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.

The National Assembly has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on a proposed law seeking to regulate trade in sensitive goods and technologies linked to weapons proliferation.

In a notice issued Tuesday, Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge said the House is considering the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, which aims to tighten oversight on the import, export and handling of strategic materials and related services.

The National Assembly has received a petition from Kangemi landowners challenging the implementation of the Nairobi Rivers Commission project, with lawmakers calling for a careful balance between environmental restoration and protection of property rights.

A Member of Parliament has formally sought a comprehensive statement from the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding the proposed mineral exploration project in Kwale County, citing growing anxiety among residents over its implications.

Rising on the floor of the National Assembly, Kwale county MP, Hon. Fatuma Masito drew attention to a January 2026 announcement by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs on planned exploration of rare earth minerals and niobium in Rima.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐒, 𝐈𝐆

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations this Thursday adjourned a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Interior and National Administration following the absence of Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

Senator Moses Kajwang’ has called for enhanced financial autonomy and stronger governance structures within county assemblies, warning that limited funding independence continues to weaken oversight and slow down service delivery across counties.

Speaking as a panelist at the Legislative Summitheld in Mombasa Couty on the topic “Strengthening Governance and Financial Autonomy of County Assemblies for Sustainable Development,” Kajwang’ said county assemblies must be empowered both financially and institutionally to effectively hold county executives accountable.

Kenyans are set for relief after the National Assembly passed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2026), cutting VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent in a move lawmakers say will lower fuel costs and stimulate economic activity.

The Bill amends the Value Added Tax Act to cushion households and firms grappling with elevated transport and production costs driven largely by global oil market volatility.