BLUE ECONOMY, WATER AND IRRIGATION COMMITTEE CONCLUDES REVIEW OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2023

Saturday, 21 February, 2026

BLUE ECONOMY, WATER AND IRRIGATION COMMITTEE CONCLUDES REVIEW OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2023

BLUE ECONOMY, WATER AND IRRIGATION COMMITTEE CONCLUDES REVIEW OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2023

Friday, February 20, 2026

The Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Committee has finalized public hearings on the Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2023), a proposed law aimed at strengthening regulation, sustainability, and growth within Kenya’s fisheries sector.

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PSC staff Rose Muringo Wanjohi buried in Sagana, mourned as a meticulous and dedicated officer

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PSC staff Rose Muringo Wanjohi buried in Sagana, mourned as a meticulous and dedicated officer

Sagana, Kirinyaga County
Friday, 20th February, 2026

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered at Our Lady Consolata Church, Sagana, to bid farewell to Parliamentary Service Commission staff member Rose Muringo Wanjohi.
The burial ceremony in Sagana drew members of staff from the Parliamentary Service Commission and other mourners, who remembered her vibrant spirit, cheerful personality, and readiness to assist others.

2025/26 Budget Explainer

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  1. This document serves as a summary of the budget, highlighting key spending priorities in the National Government for the financial year 2025/26. This document is a crucial tool for enhancing transparency, accountability and public participation in the budget process. It serves as a bridge between the Government and the general public by making it easier to understand the allocation of resources and the Government's spending priorities and also enabling the public to grasp the key aspects of the budget.

Budget Options for FY 2026/2027 and the Medium Term

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The Kenyan economy has remained resilient, with key macroeconomic indicators pointing to a positive outlook. Real Gross Domestic Product growth has averaged 4.5 percent over the past five years, reflecting sustained economic activity. Inflation has declined and remained within the Central Bank’s target range of 5±2.5 percent, supporting price stability. Interest rates have also trended downward following the Central Bank’s accommodative monetary policy stance, with the Central Bank Rate declining from 13 percent in June 2024 to 9.0 percent in December 2025.