Parliamentary Round-Up Issue 12 of 2025

  • 4 Apr 2025
  • 9 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Maria. Goretti

The National Assembly

Tuesday April 1, 2025

Motions 

  1. Nominees To 63 National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committees. 
  2. Public Petition on Legal Recognition and Protection of E-Hailing Motorcycle Riders and Delivery Personnel.
  3. State of Security in Six Counties of North Rift Being, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia.

Bills 

  1. The Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2025) 
  2. The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 11 of 2025) 
  3. The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2025) 
  4. The Assumption of The Office of President and Transition of Executive Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 1 of 2025) 
  5. The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2025) 
  6. The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 4 of 2023) 
  7. The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 9 of 2024) 

 

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Morning Session

Motions 

  1. Implementation of universal health coverage and of a policy on mandatory use of public health care facilities by public officers. 
  2. Supporting and promoting local fertiliser manufacturing industries. 
  3. Formulation of a land use policy on zoning of land for agriculture and built development 
  4. Formulation of a reward scheme for accomplishments by sports persons in international competitions. 
  5. Expansion of major roads in the country to dual carriageways. 

 

Bills 

  1. The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 27 of 2024) 
  2. The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 59 of 2023) 
  3. The Parliamentary Powers and Privileges (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 37 of 2023) 
  4. The Breastfeeding Mothers Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2024) 

 

Petition 

  1. Persistent harassment and unlawful eviction of people living on L.R. No. 176/111/MN in Mwendo wa Panya Village, Mtepeni Ward in Kilifi South Constituency. 

 

Statement

  1. Attempted grabbing of land belonging to the late Mr. Elijah Mwangi Kinyanjui. 

 

Afternoon Session 

Motions 

  1. Public petition on legal recognition and protection of e-hailing motorcycle riders and delivery personnel. 
  2. Extension of time for the recruitment of persons for appointment as the chairperson and members of the IEBC.
  3. State of security in six counties of North Rift: Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia. 

Bills

  1. The Social Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No.12 of 2025) 
  2. The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2025) 
  3. The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2025) 
  4. The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 4 of 2023) 
  5. The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 9 of 2024) 
  6. The Assumption of The Office of President and Transition of Executive Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 1 of 2025) 

Thursday April 3, 2025

Motions 

  1. Consideration of the report of the Auditor-General on the financial statements for the National Government, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies for the financial year 2021/2022. 
  2. State of security in six counties of North Rift: Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia.
  3. Ratification of the agreement for the establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation. 

Bills.

  1. The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 10 of 2025) 
  2. The Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2025) 
  3. The Learners with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 4 of 2023) 
  4. The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 9 of 2024) 
  5. The Assumption of the Office of President and Transition of Executive Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 1 of 2025)

 

The Senate 

Tuesday 1st April, 2025

Motions 

  1. Consideration of the joint report of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs and the Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on its consideration of the report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) and the report of the multi-sectoral working group on the realisation of the two-thirds gender principle. 
  2. Report of the 9th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) global conference of Young Parliamentarians held in Hanoi, Vietnam from 15th to 17th September 2023. 
  3. Report of the mediation committee on the Conflict of Interest bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023).  

Bills

  1. The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bill No. 18 of 2023)  
  2. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 46 of 2023) 
  3. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 49 of 2023) 
  4. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2024) 
  5. The County Oversight and Accountability Bill (Senate Bill No. 3 of 2024) 
  6. The Sports (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 33 of 2024) 
  7. The County Statistics Bill (Senate Bill No. 5 of 2024)
  8. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 10 of 2024) 
  9. The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bill No. 20 of 2024) 

 

Paper 

  1. Auditor General’s Summary Report on the County Governments for Financial Year 2023/2024. 

 

Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53(1)

 

  1. The Senator for Embu County (Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the relocation of the Embu Sewerage Treatment Plant by Embu Water and Sanitation Company (EWASCO). 
  2. Nominated Senator (Sen. Veronica Maina, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the financial crisis at the Technical University of Kenya. 
  3. The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the status of development projects in Marsabit County. 
  4. The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the progress of the Affordable Housing Programme and related infrastructure developments. 
  5. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism regarding the operations and impact of the Kisumu Fish Market Complex. 
  6. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the perennial strikes by digital taxi drivers in Kenya.

 

Wednesday2nd April 2025

Morning Session 

Motions 

  1. Report of the 14th ordinary session of the plenary assembly and related meetings of the forum of parliaments of the International Conference of the Great Lakes Region, held in Livingstone, Zambia, from 15th to 19th April 2024.
  2. Report of the Parliamentary Delegation to the 2024 Joint Nations – Inter-Parliamentary Union parliamentary hearing held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States of America from 8th to 9th February 2024. 
  3. Report of the proceedings of the Parliamentarians’ Dialogue at the Africa Climate Summit, 2023 held in the national assembly chamber, parliament buildings, Nairobi on 3rd – 6th September 2023.
  4. Establishment of National Teaching and Referral Hospitals in Kenya. 

 

Reports 

  1. Report of the Senate Delegation to the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2024 on Sustainable Development. 

Questions

  1. The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) to ask the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs: 
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary state the number of Kenyan refugees in Magatho and Dilo towns in Ethiopia, and provide information on the timeline and circumstances of their displacement to Ethiopia as well as the current state of their well-being? 
  2. What is Government doing to facilitate the repatriation of the Kenyan refugees, and could the Cabinet Secretary provide a timeline for the same? 
  3. Could the Cabinet Secretary outline measures put in place to ensure successful reintegration of the repatriated refugees into the local community? 
  4. Will Government compensate the refugees and, if so, could the Cabinet Secretary state when the compensation will be paid? 

 

  1. The Senator for Migori County (Sen. Eddy Oketch, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development: 
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the failure, by the former Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) and, now, by the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (New KCC), to pay terminal dues to former employees of KCC whose contracts were terminated in the year 1999? 
  2. When can the affected former employees expect to receive their terminal dues? 
  3. Could the Cabinet Secretary also indicate whether the former employees have received payment for the cooperative society shares they held as at the time of their exit from KCC, and if not, provide reasons for the same? 

 

  1. Nominated Senator (Sen. Veronica Maina, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development: 
  1. What immediate plans does the Ministry have to revive Kimuri Coffee Factory in Kairi Village, Kahumbu Ward in Kigumo Constituency, which is critical for the economy of the residents of the area? 
  2. Could the Cabinet Secretary state the specific timelines for the revival, and indicate the resources allocated for that purpose? 
  3. What measures does the Ministry have for long-term sustainability and economic viability of the factory? 

Afternoon session 

Motions 

  1. Consideration of the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023). 
  2. Consolidation of bursary funds for equitable access to education in Kenya. 

 

Bills 

Bills at the 2nd Reading Stage  

  1. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 10 of 2024)
  2. The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2024)  
  3. The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bill No. 32 of 2024)  
  4. The County Governments (State Officers Removal from Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2024)
  5. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 39 of 2024)
  6. The Labour Migration and Management (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 42 of 2024)
  7. The Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bill No. 43 of 2024) 

 

Bills at the Committee Stages

  1. The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 42 of 2023) 
  2. The Early Childhood Education (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 54 of 2023)
  3. The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023)  
  4. The Local Content Bill (Senate Bill No. 50 of 2023) 
  5. The County Assemblies Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2024)
  6. The Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2022) 
  7. The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood) Bill (Senate Bill No. 41 of 2023)
  8. The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023) 

 

Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53(1)

  1. Nominated Senator (Sen. Gloria Orwoba, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the fate of the candidates shortlisted for diaspora jobs programme under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. 
  2. The Senator for Kisii County (Sen. Richard Onyonka, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding a fatal shooting incident that occurred in Sombogo, Kitutu Chache North, Kisii County. 
  3. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding access to clean and safe water in Kisumu County. 
  4. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding ethnic exclusion and marginalization of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) within county assemblies. 
  5. The Senator for Nandi County (Sen. Samson Cherargei, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health concerning the death of Dr. Daniel Ndege Chacha who was a doctor at the Kenyatta National Hospital offering free consultative and treatment services to patients. 
  6. The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohammed Chute, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the status of construction of the Marsabit to Segel and Segel to Maikona road. 

 

Thursday 3rd April 2025 

Motions 

  1. Consideration of the National Assembly amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023). 
  2. Report of the Mediation Committee on the Conflict of Interest Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 12 of 2023).  
  3. Extension of time of the Selection Panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission (IEBC). 
  4. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its Inquiry into the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Explosion in Mradi Area, Embakasi, Nairobi City County. 
  5. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its Inquiry into personal security concerns raised by Hon. Philomena Kapkory, Deputy Governor, Trans Nzoia County.
  6. Reports on the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on its inquiry Into the State of markets in Vihiga and Bungoma counties arising from a statement sought by Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP and Sen. David Wakoli, MP.
  7. Progress Report of the Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration into an inquiry on the Diversity and Inclusivity in the Staff Composition of State Agencies in Kenya. 
  8. Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements to Taita Taveta, Mombasa and Kwale counties 
  9. Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the Inspection Tour of Health Facilities in West Pokot, Trans Nzoia and Turkana counties.

Bills 

  1. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 10 of 2024) 
  2. The Energy (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 42 of 2023) 
  3. The Persons with Disabilities Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023) 
  4. The County Assembly Pensions Scheme Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023)  
  5. The Land (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2022) 
  6. The National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023)
  7. The Provision Of Sanitary Towels Bill (Senate Bill No. 7 of 2024)  
  8. The Sports (Amendment) (No.2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 45 of 2024)
  9. The Office of the County Attorney (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 47 of 2024)  

 

Petitions 

  1. Petition to the Senate by Hon. Oscar Wanje concerning threats, intimidation, harassment and eviction of residents of Ganda Ward by agents of private developers. 

 

Papers 

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations and the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition to the Senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi concerning restraining county governments from hiring law firms to represent them in court cases. 
  2. Report of the Auditor General on Kitui County Climate Change Fund for fifteen (15) month period ended 30th June 2024.  

 

Notices of Motion 

  1. Extension of time of the selection panel for the recruitment of nominees for appointment as the chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). 
  2. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations and the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a petition to the senate by Mr. Laban Omusundi concerning restraining county governments from hiring law firms to represent them in court cases. 

 

Statements

Pursuant to Standing Order 53(1)

  1. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the violent clashes in Sondu Town which resulted in three fatalities. 
  2. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding professionalism in the public service transport sector. 
  3. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the establishment and conservation of wildlife corridors in Kisumu County.
  4. The Senator for Taita Taveta County (Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the Scheme of Service for National Government Administrative Officers, specifically Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs.