Members of the National Assembly have commenced debate on the Gold Processing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2023) which seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for gold processing in Kenya.

The Bill proposes the creation of the Gold Processing Corporation. The Bill also seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework for collecting, purifying, smelting, fabricating, homogenizing, sampling, registering, monitoring and transporting of gold or products of gold.

Isiolo County MP, Hon. Mumina Bonaya, has raised concerns over the transparency and accountability in the management of the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF), calling for a forensic audit of the fund’s expenditures.

Speaking in the National Assembly, Hon. Bonaya sought a statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture, questioning the use of public funds meant for sports development.

Members of the National Assembly have commended former Prime Minister Hon. Raila Odinga’s bid for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), commending him for his courage and Pan-African ideals.

Led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon Moses Wetang'ula, the House also congratulated Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election as AUC Chairperson.

"This House records its congratulations to H.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his election as the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Saturday, 15th February 2025," said Speaker Wetang'ula.

Members of the National Assembly have rallied behind a Bill seeking to recognize and professionalize the social work profession in Kenya,

The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2023) seeks to establish the Institute of Social Work Professionals, which will regulate the training, registration, and licensing of social workers. It also outlines provisions on discipline, financial matters, and penalties for violations

The Selection Panel responsible for the recruitment of nominees for the positions of Chairperson and Members of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) received a total of 1,848 applications for the positions by close of the application process on Saturday, 15th February, 2025, 5pm.

In a press statement issued by the Panel’s Chairperson, Dr. Nelson Makanda, the Panel has commenced the process of verification and will be issuing the long list comprising of all the applicants.

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of nine Members of Parliament (MPs) to the House Business Committee (HBC) in accordance with the Standing Orders.

The approval follows nomination letters submitted to the Clerk of the National Assembly by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wa, on February 6, 2025, and the Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Junet Mohammed, on February 10, 2025.

The newly appointed MPs to the House Business Committee are;