The Senate Standing Committee on Education today hosted a delegation of students and members of the Management of the University of the Free State, South Africa, for an engagement aimed at fostering academic exchange and enhancing the students’ understanding of the role of Parliament in education policy, legislation and oversight.

The Senate has wrapped up its historic five-day sitting in Kilifi County, bringing to a close a week in which parliamentary debate moved beyond Nairobi and into the heart of the Coast.

Held at the Kilifi County Assembly under the Senate Mashinani programme, the sitting combined plenary proceedings with committee hearings, public engagements and visits to projects and institutions across the county.

Kilifi became the fifth county to host Senate sittings outside Nairobi, following Uasin Gishu in 2018, Kitui in 2019, Turkana in 2023 and Busia in 2025.

​The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has directed the County Executive of Kilifi to urgently establish functional sewerage infrastructure in Malindi before the onset of anticipated El Nino rains. 

The directive, aimed at mitigating a catastrophic cholera outbreak and public health crisis, was issued during the committee's oversight visit yo Malindi Municipality Board Offices as part of the ongoing Senate Mashinani initiative.

Members of the National Assembly have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that legislation, public spending, oversight and citizen participation reflect the different realities of the people they are intended to serve.

Officially opening the Regional Forum on Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) in Nairobi, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Gladys Boss said inclusive governance must move beyond representation to influence how Parliament makes decisions and responds to the needs of society.

Members of Parliament have called for adequate financing, stronger coordination and effective oversight to ensure the National Policy on Women’s Economic Empowerment (NPWEE) translates into tangible improvements in the lives of Kenyan women.

The legislators raised the concerns during a sensitization workshop convened by the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) and the Institute for Public Finance (IPF) on the NPWEE and Sessional Paper No. 6 of 2026.

They underscored the need to move beyond policy formulation and focus on practical implementation.

The Senate, through the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, has invited interested members of the public to submit representations on the suitability of Hon. Fatuma Ibrahim Ali, who has been nominated for appointment as a Member of the Parliamentary Service Commission under Article 127(2)(d) of the Constitution. The position is among those reserved for persons with experience in public affairs who are not Members of Parliament.

The Senate, through the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, is inviting members of the public to submit written memoranda on the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Senate Bills No. 11 of 2026).

The Senate, through the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, is inviting members of the public to submit written memoranda on the Public Participation Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 44 of 2025).

The Senate on Tuesday held its inaugural sitting in Kilifi County as part of the Senate Mashinani programme, taking parliamentary business outside Nairobi and giving residents an opportunity to engage directly with their representatives.

The historic sitting was held at the Kilifi County Assembly, with senators turning up in traditional Mijikenda attire to mark the occasion.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has undertaken an inspection visit to two Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres in Kilifi County as part of the 5th Edition of Senate Mashinani, an initiative that brings the Senate closer to the people and provides an opportunity for Senators to undertake oversight on the implementation of devolved functions at the grassroots.

The Kilifi County Government has been given one month to provide a comprehensive report on gaps in the regulations required to operationalise dozens of laws enacted by the county, after the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation raised serious concerns over what it described as failures in implementing the county’s legislative framework.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has assured counties of the Senate’s continued support in ensuring that residents across the country fully benefit from devolution.

Speaking during an engagement with the Kilifi County Executive led by Governor Gideon Mung’aro, Speaker Kingi applauded the achievements of devolution, reiterating that a key function of the Senate is to protect the interests of counties.

He said the Senate remains committed to executing this mandate effectively and ensuring that the interests and concerns of counties are adequately addressed.

The Senate Standing Committee on Education has raised concerns over the level of support extended to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres by the Kajiado County Government, citing gaps in learning materials, staffing, nutrition, infrastructure and implementation of approved programmes.

WHEREAS, Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution of Kenya requires Parliament to facilitate public participation and involvement in the legislative and other business of Parliament and its Committees, and National Assembly Standing Order 127(3) requires House Committees considering Bills to facilitate public participation;

AND WHEREAS, the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No.35 of 2024) was read a First Time in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 31st March 2026, and referred to the Departmental Committee on Health for consideration and reporting to the House;

A Senate hearing into the recruitment of Kenyans into the Russian military was adjourned on Tuesday after three government officials whose dockets are at the centre of the inquiry failed to appear. 

Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi and Labour CS Alfred Mutua cited a cabinet meeting in Kisumu. The Attorney-General’s office said the AG was out of town. 

Members of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) have reiterated the commitment of the Parliament of Kenya to actualize Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth.

Led by Chairperson of the PSC Committee on Information and Public Communication, who is also the Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, the Commissioners noted that the Kenyan Legislature was central to enhancing the fortunes of agriculture to sustain livelihoods of Kenyans.