The Senate has renewed its call for the removal of bureaucratic barriers hindering investment in counties, saying streamlined regulations and efficient service delivery are critical to unlocking economic growth and strengthening devolution.

The Mediation Committee co-chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi and Sen. (Capt.) Ali Roba has begun deliberations aimed at breaking the deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed allocation of revenue to county governments in the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

At the centre of the stalemate is the equitable share allocation to counties. While the National Assembly approved Kshs 420 billion, the Senate amended the Bill to increase the allocation to Kshs 454.7 billion, citing growing financial obligations facing county governments.

The National Assembly has approved the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure and the Medium Term for the Financial Year 2026/2027, unveiling a people-centred budget aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding essential services, and advancing fiscal discipline.

Moving the motion, the Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, Samuel Atandi, outlined a framework anchored on public participation and targeted investments in health, education, housing, agriculture, and environmental resilience.

Senators have questioned the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over the impact of multiple taxes on fuel prices, with some lawmakers calling for tax reductions and the suspension of certain levies to ease the cost of living burden on Kenyans.

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, KRA officials defended the current petroleum taxation framework while outlining the agency’s role in fuel imports, customs administration and revenue collection.

A delegation of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Social Protection that visited Kilifi County last week called on improved Child Protection and Welfare services in the region. 

Led by the Committee’s Vice Chairperson Hon. Hillary Kosgei, the delegation of MPs first toured the Kilifi Children’s Court to ascertain the state of the facility, as well as the quality of services delivered. 

The Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi, has engaged the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, Hon. John Mbadi, Treasury PS, Mr. Chris Kiptoo and DG, Budget and Fiscal Economic Affairs, Mr. Albert Mwenda on the FY 2026/27 Budget Estimates and the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework.

Appearing before the Committee, CS Mbadi defended the fiscal framework anchored on a projected total expenditure of Ksh 4.785 trillion, against total revenue including A-I-A of Ksh 3.629 trillion, resulting in a fiscal deficit of Kshs 1.111 trillion (5.3% of GDP).

The Microfinance Bill, National Assembly Bill No 26 of 2026 which seeks to amend the laws regulating microfinance businesses in Kenya has undergone its first reading in the National Assembly

The Bill sponsored by the Leader of Majority, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah seeks to repeal and replace the existing Microfinance Act, 2006 in a move aimed at aligning the law with the evolving nature of microfinance banking and strengthening consumer protection in the sector.

There is a need for leaders especially political leaders to champion unity, harmony, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Speaking during the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, Senate Speaker Rt Hon Amason Jeffah Kingi EGH highlighted the need for the nation to uphold peace, love and unity for the country’s prosperity.

He urged Kenyans to use the National Prayer Breakfast as an opportunity to foster deeper conversations that will promote forgiveness, reconciliation and democratic growth.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄, 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Senate staff and Parliamentary Liaison Officers drawn from Ministries and Departments have convened for a high-level retreat aimed at strengthening coordination between Parliament and the Executive in the processing of parliamentary business.

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has called for enhanced fiscal discipline and sharper prioritisation across government sectors, warning against fragmented funding, overlapping programmes, and inefficiencies in project implementation.

The National Assembly resumes sittings today, Tuesday 26th May 2026 to a packed agenda with consideration of the Senate Amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, Finance Bill, 2026 and the 2026/27 Budget Estimates expected to take priority ahead of the 2026/27 financial cycle.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education today concluded its South Rift regional oversight exercise with an inspection visit to Nakuru County, where Members assessed the status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and Vocational Training Institutions across the County.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has called on Kericho County to strengthen the management and infrastructure of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and Vocational Training Institutions following concerns raised during the Committee’s ongoing oversight exercise within the County.

The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Sen. Mwenda Gataya (Tharaka Nithi) held a meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir, alongside other stakeholders to deliberate on various regulations published by the Ministry of Roads and Transport.

The meeting followed concerns raised by the Committee regarding the proposed regulations, with the Cabinet Secretary seeking to clarify issues highlighted by Lawmakers while appealing to Members to approve the measures.

The Senate Committee on Education has expressed concern over the condition of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres and Vocational Training Institutions in Bomet County during its ongoing oversight exercise across the region.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has raised concern over the state of infrastructure, learning equipment, and service delivery in Vocational Training Institutions and Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Narok County during its ongoing oversight exercise.