𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒' 𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄
The National Assembly is set to consider the Energy (Amendment) Bill, the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Land (Amendment) Bill.
The National Assembly is set to consider the Energy (Amendment) Bill, the County Public Finance Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Land (Amendment) Bill.
The National Assembly is set to consider a Motion to withdrawal of the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill (Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023), following a formal request by the Senate, prompted by public concerns over the Bill's contents.
In a communication delivered to the House on Wednesday, 23rd April 2025, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, informed Members that the Senate had formally requested the cessation of further consideration of the Bill, which had been sponsored by the Senator for Kakamega County, Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale.
The National Assembly has passed the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bill No. 1 of 2025), paving the way for the disbursement of Ksh. 50.5 billion in additional funds to counties for the 2024/25 financial year.
The Bill provides for the transfer of both conditional and unconditional allocations from the National Government and development partners to all 47 county governments, in a bid to strengthen devolved service delivery and support county functions as provided under Articles 202(2) and 190 of the Constitution.
In a spirited closing to the Senate Liaison Committee Retreat in Mombasa, Deputy Speaker and Liaison Committee Chair, Sen. Kathuri Murungi (Meru) reaffirmed the Senate’s constitutional duty to safeguard devolution while calling for enhanced committee efficiency, improved fiscal resourcing and greater accountability in implementing House resolutions.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula who was joined by Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga led a group of Members of the National Assembly in offering their condolences and were received by the Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen at the residence.
Following the demise of Holy Father Pope Francis, leaders continued to stream in to sign the condolence book at the Apostolic Nunciature in Nairobi.
Senators have issued a sharp warning to the National Treasury over chronic delays in disbursing funds to counties, pledging to summon the Cabinet Secretary at the start of every quarter, in a bid to safeguard service delivery and protect counties from financial paralysis.
Speaking during a press briefing at the Senate Liaison Committee retreat, Deputy Speaker and Committee Chair Sen. Kathuri Murungi (Meru) said the Treasury’s failure to release funds on time had left counties unable to pay salaries or deliver basic services.