The Government has undertaken a series of policy and regulatory reforms to revive Kenya’s pyrethrum sector amid declining production and historical challenges affecting farmers. This was revealed this Wednesday when the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, appeared before the Senate plenary to respond to questions from Senators.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, on Tuesday afternoon formally informed Members of Parliament that President William Ruto will deliver the 13th State of the Nation Address this week Thursday 20th November, 2025.

In a communication from the Chair, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had received an official message from the President, as required under Standing Order 42(1), which obligates the Speaker to convey any presidential message delivered to his office.

Dagoretti South Constituency Member of Parliament Hon. John Kairie is the new Global President of the World Scouts Parliamentary Union. Elected by the Executive Committee at the just-concluded WSPU 11th General Assembly in Nairobi, Hon. Kiarie has made a promise to champion the implementation of the resolutions of the Assembly, and acknowledged the huge task ahead.

A note of optimism coloured Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare as senators, pensioners and Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) officials closed ranks around a rescue plan to end years of delayed payments to Kenya Railways retirees.