Members of Parliament have pressed the Government to clarify measures taken to address the worsening drought situation in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), even as the State said over 3.3 million people are facing food insecurity across Kenya.

The Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC), chaired by Senator Wakili Hilary Sigei, convened to consider a petition by Laban Omusundi seeking a legal framework for the direct citizen-led recall of the President and Governors. Omusundi, an active petitioner from Nakuru, argues that while the Constitution allows the recall of MPs and MCAs, the lack of a similar mechanism for the executive branch entrenches impunity.

The National Assembly of Kenya will enact additional regulations and enhance budgetary allocations to advance the country’s nuclear energy programme, Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said.

Hon. Wetang’ula spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) at the Parliament Buildings.

The Government has stepped up efforts to promote fair, transparent and responsible digital lending, with the National Treasury outlining a raft of regulatory and policy measures designed to shield Kenyans from exploitation and curb predatory practices in the fast growing credit market.

Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi detailed the interventions in response to questions raised by Sen Prof Tom Ojienda (Kisumu) and posed on his behalf by Sen Wafula Wakoli (Bungoma).

Pursuant to the Urban Areas and Cities Act, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations invites members of the public to submit their views regarding Thika's application for city status.

If you want to be part of the conversation, head over to the Thika Municipal Chambers on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 AM for the public hearing. 

In a session marked by profound tension between executive efficiency and constitutional safeguards, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations held a public hearing today to deliberate on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. 

Members of the National Assembly Committee on Communication Information and Innovation have urged the State Departments under the Committee's purview to plan on maximization of the projected budget allocation as per the 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS).

This follows the tight fiscal constraints underpinning the 2026 BPS vis-a-vis the sectors Budget requirements.

The Parliament Fraternity has celebrated the distinguished career of Director Florence Atenyo Abonyo, who has retired after 34 years of service in the Parliamentary Service Commission.

Veteran educationist and advocate, Dr. Ida Betty Odinga has pledged to leverage her leadership, networks and experience in advocacy to strengthen Kenya’s interests in environmental diplomacy if confirmed as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

What if every major investor operating in Kenya was required to buy more from Kenyan businesses, hire more Kenyan professionals and source more produce from Kenyan farmers?

That is the proposal behind the Local Content Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri.

The Liaison Committee has paid a glowing tribute to Ms. Florence Abonyo, the Director of Audit, Appropriations, and General Purpose Committees, as she prepares to exit the parliamentary service.

Members of the Committee shared their commendations during their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday. The Committee, which comprises Chairpersons from the 44 Committees of the National Assembly and is chaired by Deputy Speaker Hon. Gladys Boss, hailed Ms. Abonyo for her exemplary service to the National Assembly, over the decades.

Members of the National Assembly have rallied behind the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by Hon. Abdul Haro that seeks to dignify the teaching profession and safeguard teachers from exploitation in acting positions.

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Teachers Service Commission Act No. 20 of 2012, proposes to formalize various allowances payable to teachers and introduce structured guidelines on acting appointments within the Commission.

The National Assembly is considering a petition seeking regulation of TikTok in Kenya, with Members of Parliament backing measures that balance user protection with the benefits of social media innovation and growing the digital economy.

The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has defended the fiscal and macroeconomic underpinnings of the proposed Field Development Plan (FDP) for Blocks T6 and T7, assuring Parliament that the project will not create any explicit or implicit public debt obligations for Kenya.

The National Assembly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 discussed the deteriorating state of River Athi, as Members debated the Public Petition No. 11 of 2022 seeking urgent intervention over industrial and domestic pollution choking the lifeline of thousands of Kenyans.

In a Report by the Public Petitions Committee, the Committee recommended a raft of far-reaching measures to hold polluters accountable and restore the river’s ecosystem, citing years of neglect, weak enforcement, and coordination lapses among state agencies.

The Senate is inviting all citizens to submit their views on the 2026 Budget Policy Statement and the 2026 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy that will shape our economy in the next Financial Year. 

These two documents decide how the government spends your taxes and how the national debt is managed for the 2026/2027 financial year. 

Your voice matters!

Public hearings on Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025 on the proposed offloading of 15 per cent of government’s stake in Safaricom PLC have wound up today with forums conducted in Kwale and Kilifi Counties.

The hearings spearheaded by the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, jointly with the Select Committee on Public Debt and Privatization saw lawmakers traverse 30 counties to collate viewpoints on the matter.