The Senate, Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) have called for urgent reforms to improve county competitiveness, reduce bureaucratic barriers and create a more attractive environment for investment and job creation.

Speaking during a roundtable between the Senate Liaison Committee and KEPSA in Naivasha, Clerk of the Senate Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye said the forum had become an important platform for shaping policies and legislation that influence business growth and livelihoods in counties.

The Senate has renewed its call for the removal of bureaucratic barriers hindering investment in counties, saying streamlined regulations and efficient service delivery are critical to unlocking economic growth and strengthening devolution.

The Mediation Committee co-chaired by Hon. Samuel Atandi and Sen. (Capt.) Ali Roba has begun deliberations aimed at breaking the deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed allocation of revenue to county governments in the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

At the centre of the stalemate is the equitable share allocation to counties. While the National Assembly approved Kshs 420 billion, the Senate amended the Bill to increase the allocation to Kshs 454.7 billion, citing growing financial obligations facing county governments.

Senators have questioned the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over the impact of multiple taxes on fuel prices, with some lawmakers calling for tax reductions and the suspension of certain levies to ease the cost of living burden on Kenyans.

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, KRA officials defended the current petroleum taxation framework while outlining the agency’s role in fuel imports, customs administration and revenue collection.

There is a need for leaders especially political leaders to champion unity, harmony, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Speaking during the 23rd National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, Senate Speaker Rt Hon Amason Jeffah Kingi EGH highlighted the need for the nation to uphold peace, love and unity for the country’s prosperity.

He urged Kenyans to use the National Prayer Breakfast as an opportunity to foster deeper conversations that will promote forgiveness, reconciliation and democratic growth.

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄, 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟖 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Senate staff and Parliamentary Liaison Officers drawn from Ministries and Departments have convened for a high-level retreat aimed at strengthening coordination between Parliament and the Executive in the processing of parliamentary business.