The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has heard that the Technical University of Kenya’s (TUK) staff pension scheme is only 13% funded, exposing hundreds of current and retired employees to steep losses unless billions in unpaid contributions are recovered.

WHEREAS, Article 118(1) (b) of the Constitution requires Parliament to facilitate public participation and involvement in the legislative and other business of Parliament and its Committees;

The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has commended the Social Health Authority for upholding inclusivity in its staff composition.

The Committee, chaired by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Said Chute, expressed satisfaction that the Social Health Authority (SHA) had upheld fair employment practices, including the inclusion of communities that have long been marginalized.

The SHA CEO , Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, presented to legislators a comprehensive list of all recently recruited employees.

The National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) has commenced a nationwide public participation exercise on the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44), 2025, in a move aimed at strengthening citizen engagement in governance and law-making.

The Bill, co-sponsored by Rarieda MP, Hon. Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP, Hon. Samuel Chepkonga seeks to provide a  legal framework to guide how public participation is conducted across government institutions.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔/𝟐𝟕 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭! 

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget invites all citizens to submit their views on The Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 (National Assembly Bills No. 2 of 2026).

This critical Bill determines how much money is shared between the National Government and our 47 County Governments for the Financial Year 2026/27.

Your voice matters in ensuring equitable resource distribution! 

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has pressed Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over governance gaps at Ngong Subcounty Hospital, Kitengela Subcounty Hospital, Mbirikani Hospital, and the Kajiado County Referral Hospital, citing missing title deeds, a KES 21.3 million budget shortfall at Ngong, and a 54 per cent staffing deficit at the referral facility, per the Auditor-General's 2024/2025 report.

Inclusion is not a matter of goodwill; it is a constitutional and moral imperative that demands deliberate action. 

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Gladys Boss has today officially opened the Kenya Disability Parliamentary Association (KEDIPA) forum on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, calling for practical reforms to address persistent barriers facing persons with disabilities. 

Members of Parliament from both the National Assembly and the Senate have appointed officials to lead the Parliamentary Caucus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) to advocate for sustainable domestic immunization funding.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations convened in Kitale Town earlier today to mediate a high-stakes confrontation between Governor George Natembeya and the former County Public Service Board. 

This intervention follows a period of administrative turmoil sparked by the Governor’s February 16 directive to shutter the Board’s offices and transfer its staff, a move that critics argue bypassed established legal protections for independent county organs.

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula says clean Water is a critical resource for homes, institutions, and the nation at large.

Speaker Wetang’ula was speaking Thursday morning while hosting H.E Kang Hyungshik, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Kenya, at Parliament Buildings.

The Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation has raised concerns over a proposal by the State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries seeking Kshs. 991 million to facilitate the hosting of the 11th Our Ocean Conference scheduled for June this year.

During a meeting to review Supplementary Estimates 1 for FY 2025/26, Members questioned the size of the allocation and sought clarification on the breakdown of the expenditure.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Members of Parliament to tighten the legislation governing the Country's transport sector.

Speaker Wetang’ula raised concerns on the rising cases of road accidents, indicating that the Country is losing several lives to road carnage. He indicated the importance of the Nation to reflect deeply on how to curb this menace.

The Parliament of Kenya is set to host the 3rd National Serjeant-at-Arms Conference, from 26th to 29th March 2026 in Machakos County. 

The event brings together legislative security professionals from across the country to deliberate on strengthening legislative support functions.

The National Assembly, through the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security, invites members of the public to submit memoranda on the following two Bills:

1. The Registration of Persons (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2025):

The National Assembly  has approved the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, setting the stage for the allocation of nationally raised revenue between the national and county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Senator Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with Embu Governor H.E. Cecily Mbarire and her County Executive Team to deliberate on the current status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within Embu County.

The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the National Assembly. The Bill, sponsored by Hon. Irene Mayaka, seeks to criminalise the manipulation of sporting competitions and strengthen institutions responsible for safeguarding integrity in sports.

If passed, the proposed law will, for the first time, provide a clear legal framework to deal with match manipulation, an issue that has increasingly threatened the credibility of sporting competitions both locally and internationally.

The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Mr. Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.

The approval follows vetting by the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, which conducted the nominee’s approval hearing on March 4, 2026.

In its report tabled before the House on March 10, 2026, the Committee found Mr. Kibelekenya suitable for the position, noting that he demonstrated the necessary qualifications, experience and integrity required to serve as Kenya’s envoy in Copenhagen.