National Assembly committees urged to clear over 200 pending legislative proposals

Over 200 legislative proposals are currently pending before the National Assembly's departmental committees.

National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge disclosed this on Monday during the 2025 mid-term retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

Njoroge expressed concerns about the growing backlog, stressing that it is becoming a cause for worry and could lead to the discouragement of MPs who have put forward these proposals.

"I want to take this opportunity to urge chairpersons of the committees to expedite the process of dealing with the legislative proposals drafted by members and pending on their in trays," Njoroge said, noting that the eyes of the public are on the committees to clear the backlog.

Speaking at the retreat attended by all MPs, Njoroge noted that the delays in handling legislative proposals were affecting the morale of MPs who were eager to see their Bills and motions advanced.

He also urged committee chairpersons to act with urgency.

Reflect on progress

The retreat, officially opened by the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, provided a platform for MPs to reflect on the progress of the 13th Parliament.

Despite the pending legislation, Njoroge highlighted the impressive performance of first-time MPs.

He noted that many of them have taken the lead in introducing Bills, motions, and statements in the House, surpassing expectations for newcomers.

"First-timer MPs have performed beyond expectations. They have been able to generate the majority of the legislative proposals. The National Assembly has not experienced this from newcomer legislators before, and I commend them for this exemplary performance," Njoroge said.

Learn from seniors

The clerk also encouraged experienced MPs to guide their newer colleagues and help them sharpen their legislative skills. He called on newcomers to be open to learning from their seniors.

Reflecting on the progress made during the last session, Njoroge noted that 149 Bills were introduced, of which 17 have been assented to by the President. Another 11 Bills are currently undergoing mediation – seven from the Senate and four from the National Assembly.

In addition to legislation, 161 motions were tabled, and 312 statements were processed or requested on the floor of the House.

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He revealed that the National Assembly successfully approved 85 key government appointments, including Cabinet Secretaries, the Attorney General, and the Inspector General of Police.

With the retreat underway, Njoroge stressed the need for continued focus on clearing the pending legislative work, urging all members to continue working hard and collaborating across party lines.