Kenya is on the cusp of a transformative energy revolution. With a growing population, ambitious climate commitments, and a goal to provide universal access to electricity and clean cooking by 2028, the need for a resilient, inclusive, and affordable energy ecosystem has never been greater.

The Senate engaged the Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr. Alfred Mutua, on his ministry’s efforts to implement the constitutional requirement that at least five per cent of public service positions be reserved for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Senators raised concerns over the removal of the Disability Mainstreaming Indicator from government performance contracting guidelines, a decision that has drawn significant public and legislative attention.

The Hansard Association of Kenya (HAK) has received praise for its significant contribution to the development of hansard officers within both national and county legislatures.

Speaking during the closing ceremony of HAK's week-long conference, the Deputy Clerk of the Senate, Ms. Eunice Gichangi, acknowledged the Association's substantial progress in its own growth and the advancement of its members.

In a comprehensive briefing before the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, the Ministry of Roads and Transport laid bare a sweeping vision to transform Kenya’s transport sector through bold policies, landmark infrastructure projects, and a deliberate shift toward sustainability, technological innovation, and regional integration.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has formally responded to the Standing Committee on Energy over the reported curtailment of geothermal power generation between July and December 2024. The statement comes in the wake of growing public and parliamentary concern regarding Kenya’s energy mix, renewable investments, and increasing reliance on electricity imports.

When the lights go out in Kenya’s counties, it’s not always due to a technical fault, it’s often the result of a deeper, more entrenched problem: a tug-of-war between county governments and the national utility provider, Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC).