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January 1, 2026
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Wetang'ula says Parliament to prioritise people-centred legislation

Wetang'ula says Parliament to prioritise people-centred legislation

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pledged that Parliament will prioritise people-centred legislation, fiscal discipline, and robust oversight...

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has announced that Parliament will prioritize people-centered legislation, fiscal discipline, and robust oversight as Kenya enters 2026. In his New Year message, he affirmed the legislature's commitment to its constitutional mandate of law-making, oversight, and safeguarding public resources during the Fifth Session of the 13th Parliament.

  • Parliament will focus on enacting people-centered legislation, exercising robust oversight, and ensuring prudent use of public resources.
  • Key agenda items for 2026 include the consideration of the 2026 Budget Policy Statement and the Debt Management Strategy.
  • Speaker Wetang'ula revealed plans to deliberate on proposals for a National Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund to unlock private capital and reduce public borrowing.
  • A raft of priority Bills will address public participation, local content, forest conservation, the creative economy, agriculture, disaster risk management, electoral justice, food security, and startup growth.
  • Mr. Wetang'ula urged leaders to prioritize national interest and called for collaboration between government, the private sector, civil society, and citizens.

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