The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare chaired by Sen Julius Murgor (West Pokot) on Friday held a series of high-level meetings to discuss persistent gaps in youth employment, labour rights enforcement and the welfare of Kenyans working abroad.

President William Ruto has paid glowing tribute to Parliament for what he described as its immense contribution to Kenya’s progress over the past three years, affirming that the country’s achievements are the result of collective effort across all arms of government and the citizenry. Addressing the bicameral Parliament and by extension the entire nation, the President delivered a wide-ranging State of the Nation address that reviewed his administration’s record, acknowledged challenges and setbacks and set out a bold roadmap for future development.

The Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties (Repeal) Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bills No. 18 of 2025) has been assented to.

The Act, sponsored by the Leader of Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, repeals the Provisional Collection of Taxes and Duties Act, Cap. 415, a law that had been in operation since 1959. The Bill was passed by the National Assembly on 18th November 2025 without amendments.

The Government Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025 (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2025) has been signed into law by President William Ruto.

The Bill now Act sponsored by the Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, Leader of the Majority Party was published on 16th July, 2025, and was passed on 18th November, 2025, with amendments.

The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations has directed the Social Health Authority (SHA), the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSH) to reconcile their records regarding compensation claims lodged by police officers injured while on duty.

The Senate convened a robust meeting with the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) today to address the contentious issue of State Corporations continuing to execute functions constitutionally devolved to County Governments.