The National Assembly has called for the expedited extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), citing its immense contribution to Kenya’s economy and livelihoods.

In a Motion sponsored by Hon. Jane Kagiri (Laikipia) and supported across the political divide, Members underscored the importance of AGOA in boosting exports, creating employment, and sustaining social development.

The National Assembly has been petitioned to amend the Consumer Protection Act, Cap 501, to formally codify the 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘮 𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦, a safeguard intended to protect borrowers from paying interest that exceeds the original loan principal.

Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Moses Wetang’ula informed the House of a petition from Mr. Allen Waiaki Kishore, a Senior Counsel with Mwai & Allen Advocates.

The National Assembly has approved the appointment of nine nominees to serve as High Commissioner, Ambassadors, and Consuls-General.

The decision followed the adoption of a Report from the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations, which had recommended the approval of all nominees after conducting rigorous vetting earlier this month.

The Committee found the candidates to possess the requisite academic credentials, professional competence, and personal integrity to effectively serve as stewards of Kenya's presence on the global stage

Former employees of the former Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC), who have spent nearly three decades fighting for unpaid benefits, were handed a rare glimmer of hope on Tuesday after Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, committed to a firm timeline to resolve their claims.

The Senate resumes its sittings this Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, stepping back into the limelight with a packed agenda that promises to shape the future of devolution and parliamentary democracy in Kenya. During the recess, the House reconvened for a special week-long sitting to debate the Motion on the proposed removal from office, by impeachment, of Kericho County Governor, Dr. Erick Mutai.

The National Assembly is set to resume sittings tomorrow, Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, marking the beginning of the third and final part of the Fourth Session after a month-long working recess.

During the recess, Members engaged in a range of Parliamentary activities in preparation for the conclusion of a busy and productive Fourth session. 

Among the highlights was the Leadership Retreat held in Nakuru County, which focused on renewing unity and collaboration in leadership to ensure the National Assembly fulfils its mandate responsibly.