A section of Senators have strongly opposed the Commission on Revenue Allocation’s (CRA) proposed Fourth Basis for Sharing Revenues among county governments for the financial years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030.

The lawmakers, speaking during the second day of the Senate midterm retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, expressed dissatisfaction with several aspects of the proposal presented by CRA Chairperson CPA Mary Wanyonyi. They argued that introducing a new revenue-sharing formula was unnecessary especially when the previous one had not been fully implemented.

Commissioner Okong’o Mogeni has called on Senators to embrace the post-retirement medical scheme, emphasizing its significance in securing their healthcare needs after exiting parliamentary service. Mogeni, who chairs the Members Welfare Committee in the Parliamentary Service Commission underscored the scheme's benefits and urged Senators to sign up, stressing that it is a critical safety net for their future.

“Members, if there is anything that should excite you, it is this medical scheme. I want to urge members to please sign and embrace this scheme,” he appealed.

The Senate has initiated various measures aimed at addressing challenges affecting the operations of County Governments. These efforts were highlighted during the Senate Midterm Retreat held in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

During the event, Senator Catherine Mumma participated as a panelist in a discussion focused on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations. She informed participants that the Senate is actively processing legislations designed to mitigate the challenges hindering the effective implementation of devolution.

The Senate Deputy Minority Leader and Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, has applauded the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) for their dedication and visibility in executing their legislative duties.

Speaking during the Senate Midterm Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Sen. Wambua acknowledged the efforts of nominated senators, particularly those under KEWOSA, in making their presence felt within the legislative process.

The Senate Deputy Majority Leader and Nakuru County Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche has called on Senators to remain committed to their legislative duties to uphold the principles of devolution, accountability and transparency.

Speaking during the Senate midterm retreat in Nakuru County, Sen. Karanja emphasized the importance of collective efforts in strengthening devolution for the benefit of all Kenyans.

The Senate has been called upon to take the lead in ensuring the successful implementation of devolution and the realization of its full potential for all Kenyans.

Senate Majority Leader and Kericho County Senator, Aaron Cheruiyot emphasized this during the official opening of the Senate midterm retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Addressing his fellow legislators, Sen. Cheruiyot urged them to take their constitutional mandate seriously in order to guarantee total and meaningful devolution as envisioned in the 2010 Constitution.

The Senate must address its financial constraints to enhance its ability to fulfill its mandate effectively, Senate Minority Leader and Kilifi County Senator Stewart Madzayo has emphasized.

Speaking during the Senate midterm retreat in Naivasha, Senator Madzayo raised concerns over the inadequate funding that has hampered the Senate’s operations. He noted that in some cases, Senators have been forced to cover their expenses while on official duties which undermines their ability to serve efficiently.

Clerk of the Senate and Secretary of the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye has reassured Senators of the unwavering commitment of the Senate’s administrative arm to support them in executing their mandate effectively.

Speaking during the official opening of the Senate Midterm Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Mr. Nyegenye highlighted the dedication of Senate staff in ensuring seamless operations as the Fourth Session begins on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi has urged Senate Committees to submit the names of Counties that have become notorious for mismanaging public funds.

Speaking during the ongoing Senate Retreat in Naivasha, Sen. Murungi emphasized the need for Committees handling audited reports to identify and present to the House the Counties with rampant financial mismanagement. He noted that such disclosures would empower Kenyans to demand accountability and safeguard their rights.

Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi has urged Senators to take the lead in ensuring the success of devolution by enacting key legislation to support its implementation.

Speaking at the official opening of the Senate Midterm Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Speaker Kingi emphasized that Kenyans are relying on the Senate to realize the full potential of devolution.

The Senate is set to hold a crucial planning retreat from Wednesday, February 5 to Friday, February 7, 2025 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The retreat, themed "Shaping the Senate’s Legacy: Reflections, Strategies and the Path Forward," will bring together Senators and key stakeholders to evaluate the Senate’s performance over the past three sessions and strategize for the upcoming fourth session, which officially begins on February 11, 2025.

Do you have any views on the Technopolis Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024)?

Then, this is your chance to submit your views to the Clerk of the Senate on or before Wednesday, 12th February 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang'ula has expressed fears that the boundary delimitation process may be the biggest casualty of the delayed reconstitution of the electoral agency.  

Speaker Wetang’ula noted that while the delayed reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has hindered the timely conducting of by-elections in various constituencies and wards, he also stated that it may be impossible to create additional constituencies. 

The National Assembly will conclude its Third Session on February 10th 2025 with legislators having made achievements, including the introduction of 49 Bills, consideration of 161 motions, and approval of the appointment of 85 persons to various state and public office. 

The session, which ran from February 2024 saw 17 of the 49 introduced Bills assented to, including The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024, Water (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the Sugar Act, 2022.  

The Speaker of the National Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr) Moses Wetang’ula has urged Members to engage constructively and explore alternative solutions, to ensure that the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) does not stall.

This is in light of the the High Court declaring the NG-CDF Act unconstitutional last year, whereby the High Court held that the Fund and all its projects and programmes shall cease to operate next year.

The National Assembly House leadership has emphasized that performance, consistent attendance of Committee meetings, and active participation will be key factors in the reconstitution of House Committees.

National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula said committees are the engine of parliamentary work and stressed that Members who demonstrate dedication, competence, and accountability in their roles will be prioritized in the new structure. 

First-term Members of Parliament (MPs) in Kenya's National Assembly have been commended for their outstanding performance in fulfilling their constitutional duties. 

According to the Clerk of the National Assembly, Samuel Njoroge, the new MPs have significantly outperformed their predecessors in legislative contributions.

The leadership of the National Assembly has called for a bipartisan approach to the legislative work as well as fulfillment of its constitutional mandate.

Speaking during the mid-term retreat for Members of the National Assembly in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu) and Minority Leader Hon. Junet Mohamed (Suna East) emphasized the importance of unity among lawmakers in addressing national challenges.

More than 200 Legislative proposals are  pending before the National Assembly Departmental Committees, Clerk Mr Samuel Njoroge has said.

Speaking at the start of the 2025 Mid-Term retreat by the National Assembly in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Mr Njoroge said the big number of the pending legislative proposals pose a worrying trend.

"I want to take this opportunity to urge chairpersons of the Committees to expedite the process of dealing with the legislative proposals drafted by Members and pending on their in trays," said Mr Njoroge.

The Chief Justice Hon. Martha Koome presided over the swearing-in ceremony of Members to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, on Monday 27 January, 2025.

This comes after a decision made by the High Court on Friday 24 January, 2025, which lifted the earlier stay orders barring their appointment.