The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has summoned the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the National Treasury to appear before it, rejecting further representation by junior officials. This follows Tuesday’s session where Principal Secretary Cyrell Wagunda Odede was sent away, with Senators insisting only the CS can address long-standing grievances raised in multiple petitions.

Tetu MP, Hon. Geoffrey Wandeto, has demanded answers from the government over the decades-long delay in paying salaries, terminal dues, and other benefits to former employees of the defunct Nyayo Tea Zones in Tetu.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has conveyed a message from President William Ruto nominating Mr. Pius Angasa for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Reading the communication on the floor of the House, the Speaker Wetang'ula noted that the nomination is in line with Section 11(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Cap. 491, which requires that directors and the chairperson of the CBK Board be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.

📢 Public Participation Alert!

The Senate invites YOU to submit your views on the Culture Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024). This Bill seeks to promote national and cultural expression, protect cultural heritage, and ensure communities benefit from the use of their cultures. Submit your written memoranda by Wednesday, 6th August 2025 at 5:00 p.m. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mini Chamber, County Hall Building, Nairobi. Let your voice be heard!

In its continued engagement of Higher Learning Institutions on Audit Reports, the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance today undertook an inspection tour of Machakos University, and held a meeting with the management led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Joyce Agalo.

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Wajir–Griftu–Eldas–Buna–Bute–Moyale international road corridor, a project they say holds immense economic and regional significance.