Updated on: 5th May, 2026

The National Assembly has passed the Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Bill sponsored by Hon. Tandaza Kassim seeks to officially recognize Achiote locally known as "𝘔𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪"as a scheduled crop under the Crops Act No. 16 of 2013 to revitalize the agricultural sector and empower coastal farmers.

The National Assembly has passed the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2025).

The Bill introduces a robust and forward-looking legal framework aimed at enhancing sustainable forest management, strengthening regulatory oversight, and promoting community participation in conservation efforts.

Legislators underscored that the amendments are designed to respond to emerging realities in forestry, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and the need for accountable governance structures.

The National Assembly has commenced debate on the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2023), a Bill seeking to establish a comprehensive framework to curb persistent livestock theft across the country.

Moving the Bill at Second Reading, North Imenti MP, Hon. Rahim Dawood said the proposed law is long overdue, noting that livestock and produce theft continues to undermine livelihoods, fuel insecurity, and result in loss of lives in affected regions.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has appointed Members of Parliament to four mediation committees to resolve legislative deadlocks on key Bills between the National Assembly and the Senate.

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PICSSAA) is set to recommend to the House that comprehensive forensic audit of the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) be carried out. 

The decision follows a rigorous review of the Auditor General’s reports, which revealed massive breaches of fiduciary duty and systemic malpractices spanning over 14 years.