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. 

The Government has undertaken a series of policy and regulatory reforms to revive Kenya’s pyrethrum sector amid declining production and historical challenges affecting farmers. This was revealed this Wednesday when the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, appeared before the Senate plenary to respond to questions from Senators.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, on Tuesday afternoon formally informed Members of Parliament that President William Ruto will deliver the 13th State of the Nation Address this week Thursday 20th November, 2025.

In a communication from the Chair, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had received an official message from the President, as required under Standing Order 42(1), which obligates the Speaker to convey any presidential message delivered to his office.