Members of the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) have commenced efforts to champion the abolishment of the death sentence for women in the country, with commensurate charges that are deterrent.

Members of the Budget & Appropriations Committee, chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi, have demanded greater accountability in government spending, following concerns on low absorption of funds in the 1st quarter of Financial Year 2025/26, implementation of the Budget for FY 2025/26, ballooning pending Bills, and procurement delays owing to the electronic Government Procurement Systems (e-GPS).

The Government Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) has been signed into law by President William Ruto.

The Bill now Act sponsored by the Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, Leader of the Majority Party was published on 16th July, 2025, and was passed on 18th November, 2025, with amendments.

The Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties (Repeal) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 18 of 2025) has been assented to.

The Act, sponsored by the Leader of Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, repeals the Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties Act, Cap. 415, a law that had been in operation since 1959. The Bill was passed by the National Assembly on 18th November 2025 without amendments.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, on Tuesday afternoon formally informed Members of Parliament that President William Ruto will deliver the 13th State of the Nation Address this week Thursday 20th November, 2025.

In a communication from the Chair, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had received an official message from the President, as required under Standing Order 42(1), which obligates the Speaker to convey any presidential message delivered to his office.