund, various definitions and functions of the Board of Trustees.

Appearing before the Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources, the Fund's Chief Executive Officer, Willis Ombai appealed to Lawmakers to consider amending the Act to enable the Fund to have a greater impact.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on Tuesday held a public hearing on the Kenya National Library Service Bill, 2023, where stakeholders expressed broad support for the proposed law but urged lawmakers to strengthen provisions on digital preservation, financing and professional governance before it is enacted.

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy, chaired by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang, has received a comprehensive status report on the implementation of the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), with Members seeking assurances that the programme is delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities across the country.

The Public Petitions Committee has put the National Treasury to task over the country's escalating public debt, seeking accountability on the measures being implemented to increase domestic revenue collection and reduce reliance on borrowing.

Hon. Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has taken the Oath of Office as the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency following his victory in the parliamentary by-election held on 16 July 2026.

Hon. Kamau formally assumed office as the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency after taking the Oath of Office and signing the official Oath Register. He was accompanied by Kipipiri MP, Hon. Wanjiku Muhia and Roysambu MP, Hon. Augustine Kamande Mwafrika.

The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has raised concern over the audit queries relating to issuance of multiple imprests to staff at the Kenya Water Institute without evidence of surrender for the same.

This emerged when the institute’s management appeared before the Committee chaired by Pokot South MP Hon. David Pkosing for review of queries raised by the Office of Auditor General between FY 2019/2020 and 2024/2025.

Members of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) have unveiled priority areas of engagement with the Women Political Leaders (WPL) to address challenges affecting women leaders and advance women’s participation in political leadership.

The Public Petitions Committee is set to summon the management of Uchumi Supermarkets Limited over the Company's continued failure to settle outstanding salary arrears, gratuity and terminal dues owed to former employees, despite the passage of several years, court interventions and commitments made under the Company's Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

The Bunge Mashinani School of Governance Initiative has petitioned the National Assembly to institute a 24-month freeze on public borrowing beginning in the Financial Year 2027/2028, arguing that the measure is necessary to halt the rapid growth of Kenya's public debt and safeguard future generations from an unsustainable financial burden.

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.