The Chairperson of the Kenya-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group, Hon. Dr. Adan Keynan has received a delegation of his counterparts from Turkey who are in the country on an official visit to the National Assembly.

The Turkish delegation, led by Hon. Ismail Gunes Usak, MP, paid a courtesy call on Hon. Keynan in his office at Parliament Buildings. They briefed him on the purpose of their visit to the August House and their engagements in Kenya.

The Parliamentary Service Commission is established under Article 127 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 to among others provide services and facilities to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of Parliament. Article 127 of the Constitution provides that the Parliamentary Service Commission shall consist of, among others, one man and one woman appointed by Parliament from among persons who are experienced in public affairs, but are not members of Parliament.

Members of the National Assembly have passed the Plant Protection Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 28 of 2025), paving the way for a modern legal and institutional framework to protect Kenya’s agriculture from plant pests and diseases while facilitating safe trade in plants and plant products.

The Bill seeks to strengthen the country’s phytosanitary regime by preventing the introduction, establishment and spread of plant pests, including foreign pests that could threaten agricultural production, food security and livelihoods.

The National Assembly has today approved the Public Participation Bill, 2025, paving way for enactment of the Law deemed crucial for better citizen engagement in public governance. 

The Bill cosponsored by Rarieda MP, Hon. Otiende Amollo and his Ainabkoi counterpart Hon. Samuel Chepkonga seeks to provide a clear legal framework to guide public participation in governance and decision making across Government entities.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to rebuild public trust and take a more proactive role in promoting national unity beyond election periods.

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has been elected the new Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Energy in an election conducted on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Nominated Senator Beatrice Ogola was elected the new Vice-Chairperson during the poll.

Both lawmakers were elected unopposed.

The election followed the resignation of Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga, who, until August 6, 2026, served as Chairperson of the Committee. He remains a member of the Committee.