The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge, has outlined key progress and emerging priorities for the House as lawmakers convened for their Third Leadership Retreat in Mombasa.

Mr. Njoroge said the retreat, themed “𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲”, provides an important opportunity to reflect on past resolutions and chart the way forward in strengthening legislative processes.

The Clerk highlighted strides made in improving legislative efficiency, including the reconstitution of committees, consolidation of bills to avoid duplication and the adoption of real-time tracking systems for legislative proposals.

He also emphasized the importance of ensuring lapsed bills are reintroduced to maintain continuity.

On constituency office matters, Mr. Njoroge reported that significant progress had been achieved, including the streamlining of employment contracts and settlement of pending obligations.

He noted that discussions with relevant institutions are underway to resolve outstanding issues.

In tackling infrastructural and logistical challenges, Mr. Njoroge said the Parliamentary Service is working on restoring and improving the Parliamentary Square.

He added that consultations were ongoing regarding the relocation of certain institutions around Parliament with a commitment to creating a more disability-friendly environment in partnership with the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA).

On capacity building, the Clerk revealed that the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) had expanded training opportunities for Members of Parliament and their aides, including sessions on committee work, public speaking and gender issues.

He also announced the involvement of both current and former lawmakers as facilitators to strengthen institutional knowledge.

According to him, adoption of digital tools, continuous legal and procedural reforms and closer collaboration remain critical for strengthening parliamentary oversight and legislative output.

“The National Assembly must continuously evolve to meet the expectations of Kenyans. This retreat allows us to evaluate our progress and adopt reforms that will ensure efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in our work,” said Mr. Njoroge.

Clerk Njoroge commended the National Assembly senior leadership team, underscoring their tremendous support in the management of the National Assembly administration.