This week in the National Assembly

The National Assembly resumes sittings today, with Members of Parliament set to deliberate on the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS), which will shape Kenya’s financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.

The BPS 2025, themed "Consolidating Gains under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda for Inclusive Green Growth," will be scrutinized in line with constitutional provisions and the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012. 

Lawmakers will assess the proposed resource ceiling of Kshs 4.3 trillion and make key policy and financial resolutions that will guide the formulation of the 2025/26 budget estimates.

In addition to the BPS, MPs will consider the Second Supplementary Estimates for the Financial Year 2024/25, which outlines adjustments to the current budget. The estimates provide for reallocations to address urgent financial needs within government ministries and departments.

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Several bills are also lined up for debate, including the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 2 of 2025). This Bill legislation seeks to provide additional conditional allocations to counties to enhance service delivery in devolved functions. If passed, it will facilitate the transfer of extra funds beyond the equitable share stipulated in the Division of Revenue Act.

The Supplementary Appropriations Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2025) will also be considered, aiming to authorize the expenditure of funds in line with the Second Supplementary Estimates for the 2024/25 financial year. This bill ensures that the government can legally spend the revised allocations approved by Parliament.

The House will also consider the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 226 of 2023). The Bill seeks to introduce reforms in public finance management to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds.

MPs will discuss the Basic Education (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 59 of 2023), which proposes changes to existing laws governing primary and secondary education. The amendments aim to improve access, quality, and governance in the education system.

Beyond legislative business, the National Assembly will also consider several motions, including a motion on the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Lawmakers will debate a policy requiring public officers to exclusively use public health facilities, a measure intended to strengthen the public healthcare system by ensuring state officials experience and improve the services available to ordinary Kenyans.

Additionally, a motion seeking to support and promote local fertilizer manufacturing industries, a move aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and reducing reliance on imported fertilizers.

The National Assembly will further deliberate on a motion regarding the adjournment of Parliament in accordance with the House Calendar.