Members of the National Assembly Committee on Communication Information and Innovation have urged the State Departments under the Committee's purview to plan on maximization of the projected budget allocation as per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS).

This follows the tight fiscal constraints underpinning the 2026 BPS vis-a-vis the sectors Budget requirements.

The Parliament Fraternity has celebrated the distinguished career of Director Florence Atenyo Abonyo, who has retired after 34 years of service in the Parliamentary Service Commission.

Veteran educationist and advocate, Dr. Ida Betty Odinga has pledged to leverage her leadership, networks and experience in advocacy to strengthen Kenya’s interests in environmental diplomacy if confirmed as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

What if every major investor operating in Kenya was required to buy more from Kenyan businesses, hire more Kenyan professionals and source more produce from Kenyan farmers?

That is the proposal behind the Local Content Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri.

The Liaison Committee has paid a glowing tribute to Ms. Florence Abonyo, the Director of Audit, Appropriations, and General Purpose Committees, as she prepares to exit the parliamentary service.

Members of the Committee shared their commendations during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Committee, which comprises Chairpersons from the 44 Committees of the National Assembly and is chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Boss, hailed Ms. Abonyo for her exemplary service to the National Assembly, over the decades.

Members of the National Assembly have rallied behind the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Hon. Abdul Haro that seeks to dignify the teaching profession and safeguard teachers from exploitation in acting positions.

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Teachers Service Commission Act No. 20 of 2012, proposes to formalize various allowances payable to teachers and introduce structured guidelines on acting appointments within the Commission.