The National Assembly has approved the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations, 2025, a move lawmakers say will usher in fairness, transparency and fiscal discipline across the public sector.

Members of the National Assembly have begun debate on the Basic Education (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a proposed law seeking to formally recognise Alternative Provision for Basic Education and Training (APBET) institutions and align the education framework with constitutional guarantees.

The Bill, sponsored by Mathare MP Hon. Anthony Oluoch aims to amend the Basic Education Act, 2013 to anchor non-formal learning institutions within Kenya’s formal education system, particularly targeting learners in informal settlements and marginalised areas.

The Clerk of the National Assembly  Mr. Samuel Njoroge today attended the Church Funeral Service of the Late Ol Kalou MP Hon. David Kiaraho where he gave a tribute on behalf of the Management team in honor of the Late MP. 

Mr. Njoroge acknowledged the delicacy of a situation where a deceased politician leaves behind a family that needs time and space to mourn and honor their departed, saying it is a situation most often than not, is unfortunately disregarded during the funeral process. 

Members of Parliament that attended the Requiem Service for the late Ol Kalou MP Hon. David Kiaraho in Nairobi today eulogized him as a dependable and independent-thinker who displayed professionalism in all his undertakings as a Leader and Legislator. 

Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula joined thousands of mourners who gathered at the proposed Nyandarua University grounds in Nyandarua County for a memorial service in honour of the late Ol Kalou MP, Hon. David Njuguna Kiaraho.

The solemn service was attended by H.E President William Ruto, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, other leaders, clergy, and members of the public. It offered an opportunity to pay last respects to the late MP.

The Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2026, has been signed into law. The Bill now Act seeks to align spending with emerging priorities, including security operations, education needs, healthcare funding, and infrastructure development.

The increase represents a 9.1 per cent rise from the original budget of KSh4.301 trillion. Of the additional funds, KSh363.8 billion will go to the National Government, while KSh29.2 billion is allocated to Consolidated Fund Services.