The Centre for Parliamentary Studies has this morning hosted the 2nd Annual Parliamentary Symposium under the theme “The Role of the Legislature in the Fight against Corruption".

The Speaker of the National Assembly   of Hungary  H.E. László Kövér, has invited Kenya to strongly consider opening an embassy in Budapest, Hungary, as an entry point to serve Kenya’s interest in East and Central Europe. His call comes amid flourishing relations between Bucharest and Nairobi, which have gained momentum in the last few months, culminating to yesterday's state visit by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon.Justin Muturi. This deepening cooperation has further paved way for a 100 annual scholarships for Kenyan students.

The inaugural African Parliamentary Researchers Conference brings together research officers serving in Parliaments in Africa at both the national and sub-national levels.  Invitation to the Conference is open to Researchers serving in National Parliaments and in State, Provincial or County Legislatures as well as other interested research institutions, local Universities and individual researchers. 

Pursuant to Section 25(8) of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, and Standing Order 232(10), the National Assembly, by a resolution early this week, approved the Budget Policy Statement, and consequently the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for Financial Years 2019/2020- 2021/2022, albeit with amendments.

The East African Community and Kenya in particular, today celebrated a great milestone as Speakers and their representatives from the regional legislatures met in Nairobi to witness the launch of the East African Parliamentary Institute.

A top Continental Parliamentary Caucus Against Corruption has called for collaboration with relevant organizations particularly the African Union, to leverage on issues of accountability, transparency, integrity and good democratic governance.