The County Assembly of Machakos and Governor Wavinya Ndeti have officially buried the hatchet, putting aside months of bitter friction to promise a united front for the county.

​For months, the heartbeat of Machakos County felt choked by an invisible hand. Streets piled high with uncollected garbage, vital community support programs like the Wikwatyo Fund stalled, and the daily hustle of residents hung in the balance as a bitter budget deadlock paralyzed the county.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has raised concerns over construction delays, disability access and emergency preparedness at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as the stadium races to meet the 31 December handover deadline ahead of AFCON 2027.

During an inspection led by Committee Chair Sen. Julius Murgor (West Pokot), Senators pressed the project team to account for outstanding works and demonstrate that the facility would meet the safety and accessibility standards required of an international sporting venue.

The Council of Governors (CoG) has recommended the withdrawal of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprise) Regulations, 2026, citing several concerns over their constitutionality and potential conflict with the devolved system of government.

Representing the Council, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who chairs the CoG Tourism and Wildlife Committee told the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation that following an extensive review, the Council had resolved to reject the Regulations in their entirety.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has directed that senior government officials and the Council of Governors be invited for fresh talks aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute over the salaries, employment records and pension entitlements of 313 Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme officers transferred to county governments in 2015.

The Association of Gaming Operators-Kenya (AGOK) has urged the Senate to annul the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026, citing alleged procedural flaws and provisions it says could unfairly burden licensed operators.

Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Tuesday, the Association, through its Vice Chairperson Paul Mutegi called on the Committee to annul specific provisions of the regulations and recommend amendments while ensuring that licensed operators are protected from a regulatory vacuum.

The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has raised concerns over the growing risks posed by hate speech, political incitement, misinformation, organised criminal gangs and cyber threats ahead of the 2027 General Election.

 The concerns emerged during a meeting with key State agencies in Naivasha, Nakuru County, where the Committee led by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, assessed their preparedness to ensure a peaceful, secure elections.