The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the release of Ksh428 billion in equitable share revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Bill, passed without amendments, establishes the legal framework for the allocation and transfer of …
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The National Assembly has approved the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023, marking a major step toward improving inclusion and accessibility for people with hearing impairments across the country. The Bill, sponsored by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and ODM nominated MP Umulkheir Harun, introduces measures aimed at expanding the use …
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …
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The National Assembly has dismissed an effort by a lobby group to raise concerns about Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s conduct. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The House rejected the Grassroot Oversight Initiative (GOI)’s proposal, citing procedural restrictions outlined in parliamentary rules. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, Clerk …
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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, has announced that a three-day mid-term retreat will be held for all Members of Parliament from January 27 to 31, 2025, in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking on Thursday, Wetangula emphasized the importance of the retreat in evaluating legislative progress and addressing future …
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The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …
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MPs have turned down Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma’s proposal to allow individuals convicted of corruption to hold public office. The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly recommended rejecting Kaluma’s suggested legal amendments, which aimed to repeal Section 64 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes …
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The Right Honorable Moses Masika Wetang’ula, Speaker of the National Assembly, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to participate in the 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC). He is slated to deliver a significant address on the role of Parliaments in mitigating the impacts of climate …
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