The Kenyan National Assembly is set to resume its regular sittings on Tuesday, 29th September, 2026, after a month-long recess. The lawmakers will focus on key legislations, including the Public Service Superannuation Scheme (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Power of Mercy Bill, 2025. These bills were prioritized during a meeting of the House Business Committee on August 25.
The Public Service Superannuation Scheme (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is expected to generate debate on the management and administration of retirement benefits for public servants and the framework governing the public service pension scheme. The proposed law is currently in the Second Reading stage, where lawmakers will debate its broad principles and objectives before proceeding to detailed consideration.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aims to strengthen revenue collection and improve the administration of Kenya's tax system. MPs will scrutinize the bill clause by clause and may propose amendments before it proceeds to the final stages of parliamentary approval. The bill's focus on the powers, functions, and accountability of the tax administration framework is expected to impact taxpayers and revenue collection.
The Power of Mercy Bill, 2025, concerns the constitutional framework governing the President's power of mercy, including procedures and institutions involved in considering petitions for pardon, remission of sentences, and other forms of relief. The legislation is significant in defining how applications are processed and how constitutional safeguards are applied, as the power of mercy is exercised on the advice of the Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy.
Apart from the proposed legislations, MPs will also consider oversight reports that were not concluded before the recess. The House Business Committee has lined up reports on the examination of audited financial statements of various State corporations in the Rift Valley region and Egerton University. These reports are part of Parliament's constitutional oversight role over the use and management of public resources by State entities.
The National Assembly will also consider reports arising from inspection visits to Kenya's diplomatic missions in Morocco and Egypt. The reports concern inspection visits to the Kenyan Embassy in Rabat, Morocco, and the Kenyan Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. This is part of Parliament's broader scrutiny of public institutions, particularly at a time when higher education institutions and diplomatic missions face financial and operational pressures.
The resumption of parliamentary business is expected to attract detailed debate as MPs scrutinize the provisions and proposed amendments of the bills before deciding whether to approve them. The House Business Committee has prioritized the bills and reports to ensure that the National Assembly fulfills its constitutional mandate of overseeing the executive and making laws for the people of Kenya.
Key points
- The Kenyan National Assembly will consider key legislations on public servants' retirement benefits, tax administration, and presidential power of mercy.
- The Public Service Superannuation Scheme (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to improve the management and administration of retirement benefits for public servants.
- The House Business Committee has prioritized the bills and reports to ensure that the National Assembly fulfills its constitutional mandate.
