The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang'ula has conveyed a message from President William Ruto nominating Mr. Pius Angasa for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).

Reading the communication on the floor of the House, the Speaker Wetang'ula noted that the nomination is in line with Section 11(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, Cap. 491, which requires that directors and the chairperson of the CBK Board be appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.

📢 Public Participation Alert!

The Senate invites YOU to submit your views on the Culture Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024). This Bill seeks to promote national and cultural expression, protect cultural heritage, and ensure communities benefit from the use of their cultures. Submit your written memoranda by Wednesday, 6th August 2025 at 5:00 p.m. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, 7th August 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mini Chamber, County Hall Building, Nairobi. Let your voice be heard!

In its continued engagement of Higher Learning Institutions on Audit Reports, the Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance today undertook an inspection tour of Machakos University, and held a meeting with the management led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Joyce Agalo.

The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Mr. Davis Chirchir, has informed the National Assembly that the government is actively addressing pending bills to ensure the completion of stalled road projects across the country.

Appearing before the House to respond to questions under Standing Order 42A(6B), the CS explained that contractors had abandoned works on several roads due to delayed payments.

Members of Parliament sought clarity on the status of roads in their constituencies, particularly those left incomplete after contractors downed their tools.

Lawmakers have supported a motion that calls on Government to fast-track the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and make it mandatory for all public officers to seek treatment in public health facilities

The motion sponsored by Hon. Sabina Chege directs the Government through the Ministry of Health implements the Kenya Universal Healthcare Coverage Policy 2020-2030 and introduce a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by all civil servants, public officers and State officers in the country.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula, has conveyed a message from H.E President William Ruto referring the Pensions (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2022) back to the House for reconsideration in line with Article 115 of the Constitution.

The Bill, which was sponsored by Hon. Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), seeks to amend the Pensions Act (Cap 189) to provide statutory timelines within which pension should be paid to a retired officer. It was passed by the National Assembly on 7th August 2022 and presented to the President for assent.

Members of Parliament have raised serious concerns over the prolonged delay in the construction of the Wajir–Griftu–Eldas–Buna–Bute–Moyale international road corridor, a project they say holds immense economic and regional significance.

The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has told the Senate that Kenya is making significant progress in preparing stadiums and training facilities ahead of hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027.

“Final inspections for the facilities designated for CHAN 2025 were completed in June,” said CS Mvurya, adding that facilities earmarked for AFCON 2027 are under construction, with completion anticipated between December 2025 and June 2026.

The National Assembly’s Audit Committee on Public Investment- Education and Governance now wants the Management of the Kenya School of Law led by the C.E.O Henry Kibet Mutai investigated, and prosecuted for flouting procurement laws and undertaking irregular awards of contracts and purchases.

The National Assembly is set to resume its plenary sittings on   Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Top on the agenda is the Motion on consideration of the mediated version of the Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023). 

A fiery Senate session convened by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare laid bare the cracks in Kenya’s social protection fabric as Senators, stakeholders, and top government officials clashed over the country’s commitment to recognising and supporting persons living with invisible disabilities.

Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary today to answer a series of questions from senators on the state of roads and bridge construction projects, particularly those delayed due to budgetary and contractual challenges. The session turned into a broad review of government efforts to address transport infrastructure needs across counties.

The National Assembly has commenced the process of reconsidering two Bills legislation following their referral by President William Ruto, who returned the Bills with reservations as provided for under Article 115 of the Constitution.

Members of the National Assembly commenced the Second Reading of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill (National Assembly Bill No.15 of 2025) on June 24th 2025.

The  Bill which seeks to  establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the country's booming virtual asset sector. Spearheaded by Hon. Kuria Kimani (Molo), Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning, the Bill seeks to position Kenya as a leader in digital finance on the African continent.

Isiolo County Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has denied all three charges levelled against him during the first day of the Senate hearing into his proposed impeachment, following a Motion passed by the Isiolo County Assembly.

Appearing before the Senate plenary this Tuesday, Governor Hassan rejected the accusations read to him by the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan has survived attempt to remove him from office through impeachment after the Senate questioned the process of his impeachment by the County Assembly and voted to save him.

Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted to impeach the Governor on June 26, accusing him of violating the constitution and other laws, abuse of office and gross misconduct.

The matter did not get to the full trial as it was settled on the preliminary objections filed by the Governor through his legal team.

The Senate resumes its sittings on Tuesday morning from a short recess. The main business of the House will be the plenary hearing of the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.

Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi gazetted the sitting and directed the House to proceed in plenary, following the rejection of a proposed select committee.

🕙 The morning session begins at 9:00 a.m., with the impeachment hearing set for 2:30 p.m. in the Senate Chambers, Parliament Buildings.

The Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance today convened a series of meetings with six (6) Higher Learning institutions. The Committee chaired by Bumula MP Hon. Wanami Wamboka, deliberated on Audit Queries raised in the learning Institutions’ reports by the office of the Auditor General for financial years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 respectively.

The Bill has been in development since the late 1990s and marks a significant step towards realizing the principles of the Constitution in respect of the Judiciary, its independence and the renumeration and benefits of judges of superior courts.

Have Your Say! 

Do you have any views on the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, the County Governments Additional Allocation Bill, and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill? 

Submit your memoranda to the Clerk of the Senate on or before 04th July 2025 at 2:00 p.m.