Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, has conveyed a message from H.E President William Ruto referring the Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) back to the House for reconsideration in line with Article 115 of the Constitution.

The Bill, which was sponsored by Hon. Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), seeks to amend the Pensions Act (Cap 189) to provide statutory timelines within which pension should be paid to a retired officer. It was passed by the National Assembly on 7th August 2022 and presented to the President for assent.

Lawmakers have supported a motion that calls on Government to fast-track the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and make it mandatory for all public officers to seek treatment in public health facilities

The motion sponsored by Hon. Sabina Chege directs the Government through the Ministry of Health implements the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 and introduce a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by all civil servants, public officers and State officers in the country.

The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Mr. Davis Chirchir, has informed the National Assembly that the government is actively addressing pending bills to ensure the completion of stalled road projects across the country.

Appearing before the House to respond to questions under Standing Order 42A(6B), the CS explained that contractors had abandoned works on several roads due to delayed payments.

Members of Parliament sought clarity on the status of roads in their constituencies, particularly those left incomplete after contractors downed their tools.

The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has told the Senate that Kenya is making significant progress in preparing stadiums and training facilities ahead of hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

“Final inspections for the facilities designated for CHAN 2025 were completed in June,” said CS Mvurya, adding that facilities earmarked for AFCON 2027 are under construction, with completion anticipated between December 2025 and June 2026.

The National Assembly’s Audit Committee on Public Investment- Education and Governance now wants the Management of the Kenya School of Law led by the C.E.O Henry Kibet Mutai investigated, and prosecuted for flouting procurement laws and undertaking irregular awards of contracts and purchases.

The National Assembly is set to resume its plenary sittings on   Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Top on the agenda is the Motion on consideration of the mediated version of the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023).