Lawmakers have supported a motion that calls on Government to fast-track the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and make it mandatory for all public officers to seek treatment in public health facilities

The motion sponsored by Hon. Sabina Chege directs the Government through the Ministry of Health implements the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 and introduce a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by all civil servants, public officers and State officers in the country.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, has conveyed a message from H.E President William Ruto referring the Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) back to the House for reconsideration in line with Article 115 of the Constitution.

The Bill, which was sponsored by Hon. Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), seeks to amend the Pensions Act (Cap 189) to provide statutory timelines within which pension should be paid to a retired officer. It was passed by the National Assembly on 7th August 2022 and presented to the President for assent.

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Wajir–Griftu–Eldas–Buna–Bute–Moyale international road corridor, a project they say holds immense economic and regional significance.

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). 

The National Assembly has commenced the process of reconsidering two Bills legislation following their referral by President William Ruto, who returned the Bills with reservations as provided for under Article 115 of the Constitution.