The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Gladys Boss, has announced the publication and circulation of the 7th Edition of the National Assembly Standing Orders.

She explained that the new edition consolidates the 6th Edition, adopted in June 2022, and the subsequent Addendum approved in March 2023, which introduced provisions allowing Cabinet Secretaries to appear before the House to respond to questions and present reports in line with Article 153 of the Constitution.

“The 7th Edition of the Standing Orders does not contain any new provisions. It is simply a merger of the 6th Edition and the Addendum, bringing them together into one harmonized document,” Hon. Boss clarified.

The Deputy Speaker added that the update was meant to resolve confusion arising from Members and the public citing repealed provisions. “This consolidation ensures clarity and consistency for both Members and the public when referencing the Standing Orders,” she noted.

The 7th Edition has been published in English, Kiswahili, and a bilingual version, and is available in print and online through the Parliament website. Members of the House Leadership received their copies during the retreat in Mombasa in August, while the Office of the Clerk has begun distributing copies to the rest of the membership.

To access the 7th Edition of the Standing order follow the link below 

https://www.parliament.go.ke/the-national-assembly/standing-orders