National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that Parliament will fast-track electoral law amendments to ensure the IEBC's readiness for the 2027 General Election. These reforms aim to bolster public trust and electoral credibility.

• Parliament aims to complete all election-related bill reviews within the next two to three months.
• Wetang’ula urged the IEBC to focus on registering millions of unlisted voters, targeting 6.3 million new voters, especially youth.
• The UK, through Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Ed Barnett, pledged continued support for the IEBC’s capacity-building and strategic communication efforts.

Kenyan Members of Parliament are defending President William Ruto's decision to sign eight controversial bills into law on October 15, the same day former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died. Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur stated the President's actions adhered to constitutional requirements.

• President Ruto signed eight bills into law.
• The signings occurred on October 15, a day of national mourning for Raila Odinga.
• Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur cited Article 115 of the Constitution as the legal basis for the President's actions.

The Kenyan Senate is considering a new Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 2 of 2025) aimed at achieving the two-thirds gender principle in both the National Assembly and the Senate through the nomination of additional special-seat members.

• The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution to provide a formula for nominating additional special-seat members.
• Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.
• The goal is to ensure conformity with the Constitution regarding the membership of both legislative bodies.