The Rift Valley region has recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country between January 2024 and May 2026, according to data presented to the Public Petitions Committee by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Eliud Lagat.

The Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has on Friday, 11th June 2026 engaged key electoral stakeholders on the state of preparedness and proposed legal reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Senators have pressed the government to strengthen safeguards for thousands of young Kenyans seeking jobs abroad, raising concerns over delayed loan disbursements, fraudulent recruitment agencies, emergency repatriation mechanisms and the protection of workers in foreign countries.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative meeting with the Governor of West Pokot County, H.E. Simon Kachapin, and members of his County Executive Team to deliberate on the status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in the County.

The Mediation Committee on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 has reached a breakthrough agreement setting the equitable share for county governments at Ksh 428 billion.

The Senate, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) have called for urgent reforms to improve county competitiveness, reduce bureaucratic barriers and create a more attractive environment for investment and job creation.

Speaking during a roundtable between the Senate Liaison Committee and KEPSA in Naivasha, Clerk of the Senate Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye said the forum had become an important platform for shaping policies and legislation that influence business growth and livelihoods in counties.