The Senate has firmly questioned the adequacy and accuracy of the Government’s response to the worsening drought situation across Kenya’s arid and semi arid lands (ASAL), directing the Cabinet Secretary to return to the House with clear and more comprehensive data.

Appearing before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul told Senators that the Government remained committed to protecting the lives and livelihoods of Kenyans affected by prolonged drought conditions.

The Government will meet medical and burial expenses for Kenyans injured or killed in the recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the country.

National Assembly Speaker Rt Hon (Dr) Moses Wetang’ula has urged leaders across the three arms of government to serve with integrity, lead with humility, and act with courage as they uphold the rule of law.

The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations held a pivotal meeting earlier today to deliberate on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

This landmark legislation, sponsored by Senator Abdul Mohammed Haji, seeks to overhaul the operational framework of county governments by introducing strict timelines and enhancing executive accountability to ensure that devolution truly works for the people. 

The Budget and Appropriations Committee has proposed a national government spending ceiling of Ksh. 2.878 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year under the Budget Policy Statement (BPS).