Senate pushes for expanded role in new Oversight Bill as Parliament resumes
The Bill seeks to strengthen the Senate’s oversight role by expanding its mandate to cover all legislation, granting it equal say in budget-making, and creating a County Assembly Fund to reduce financial dependence on governors. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capita..
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The Kenyan Senate will resume sittings to consider the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a significant reform aimed at expanding the Senate's oversight role, including joint vetting of state officers and equal say in budget-making. Concurrently, the National Assembly will address various reports, international agreements, and a substantial legislative agenda.
- The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes creating a County Assembly Fund to enhance financial autonomy for counties.
- The Privatisation Bill (No. 36 of 2025), sponsored by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to establish a new Privatisation Authority.
- The Virtual Asset Service Providers (Amendment) Bill (No. 15 of 2025), introduced by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, aims to attract Sh130 billion in foreign direct investment and create 25,000 jobs within a year by regulating Kenya's digital asset industry.
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Parliament Resumes to Consider Constitutional Amendment Bill and New Legislation - September 2025
Kenya's Parliament is set to resume with a packed agenda that includes a significant constitutional review and the consideration of crucial bills. The Senate will consider the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which is aimed at expanding its oversight role, including joint vetting of state officers and having an equal say in budget-making. Concurrently, the National Assembly will address various reports, international agreements, and a substantial legislative agenda. In addition, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo is set to introduce separate legislation targeting serial Parliament nominees. She argues that repeated nominations undermine the original intent of affirmative action seats as a launching pad for new politicians.
