The war against addiction to gambling has made a major win after the High Court, dismissed a Petition against enactment of implementation several clauses of the Excise Duty Act, 2015, as amended by the Finance Act, 2023.

In the decision delivered by, Justice Stephen Mbungi, sitting in Kakamega, the High Court found that enactment of the said clauses on the gambling-related taxes had not violated the Constitution, and did not amount to double taxation ad alleged by the Petitioner.

Laikipia County MP, Hon. Jane Kagiri has urged the government to urgently address the recent decision by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to prohibit certain business operations by non-citizens, a move that could significantly affect Kenyan traders.

Hon. Kagiri sought a statement from the Leader of the Majority Party regarding the implications of the new directive, and the steps being taken to safeguard Kenya’s trade interests.

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has detailed extensive measures being undertaken to safeguard lives and property following a series of demonstrations in the country in June and July this year, leaving 42 Kenyans dead, over 600 injured, and public and private property destroyed.

The National Assembly Education Committee has pledged to fast-track a Bill that would formally recognize and support Alternative Provision of Basic Education and Training (APBET) schools, following public participation engagement in Dagoretti North and Ruaraka Constituencies.

The public participation was held at Lavington Primary School in Dagoretti North and Stima Club in Ruaraka Constituency brought together residents, teachers, parents, school proprietors and learners from Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Kibra, Mathare, Ruaraka Constituencies and Kiambu County.

The National Assembly has passed the National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023, for the second time, fully accommodating President reservations. The amendment restore the Commission’s mandate to review historical land allocations and address injustices, while introducing safeguards and time limits.

The Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has pressed the Ministry of Defence for firm action and clear answers on the February 2025 Todonyang massacre in Turkana County, in which armed assailants from Ethiopia are alleged to have killed more than 40 civilians.

Appearing before the Committee, Cabinet Secretary for Defence Hon. Soipan Tuya, accompanied by Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru, faced questions from lawmakers' who sought answers on how the Government is securing the country’s northern borders.