The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Godfrey Osotsi, sat with Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo and his executive team to consider the Auditor General’s reports on county entities, including Vihiga Municipality and Amatsi Water Services Company Limited.

While municipal governance issues were noted, the Committee zeroed in on Amatsi Water, whose audit revealed deep-seated financial, governance and operational failures, particularly rising non-revenue water, unsupported expenditures and weak internal controls.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has acknowledged that Kenya and Germany share a long-standing history of cordial diplomatic engagement anchored in mutual respect and progressive development cooperation.

Speaker Wetang’ula has raised concerns on the prevailing immigration challenges being witnessed in parts of the world, including Minnesota in the United States.

Leaders from Lamu County, Members of Parliament and senators have renewed calls for the full implementation of the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, warning that failure to complete any component of the flagship project risks undermining its economic promise and marginalising coastal and northern communities.

The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Godfrey Osotsi, on Tuesday met Gideon Mung'aro and his executive team to examine the Auditor General’s reports on Kilifi County entities, including Kilifi Municipality, Mariakani Municipality, Mtwapa Municipality, Malindi Municipality, Watamu Municipality, Kilifi Mariakani Water and Sewerage Company, and Malindi Water and Sewerage Company.

A watchdog Committee of the Senate has approved a request by the Office of the Auditor General for the setting up of a collaboration framework to jointly address the challenges relating to accountability ecosystem.

According to the proposal, the framework will bring together Parliament and the Office of the Auditor General.

Safaricom PLC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Peter Ndegwa has assured Members of the National Assembly that the proposed partial divestiture by the Government of Kenya will not disrupt the company’s operations or its commitment to national development.

Appearing before a joint sitting of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance & National Planning and Public Debt and Privatisation, Dr. Ndegwa addressed concerns regarding Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, which outlines the state's plan to reduce its shareholding in the telecommunications giant.

Stakeholders appearing before a joint sitting of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning and the Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatization are seeking government assurances regarding the safety of data held by Safaricom.

The concerns come as the House considers the proposed partial divestiture of the government’s shareholding in the telecommunications giant.

The Joint Committee of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy and the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, today held a public hearing on the South Lokichar Field Development Plan in Turkwel, Kapenguria Constituency, West Pokot County.

Leaders and residents used the forum to demand equitable sharing of benefits from oil production in Turkana, arguing that the project heavily depends on water resources drawn from West Pokot.

Stakeholders have called for greater local participation, safety guarantees and long-term economic planning as the government advances major transport and petroleum projects linked to the South Lokichar oil fields.

Residents of Uasin Gishu presented their concerns and views on the South Lokichar Development Plan, which is before a joint committee comprising the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Energy and the Senate Standing Committee on Energy.

The joint committee was in Uasin Gishu to conduct public participation on the plan.

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.