The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has told the Senate that Kenya is making significant progress in preparing stadiums and training facilities ahead of hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

“Final inspections for the facilities designated for CHAN 2025 were completed in June,” said CS Mvurya, adding that facilities earmarked for AFCON 2027 are under construction, with completion anticipated between December 2025 and June 2026.

The National Assembly’s Audit Committee on Public Investment- Education and Governance now wants the Management of the Kenya School of Law led by the C.E.O Henry Kibet Mutai investigated, and prosecuted for flouting procurement laws and undertaking irregular awards of contracts and purchases.

The National Assembly is set to resume its plenary sittings on   Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Top on the agenda is the Motion on consideration of the mediated version of the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023). 

Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary today to answer a series of questions from senators on the state of roads and bridge construction projects, particularly those delayed due to budgetary and contractual challenges. The session turned into a broad review of government efforts to address transport infrastructure needs across counties.

A fiery Senate session convened by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare laid bare the cracks in Kenya’s social protection fabric as Senators, stakeholders, and top government officials clashed over the country’s commitment to recognising and supporting persons living with invisible disabilities.