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Kenya's legislative body that approves key appointments, ratifies international agreements, and investigates public sector irregularities.
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… That is the uncomfortable question raised by the Speaker of the National Assembly’s recent remarks. …
Turning State House into TSC teacher hiring department preposterousCitizen Digital
… The Head of State also directed Kikuyu Member of Parliament and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah to engage the Immigration Principal Secretary and establish the conditions under which foreign investors and traders are issued permits to operate in Kenya. …
Ruto orders crackdown on foreign hawkers, says gov't will protect local tradersCitizen Digital
Lawyer wants National Assembly to pass legislation to give Kenyans power to petition Parliament By Edwin Obuya September 02, 2026 05:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto delivers the St …
Lawyer wants National Assembly to pass legislation to give Kenyans power to petition ParliamentCitizen Digital
… Although Faye sacked Sonko in May, Sonko was afterwards elected as speaker of the National Assembly -- a role that could complicate the president's ability to usher in IMF reforms. …
IMF reaches agreement with Senegal on new Ksh.284B loan programmeThe Standard
The National Assembly has approved the Sessional Paper No. 7 of 2026 on the National Infrastructure Fund Investment (NIF) Policy, which seeks to establish investment guardrails of critical projects. …
National Assembly approves sessional paper on Infrastructure Fund Investment policyThe Standard
… Pate said the government would send a bill to the National Assembly to push forward with the decriminalisation plan, with the aim of reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 percent by 2030.Across Nigeria's 36 states, suicide attempts typically carry a one-year prison term, tho …
Nigeria rethinks criminalisation of suicideThe Standard
… Ruto nominated Oburu for the position before the National Assembly approved his appointment in August.During his vetting, Oburu pledged to protect IPOA’s independence and maintain a working relationship with the National Police Service (NPS). …
Ruto picks Duncan Oburu to lead IPOA, appoints Sossion, Lentoijoni to TSCCitizen Digital
… ertify as urgent case seeking records of Finance Bill 2026 votes By Dzuya Walter August 31, 2026 02:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaker Moses Wetangula chairs a House sitting in the National Assembly …
Court declines to certify as urgent case seeking records of Finance Bill 2026 votesThe Standard
… In 2016, the National Assembly found that Nema, KWS and Kenya Railways had deliberately concealed the full environmental impact of the SGR on Nairobi National Park, by fragmenting the multibillion project into smaller developments. …
The unending fight for forests, 16 years after KatibaThe Standard
… The recent remarks attributed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula concerning the distribution of Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employment opportunities belong in the second category. …
The State loses its moral compass when public jobs become rewardsThe Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for urgent action on Kenya's suicide crisis, noting that the Ministry of Health estimates four people die by suicide daily, but cautioning that the true scale is unknown due to the absence of a national suicide registry and persistent stigma.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for urgent action on Kenya's suicide crisis, noting that the Ministry of Health estimates four people die by suicide daily, but cautioning that the true scale is unknown due to the absence of a national suicide registry and persistent stigma.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Members of the National Assembly have asked the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to explain the status of textbook distribution to public secondary schools.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights is calling on the National Assembly to expedite repealing Section 226 of the Penal Code, which criminalises attempted suicide. The commission says the repeal will uphold rights to life, dignity, health and equality, and notes that approximately four Kenyans die by suicide daily according to Health Ministry data.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Duncan Ojwang Oburu has taken charge of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term following appointment by President William Ruto and approval by the National Assembly. He replaces Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan, who relinquished the position in February 2026 after his appointment to the Court of Appeal.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Small-holder cane farmers from Western Kenya have petitioned Parliament to block a proposed law that would divert 40 percent of the Sugar Development Levy from the sugar sector to the Kenya Agricultural Development Corporation for general agricultural lending, arguing the levy should remain dedicated to reviving the troubled sugar industry.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has undergone rapid technological growth accompanied by increasing digital risks. Stakeholders argue the Malabo Convention—an African Union treaty creating a unified legal framework for cybersecurity, electronic transactions, and personal data protection across Africa—is essential to address cross-border digital governance challenges; despite Cabinet approval in 2025, the agreement awaits National Assembly ratification.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has backed demands for justice against members of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) found culpable of past abuses, calling for independent investigations and compensation mechanisms for victims. He rejected legal immunity for foreign troops and stressed that British military personnel must be subject to legal accountability under Kenyan domestic jurisdiction.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A National Assembly committee has tabled a report on Public Petition No. 28 of 2025 exposing irregularities in the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills nucleus estate dispute, including a ghost plaintiff, forged court orders, and a provisional title issued in violation of law. The report reveals a coordinated scheme through which Crossley Holdings Limited purportedly acquired the land via judicial manipulation and executive overreach.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate returns from a month-long recess with several bills due for first reading, including the Public Participation Bill, Kenya Roads Amendment Bill, Fisheries Management and Development Amendment Bill, Gold Processing Bill, Plant Protection Bill, and Sports Amendment Bill. Motions are also expected regarding petroleum supply chain irregularities and a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Public Service Superannuation Fund plans to introduce mortgage and post-retirement medical savings products and expand to contract workers as part of a diversification strategy, with a Bill before the National Assembly to enable the changes and rebrand under PSSF.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has announced his bid for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in 2027, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His entry follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision not to seek re-election to the National Assembly seat.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has declared his candidacy for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His bid follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision to contest the Nairobi Senate position instead.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has left the Azimio coalition and declared support for President William Ruto, citing the government's development record in Samburu as her reason for the switch.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed criticized opposition parties for holding hotel meetings and retreats to find a common presidential candidate for 2027, saying ODM has already settled on its preferred choice. His remarks came after opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and others signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement in August to jointly select a single presidential candidate.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee is investigating payments by national secondary schools to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESHA), with some schools paying as much as Sh6 million. The committee wants to establish whether KESHA is legally entitled to receive public funds and whether its activities are subject to audit by the Auditor-General.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Human rights activists have petitioned the courts, alleging that Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi lacks constitutional authority to waive import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes of rice worth Sh21 billion through gazette notices, arguing that tax waiver powers are reserved to legislators under Article 210(1) of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
A lawyer has submitted a memorandum to Parliament requesting legislation that would allow ordinary Kenyans to challenge public institutions that fail to formulate regulations needed to implement laws passed by Parliament. The proposed Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, now before the National Assembly, would address delays by government agencies; the advocate cited the Judicial Service Commission's failure to gazette complaints procedures against judges as an example of prolonged administrative inaction.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Speaker of the National Assembly alleged that Members of Parliament bring people to State House to collect teacher employment letters and sell them for up to Sh400,000, raising questions about whether the constitutionally responsible office for teacher employment is actually making hiring decisions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has ordered foreign nationals engaged in small-scale hawking and trading in Kenya to stop, saying the government will protect local traders from unfair competition. A Bill before Parliament seeks to restrict foreign nationals from certain trading activities, with Ruto calling on traders to engage with the proposed legislation to close loopholes.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Advocate Ekaterina Handa has petitioned the National Assembly to pass the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which would allow Kenyans to petition Parliament when public bodies fail to make regulations required to implement laws. Handa cited the Judicial Service Commission's failure to formulate and gazette regulations governing complaints against judges as an example of institutional inertia that the Bill would help prevent.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Monetary Fund has reached an agreement with Senegal on a new $2.2 billion debt programme to support the country's economic and financial reform programme for 2026–2029, following suspension of a prior deal due to discovery of previously unreported debt. The 36-month arrangement requires corrective measures to address data misreporting and still needs approval from the IMF's executive board.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly has approved Sessional Paper No. 7 of 2026 on the National Infrastructure Fund Investment Policy, which establishes investment guidelines for critical projects and sets out procedures for project identification, implementation, and review.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's government says it will send a bill to the National Assembly to decriminalise attempted suicide, which is currently penalised under colonial-era laws. The health minister cited about 300,000 annual suicide attempts and at least 7,000 deaths, noting that criminalisation deters people in crisis from seeking care.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge declined to hear as urgent a case seeking records of how Members of Parliament voted on the Finance Bill 2026, instead directing that the main case be fast-tracked. Francis Awino filed the case asking Parliament to preserve and provide official records showing which lawmakers were present and how they participated in crucial votes, including attendance registers, voting records, and Hansard.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's 2010 Constitution, dubbed the "Green Constitution," enshrines environmental protection as a human right and mandates at least ten per cent tree cover, but 16 years later citizens and organisations remain locked in escalating legal battles with the state over forest destruction.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wa has endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election, urging Mt Kenya voters to unite behind the ticket and criticising former DP Rigathi Gachagua for campaigning against them.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →