The Council of Governors (CoG) has recommended the withdrawal of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprise) Regulations, 2026, citing several concerns over their constitutionality and potential conflict with the devolved system of government.

Representing the Council, Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, who chairs the CoG Tourism and Wildlife Committee told the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation that following an extensive review, the Council had resolved to reject the Regulations in their entirety.

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) has
thrown its weight behind the campaign for scrapping off of the mandatory death penalty,
being spearheaded by the International Commission Against the Death Penalty (ICDP).

This emerged during deliberations between the Committee Members and delegation from
ICDAP that is in the country to ascertain the status of efforts to eradicate the death penalty in
Kenya.

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) is
considering a Bill that seeks to enhance how the coats-of-arms and other official symbols are created,
registered and protected under the Law.

The Committee chaired by Tharaka MP Hon. Gitonga Murugara, is considering the Bill which seeks
to provide a clear legal framework to help distinguish legitimate institutional symbols from
unauthorised reproductions and misuse.

The Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy has stressed the need for state agencies to enhance inclusivity and achieve balanced diversity in recruitment of staff.

The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has directed that senior government officials and the Council of Governors be invited for fresh talks aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute over the salaries, employment records and pension entitlements of 313 Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme officers transferred to county governments in 2015.

The Association of Gaming Operators-Kenya (AGOK) has urged the Senate to annul the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026, citing alleged procedural flaws and provisions it says could unfairly burden licensed operators.

Appearing before the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Tuesday, the Association, through its Vice Chairperson Paul Mutegi called on the Committee to annul specific provisions of the regulations and recommend amendments while ensuring that licensed operators are protected from a regulatory vacuum.