Senate of Kenya

🇰🇪 Happy Mashujaa Day! Today, we honour the courage, sacrifice and patriotism of our heroes and heroines who fought for our freedom and continue to inspire us to build a united, democratic and prosperous Kenya. May we all draw inspiration from their legacy as we work together for a better future for our nation. Happy Mashujaa Day to all Kenyans! #MashujaaDay #SenateKE #Kenya

The @SenCommitteeKE on Finance and Budget met with Kenya National Bureau of Statistics leadership today to review the draft Statistics Bill, 2026. The Senator @aliiroba -led Committee reinforced that proper data is the starting point for every sound public decision. Read more: facebook.com/share/p/195j2T2…

🌍Happy Mazingira Day 2026! Our environment, our responsibility. Let us take action to protect our planet by planting trees, restoring ecosystems and safeguarding our natural heritage for future generations. Every tree planted is a step towards a greener Kenya. 🇰🇪 #MazingiraDay2026 #PandaMitiBoreshaMazingira

Sen. @HonSenOsotsi (Vihiga) contributes to debate on the Public Participation Bill, saying the legislation is long overdue and noting that public participation is among the national values and principles of governance enshrined in Article 10 of the Constitution. #SenateLive

Sen. @scherargei (Nandi) contributes to debate on the Public Participation Bill, emphasizing that public participation is not a mere formality but a meaningful process through which citizens should have a genuine voice in decisions that affect them. #SenateLive

Sen. Johnes Mwaruma (Taita Taveta) aunga mkono Muswada wa Ushirikishwaji wa umma, akisisitiza umuhimu wa kuhusisha umma kikamilifu katika upangaji na utekelezaji wa miradi ya maendeleo ili maoni na mahitaji yao yazingatiwe. #SenateLive

Sen. @skhillary (Bomet), Chairperson of the Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee, contributes to debate on the Public Participation Bill, highlighting the distinction between public participation and public information, noting that informing the public does not in itself amount to meaningful participation. #SenateLive

Sen. Abdul Haji, a Member of the Speaker’s Panel, puts the Question and the Senate resolves that the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) be read a Second Time. #SenateLive

Sen. @Hon_Mungatana (Tana River) seconds Senate Majority Leader @Aaroncheruiyot’s Motion on the Public Participation Bill, saying it will enhance transparency in parliamentary business and ensure the public is meaningfully involved in legislative processes. #SenateLive

Senate Majority Leader @Aaroncheruiyot (Kericho) moves the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025) for Second Reading in the Senate. #SenateLive

Nominated Sen. George Mbugua seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the planned reintegration of children from institutional care into family-based care. #SenateLive

Nominated Sen. George Mbugua seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Health regarding the prioritization of persons with disabilities under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) sponsorship programme. #SenateLive

Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo’ Fire (Tharaka Nithi) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding incessant delays in the payment of county employees across several counties. #SenateLive

Sen. Richard Onyonka (Kisii) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the management, allocation and distribution of bursary funds by the Kisii County Government during FYs 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26. #SenateLive

Sen. @edwinsifuna (Nairobi) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights regarding reported plans by the Kilifi County Government to inter the remaining 443 unclaimed bodies recovered from the Shakahola tragedy by December 2026. #SenateLive

Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua (Kitui) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources regarding the exploitation and management of limestone and other mineral resources in Kitui County. #SenateLive

Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua (Kitui) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations regarding National Government support for municipalities and emerging urban centres in Kitui County. #SenateLive

Sen. Okiya Omtatah (Busia) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the delayed completion, funding, tendering and quality of works on the Musikoma–Buyofu–Mungatsi–Myanga–Mateka Road. #SenateLive

Sen. Okiya Omtatah (Busia) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the welfare, working conditions, remuneration and deployment of officers of the National Police Service. #SenateLive

Sen. Okiya Omtatah (Busia) seeks a Statement from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding the scheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) during Kenya’s 2027 General Election campaign period. #SenateLive