The Kenyan Senate has introduced a new Bill, the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025, aiming to significantly expand its powers over presidential appointments and enhance its legislative authority by involving both Houses of Parliament in approvals and Bill origination.

• The Bill proposes amendments to several articles including 157, 215, 228, 229, 233, 250, and 251 to replace National Assembly approvals with Parliamentary involvement for key appointments like the DPP and Controller of Budget.
• It seeks to rewrite Article 109, allowing Bills to originate from either House, except those concerning national revenue, which remain exclusive to the National Assembly.
• The Bill also proposes the establishment of a County Assembly Fund and grants counties the ability to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund if revenue bills are delayed, ensuring service continuity.
• The Senate currently has the power to originate County Allocation Bills, making it a legislative peer to the National Assembly.
• The Bill has passed its <ém>First Reading and the public is invited to comment on Monday, October 6.