The Senate Standing Committee on Education has undertaken an inspection visit to two Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Kilifi County as part of the 5th Edition of Senate Mashinani, an initiative that brings the Senate closer to the people and provides an opportunity for Senators to undertake oversight on the implementation of devolved functions at the grassroots.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has assured counties of the Senate’s continued support in ensuring that residents across the country fully benefit from devolution.

Speaking during an engagement with the Kilifi County Executive led by Governor Gideon Mung’aro, Speaker Kingi applauded the achievements of devolution, reiterating that a key function of the Senate is to protect the interests of counties.

He said the Senate remains committed to executing this mandate effectively and ensuring that the interests and concerns of counties are adequately addressed.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has raised concerns over the level of support extended to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres by the Kajiado County Government, citing gaps in learning materials, staffing, nutrition, infrastructure and implementation of approved programmes.

WHEREAS, Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya requires Parliament to facilitate public participation and involvement in the legislative and other business of Parliament and its Committees, and National Assembly Standing Order 127(3) requires House Committees considering Bills to facilitate public participation;

AND WHEREAS, the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.35 of 2024) was read a First Time in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, and referred to the Departmental Committee on Health for consideration and reporting to the House;

A Senate hearing into the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military was adjourned on Tuesday after three government officials whose dockets are at the centre of the inquiry failed to appear. 

Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Labour CS Alfred Mutua cited a cabinet meeting in Kisumu. The Attorney-General’s office said the AG was out of town.