National Assembly

National Assembly approves law to license and supervise virtual asset providers

Lawmakers say the new legislation will foster innovation in the fintech sector while enhancing consumer protection and financial system integrity.

Macron cornered as National Assembly ousts Prime Minister Bayrou

The National Assembly voted by 364 to 194 to reject Bayrou, while 25 MPs abstained. The prime minister had himself called the surprise vote of confidence amid mounting opposition to his budget proposals.

MP Kiarie pushes for parliamentary oversight on AI

The lawmaker explained AI’s promise in agriculture and medicine but cautioned that AI-generated misinformation is already undermining democracy

Parliament flooded with over 10,000 students as MPs raise child safety concerns

Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo raised a point of order, warning that the mass visits posed potential safety risks to children

Ruto signs Conflict of Interest law after standoff with Parliament

The new law repeals the Public Officer Ethics Act and establishes a consolidated legal framework for preventing and addressing conflict of interest in public office.

Court freezes Sh10.5 billion road fund, escalating national-county tensions

The appellate court, in a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Pauline Nyamweya, and George Odunga, suspended the enforcement of a June 5 High Court ruling that had declared the exclusion of counties...

MPs push to give Auditor-General and budget controller enforcement powers

The proposals seek to equip the two offices with the legal ability to take punitive action against government institutions that fail to comply with audit and budgetary regulations.

Senate targets stronger role with radical constitutional changes

If adopted, the proposed changes would bring the Senate closer in function to its counterpart in the United States, representing a significant shift in the balance of legislative power in Kenya.

National Assembly resumes with full in-tray of high-impact bills

The Public Participation Bill, 2024, is among several items classified as priority by the National Assembly.

MPs question plan to create new fund for DPP's office

The committee demanded answers from Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, who appeared before them to defend the proposal.

NG-CDF bill passes in National assembly with overwhelming support

At the Third Reading, 298 MPs supported the Bill, registering a unanimous vote.

Senators follow through on threat, propose bill to boost their powers