The Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration has raised concerns over the growing risks posed by hate speech, political incitement, misinformation, organised criminal gangs and cyber threats ahead of the 2027 General Election.

 The concerns emerged during a meeting with key State agencies in Naivasha, Nakuru County, where the Committee led by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, assessed their preparedness to ensure a peaceful, secure elections.

The National Assembly has passed the East African Development Bank (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 33 of 2026), which seeks to strengthen parliamentary oversight over the release of public funds to the regional development lender.

The Bill proposes amendments to the East African Development Bank Act to require National Assembly approval before public funds are charged to or released from the Consolidated Fund for payment to the East African Development Bank (EADB).

Members of the National Assembly have passed the Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2024), paving the way for a statutory framework to regulate environmental professionals and strengthen standards in the practice.

The Bill, sponsored by Hon. George Gachagua (Ndaragwa), seeks to establish the Environmental Professionals Institute of Kenya, with a mandate to register, license and regulate environmental professionals, while promoting professional development, research and knowledge sharing.