The National Assembly has passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023 (Senate Bill No. 9 of 2023) with amendments, paving the way for enhanced recognition, regulation and use of Kenyan Sign Language across public institutions, schools, courts, media houses and telecommunications services.

The Bill, co-sponsored by Hon. Millie Odhiambo-Mabona and Hon. Umulkheir Harun, seeks to promote inclusivity and guarantee equal access to information, education and public services for persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind.

The National Assembly has passed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of Ksh 428 billion in equitable share revenue to the country's 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 Financial Year.

The Bill, which was approved without amendments, provides the legal framework for the allocation and transfer of nationally raised revenue to counties, ensuring that devolved units receive resources needed to deliver essential services to wananchi.

The National Assembly has passed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, with amendments, marking a significant step towards strengthening financial sector stability, enhancing parliamentary oversight, and modernizing the operations of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Nakuru County Governor Susan Kihika is set to be arrested and presented before the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations following a resolution passed by members during a meeting held this Monday.

The decision was reached during a sitting chaired by Committee Chairperson Senator Fatuma Dullo (Isiolo), after the Committee accused Governor Kihika of repeatedly ignoring invitations and a summon issued in relation to an ongoing inquiry.

The National Assembly approved the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2022) on June 10, 2026, paving the way for a more coordinated, technology-driven and farmer-centred agricultural extension system aimed at improving productivity, increasing incomes and strengthening food security across the country.

The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning yesterday tabled its highly anticipated report on the Finance Bill, 2026, recommending that the National Assembly approves its recommendations with several critical amendments. 

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) has held a consultative meeting with officials from the Office of the Registrar of Polical Parties; led by the Registrar Mr. John Lorionokou.

The meeting is in furtherance of ongoing consultative efforts by the Committee to ensure adequate preparation by key stakeholders ahead of next year's General Election.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation on Friday 12^th June conducted key stakeholder consultations on the National Addressing Bill, 2025, marking a significant legislative step toward transforming Kenya’s fragmented and outdated spatial referencing systems into a unified, digital-ready national addressing framework.

The Rift Valley region has recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country between January 2024 and May 2026, according to data presented to the Public Petitions Committee by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat.

The Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has on Friday, 11th June 2026 engaged key electoral stakeholders on the state of preparedness and proposed legal reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election.

National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary Hon. John Mbadi has reiterated the Government's commitment to steering the Kenyan economy through stability amid the raging global tensions that have had corresponding economic shockwaves.

Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament today as he presented the Budget Policy Highlights for the 2026/27 FY, Hon. Mbadi reiterated that policies set out in the 2026/27 Budget were anchored on policies steered through attaining economic stability amid the uncertain global economic space.

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Hon. John Mbadi has delivered the Budget Statement for the FY 2026/27 before the National Assembly.

According to the CS, the proposed national budget for the Fiscal Year which stands at 4.82trillion, captures the ideals of both President William Ruto and the Late Raila Omollo Odinga on their aspiration to transform the country’s economy from current status to a more developed nation status.

Senators have pressed the government to strengthen safeguards for thousands of young Kenyans seeking jobs abroad, raising concerns over delayed loan disbursements, fraudulent recruitment agencies, emergency repatriation mechanisms and the protection of workers in foreign countries.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with the Governor of West Pokot County, H.E. Simon Kachapin, and members of his County Executive Team to deliberate on the status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in the County.

Former civil servants have petitioned the National Assembly to intervene in what they describe as a discriminatory pension system that has left thousands of retirees struggling with inadequate benefits amid rising living costs.

The petition, presented to the House by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula on 4th June 2026, was submitted by Mr. John Serem, Eng. Richard Bett and Mrs. Olive Chepkoech on behalf of the Kenya National Association of Public Service Pensioners, Kericho Branch.

The Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 has reached a breakthrough agreement setting the equitable share for county governments at Ksh 428 billion.

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Hon. John Mbadi is expected to present the 2026/27
Budget highlights in Parliament on Thursday, June 11, following the National Assembly's
approval of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure that will guide government spending in
the new financial year.

The Senate, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) have called for urgent reforms to improve county competitiveness, reduce bureaucratic barriers and create a more attractive environment for investment and job creation.

Speaking during a roundtable between the Senate Liaison Committee and KEPSA in Naivasha, Clerk of the Senate Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye said the forum had become an important platform for shaping policies and legislation that influence business growth and livelihoods in counties.