Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 29 of 2026 

  • 31 Jul 2026
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  • 〜 by Maria. Goretti

The National Assembly 

Tuesday, 28 July 2026 

Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM 

Bills 

  1. The Trade Description (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2026). 
  1. The Legal Metrology Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 43 of 2026). 
  1. The Kenya Economic Zones Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2026). 
  1. The Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2026). 
  1. The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023). 
  1. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2025). 
  1. The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024). 
  1. The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 51 of 2024). 
  1. The Competition (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 4 of 2026). 

Motions  

  1. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings. 
  1. Consideration of a Petition on the Management of Haemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. 
  1. Second Report on the Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions. 
  1. Consideration of a Petition regarding the proposal to amend the Consumer Protection Act. 
  1. Report on the Audited Financial Statements of Selected State Corporations in the Roads and Transport Sector. 
  1. Fourth Report on Audited Financial Statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund. 

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 

Morning Session at 9:30 AM 

Bills 

  1. The Treaty Making and Ratification (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2024). 
  1. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2025) 
  1. The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2023). 
  1. The Micro and Small Enterprises (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 25 of 2025). 
  1. The Employment (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 62 of 2023). 

Motions  

  1. Mandatory Guidance and Counselling Programme in All Primary and Secondary Schools in Kenya. 
  1. Policy to Develop a Structured Engagement of National Youth Service Graduates as Security Officers in Government Institutions. 
  1. Formulation of a Policy on Power Subsidies for Export-Oriented Agricultural Production. 
  1. Streamlining Admission, Capitation and Infrastructure Management in Senior Schools. 

  

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 

 Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM 

Bills 

  1. The County Assembly Services (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 34 of 2023). 
  1. The Sports (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2026). 
  1. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2025). 
  1. The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024). 

Motions  

  1. Consideration of a Petition on the Management of Haemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders. 
  1. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings. 
  1. Second Report on the Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions. 
  1. Consideration of a Petition regarding the proposal to amend the Consumer Protection Act. 
  1. Report on the Audited Financial Statements of Selected State Corporations in the Roads and Transport Sector. 
  1. Fourth Report on Audited Financial Statements for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund. 

Thursday, 30 July 2026 

 Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM 

Bills 

  1. The County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (Senate Bill No. 8 of 2026). 
  1. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2025). 
  1. The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024). 
  1. The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bill No. 30 of 2024). 

Motions  

  1. Second Report on the Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions. 
  1. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings. 
  1. Report on the Audited Financial Statements of Selected State Corporations in the Roads and Transport Sector. 
  1. Report on the Audited Financial Statements of Selected State Corporations in the Energy Sector. 
  1. Third Report on the Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions. 
  1. Seventh Report on the Audited Financial Statements for Various Funds 
  1. Ninth Report on the Audited Financial Statements for Various State Corporations. 
  1. Fifth Report on the Status of Reports on Petitions and Resolutions. 
  1. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 5 of 2026 on the National Energy Policy. 

 

The Senate 

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 

Morning Session at 9:30 AM 

Bills 

  1. The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 61 of 2022). 
  1. The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2025). 
  1. The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026). 
  1. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024). 
  1. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024). 
  1. The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025). 
  1. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2024). 
  1. The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023). 
  1. The Mining (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 22 of 2025). 

Motions  

  1. Consideration of Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026); the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026). 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy regarding alleged irregularities in the petroleum products supply chain. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry regarding the handing over of a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County to a private firm. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the conferment of city status to Thika Municipality. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. 

 

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 

Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM 

Motions  

  1. Provision of IFMIS Reports for County Governments to the Senate.  
  1. Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya. 
  1. Delinking Junior Secondary Schools from Primary Schools.  
  1. Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Third Session (2024). 
  1. Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees during the Fourth Session (2025). 

Questions 

  1. Question No. 065: The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy: 
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary state the measures and institutional mechanisms put in place by the Government to address the circulation of false emergency information, digitally manipulated content and impersonation of public institutions or officials online? 
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary also clarify whether there exists an official rapid public communication and verification mechanism during periods of public anxiety or national emergencies?  
  1. What are the protocols in place for authentication of official Government digital communication, and could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures in place to enhance coordination among Government agencies in timely clarification of misleading information likely to cause panic, confusion or disruption of essential services?  
  1. What steps are being taken to promote responsible digital engagement and public awareness, while safeguarding the constitutional freedoms guaranteed under Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution? 
  1. Question No. 053 The Senator for Nyandarua County (Sen. John Methu, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports: 
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary outline the policy and institutional framework guiding the coordination of youth empowerment interventions, and indicate the mechanisms in place to ensure that eligible youth are adequately informed of these opportunities?  
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary explain the measures in place to avoid duplication and ensure coherence among youth empowerment funds, credit schemes, enterprise programmes and employment initiatives implemented by the National Government, State agencies and county governments, and provide the number of beneficiaries reached under each programme in Nyandarua County and across the other counties?  
  1. Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a breakdown of the annual budgetary allocation for each of the programmes and initiatives since 2022, along with the amounts disbursed, and report on the benefits of the programmes and initiatives in each county where they have been implemented?  
  1. What policy measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure equitable access to these programmes by youth in rural, marginalised and underserved areas, as well as by young women, youth with disabilities and other vulnerable categories? 
  1. What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and longterm sustainability of youth empowerment funds and programmes, and what measurable outcomes have been recorded since their implementation? 
  1. Question No. 069 Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports: 
  1. Does the Government maintain a database of Kenyan sportsmen and women who win medals in regional, continental and international competitions and, if so, could the Cabinet Secretary provide the current list?  
  1. What is the Government doing to respond to the plight of retired sports heroes and heroines who, despite their contribution to the nation, are living in poverty and suffering poor health? 
  1. Could the Government consider rolling out a welfare programme to provide financial, medical, housing and other social protection benefits to retired sports heroes and heroines, including coaches and other sports officials who have served the nation with distinction?  
  1. What measures are in place to also ensure that the legacy of Kenyan sports heroes and heroines is preserved and documented as part of the nation’s heritage?  

 

Thursday, 30 July 2026 

Afternoon Session at 2:30 PM 

Bills 

  1. The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 61 of 2022). 
  1. The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2025). 
  1. The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026). 
  1. The Mining (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 22 of 2025.) 
  1. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024). 
  1. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 3 of 2024). 
  1. The Electronic Equipment Disposal, Recycling and Reuse Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2025). 
  1. The Public Service Internship Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 63 of 2022). 
  1. The Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024). 
  1. The Artificial Intelligence Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026). 
  1. The Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2023). 

 

Motions  

  1. Reconstitution of Select Committees of the Senate. 
  1. Consideration of Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on its consideration of the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 11 of 2026); the Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026); and the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 14 of 2026). 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the conferment of city status to Thika Municipality. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on the Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy regarding alleged irregularities in the petroleum products supply chain. 
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on its inquiry regarding the handing over of a cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa County to a private firm. 
  1. Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya. 
  1. Delinking Junior Secondary Schools from Primary Schools. 
  1. The rising cases of student unrest, arson and insecurity in schools in Kenya. 
  1. Strengthening disability-inclusive education for learners with all forms of disability, including neurodevelopmental conditions and specific learning disabilities. 

Papers 

  1. The Twenty Third (23rd) Edition of Biannual Report on the status of alcohol and drug abuse control in Kenya by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).  
  1. Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on reducing methane, promoting development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, from 14th to 18th May 2026. 

Notices of Motion  

  1. Reconstitution of Select Committees of the Senate.  
  1. Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on Reducing Methane, Promoting Development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, from 14th to 18th May 2026. 

Questions and Statements  

  1. Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)  
  1. The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the welfare of workers at Hela Intimates EPZ Limited in the Kitengela-Athi River Zone. 
  1. Nominated Senator (Sen. Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee Labour and Social Welfare regarding the decentralisation of medical assessment services for Persons with Disability (PWDs). 
  1. The Senator for Machakos County (Sen. Agnes Kavindu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding irregularities identified in the payroll of the County Government of Machakos. 
  1. The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding stalled development projects undertaken by the County Government of Kirinyaga since 2013. 
  1. The Senator for Murang’a County (Sen. Joe Nyutu, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the ongoing tree harvesting activities within the Aberdare forest ecosystem. 
  1. The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the increasing number of university and college graduates entering the labour market in Kisumu County without corresponding employment opportunities. 
  1. Statement pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1)  
  1. The Senate Majority Leader to issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 4th August, 2026.