Veteran educationist and advocate, Dr. Ida Betty Odinga has pledged to leverage her leadership, networks and experience in advocacy to strengthen Kenya’s interests in environmental diplomacy if confirmed as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The Parliament Fraternity has celebrated the distinguished career of Director Florence Atenyo Abonyo, who has retired after 34 years of service in the Parliamentary Service Commission.

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Communication Information and Innovation have urged the State Departments under the Committee's purview to plan on maximization of the projected budget allocation as per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS).

This follows the tight fiscal constraints underpinning the 2026 BPS vis-a-vis the sectors Budget requirements.

The Senate Liaison Office (SLO) gathered earlier today for a high-level retreat under the evocative theme: "Reflecting on Progress, Fortifying Well-being, and Strategizing for Transition." 

The session opened with an address by the Deputy Clerk of the Senate, Ms. Eunice Gichangi, who stood in for the Clerk of the Senate and the Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, who is away on official business. 

What if every major investor operating in Kenya was required to buy more from Kenyan businesses, hire more Kenyan professionals and source more produce from Kenyan farmers?

That is the proposal behind the Local Content Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri.

The Liaison Committee has paid a glowing tribute to Ms. Florence Abonyo, the Director of Audit, Appropriations, and General Purpose Committees, as she prepares to exit the parliamentary service.

Members of the Committee shared their commendations during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Committee, which comprises Chairpersons from the 44 Committees of the National Assembly and is chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Boss, hailed Ms. Abonyo for her exemplary service to the National Assembly, over the decades.