The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations held a pivotal meeting earlier today to deliberate on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

This landmark legislation, sponsored by Senator Abdul Mohammed Haji, seeks to overhaul the operational framework of county governments by introducing strict timelines and enhancing executive accountability to ensure that devolution truly works for the people. 

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has praised the late MP, Hon. Johana Nge’no, as a dedicated progressive legislator who cared for his constituents and the country.

Speaker Wetang’ula described the late Ng'eno as a straightforward legislator and a principled man.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has proposed a national government spending ceiling of Ksh. 2.878 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year under the Budget Policy Statement (BPS).

National Assembly on Thursday evening passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, marking a pivotal shift in how the country will finance and manage its most ambitious infrastructure development projects. 

Specifically, the Bill aims to mobilize nearly KES 5 trillion over the next decade to shift infrastructure financing from a debt-driven model to a sustainable, investment-led approach.