MPs to retreat in Naivasha for midterm reflection and planning
The retreat will provide an opportunity for MPs to reflect on their achievements and plan for the legislative agenda in the upcoming fourth session of Parliament.
Members of Parliament (MPs) are set to gather for a three-day retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, from January 27 to 31, 2025.
The retreat will provide an opportunity for MPs to reflect on their achievements and plan for the legislative agenda in the upcoming fourth session of Parliament.
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According to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, the retreat will be a vital moment for MPs to assess the progress made in the first three sessions of this Parliament.
It will also allow lawmakers to strategise for the second half of their term, which resumes in February.
"The retreat will enable members to take stock of achievements so far and deliberate on key legislative matters expected moving forward. Coming at the midterm of this Parliament, it offers an opportunity to prepare for the remainder of the term," Speaker Wetang'ula said during a special sitting on Thursday.
The retreat comes at a time when MPs are taking a break from their usual sessions. The Parliament is expected to reconvene for regular sittings on February 10, 2025.
The programme for the retreat will include plenary discussions and panel sessions led by seasoned experts, including current and former legislators.
MPs are expected to focus on key areas such as improving legislative processes and enhancing governance.
The discussions will help set the tone for Parliament's activities in 2025 and prepare lawmakers for the challenges ahead in their efforts to drive meaningful change in Kenya's governance and service delivery.
The special sitting, which was convened in line with Standing Order 29(3) and gazetted through Kenya Gazette Notice No. 110 on January 10, 2025, also saw legislative progress. Notably, the National Assembly passed the Persons with Disabilities Bill, Senate Bill No. 7 of 2023.
The Bill seeks to align Kenyan laws with Article 54 of the Constitution, enhancing the rights and opportunities for persons living with disabilities.
The Bill was seconded by Zamzam Mohammed, the MP for Mombasa County, and was overwhelmingly supported by members during its third reading.
The Bill will now move to the enactment stage, a significant step towards social equity in Kenya.
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