The Senate Liaison Office (SLO) gathered earlier today for a high-level retreat under the evocative theme: "Reflecting on Progress, Fortifying Well-being, and Strategizing for Transition." 

The session opened with an address by the Deputy Clerk of the Senate, Ms. Eunice Gichangi, who stood in for the Clerk of the Senate and the Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, who is away on official business. 

What if every major investor operating in Kenya was required to buy more from Kenyan businesses, hire more Kenyan professionals and source more produce from Kenyan farmers?

That is the proposal behind the Local Content Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri.

The Liaison Committee has paid a glowing tribute to Ms. Florence Abonyo, the Director of Audit, Appropriations, and General Purpose Committees, as she prepares to exit the parliamentary service.

Members of the Committee shared their commendations during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Committee, which comprises Chairpersons from the 44 Committees of the National Assembly and is chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Boss, hailed Ms. Abonyo for her exemplary service to the National Assembly, over the decades.

Members of the National Assembly have rallied behind the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Hon. Abdul Haro that seeks to dignify the teaching profession and safeguard teachers from exploitation in acting positions.

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Teachers Service Commission Act No. 20 of 2012, proposes to formalize various allowances payable to teachers and introduce structured guidelines on acting appointments within the Commission.

The National Assembly is considering a petition seeking regulation of TikTok in Kenya, with Members of Parliament backing measures that balance user protection with the benefits of social media innovation and growing the digital economy.

The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has defended the fiscal and macroeconomic underpinnings of the proposed Field Development Plan (FDP) for Blocks T6 and T7, assuring Parliament that the project will not create any explicit or implicit public debt obligations for Kenya.