The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has put ambassadorial nominees to task on Kenya’s foreign policy priorities.

Appearing before the Committee, Amb. Joseph Musyoka Masila, nominee for Ambassador to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was questioned on the plight of Kenyan migrant workers. Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil) raised alarm over the rising deaths of Kenyans, particularly women, in the Gulf state.

The nominees for appointment as Consuls-General to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), today appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations.

Ms. Jayne Jepkorir Torotich, nominee for Consul-General of Kenya in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pledged to prioritise economic diplomacy and efficient delivery of consular services.

The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education wants the Management of the University of Eldoret investigated for financial misappropriation, and face prosecution if found culpable. 

Led by Chairperson Hon. Wanami Wamboka (Bumula), the Audit committee today undertook an inspection tour of the University’s stalled Amphitheatre project valued at Kshs. 373Million, whose construction commenced on 10 June, 2019 and was expected to be completed on 14 December, 2020.

Eighteen lawmakers' have been appointed to represent the National Assembly in two Mediation
Committees which have been tasked developing agreed upon versions of the National Disaster Risk Management Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 24 of 2023) and the Startup Bill (Senate Bill No. 14 of 2022).

Making the announcement in the House on 19th August 2025, Speaker of the National
Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula reminded Members that the Bills had been referred
to mediation following amendments made by the two Houses.

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Gladys Boss has lauded the performance of National Assembly Committees, describing them as the “engine room of Parliament”.

Speaking during the National Assembly 3rd Leadership Retreat, Hon. Boss said Committees had demonstrated diligence in their role as representatives, holding 2,115 sittings, 820 meetings by Audit, Appropriations and General-Purpose Committees and 1,295 by Departmental Committees.

National Assembly Majority Leader Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah has raised concerns that widespread misinformation and disinformation are undermining the progress made by Parliament.

He cautioned that the House’s milestones risk being overshadowed by distorted narratives.

Speaking at the 3rd Leadership Retreat in Mombasa, Ichung’wah detailed the Assembly’s performance in the Fourth Session, noting significant legislative and oversight accomplishments.