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September 23, 2025
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Senate pushes for expanded role in new Oversight Bill as Parliament resumes

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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