Parliament finished its busy April work after lawmakers approved five bills and started eight more. Members voted together on anti-money laundering rules that help Kenya match world financial standards. The Financial Reporting Centre gains stronger powers to catch illegal money flows between countries. Speaker Moses Wetangula told committees to review new bills quickly before deadlines arrive. Teams must study each proposal and report back to leadership.
Representatives gave final approval to revenue sharing between the national government and the counties. The Division of Revenue Bill ensures that counties receive fair money for essential services like health and education. During the same session, new alcohol and sugar taxes were passed through the Excise Duty Amendment Bill. Treasury officials expect these levies to bring over 60 billion shillings next fiscal year. The Social Protection Bill creates unified support programs for cash transfers and disability help.
Senators met with Labor Secretary Alfred Mutua about hiring disabled people across government jobs. George Mbugua questioned why disability tracking disappeared from government performance measures. Several education and treaty bills moved through different approval stages during the April meetings. The Hansard Association earned praise for training legislative staff across Kenya.
Representatives gave final approval to revenue sharing between the national government and the counties. The Division of Revenue Bill ensures that counties receive fair money for essential services like health and education. During the same session, new alcohol and sugar taxes were passed through the Excise Duty Amendment Bill. Treasury officials expect these levies to bring over 60 billion shillings next fiscal year. The Social Protection Bill creates unified support programs for cash transfers and disability help.
Senators met with Labor Secretary Alfred Mutua about hiring disabled people across government jobs. George Mbugua questioned why disability tracking disappeared from government performance measures. Several education and treaty bills moved through different approval stages during the April meetings. The Hansard Association earned praise for training legislative staff across Kenya.
