The Human Tissue and Organ Transplantation Bill, 2024, presented by Embakasi West lawmaker Mark Mwenje, outlines strict controls meant to regulate how human tissue is donated, stored, and transplanted. He told the Health Committee that the reforms are meant to create a safer, more accountable system.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly has endorsed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025 after reviewing public submissions. In the committee’s assessment, the package funded by taxpayers will cost about Sh5.67 billion.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe bill, which also passed the Senate without opposition, now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. The overwhelming support across party lines highlights one of the few instances of clear bipartisan cooperation in Congress this year.
By Maureen KinyanjuiLecornu, reappointed just days after resigning, must win over Socialist MPs to prevent his government from collapsing. Far-left and far-right opposition parties have scheduled censure votes on Thursday, pressing for parliamentary elections to resolve the deadlock.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Bill, sponsored by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, proposes amendments to the Registration of Persons Act, CAP 107. Once enacted, schools will have 30 days to register any student who turns 18. Currently, individuals are required to report to a registration officer within 90 days of their birthday, and failure to do so is an offence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the new law, counties will receive funds for key areas such as doctors’ salary arrears, the Community Health Promoters programme, and the construction of new county headquarters.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint petition submitted on September 24, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) together with the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak) accused lawmakers of pushing the Bill forward without engaging those most affected.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed law would establish the National Drug and Health Products Authority, tasked with supervising the manufacture, registration, and distribution of drugs, overseeing clinical trials, and regulating medical devices.
By Rose AchiengThe society called on the Senate to either drop the clause or introduce strong safeguards to ensure transparency.
By Ann NyamburaTo support the scheme, the Bill directs the Kenya Forest Service and Kefri to conduct a full economic valuation of forests, factoring in benefits such as carbon storage, water regulation and soil conservation. These assessments will guide the incentives and payments.
By Ann NyamburaCherargei said leaders often focus more on politics than delivering on development for the areas they represent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement issued on Tuesday, the senate clarified that the bill does not in anyway proposes extension of term limit for the president and other elected leaders, warning Kenyans not to fall for fake news and terming the claims in circulation as fake.
By David AbonyoSpeaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula directed the Finance and National Planning Committee to scrutinise the Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2024) before its consideration proceeds.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed law targets to amend the Pension Service Superannuation Scheme Act (Cap 189A) to eliminate barriers that force public servants to wait years before accessing their funds.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Harm Reduction Bill, 2025, aims to anchor harm reduction services in law and ensure they are available in public health facilities as part of efforts to reduce drug-related deaths, overdoses and the spread of infectious diseases.
By Rose AchiengThe Bill proposes granting the Senate authority to approve the national budget, vet constitutional office holders, veto decisions of the National Assembly, and originate any form of legislation.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Bill, expungement would improve employment opportunities, promote rehabilitation and social integration, and reduce reoffending.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIf passed into law, Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, 2023 will establish the Kenya National Council for Population and Development. T
By Brenda SockyThe commission also warns that the Bill contains a supremacy clause declaring that, in case of any conflict with other laws, its provisions shall take precedence.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the bill, those who have offered "exemplary service to the legal and public service in Kenya" would also qualify.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Equalisation Fund has also been allocated Sh9.6 billion, providing targeted development support to 34 counties identified as marginalised.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe amendment proposes that any stateless person who has lived in Kenya continuously for at least seven years be considered lawfully resident and eligible for citizenship through registration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAmong the benefits proposed is a monthly transport allowance equivalent to one-seventh of a judge’s basic salary, paid out as a lump sum over 120 months upon retirement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Bill will also establish and strengthen hospital boards, giving them the responsibility to oversee operations and meet at least four times a year to assess performance. In addition, each hospital will form an internal board to handle day-to-day management.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe new legal framework would make Kenya the third African country after Nigeria and South Africa to regulate cryptocurrencies through legislation.
By Maureen Kinyanjui