Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection
President Ruto assents to three National Assembly bills, including Disaster Management Bill; laws to improve disaster response and protect Kenya’s forest cover...
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President William Ruto has assented to three new Bills passed by the National Assembly, aimed at enhancing disaster response, protecting forests, and promoting equitable development.
- The National Disaster Risk Management Bill establishes a framework for managing disasters, creating the National Disaster Risk Management Authority and County Disaster Risk Management Committees.
- The Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, strengthens forestry management and research, reinforcing the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).
- The Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025, allocates Sh16.8 billion to 34 marginalized counties for essential services like water, roads, health, and electricity.
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Ruto Assents to Three Bills to Boost Disaster Response, Forest Protection - May 2026
President William Ruto has assented to three new Bills passed by the National Assembly, aimed at enhancing disaster response, protecting forests, and promoting equitable development. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed President William Ruto's assent to the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness and response in Kenya. Meanwhile, a fuel tanker exploded along the River Sagana area in Kirinyaga County on Thursday night, killing two people and causing significant traffic disruptions on the busy Nairobi-Nyeri Highway.
