Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has called for reforms to strengthen the security apparatus of legislative institutions, enhanced training and legal protections for Serjeant at Arms, citing the 2024 invasion of Parliament as a turning point.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms, CS Murkomen described the invasion of Parliament on June 25, 2024, as a defining moment that exposed vulnerabilities within Kenya’s democratic institutions.

Kenya’s efforts to address gender inequality, child protection and cultural development are under growing strain, Senators have heard, as funding gaps, shifting social pressures and weak programme coordination threaten key priorities. 

The Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, has called for enhanced professionalism, collaboration and adaptability among Serjeant-at-Arms to strengthen legislative institutions amid evolving challenges.

Speaking at the 3rd National Conference bringing together Serjeants-at-Arms from the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies, the Clerk underscored the critical role these officers play in ensuring the smooth functioning of parliamentary business.

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge has urged Serjeant-at-Arms officers to strengthen coordination, security preparedness and professionalism as legislative institutions amid evolving security, technological and political challenges.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms in Machakos County, Mr. Samuel Njoroge said the forum comes at a critical time, with about 500 days to the polls, calling for early institutional preparedness across both national and county legislatures.

The Parliament of Kenya is proud to host the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms in Machakos County.

From medieval traditions to 21st-century security, the role of the Serjeant-at-Arms has evolved into a sophisticated pillar of our legislative process. This year, officers from the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies across the country are gathering to evolve even further.

The Senate has intensified scrutiny of the multi-billion-shilling Talanta Sports City Stadium project, raising serious questions over procurement procedures, cost escalation, and financial transparency in the construction of the flagship facility meant for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has formally written to Sports Cabinet Secretary Hon. Salim Mvurya demanding a comprehensive explanation on the status and management of the project, citing concerns flagged by the Auditor-General.

The Senate Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources has resolved to issue a final summon to Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka following his continued failure to appear before the Committee to provide updates on projects funded under the FLLoCA Programme.

The Committee, chaired by Senator Mohamed Faki (Mombasa) warned that any further failure to honour the summon will result in the issuance of a warrant of arrest, in accordance with parliamentary powers and privileges.

Public buildings in Mombasa are excluding Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), Senators have said, as the Ministry of Lands admitted enforcement gaps, weak county capacity and funding constraints continue to undermine accessibility laws.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by Sen Julius Murgor (West Pokot), heard that at least seven buildings — including Bima Towers, the Mombasa County Assembly, the Office of the Deputy County Commissioner and Mombasa Law Courts — remain non-compliant, effectively barring access to essential services.

A Senate watchdog committee has fined Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Sh500,000 and ordered his arrest for contempt of Parliament.

The County Public Accounts Committee directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to arrest the governor and present him before the committee on Monday, March 30, after finding him guilty of failing to honour multiple summons.

Kenya will meet all its obligations ahead of the African Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for 2027, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has told the Senate.

Appearing before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday to respond to questions from Lawmakers, CS Mvurya assured the House and Kenyans that the Government has put in place the necessary measures to ensure all requirements are met ahead of the tournament.

The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has ordered the immediate stop of all fishing activities at Lake Nakuru, amid claims of forced disappearances of young fishermen.

The directive was issued on Tuesday by Committee Chairperson Sen. Fatuma Dullo (Isiolo) during a meeting with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and Petitioners, following a petition lodged over alleged abuses at Lake Nakuru National Park.

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.