The National Assembly has commenced debate on the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2026, a proposed law aimed at facilitating commercial oil production in Turkana by aligning the country’s investment framework with the needs of the petroleum sector.

This 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.)

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.

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.

The National Assembly has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on a proposed law seeking to regulate trade in sensitive goods and technologies linked to weapons proliferation.

In a notice issued Tuesday, Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge said the House is considering the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, which aims to tighten oversight on the import, export and handling of strategic materials and related services.