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Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 7 of 2026

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The National Assembly

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Motions

  1. Consideration of the 2026 Budget Policy Statement.
  2. The Division of Revenue Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2026).
  3. Committee of the Whole House.
  4. Report on the Audited Accounts for the Judiciary Mortgage Scheme Fund for the Financial Years 2011/2012 to 2021/2022.
  5. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 6 Of 2024 on the National Aviation Policy.
  6. Report on the Audited Accounts for the Commodities Fund for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2021/2022.
  7. Ukaguzi Kwa Asasi Zisizo Huru Kikamilifu Za Jumuia Ya Afrika Mashariki Na Ushoroba Wa Kati Katika Jamhuri Ya Muungano Wa Tanzania.
  8. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  9. Report of the Kenya Delegation to 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  10. Tenth Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  11. Fifth Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations (Western Region) for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
  12. Eleventh Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  13. Seventh Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.

Bills

  1. No Bills were mentioned.

Wednesday, 11th March 2026 (9:30 AM)

 

Motions

  1. Sustainable Management and Valorisation of Organic Waste from Avocado Processing.
  2. Mandatory Guidance and Counselling Programme in All Primary and Secondary Schools in Kenya.

Bills

  1. The Sports (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2026).
  2. The Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 27 of 2024).
  3. The Universities (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 79 of 2023).
  4. The Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2023).
  5. The Basic Education (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 3 of 2025).
  6. The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2024).
  7. The National Police Service (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 39 of 2025).
  8. The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 36 of 2023).
  9. The Employment (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 62 of 2023).

Wednesday, 11th March 2026 (2:30 PM)

Motions

  1. Report on the Audited Accounts for the Judiciary Mortgage Scheme Fund for The Financial Years 2011/2012 To 2021/2022.
  2. Consideration of a Nominee for Appointment as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.
  3. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025 on Partial Divestiture in Safaricom Plc by the Government of Kenya.
  4. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 6 Of 2024 on the National Aviation Policy.
  5. Ukaguzi Kwa Asasi Zisizo Huru Kikamilifu Za Jumuia Ya Afrika Mashariki Na Ushoroba Wa Kati Katika Jamhuri Ya Muungano Wa Tanzania.
  6. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  7. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  8. Tenth Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  9. Fifth Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations (Western Region) for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
  10. Eleventh Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  11. Seventh Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
  12. Inquiry Into the Pricing of Tea in Kenya.
  13. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 149th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  14. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the150th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.

BIll

  1. The Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 7 of 2026)

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Motions

  1. Limitation of Debate on a Specified Sessional Paper.
  2. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 3 Of 2025 on Partial Divestiture in Safaricom Plc by the Government of Kenya.
  3. Consideration of Sessional Paper No. 6 Of 2024 on the National Aviation Policy.
  4. Ukaguzi Kwa Asasi Zisizo Huru Kikamilifu Za Jumuia Ya Afrika Mashariki Na Ushoroba Wa Kati Katika Jamhuri Ya Muungano Wa Tanzania.
  5. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 147th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  6. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the148th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  7. Consideration of a Petition Regarding Delay in Resettlement of Squatters in Koibem Village, Nandi County.
  8. Tenth Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  9. Fifth Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations (Western Region) for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
  10. Eleventh Report on the Audited Accounts of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund for the Financial Years 2016/2017 to 2021/2022.
  11. Seventh Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021.
  12. Inquiry into the Pricing of Tea in Kenya.
  13. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.
  14. Report of the Kenya Delegation to the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and Related Meetings.

Bills

  1. The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2026).
  2. The County Library Services Bill (Senate Bill No. 40 of 2024).

 

The Senate

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Motions

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the Report on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements in Kitui, Makueni and Machakos Counties.
  2. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on Inquiry into the Shortage of Smart Energy Metres in Kenya and the Potential for Their Local Manufacturing.
  3. Declaration of Road Traffic Accidents in Kenya as a National Disaster.

Notices of Motion 

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition to the Senate by Hon. Isaiah Maina, a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) of Nandi County, Representing Ol’lessos Ward on the Proposed Amendments to the County Governments Act (Cap. 265).
  2. Provision of IFMIS Reports for County Governments to the Senate.

Bills

  1. The Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024).
  2. The Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025).
  3. The Public Audit (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2024).
  4. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 46 of 2023).
  5. The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 49 of 2023).
  6. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 1 of 2024).
  7. The County Wards (Equitable Development) Bill (Senate Bills No. 20 of 2024).
  8. The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024).

Questions and Statements

  1. Request for Statement Pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1).

 

Wednesday, 11th March 2026 (9:30AM)

Motions

  1. Mainstreaming a Framework for Clean Cooking in Kenya.
  2. Report of the proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference on the role of Parliament in shaping the future of responsible AI held from 28th to 30th November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  3. Report of the 3rd Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPWD) Africa Region Conference held in Lusaka, Zambia, from 24th to 28th February 2025.
  4. Reports of the Kenya Delegation at the sittings of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Committees and other PAP Organs Held at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, South Africa, from 13th to 20th September 2024 and 28th October to 17th November 2024.

 

Bills

  1. NO BILLS WERE MENTIONED.

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:

  1. a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the status of all blue economy programmes undertaken by the National Government in Kisumu County since 2022, and indicate timelines for completion of all pending projects?

 

  1. b) What is the current infrastructural condition and operational status of landing sites, cold-chain facilities and other key blue economy infrastructure in Kisumu County?

 

  1. c) What impact have the blue economy interventions implemented by the National Government had on the income levels and livelihoods of the fishing community in the county since 2022?

 

  1. d) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure that funds set aside for blue economy interventions in Kisumu County are fully utilised and translate to tangible economic benefits for the local communities?

Question No. 017 The Senator for Kitui County (Sen. Enoch Wambua, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC) Affairs, the ASALs and Regional Development:

  1. a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the drought situation in the country, and disclose the data used by the Government to classify the affected areas?
  2. b) How has the Government distributed the current budgetary allocation for drought mitigation and response across counties, and could the Cabinet Secretary provide details on the specific programmes that have so far been rolled out in each affected county to mitigate the adverse effects of drought?
  3. c) What measures has the Ministry put in place to ensure effective coordination of drought response efforts by the National Government, county governments, development partners and humanitarian agencies?
  4. d) When does the Government expect the ongoing drought response programmes to stabilise the livelihoods of the most affected communities, and could the Cabinet Secretary outline the indicators that will be used to assess success?
  5. e) What long-term climate adaptation strategies is the Government implementing to enhance drought preparedness and resilience, and could the Cabinet Secretary disclose the Government’s current and planned investment in climate-smart agriculture initiatives?

Question No. 006 The Senator for Nairobi City County (Sen. Edwin Sifuna, CBS, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education:

  1. a) Why are Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) not autonomous and distinct from primary schools, despite JSS Boards of Management operating separate accounts for JSS functions?
  2. b) Why are heads of primary schools, who are neither trained nor legally mandated to supervise graduate JSS teachers, being tasked with managing JSS alongside their primary school duties, despite concerns over management conflicts and calls for administrative independence?
  3. c) Could the Cabinet Secretary also explain the Career Progression Guidelines (CPGs) applicable to all teachers, including those serving in the Junior Secondary Schools?

Question No. 007 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education:

  1. a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on inquiries or actions taken regarding misreporting or manipulation of the 2025 Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, and clarify findings and accountability measures applied?
  2. b) What mechanisms are in place to safeguard transparency, accuracy and credibility of national assessments under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, including the checks and balances built into the assessment process?
  3. c) How does the Ministry monitor schools’ adherence to reporting standards and ensure strategies are in place to prevent the dissemination of misleading or inaccurate assessment information?
  4. d) Could the Cabinet Secretary outline corrective actions taken where misreporting has been identified, providing a clear timeline for full implementation of reforms or sanctions?

Question No. 008 The Senator for Kisumu County (Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC, MP) to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Education:

  1. a) Could the Cabinet Secretary provide a report on government-funded extracurricular and talent development programmes in Kisumu County from 2022 to date, highlighting measurable achievements, such as skill advancement, participation rates and progression of children into competitive platforms?
  2. b) What systemic challenges have been identified as key barriers in implementing these programmes, particularly regarding equitable access for all children, coordination between schools and community centres and oversight and accountability in programme delivery?
  3. c) How does the Ministry ensure efficient deployment of allocated resources for talent development, and what monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are used to detect gaps, inefficiencies or underperformance?
  4. d) What targeted strategies are in place to ensure inclusion of marginalized or under-resourced children, with specific focus on initiatives for sustainable talent identification, mentorship pathways and long-term support structures?

 

Wednesday, 11th March 2026 (2:30AM)

Bills

  1. The Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025).
  2. The Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024).
  3. The Public Audit (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2024).
  4. The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023).
  5. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  6. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024).
  7. The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No. 18 of 2023).
  8. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024) of 2024) .
  9. The County Governments (State Officers Removal from Office) Procedure Bill (Senate Bills No. 34 of 2024).
  10. The County Governments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 39 of 2024).
  11. The Street Naming and Property Addressing System Bill (Senate Bills No. 43 of 2024).
  12. The County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 52 of 2024).

Motions

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Health on the Report on the County Oversight and Networking Engagements in Kitui, Makueni and Machakos Counties.
  2. Report of the Standing Committee on Energy on Inquiry into the Shortage of Smart Energy Metres in Kenya and the Potential for Their Local Manufacturing.
  3. Report of the Liaison Committee on the Activities and Operations of Select Committees During the Third Session (2024).

Notices of Amendment

  1. The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023).
  2. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  3. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024.

Notices of Motion

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition to the Senate by Hon. Isaiah Maina, a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) of Nandi County, Representing Ol’lessos Ward on the Proposed Amendments to the County Governments Act (Cap. 265).
  2. Provision of IFMIS Reports for County Governments to the Senate.
  3. Mainstreaming Gender Perspectives in Legislative and Policy Processes.
  4. Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya.
  5. Delink Junior Secondary Schools from Primary Schools.

Questions and Statements

Requests for Statements pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1).

  1. i) The Senator for Machakos County (Sen. Agnes Kavindu, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare Regarding the Non-payment of Gratuity to Thirty-three (33) Former Employees of the County Government of Machakos.
  2. ii) Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health Regarding the Growing Burden of Sepsis in Kenya.

iii) Nominated Senator (Sen. Hamida Kibwana, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources Regarding Lead Contamination in Soils and Water in Kenya.

  1. iv) The Senator for Bungoma County (Sen. David Wakoli, M P) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget Regarding the Status of Pending Bills for the County Government of Bungoma.
  2. v) The Senator for Taita Taveta County (Sen. Johnes Mwaruma, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health Concerning the Pending Payment of Stipend to Community Health Promoters (CHPS) in Taita Taveta County.
  3. vi) The Senator for Baringo County (Sen. Kiprono Chemitei, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Regarding the Proliferation of Illicit Alcohol in Baringo County.

vii) The Senator for Marsabit County (Sen. Mohamed Chute, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Regarding Escalating Security and Land-related Tensions in Moyam Area and the Proposed Deployment of Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) In Tittu, Marsabit County.

viii) The Senator for West Pokot County (Sen. (Rev.) Julius Murgor, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism Regarding the Corporate Social Responsibility Programmes Undertaken by Companies Operating in West Pokot County.

  1. ix) The Senator for Laikipia County (Sen. John Kinyua, MP) To Seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing Concerning the Deterioration of the Nyahururu – Rumuruti (A4) Road in Laikipia County.

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Motions

  1. Report of the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights on a Petition to the Senate by Hon. Isaiah Maina, a Member of the County Assembly (MCA) of Nandi County.
  2.  Representing Ol’lessos Ward on the Proposed Amendments to the County Governments Act (Cap. 265).
  3. Provision of IFMIS Reports for County Governments to the Senate.
  4. Delink Junior Secondary Schools from Primary Schools.

 

Bills

  1. The Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025).
  2. The Culture Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024).
  3. The Public Audit (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2024).
  4. The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023).
  5. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  6. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024).
  7. The County Hall of Fame Bill (Senate Bills No. 18 of 2023).
  8. The Public Fundraising Appeals Bill (Senate Bills No. 36 of 2024).
  9. The Health (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 12 of 2025).
  10. The County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 14 of 2025).
  11. The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 15 of 2025).
  12. The Community Health Promoters Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022).
  13. The Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022).
  14. The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 34 of 2025).
  15. The Environmental Management and Coordination (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 66 of 2023).
  16. The Autism Management Bill (Senate Bills No. 19 of 2025).

Notices of Amendment

  1. The Nuts and Oil Crops Development Bill (Senate Bills No. 47 of 2023).
  2. The Heritage and Museums Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2023).
  3. The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No. 10 of 2024).

Notices of Motion

  1. Mainstreaming Gender Perspectives in Legislative and Policy Processes.
  2. Promotion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Policy in Kenya.

Questions and Statements

  1. a) Requests for Statements Pursuant to Standing Order 53 (1)
  2. i) The Senator for Bungoma County (Sen. David Wakoli, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget regarding the status of pending bills for the County Government of Bungoma.
  3. ii) The Senator for Vihiga County (Sen. Godfrey Osotsi, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the deteriorating infrastructure at the Wilson Airport in Nairobi City County.

iii) Nominated Senator (Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding the measures being undertaken by the host County Governments of Kenya’s chartered cities to facilitate access to basic services for the urban poor.

  1. iv) The Senator for Busia County (Sen. Andrew Omtatah, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources concerning deforestation linked to the growing use of firewood and wood-based biomass fuel by large manufacturing companies.
  2. v) The Senator for Kirinyaga County (Sen. James Murango, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regarding the performance of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) in soil testing and analysis.
  3. vi) The Senator for Nakuru County (Sen. Tabitha Keroche, MP) to seek a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the allocation of Kisima land in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County to civil servants.
  4. b) Statement Pursuant to Standing Order 57 (1)

The Senate Majority Leader to issue a statement on the business of the Senate for the week commencing Tuesday, 17th March, 2026.

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