African parliaments must "legislate boldly" and use their oversight powers to confront methane emissions head-on, Speaker of the Senate Hon. Amason Kingi, told legislators on Thursday as Kenya opened a regional seminar on climate action in Nairobi.

The Clerk of the Senate and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, Mr Jeremiah Nyegenye, has formally welcomed African parliamentary leaders to Nairobi for the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Regional Seminar on Methane Reduction, framing the gathering as a test of the continent's resolve to confront climate change.

The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has put the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports on the spot over the escalating cost of the Talanta Stadium project, procurement procedures and ownership documentation for the multi-billion-shilling facility.

Appearing before the Committee, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya defended the project and assured Senators that the stadium would be completed in time ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today held a consultative session with Nyeri Governor H.E. Dr. Mutahi Kahiga and his County Executive Team to assess the implementation and current status of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within Nyeri County.

The engagement forms part of the Committee’s ongoing nationwide oversight exercise on the implementation of devolved ECDE and TVET functions across the 47 county Governments.

The Senate Committee on Education, Chaired by Sen. Betty Montet, today convened a consultative engagement with H.E. Governor James Orengo and the Siaya County Executive Team to review the status of implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) and Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) within the County.

The meeting forms part of the Committee’s ongoing nationwide oversight exercise aimed at assessing the implementation of ECDE and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) functions across all 47 counties.

The Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee on Friday sharply criticised government agencies over the continued inaccessibility of key public buildings in Mombasa, accusing officials of relying on promises and “future tense” planning while persons with disabilities remain shut out of courts, offices and essential public services.