The Government has defended its decision to approve the South Lokichar Field Development Plan (FDP), arguing that the project is legally sound, economically viable and critical to unlocking Kenya’s upstream petroleum potential.

Appearing before a joint sitting of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy and the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi outlined the rationale behind the approval of the FDP and revised Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for Blocks T6 and T7 in the South Lokichar Basin.

Thursday, December 25^th 2025

National Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has called on Kenyans to reflect and embrace peace and love during the Christmas festivities.

Speaker Wetang’ula says this Christmas reminds him that true light does not announce itself but simply shines.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE

The Senate Standing Committee on Health invites the public to submit memoranda on the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bills No. 61 of 2022).

The Bill provides a legal framework for assisted reproductive technology services, regulates surrogacy, prohibits certain practices, and protects the rights of parents, donors, surrogate mothers, and children.

The Clerk of the Senate of Kenya, Mr. Jeremiah M. Nyegenye, accompanied by members of the Senate Wellness Committee and staff, today paid a heartfelt visit to the Paediatric Oncology Ward at Kenyatta National Hospital in a show of solidarity and care for children undergoing cancer treatment.

The Parliament of Kenya has marked an important milestone as its Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST) in partnership with the McGill University by celebrating the graduation of ten (10) women Members of Parliament from both the Senate and the National Assembly in a course titled Parliamentary Practices: Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE) Programme.

The partnership, which began in 2016, has steadily grown to deliver flagship courses, including Contemporary Issues in Parliamentary Governance and, most recently, the GEWE Programme.

Published on 12th Dec 2025

Newly sworn-in Members of the National Assembly today began a two-day induction programme aimed at building the capacity and equipping legislators with the information and tools required to effectively discharge their constitutional roles.

The lawmakers; Hon. Ahmed Maalim Hassan (Banissa), Hon. Boyd Were Ongondo (Kasipul), Hon. David Athman Ndakwa (Malava), Hon. Leo Wa Muthende Njeru (Mbeere North) and Hon. Moses Okoth Omondi (Ugunja) were sworn in on December 2nd , 2025.

The National Assembly has approved the Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2023 on the National Policy on Labour Migration.

The main objective of the National Policy on Labour Migration is to promote inclusive and sustainable development of the country through safe, orderly and productive labour migration.

The specific objectives of the Policy include:

1. 𝘛𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘒𝘦𝘯𝘺𝘢;

2. 𝘛𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯;

3. 𝘛𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘯 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵;

The National Assembly this afternoon welcomed six newly elected Members of Parliament, who took their Oath of Office.

The swearing-in, presided over by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, is in accordance with Article 74 of the Constitution and Standing Order 3(2), which mandate that a person must take the oath before performing the functions of an Member of Parliament.

The Members are;

(1) 𝘏𝘰𝘯. 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘢 𝘒𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘦 - 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺

(2) 𝘏𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘩𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘏𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘯 - 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺

Senators have voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, effectively halting the impeachment proceedings against him. The decision means the case will not proceed to a full hearing.

A total of 38 Senators voted in favour of the Motion, while only four opposed it.

Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo has denied all charges brought against him by the Nyamira County Assembly.

Appearing before the Senate plenary on the first day of hearings into his proposed removal from office through impeachment, Governor Nyaribo denied all accusations as read to him by the Senate Deputy Clerk, Mr Mohamed Ali.

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE

The Senate Standing Committee on Health invites members of the public to submit written memoranda on the Autism Management Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 19 of 2025).

The Bill seeks to strengthen early screening, diagnosis, management, and support for persons with autism through an integrated national framework.

📝 Submit your views to the Clerk of the Senate via:

P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi

Hand-delivery to the Office of the Clerk, Main Parliament Buildings

The Senate has been formally notified of a change in the Office of the Senate Majority Whip, following a decision by the Majority Party communicated to Speaker Amason Kingi.

The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Chaired by Sen David Wakoli(Bungoma) today pressed the Governor of Marsabit County for answers over the management, funding and progress of the Drought Resilience Programme in Northern Kenya (DRPNK), as lawmakers sought clarity on stalled projects, delayed disbursements and the overall impact of the multiyear initiative on food security in the region.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by Sen Julius Murgor (West Pokot), today intensified scrutiny of government lapses in making public buildings accessible to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), warning that long-standing inaction has left constitutional rights suspended in limbo.

All preparations have been finalised for the Senate to begin impeachment hearings against Nyamira County Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, with proceedings slated for Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 December 2025. The plenary hearings, during which the full House will convene as a trial court are expected to be closely watched as Senators decide the Governor’s political future.

The Senate has resolved to conduct the proposed impeachment proceedings against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo through a plenary process after a Motion to establish a special committee failed to pass in the House.

The Senate is set to convene this Thursday, 27th November 2025, to consider the impeachment charges levelled against Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo. This follows an official notice issued by the Speaker of the Senate, Amason Jeffah Kingi, in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya, the County Governments Act and the Senate Standing Orders.