The National Assembly is set to consider the Energy (Amendment) Bill, the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Land (Amendment) Bill.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula  in a communication read on Thursday, 24th April 2025, confirmed receipt of Messages from the Senate on the passage of the Energy (Amendment) Bill, the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Land (Amendment) Bill.

“Honourable Members, I wish to report to the House that I have received three Messages from the Senate regarding the passage of two Senate Bills and one National Assembly Bill,” said the Speaker, citing Standing Order 41(4).

The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 42 of 2023), which was published in Kenya Gazette No. 162 of 1st September 2023, was passed by the Senate without amendments on 15th April 2025. The Bill seeks to streamline energy purchase agreements and introduce other significant reforms in the energy sector. It will be committed to the Departmental Committee on Energy for detailed consideration.

The County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 39 of 2023) was also passed by the Senate on the same day but with amendments. The Bill aims to establish a County Assembly Fund by amending the County Assembly Services Act, Cap 265D. It was published through Gazette Notice No. 159 of 1st September 2023 and now moves to the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning.

The third Bill, the Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2022), originally passed by the National Assembly, was returned by the Senate with amendments. The Speaker noted:

“The Senate now seeks the National Assembly’s reconsideration of the Bill in accordance with the provisions of Article 112 of the Constitution.”

The Bill has been referred to the Departmental Committee on Lands, which will consider the proposed amendments from the Senate and report back to the House. Members were informed that the Clerk will circulate the Senate's Schedule of Amendments to facilitate informed deliberations.

In line with Article 110(4) of the Constitution, the Senate now seeks the concurrence of the National Assembly to move these legislative proposals forward.

“The Committees to which the Bills have been referred are encouraged to prioritise their consideration and submit their reports as soon as is practicable to enable the House to proceed with the necessary next steps,” the Speaker urged.

The Bills are scheduled for First Reading at the next sitting,