The Bill was introduced in the Senate on September 8, 2026, when it received its First Reading, and has since been assigned to the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources for consideration.
By David AbonyoSenators raised concerns that the expiry of drugs could have consequences beyond the loss of public money, particularly where patients depend on government hospitals and health centres for treatment.
By Bradley BosireAgriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told the Senate on Wednesday that the government had in the past failed to secure sufficient fodder reserves, with some facilities labelled as feedlots lacking basic requirements such as water and pasture.
By David AbonyoMudavadi and Mutua told the Senate they were attending a Cabinet meeting in Kisumu, while the Attorney-General’s office said the AG was out of town.
By Bradley BosireAccording to the authority, only part of the illicit alcohol market involves counterfeit products. Other illegal products include alcohol affected by tax evasion, smuggled drinks, substandard and adulterated products, unlicensed artisanal alcohol and surrogate alcohol.
By Bradley BosireThe clash came , when Omtatah appeared before the House to respond to an order requiring him to withdraw the remark. While the senator said he was prepared to withdraw it as a sign of respect for the Senate, he used his response to argue that the word was not against parliamentary language.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the proposed law, pensionable county officers would be able to move from one county public service to another while keeping their pension, leave and other benefits already earned.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Maina said her legislative agenda was focused on addressing challenges affecting ordinary Kenyans and strengthening protections for vulnerable groups
By Chrispho OwuorThe committee, led by Bomet Senator Hilary Sigei, said the proposed law would provide a legal basis for the different stages involved in a referendum, including how the process is started, managed and challenged.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senator argued that the rapid accumulation of wealth by Cabinet Secretaries and county governors was not the result of talent or hard work, but rather the power attached to public office. He claimed that senior officials exploit legal gaps and discretionary powers left by Parliament to benefit themselves and those close to them.
By Chrispho OwuorThe matter was tabled by nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, who sought the intervention of the Senate National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee. She asked the committee to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations and establish how the suspected fraud may have occurred.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision means the National Executive Committee (NEC) resolution adopted on June 22, 2026, removing Sifuna from the party's top administrative position, remains operational for now.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe senators also observed that the concerns surrounding procurement reporting appeared to stem from administrative and communication failures rather than any indication of financial wrongdoing.
By Bradley BosireKenya’s Senate Health Committee has tabled proposed amendments to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, including lowering the minimum surrogate motherhood age to 18 and limiting surrogacy to cases with a genetic link to at least one intended parent.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iSpeaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, he described the conflict as a manifestation of deeper structural problems.
By Chrispho OwuorAppearing before the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration, chaired by Mohamed Said Chute, HELB CEO Geoffrey Monari said the institution is making progress but acknowledged that challenges remain.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iWhen he appeared before the Vihiga County Senator Godfrey Osotsi led-Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, the Bomet Governor Hilary Barchok acknowledged several anomalies, including unreconciled donor funds, unsupported trade payables and discrepancies in development expenditure.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe proposal recommends that the Controller of Budget should not approve any withdrawals from county funds where governors ignore or fail to respond to summons issued by the Senate to answer questions on financial management.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iSenators threatened to suspend funding for several counties after governors skipped a Senate accountability session, accusing them of negligence and evasion amid corruption concerns and a governors’ retreat in Kilifi.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Standing Committee on Health is mandated to incorporate public views before reporting to the Senate, with submissions due by Monday, December 22, 2025.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, public participation submissions are due by Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5 pm.
By Chrispho Owuor