Parliamentary Round-Up
The National Assembly
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 51 of 2024) – Second Reading (Question to be put).
- The Competition (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2026) – Second Reading (Question to be put).
- The County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bill No. 8 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole House.
- The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2025) – Second Reading.
- The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Adoption of the Second Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Adoption of the Public Investments Committee Report on audited financial statements of selected State corporations in the roads and transport sector.
- Consideration of the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Adoption of the Fourth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations in the energy sector.
- Adoption of the Third Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Adoption of the Seventh Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on audited financial statements of the Land Settlements Fund and the Railway Development Fund.
- Adoption of the Ninth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations, including KEMSA, Agriculture and Food Authority, Tea Board of Kenya, NSSF, NHIF/Social Health Authority and KEPHIS.
- Adoption of the Fifth Report of the Committee on Implementation on the implementation status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Consideration and approval of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2026 on the National Energy Policy.
Statements
Statement Requested
- Status of the opening of Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County.
Statements to be Responded to
- Security situation in Mwingi Central Constituency.
- Security situation in Narok North Constituency.
- The spread of the invasive dodder weed in Kenya.
- Importation of refined sugar and its impact on the local sugar industry.
- Upgrading of a road in Subukia Constituency.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Morning Session at 9:30 AM
Bills
- The Foreign Service (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2026) – First Reading.
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2023) – Second Reading (Resumption of debate).
- The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole House.
- The Micro and Small Enterprises (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 25 of 2025) – Second Reading.
- The Employment (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 62 of 2023) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Mandatory Guidance and Counselling Programme in Schools – Calls for the introduction of a structured and compulsory guidance and counselling programme in all primary and secondary schools, including the recruitment of professional counsellors, integration of mental health and life skills education, and strengthened learner protection mechanisms.
- Structured Engagement of National Youth Service (NYS) Graduates – Seeks a policy to prioritize and regulate the recruitment of NYS graduates to provide supplementary security services in government institutions.
- Power Subsidies for Export-Oriented Agriculture – Proposes a national policy introducing subsidized electricity tariffs for registered producers, cooperatives, processors and exporters of key export crops to enhance Kenya’s competitiveness.
- Streamlining Admission, Capitation and Infrastructure Management in Senior Schools – Calls for reforms to school capitation, enrolment, infrastructure development and admission policies to reduce overcrowding and improve equity across school categories.
- Recruitment and Remuneration of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) – Seeks a national policy framework to guide the recruitment, remuneration and facilitation of Community Health Promoters across the country.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- The Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2026) – First Reading.
- The Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2023) – Committee of the Whole House (Resumption from Clause 42).
- The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024) – Second Reading (Resumption of debate).
Motions
- Adoption of the Second Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Consideration of the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Adoption of the Fourth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations in the energy sector.
- Adoption of the Third Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Adoption of the Seventh Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on audited financial statements of the Land Settlements Fund and the Railway Development Fund.
- Adoption of the Ninth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations, including KEMSA, Agriculture and Food Authority, Tea Board of Kenya, NSSF, NHIF/Social Health Authority and KEPHIS.
- Adoption of the Fifth Report of the Committee on Implementation on the implementation status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Consideration and approval of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2026 on the National Energy Policy.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024) – Second Reading (Resumption of debate).
- The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Adoption of the Second Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Consideration of the Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Adoption of the Fourth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations in the energy sector.
- Adoption of the Third Report of the Committee on Implementation on the status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Adoption of the Seventh Report of the Special Funds Accounts Committee on audited financial statements of the Land Settlements Fund and the Railway Development Fund.
- Adoption of the Ninth Report of the Public Investments Committee on audited financial statements of selected State corporations, including KEMSA, Agriculture and Food Authority, Tea Board of Kenya, NSSF, NHIF/Social Health Authority and KEPHIS.
- Adoption of the Fifth Report of the Committee on Implementation on the implementation status of House reports on petitions and resolutions.
- Consideration and approval of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2026 on the National Energy Policy.
- Adoption of the Interim Report of the Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the inquiry into the importation of raw sugar by Mombasa Sugar Refinery Limited.
Statements
Statements Requested
- Alleged irregular processing of Electronic Travel Authorizations (eTAs) for foreigners.
- Tragic accident near Murubara Bridge along the Makutano–Embu Highway in Mwea Constituency.
- Stalled construction of the Ngonda–Gatumbi–Gachocho Road in Kigumo Constituency.
- Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts in Nairobi City County.
Statements to be Responded to
- Status of investigations into the death of Joseph Mung’au Iluu.
- Shortage of fertilizers in Trans Nzoia County.
- Delayed payment to Guangzhou Construction Co. Ltd. for construction of the Ndaragwa Horticulture Market.
- Impact of the prolonged dry spell on food security in the North Rift Region.
- Recurrent hit-and-run accidents at Muraka along the Kisumu–Kakamega Road.
- Fatal accident at Sirwa Yala and the status of maintenance works on the Eldoret–Kapsabet–Chavakali Road.
The Senate
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 61 of 2022) – Second Reading.
- Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2025) – Second Reading.
- Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Second Reading.
- Mining (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 22 of 2025) – Second Reading.
- Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.
- Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.
- Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023) – Second Reading.
- Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Reconstitution of Senate Select Committees.
- Approval of the Report on the conferment of City Status to Thika Municipality.
- Adoption of the Report on the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 and NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026, proposing their annulment.
- Report on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government.
- Report on Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on Kenya’s Foreign Policy.
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024).
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025).
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Morning Session at 9:30 AM
Bills
- Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023) – Second Reading.
- Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Report on Alleged Irregularities in the Petroleum Products Supply Chain.
- Report on the Inquiry into the Handing Over of a Cooking Gas Handling Facility in Mombasa County to a Private Firm.
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024).
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025).
- Mainstreaming a framework for clean cooking in Kenya.
- Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya.
- Rising Cases of Student Unrest, Arson and Insecurity in Schools in Kenya.
- Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on Reducing Methane and Promoting Development.
Questions
- Question No. 010: The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs:
- Status of National Government blue economy programmes in Kisumu County since 2022, including pending projects, infrastructure, impact on fishing communities and utilization of allocated funds.
- Question No. 037: The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:
- Registration status of Plot/Parcel Nos. 570–686 in Marsabit County, delays in issuance of title deeds, and timelines for resolving the matter.
- Question No. 045: Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:
- Measures to ensure major housing developments are matched with supporting infrastructure, assessment of existing developments, and proposed policy reforms.
- Question No. 064: The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development:
- Ownership, historical land transactions and alleged encroachment of the land occupied by Martin Luther Primary School in Buruburu, Nairobi.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.
- Culture Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Community Health Promoters Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022) – Committee of the Whole.
- Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole.
- County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023) – Second Reading.
- Public Service Internship Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 63 of 2022) – Second Reading.
- Artificial Intelligence Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026) – Second Reading.
- Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2023) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Approval of the Report on the conferment of City Status to Thika Municipality.
- Adoption of the Report on the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 and NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026, proposing their annulment.
- Report on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government.
- Report on Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on Kenya’s Foreign Policy.
Statements
- Statement by the Senator for Kilifi County on the official commencement of operations of the Ronald Ngala Tourism College in September 2026, twelve years after construction of the institution began.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM
Bills
- Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.
- Culture Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.
- Community Health Promoters Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022) – Committee of the Whole.
- Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole.
- Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023) – Second Reading.
- Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022) – Second Reading.
- County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2024) – Second Reading.
- Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023) – Second Reading.
- Public Service Internship Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 63 of 2022) – Second Reading.
- Artificial Intelligence Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026) – Second Reading.
- Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2023) – Second Reading.
Motions
- Report on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government.
- Report on alleged irregularities in the petroleum products supply chain.
- Report on the inquiry into the handing over of a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County to a private firm.
- Approval of the Report on the conferment of City Status to Thika Municipality.
- Adoption of the Report on the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 and NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026, proposing their annulment.
- Report on Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on Kenya’s Foreign Policy.
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024).
- Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025).
- Report on the stakeholder forum on challenges facing the sugar sector held at Mabanga Agricultural Training College, Bungoma County.
- Motion for the Adjournment of the Senate until Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Statements
- Statement on the official commencement of operations of the Ronald Ngala Tourism College in September 2026, 12 years after construction began.
- Request for a Statement on the state of Mount Elgon and its National Park.
- Request for a Statement on the mushrooming of residential estates near industrial plants.
- Statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
