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Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei reported that committees handled 65 Bills out of 99 presented, processed 37 legislative proposals, and approved 16 for publication. In addition, the committees held 1,323 sittings and vetted 95 State and public officers, demonstrating a high level of legislative and oversight activity.
Wetang’ula reminded legislators of their constitutional responsibility over public finances, noting that they hold the ‘power of the purse.’ He urged Members to carefully examine the Estimates and numerical adjustments during budget deliberations, ensuring that budget figures accurately reflect policy priorities.
The problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
Six newly elected Members of Parliament have been sworn in to the National Assembly.
The investigation was launched after several MPs from tea-growing areas petitioned the House over unfair pricing and minimal bonuses. The report will examine how tea prices are determined and uncover factors that affect returns for farmers, including value chain costs in different regions.
The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA), led by the CEO, Lindah Oluoch, raised alarm over sustained low tea prices and mounting unsold stocks.
MPs say reforms are urgently needed to ensure that health professionals are competent and that graduates meet national and international expectations.The warning follows a detailed audit of 152 medical training institutions, which revealed that eight per cent of schools admitted students without proper registration and 26 per cent failed to meet the recommended faculty-to-student ratio of 1:10.
On Monday, November 25, 2025, the college was questioned about a widening pension deficit, years-old debts, uncollected rent and slow progress in legally formalising its campuses.
The National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee expressed frustration with CEO Henry Tanui, who could not provide the full records of borrowers, repayments, and fund disbursement, one year after queries were first raised.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Vice Chairperson and Garissa County Woman Representative Amina Udgoon Siyad, scrutinized the Auditor General’s report, which highlighted irregular spending, unapproved transactions, and potential losses of taxpayer money. The audit revealed that the airline received Sh10 billion in 2022/2023 as an on-lent loan, taking the total funding between 2019 and 2023 to Sh41.27 billion.
The ratification brings Kenya in line with other partner states moving to approve the amendment. After all nine EAC members complete the process, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia will each appoint three representatives to the committee.
MPs expressed dissatisfaction with the explanation, accusing the CS of being reluctant to act against corruption in his ministry. Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo criticised Ogamba for what she described as inaction and lack of urgency in handling the matter.