The National Assembly has received a petition from Kangemi landowners challenging the implementation of the Nairobi Rivers Commission project, with lawmakers calling for a careful balance between environmental restoration and protection of property rights.

A Member of Parliament has formally sought a comprehensive statement from the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining regarding the proposed mineral exploration project in Kwale County, citing growing anxiety among residents over its implications.

Rising on the floor of the National Assembly, Kwale county MP, Hon. Fatuma Masito drew attention to a January 2026 announcement by the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs on planned exploration of rare earth minerals and niobium in Rima.

Kenyans are set for relief after the National Assembly passed the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 21 of 2026), cutting VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent in a move lawmakers say will lower fuel costs and stimulate economic activity.

The Bill amends the Value Added Tax Act to cushion households and firms grappling with elevated transport and production costs driven largely by global oil market volatility.

Lawmakers from the National Assembly today shared knowledge and experiences on best Parliamentary practices with Members of Parliament from Ghana's House Committee.

In a Joint meeting co-chaired by the Chairpersons for the Committees on Broadcasting & Library and that of Members Service & Facilities, Hon. Daniel Nanok & Hon. (Dr.) Karani Stephen Wachira respectively, the MPs shared their mandates, experiences and challenges encountered in discharging their oversight, legislative and representation duties constituents.

Next week, starting Monday, April 20th, the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining shall undertake rigorous public hearings on the proposed Amendments to the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No.38 of 2025.)

The Committee shall engage members of the public in two delegations of MPs that shall cover select regions across twelve Counties, in a span of five days. 

The National Assembly has approved a motion granting a charter to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), paving the way for its elevation into a specialised degree-awarding institution focused on advanced human health research.

The motion, moved by Gichugu MP  Hon. Robert Gichimu, sought the House’s approval of the Draft Charter in line with Section 24(1) of the Universities Act.