Calls for a strengthened regional bloc dominated a day of celebration, energy and sportsmanship as the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Sports Tournament kicked off in style in Mombasa.

 The official launch held at the Mama Ngina Waterfront was marked by pomp and colour with President William Ruto leading the charge to promote regional unity through sports.

The launch brought together legislators from Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and hosts Kenya.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has this morning donated Kshs. 2 Million to uplift the operations of Nzoia Sugar -FC Football Club.

Speaker Wetang’ula acknowledged that sporting is a critical sector in the country that needs to tapped into in order to enable the youth monetize their diverse talents.

The National Rating Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 55 of 2022) has been signed into law by the President William Ruto.

The new legislation seeks to create a standardized framework for county governments to assess and impose rates on land and buildings. It also establishes mechanisms to enhance accountability in the use of revenues collected from these rates.

President William Ruto has signed into law the Water (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2023).

President William Ruto has assented the Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 38 of 2024).

The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill now Act seeks to address the country’s revenue shortfall and ensuring county governments receive their fair share of funding for the financial year 2024/2025.

The Fire Brigade Profession Bill, 2024 was presented before the Regional Development Committee for review.

The Bill, introduced by officials from the Kenya National Fire Brigades Association, if processed will play a pivotal role in professionalizing the fire brigade sector and enhancing public safety through a more coordinated emergency response system.