Parliament resumes with packed agenda on bills, vetting and constitutional review
The Senate will resume with the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2025) as its main item of business. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya's Parliament is set to resume with a packed agenda including the vetting of key nominees, consideration of crucial bills, and a significant constitutional review.
- The National Assembly will debate the Privatisation Bill (No. 36 of 2025), the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill (No. 34 of 2025), and the Virtual Asset Service Providers (Amendment) Bill (No. 15 of 2025), which could attract Sh130 billion in foreign direct investment.
- The Senate’s main focus is the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 13 of 2025), aimed at strengthening its role and establishing a County Assembly Fund.
- Both houses will conduct vetting for various positions, including High Commissioners, Registrar of Political Parties, and Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
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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.
