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August 12, 2026
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What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans

What the passage of Public Participation Bill means to Kenyans

MPs have approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving the way for the enactment of the Law deemed crucial for better citizen engagement in public governance...

✨ Key Highlights

The National Assembly has approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, a significant step towards strengthening citizen involvement in public governance.

  • The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkong’a, aims to create a clearer framework for public participation across national and county governments.
  • The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC), chaired by Tharaka MP Gitonga Murugara, played a key role in its development.
  • Key considerations for meaningful participation include early access to information, understanding proposals, and having a reasonable opportunity to influence final decisions.

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