National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon (Dr.) joined President Dr. William Ruto at the State House where he hosted the Hindu Community for Diwali Celebrations.

Hon. Wetang'ula said hosting the Diwali celebrations at the State House for the first time was a great honour to the Hindu community.

The Leaders of the Majority and Minority Parties in the National Assembly have emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between Parliament and the private sector to drive essential policy reforms.

Recognizing the critical role that effective legislation plays in fostering a conducive business environment, both leaders are advocating for a partnership that prioritizes economic growth, investment, and sustainable development.

The National Assembly is in the process of enacting three Bills aimed at dealing with corruption, enhance fair business competitiveness and make Kenya a more attractive destination for foreign direct investment.

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula said the proposed legislations would be one of the key catalysts for the economic advancement of Kenya.

A Bill seeking to protect consumers and promote competition in the telecom sector is before the National Assembly.  

Members of the National Assembly debated the Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2022)  which is at the second reading stage.  

Legislators have voiced concerns about an impending food security crisis, citing plummeting maize prices during the ongoing harvest season. 

In a session held on 17^th October 2024, Hon. David Kiplagat (Soy) expressed alarm over the reduced budget allocation for strategic food reserves in the 2024/2025 budget, which he believes puts the country at risk of food insecurity.  

North Horr MP Hon. Adhe Guyo has called on the government to implement sustainable solutions to alleviate the devastating impacts of recurring drought and hunger in northern Kenya.