Parliamentary Round-Up: Issue No 44

  • 6 Nov 2026
  • 11 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Francis Gikonyo

The National Assembly 

Tuesday, 3 November, 2026 

Afternoon Session 

Bills 

  1. The Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 32 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 66 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Investment and Export Promotion Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 37 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Tourism (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Kenya Economic Zones Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 46 of 2026) – Second Reading. 

Motions 

  1. Report on Inspection Visits to Constituency Offices in Nakuru County. 
  1. Sixteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF Board and the NG-CDF Account for FYs 2022/2023 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Eleventh Report on Examination of the Audited Financial Statements for the Tourism Fund and the Tourism Promotion Fund for FYs 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. 
  1. Eleventh Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various Universities. 
  1. Seventeenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Five Constituencies for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Twelfth Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various National Polytechnics. 
  1. Eighteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Constituencies in Narok and Kericho Counties for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Nineteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Constituencies in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Thirteenth Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various Technical and Vocational Colleges and Technical Training Institutes. 
  1. Report on the Peace and Security Engagement in Isiolo County. 
  1. Report on Budget Implementation Monitoring for FY 2025/2026 covering the State Departments for Devolution, Special Programmes, and ASALs and Regional Development. 
  1. Petitions 
  1. Persistent cattle rustling and insecurity in Isiolo County and the wider Northern Frontier and North Rift regions. 

Statements 

  1. Unpaid stipends for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Malava Constituency. 
  1. Dismissal of eighteen female police recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College on account of pregnancy. 
  1. Increased charges for issuance of birth certificates. 
  1. Questions (Scheduled for Wednesday Afternoon) 
  1. Establishment of a fully functional Births and Deaths Registration Office and other government services in Ndhiwa Constituency. 
  1. Recognition and remuneration of village elders serving under the Nyumba Kumi framework. 
  1. Incidents of armed banditry and security operations in Samburu East Constituency. 
  1. Investigations into the disappearance of National Police Reservist Officer Ali Issack Abdulla in Mandera County. 
  1. Invasion and violent disruption of Mashujaa Day celebrations in Umoja 1, Embakasi West. 
  1. Delay in the gazettement and operationalisation of Kathanje Police Station. 

The National Assembly 

Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 

Morning Sitting 

Bill – Committee of the Whole House 

  1. Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 50 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole House. 

Motions  

  1. Formulation of a Policy on Power Subsidies for Export-Oriented Agricultural Production. 
  1. National Sensitisation and Support for Combating Sickle Cell and Haemophilia Diseases. 
  1. Inclusion of Aflasafe KE01 in the National Agricultural Input Subsidy Programme. 

Statements  

  1. Construction of communication masts in various underserved areas within Bura Constituency. 
  1. Security situation in Moyale, Marsabit County. 

Wednesday, 4 November, 2026 

Afternoon Sitting 

Bills 

  1. The Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 32 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 66 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Tourism (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Trade Description (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2026) – Second Reading. 
  1. The Kenya Intellectual Property Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2026) – Second Reading. 

Motions 

  1. Sixteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF Board and the NG-CDF Account for FYs 2022/2023 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Resolution to Suspend a Specified Sitting. 
  1. Consideration of the Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations, 2026. 
  1. Seventeenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Five Constituencies for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Report on Inspection Visits to Constituency Offices in Nakuru County. 
  1. Eleventh Report on Examination of the Audited Financial Statements for the Tourism Fund and the Tourism Promotion Fund for FYs 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. 
  1. Eleventh Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various Universities. 
  1. Twelfth Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various National Polytechnics. 
  1. Eighteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Constituencies in Narok and Kericho Counties for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Nineteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Constituencies in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025. 
  1. Thirteenth Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various Technical and Vocational Colleges and Technical Training Institutes. 
  1. Report on the Peace and Security Engagement in Isiolo County. 
  1. Report on Budget Implementation Monitoring for FY 2025/2026 covering the State Departments for Devolution, Special Programmes, and ASALs and Regional Development. 

Questions 

  1. Establishment of a fully functional Births and Deaths Registration Office, Huduma Centre and provision of administrative and registration services in Ndhiwa Constituency. 
  1. Recognition and remuneration of village elders serving under the Nyumba Kumi framework. 
  1. Incidents of armed banditry, security operations and compensation for affected residents in Samburu East Constituency. 
  1. Investigations into the disappearance of National Police Reservist Officer Ali Issack Abdulla and reported cases of missing persons in Mandera South Constituency. 
  1. Invasion and violent disruption of Mashujaa Day celebrations in Umoja 1, Embakasi West Constituency. 
  1. Delay in the gazettement and operationalisation of Kathanje Police Station. 

Statements 

  1. Impact of the tea levy on tea prices and farmers’ earnings. 
  1. Public disclosure of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Report for Kenya. 

Thursday, 5 November, 2026 

 

Afternoon Session  

 

Bills 

 

  1. The Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs Control Laws (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 63 of 2026) – First Reading.  
  1. Consideration of the Mediated Version of The Cooperatives Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2024).  
  1. The Kenya Judiciary Academy Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole House.  
  1. The Books and Newspapers (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 47 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole House.  
  1. The Tourism (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2026) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Trade Description (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 42 of 2026) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Kenya Intellectual Property Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 40 of 2026) – Second Reading.  

 

Motions 

 

  1. Report on Inspection Visits to Constituency Offices in Nakuru County.  
  1. Nineteenth Report on the Audited Financial Statements of the NG-CDF for Constituencies in Nairobi and Kajiado Counties for FYs 2013/2014 to 2024/2025.  
  1. Thirteenth Report on Examination of Audited Financial Statements for Various Technical and Vocational Colleges and Technical Training Institutes.  
  1. Report on the Peace and Security Engagement in Isiolo County.  
  1. Report on Budget Implementation Monitoring for FY 2025/2026 covering the State Departments for Devolution, Special Programmes, and ASALs & Regional Development.  

 

Statements 

 

  1. Operationalisation of Malindi Civil Registration Centre.  
  1. The brutal killing of one Mr. Brian Kiprotich in Konoin Constituency.  
  1. Unauthorised payment by the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) to Oriole Homes Limited.  
  1. Reported trafficking and smuggling of Kenyan citizens through the Kenya-Ethiopia-Sudan-Libya-Europe corridor.  
  1. Deaths of four Kenyan migrant workers in the Middle East.  
  1. Arbitrary disconnection of electricity in Kwale County.  
  1. Operations of the QVSE online trading platform in Kenya.  
  1. Governance disputes within the Football Kenya Federation and outstanding payments to Harambee Stars.  
  1. Status of construction of the Gikondi-Thaara and Mwireri Mutwewathi Roads.  
  1. The status of construction of the Mau Mau Road Lot 4 Project. 

 

The Senate 

  

Tuesday, 3 November, 2026  

 

Afternoon Session  

 

Bills 

 

  1. The Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 66 of 2023) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bills No. 20 of 2024) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Public Service Internship Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 63 of 2022) – Second Reading.  
  1. The County Governments (State Officers Removal from Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2024) – Second Reading.  
  1. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2024) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Crops (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 8 of 2023) – Second Reading.  

 

Motions 

 

  1. Extension of Time on the Consideration of the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026.  
  1. Extension of Time on the Consideration of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprises) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 127 of 2026).  
  1. Mainstreaming a Framework for Clean Cooking in Kenya.  
  1. Consideration of Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on Traffic Rules and NTSA Regulations.  
  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. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022).  
  1. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 51 of 2024).  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on a Petition by Mr. Mohamed U. Alasow.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Korogocho Community Eviction.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a Petition regarding Jamii Bora Estate Title Deeds.  
  1. Report on Stakeholder Forum on the Challenges Facing the Sugar Sector.  
  1. Reports on Inquiry into Implementation of ECDE and Vocational Education Policies in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale Counties.  
  1. Report on Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on the Foreign Policy of Kenya.  
  1. Reports of the Liaison Committee on Committee Activities for the 3rd (2024) and 4th (2025) Sessions.  

 

Statements 

 

  1. Statement on the growth of the tourism sector in Kenya and its contribution to the economy.  
  1. Statement on the issuance of 36,826 title deeds to residents of Kilifi County.  
  1. Delay in the completion of the Gikuyari-Kirie-Karerema-Ishiara Road in Embu County.  
  1. Recognition, promotion, and development of the Uragate Cultural Festival.  
  1. Delays in salary payments and absorption of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers in Murang’a County.  
  1. Pollution arising from the MTech Tar Asphalt processing plant in Kambirwa, Murang’a County.  
  1. Escalating challenge of ocean pollution in Lamu County.  
  1. Cases of missing persons in Lamu County. 

  

 

Wednesday, 4th November, 2026  

 

Morning Sitting  

 

Motions 

 

  1. Report of the Regional Seminar: African Parliaments for Climate Action on Reducing Methane, Promoting Development, held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.  
  1. Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya.  
  1. The Rising Cases of Student Unrest, Arson and Insecurity in Schools in Kenya.  
  1. The Implementation of Section 39(k) of the Basic Education Act on the Provision of Sanitary Towels.  

 

Questions 

 

  1. Alienation of a portion of the Nyatike Forest Block in Migori County (Sen. Eddy Oketch).  
  1. Management of the drought situation in the country (Sen. Enoch Wambua).  
  1. Early warning systems and utilization of funds for drought and flood response (Sen. Mwenda Gataya).  
  1. Maintenance and rehabilitation of the Thika-Kenol Section of the A2 Road (Sen. Joe Nyutu).  
  1. Status of the construction of the island-side ramp to fully operationalize Ferry services at the Mtongwe crossing in Mombasa County (Sen. Miraj Abdillahi).  
  1. Status of road construction projects in Kakamega County (Sen. (Dr.) Boni Khalwale).  
  1. Delay in completion of the Chiakariga-Marimanti-Gatunga Road Project (Sen. Mwenda Gataya).  
  1. Status of road rehabilitation, maintenance and construction projects in Machakos County (Sen. Agnes Kavindu). 

  

Wednesday, 4 November 2026  

 

Afternoon Sitting  

 

Bills 

 

  1. The Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 66 of 2023) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Kenya National Library Service Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 20 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 59 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 5 of 2026) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Gold Processing Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 46 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Sports (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2026) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 31 of 2024) – Second Reading.  

 

Motions 

 

  1. Extension of Time on the Consideration of the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026.  
  1. Extension of Time on the Consideration of the Tourism (Tourism Enterprises) Regulations, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 127 of 2026).  
  1. Reports of the Standing Committee on Education on Inquiry into Implementation of ECDE and Vocational Education Policies in Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale Counties.  
  1. Mainstreaming a Framework for Clean Cooking in Kenya.  
  1. Report of the Mediation Committee on The Cooperatives Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 7 of 2024).  
  1. Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on Traffic Rules and NTSA Regulations.  
  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. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022).  
  1. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 51 of 2024).  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights (JLAHR) on a Petition by Mr. Mohamed U. Alasow.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Korogocho Community Eviction.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a Petition regarding Jamii Bora Estate Title Deeds.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a Petition concerning Public Transport in Lake Victoria.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Kithima Location Public Land.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Pumwani Majengo Public Land.  
  1. Declaration of Road Traffic Accidents in Kenya as a National Disaster.  
  1. Delinking Junior Secondary Schools from Primary Schools.  

 

Statements 

 

  1. Statement on the legacy of Koitalel Arap Samoei in commemoration of the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding the expansion of the Nairobi-Mombasa road and road safety measures towards end-of-year festivities.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding abandoned ECDE classrooms, dismissal of teachers, and transfer of learners in Kitui County.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding increased coffee bean theft in Manyatta and Runyenjes constituencies in Embu County.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding Kshs. 54 billion El Niño funds from the World Bank and allocation to counties.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding county payroll verification and elimination of ghost workers.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding land acquisition and compensation for the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR project.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding resolution of the public university staff strike.  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding county wage bills and compliance with fiscal responsibility principles.  
  1. Statement on the recurrent collapse of buildings in Nairobi City County and the state of construction safety in Kenya. 

 

Thursday, 5 November 2026 

 

Bills 

  1. The Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Referendum Bill (Senate Bills No. 3 of 2026) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National ssembly Bills No. 66 of 2023) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2025) – Committee of the Whole.  
  1. The Agriculture and Food Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2023) – Second Reading.  
  1. The Artificial Intelligence Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026) – Second Reading.  
  1. The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2026) – Second Reading.  

 

Motions 

  1. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 51 of 2024).  
  1. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the Agricultural and Livestock Extension Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2022).  
  1. Consideration of the National Assembly Amendments to the County Library Services Bill (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2024).  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition by Mr. Mohamed U. Alasow concerning the re-introduction of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (Senate Bills No. 48 of 2021).  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning the Eviction of Korogocho Community along the Nairobi River Corridor.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a Petition regarding Delayed Issuance of Title Deeds to residents of Jamii Bora Estate in Kisaju, Kajiado County.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing on a Petition concerning Public Transport in Lake Victoria between Mfangano Island and Mbita.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Alleged Grabbing of Public Land in Kithima Location, Meru County.  
  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources on a Petition concerning Conversion of L.R. No. 209/2378/1 Pumwani Majengo from public to private land.  
  1. Report of the Mediation Committee on The Cooperatives Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 7 of 2024).  
  1. Reports of the Select Committee on Delegated Legislation on the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026; Traffic (Motor Vehicle Inspection) Rules, 2026; and NTSA (Operation of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 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. Hoja kuhusu Ajali ya Feri ya Likoni.  
  1. Establishment of a National Framework for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Endometriosis in Kenya.  
  1. Strengthening Social Protection and Support for Caregivers and Parents of Persons with Disabilities.  

 

Statements 

  1. Request for a Statement regarding the delay in the completion of the Gikuyari–Kirie–Karerema–Ishiara Road in Embu County (Sen. Alexander Mundigi).  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding the installation and operation of speed cameras and road safety signage nationwide (Sen. Joe Nyutu).  
  1. Request for a Statement concerning the enforcement of Nairobi City County laws and prosecution of county law offences (Sen. Hamida Kibwana).  
  1. Request for a Statement regarding the identification, management, and support of learners with dyslexia in Kenya’s education system (Sen. Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga).  
  1. Statement by the Senate Majority Leader on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.