The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2024) has been introduced in the National Assembly.

The principal object of this Bill is to amend the Penal Code to delete section 266.

Sponsored by Hon. Anthony Oluoch, the proposed amendment will decriminalize suicide and enable attempted suicide to be seen as a serious problem requiring mental health interventions and not be treated as a criminal offence.

The National Assembly has approved the nomination of seven persons for appointment as Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

This follows the tabling of a report by the Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC), chaired by Tharaka MP Hon. George Murugara. The Committee conducted the vetting exercise on Saturday, 31st May 2025.

The National Assembly commenced debate on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on the Budget and Appropriations Committee’s report on the 2025/2026 Budget Estimates and the medium-term outlook, which outlines a proposed total expenditure of Kshs 4.239.9 trillion.

Members of the National Assembly have raised the alarm over delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that the financial strain could undermine the provision of free and compulsory education in the country.

Appearing before the Committee on Education, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Hon. Julius Migos, faced questions from legislators seeking clarity on the Ministry’s plans to ensure timely and adequate funding for public schools.