Leaders have called for unity, calm, and respect as the nation mourns the tragic loss of Emurua Dikirr MP, Hon. Johana Ng’eno, and five other Kenyans who perished in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County.

Speaking at Lee Funeral Home on Sunday, 1st March, Members of Parliament and other leaders urged Kenyans to show solidarity with the bereaved families and avoid politicising the tragedy.

President William Ruto has joined Members of Parliament, leaders, friends, and citizens across the country in mourning the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Hon. Johana Ng’eno, who perished alongside five others in a tragic helicopter crash in Nandi County.

Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has urged the Senate to support policy and legislative reforms initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen the sector and address the country’s food security challenges.

Speaking during a retreat of Senators in Naivasha, the PS said the Ministry has lined up a series of legislative and policy proposals which, if implemented, would significantly boost food production and enhance national food security.

Mueke represented Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe at the meeting.

Addressing the Senate Assessment and Planning Retreat on Saturday, the leadership of the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC) moved to solidify Kenya’s constitutional framework through two pivotal legislative interventions.

𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐋𝐚𝐰

Kenya's legislative machinery has shifted into high gear, with the volume of business transacted in Parliament more than doubling in just three years, a milestone that Principal Secretary Dr Aurelia Rono says reflects deepening coordination between the Executive and the Legislature.

Senate Minority Leader, Sen Stewart Madzayo has called for the nation to conduct a candid review of persistent challenges that have dogged the implementation of devolution, especially sectors that require coordinated action across both National and County Governments. 

The Senator cited the key areas as the uneven county-level implementation of Universal Health Care, systemic threats to agriculture and national food security, disparities in Early Childhood Development Education between counties and the need for more effective intergovernmental relations. 

Speaking at the Assessment and Planning Retreat, the Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, CBS, underscored the importance of strategic foresight as the 13th Parliament enters its penultimate session. Addressing the full membership of the Senate, the Clerk emphasized that the transition to the Fifth Session is a pivotal moment for legislative consolidation.

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has issued a stern warning to County Governors who evade parliamentary summons, declaring that the Senate will not tolerate attempts to undermine its constitutional oversight authority.

The Speaker of the National Assembly on Wednesday, 18th February 2026 communicated the formal withdrawal of the National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024, following a request from its sponsor, Hon. (Eng.) John Kiragu Chege, the Member for Limuru Constituency.

Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended Nairobi City County’s cooperation with the national government, calling it a strategic, specialized cooperation meant to enhance service delivery to the city residents. 

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations earlier today to address the Senators’ concerns regarding the agreement, Governor Sakaja framed the partnership as a pragmatic solution to the city’s unique status as a diplomatic hub and the seat of national power. 

The National Assembly has received a message from the President nominating Mr. Kosiom Frank ole Kibelekenya for appointment as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Kingdom of Denmark.

In a communication delivered to the House, the Speaker announced that the nomination was made pursuant to Article 132(2)(e) of the Constitution of Kenya, read together with Sections 20(2) and 22(2)(a) of the Foreign Service Act (Cap. 185E).

The Committee on Blue Economy, Water & Irrigation has directed the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation to shelve the initiation of new projects and instead focus on completing stalled and ongoing projects.

Speaking during the 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) meeting, the Committee Chairperson, Hon. Kangogo Bowen (Marakwet East) emphasized that the new projects won't see the light of the day in the 2026 BPS.

Members of the National Assembly have approved Canon (Dr.) Ida Betty Odinga, for appointment as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), headquartered in Nairobi.

In its report, the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Hon. Nelson Koech found Dr. Odinga suitable for the position, citing her leadership experience, commitment to environmental advocacy, and proven integrity.

Members of Parliament have pressed the Government to clarify measures taken to address the worsening drought situation in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), even as the State said over 3.3 million people are facing food insecurity across Kenya.

The Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC), chaired by Senator Wakili Hilary Sigei, convened to consider a petition by Laban Omusundi seeking a legal framework for the direct citizen-led recall of the President and Governors. Omusundi, an active petitioner from Nakuru, argues that while the Constitution allows the recall of MPs and MCAs, the lack of a similar mechanism for the executive branch entrenches impunity.

The National Assembly of Kenya will enact additional regulations and enhance budgetary allocations to advance the country’s nuclear energy programme, Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said.

Hon. Wetang’ula spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) at the Parliament Buildings.

The Government has stepped up efforts to promote fair, transparent and responsible digital lending, with the National Treasury outlining a raft of regulatory and policy measures designed to shield Kenyans from exploitation and curb predatory practices in the fast growing credit market.

Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi detailed the interventions in response to questions raised by Sen Prof Tom Ojienda (Kisumu) and posed on his behalf by Sen Wafula Wakoli (Bungoma).

Pursuant to the Urban Areas and Cities Act, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations invites members of the public to submit their views regarding Thika's application for city status.

If you want to be part of the conversation, head over to the Thika Municipal Chambers on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 AM for the public hearing. 

In a session marked by profound tension between executive efficiency and constitutional safeguards, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations held a public hearing today to deliberate on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025.