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A great new week to you! Swipe left to check out the active calls for public participation. See details below and make a point to submit your views ahead of the deadlines. Share widely! 1. 2025 Budget Policy Statement: https://bit.ly/4bh1uPx and 2025 Medium-Term Debt Strategy https://bit.ly/4hPreVD 2. Sugar (General) Regulations 2025: https://bit.ly/4gTUBFi and Sugar (Imports and Exports) Regulations 2025 https://bit.ly/4koj74m 3. Sector Report and 2025/2026 – 2026/2027 MTEF period budget proposals https://bit.ly/3D7D12G 4. Supplementary Estimates II for FY 2024/2025: https://bit.ly/4hPRdMU 5. Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kenya: https://bit.ly/4i8Md5G 6. Elections (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 29 of 2024) https://bit.ly/4ka826N 7. Political Parties (Amendment)(No2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 26 of 2024) https://bit.ly/4bbAcdB 8. Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2024) https://bit.ly/4bfGclx 9. Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill 2023 (Senate Bills No. 40 of 2024) https://bit.ly/4keqvz1 10. The Intergovernmental Relations (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No. 12 of 2024) https://bit.ly/3Qww5iF 11. The Fire and Rescue Services Professional Bill (Senate Bill No. 55 of 2023) https://bit.ly/41vXJ5P 12. The Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulations) Bill (Senate Bill No. 38 of 2023) https://bit.ly/41vzDI4  13. The Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2024) https://bit.ly/3QwXPne 14. Sessional Paper No. 1 of 2025 on the Foreign Policy of the Republic of Kenya: https://bit.ly/4i8Md5G 15. Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2023 on Kenya Policy on Public Participation https://bit.ly/4keiOJi 16. Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2024 on the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy https://bit.ly/3D43myB 17. The Fisheries Management and Development Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 29 of 2023) https://bit.ly/438rdaS 18. Draft Road Tolling Policy 2025 by the Ministry of Transport: https://bit.ly/3Qw5uSL 19. National Energy Policy 2025 https://bit.ly/3D829Gz and Petroleum Policy 2025 https://bit.ly/43bbrfI Twaweza East Africa Pawa254 Transparency International Kenya African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Tisa Kenya Bajeti Hub KICTANet Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Badili Africa Caroline Gaita Amnesty International Kenya Siasa Place

The National Assembly Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs invites public and stakeholder input on the following: 1. Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2023 on Kenya Policy on Public Participation. (Link : https://shorturl.at/RlGv3) 2. Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2024 on the Power of Mercy Policy Framework of 2024. 3. Sessional Paper No. 4 2024 on the National Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy. (Link: : https://lnkd.in/eDdkiNyN) Memoranda maybe forwarded to the Clerk of the National Assembly by mail: Clerk of the National Assembly P. O. Box 41842-00100 Nairobi; hand-deliver to the Office of the Clerk, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi or email to cna@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before Thursday, 6th March 2024. #PublicParticipationKE.

This morning, Civil Society Parliamentary Engagement Network (CSPEN) and Bajeti Hub convened members of CSPEN's PFM and Devolution thematic group members to discuss and strategise on the key aspects of the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) 2025 and Medium-Term Debt Strategy Paper (MTDS) 2025. The convening provided a key opportunity for CSPEN members to reflect on key commitments made by the government over the past year both publicly and in our targeted engagements, in order to follow up and see their implementation. The key areas of discussion will include: ➡️ The Macro-Fiscal Framework a) Expenditure and key reforms b) Budget Financing - Public Debt Management - Revenue mobilization and Taxation ➡️ Sector Specific Priorities and Allocations. a) Sector specific priorities i.e. Health, Education, Social Protection b) Budgetary allocations (ceilings) ➡️ County PFM and Devolution: a) Division of revenue b) County Transfers, OSR etc Participants have began drafting a joint memorandum on the two documents ahead of the deadline on public participation set on 24th February 2025. Links to the two documents: 2025 Budget Policy Statement: https://lnkd.in/dkmt-df4 2025 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy: https://lnkd.in/dBGvk3ma National Democratic Institute (NDI) Transparency International Kenya African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Mzalendo Trust #BajetiKenya #PFMKenya

The National Assembly invites views from the public and stakeholders on the 2025 Budget Policy Statement and the 2025 Medium-Term Debt Strategy. Memoranda should be hand-delivered to the Office of the Clerk, first floor, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi or emailed to cna@parliament.go.ke on before Monday, 24th February 2025 at 5:00 pm. The two documents are available on Parliament website: www.PapersLaid #PublicParticipationKE.

📢 New Blog Alert! Your Voice, Your Power: How to hold Representatives Accountable in the Legislative Process as Parliament resumes sittings for its fourth session tomorrow 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcpwB9Fx

Greetings, Kenyans. Here is a highlight of the current open calls for public participation at National Level: 1.        The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025. Link to the Bill: https://lnkd.in/dvd4mnnf 2.        The Technopolis Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024). Link to the Bill (as passed by the National Assembly and currently in the Senate for concurrence) https://lnkd.in/duATU8eY 3.        Draft National Correctional Services Policy and the Draft Kenya Correctional Services Bill, 2025.  Link to the Policy: https://lnkd.in/dvkBzhES Link to the Draft Correctional Services Bill, 2025:https://lnkd.in/dP4QECDd 4.        The Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 54 of 2022). Link to the Bill (as passed by the National Assembly and currently in the Senate for concurrence) https://lnkd.in/dsTQVDhf 5.        The Community Health Promoters Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2022). Link to the Bill (as passed by the National Assembly and currently in the Senate for concurrence)  https://lnkd.in/dmEjqJpk 6.        The Draft Climate Change (Carbon Trading) Regulations 2025  Link to the Regulations:  https://lnkd.in/d3Cm2sHT 7.         The Draft Climate Change (Non-Market Approaches) Regulations 2025  Link to the Regulations:  https://lnkd.in/dS5fXj25 Details on the deadline and means to submit views highlighted on the slides. Swipe right! Transparency International Kenya Siasa Place Amnesty International Kenya Kenya Human Rights Commission Katiba Institute (KI) International Commission of Jurists Law Society of Kenya Lawyers Hub Tisa Kenya Twaweza East Africa

Last Friday, Billy Ndeda hosted our officers Benjamin Mwamburi and Loise Mwakamba on Radio Waumini delving into digital rights and governance in Kenya. The discussion explored the transformative role of digital platforms in shaping social justice movements and governance in Kenya, tracing the evolution of activism in the digital age. Our officers further addressed the risks posed by irresponsible use of social media platforms and content and evaluated the government's recent response to digital activism. In closing, Mwamburi and Mwakamba highlighted multi-pronged solutions that could enhance a safe and inclusive digital space for Kenyans. This conversation was part of the #KenSafeSpace Project that seeks to promote and safeguard #democratic, #safe and #inclusive digital space. KICTANet Internews Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Tribeless Youth

Looking back at a roundtable discussion on enhancing collaborative actions for progressive digital reforms we hosted under the KenSafeSpace Project.  The meeting brought together representatives from the Senate ICT committee and other consortium partners to foster open dialogue and drive actionable solutions for improved digital governance.  This discussion was a great opportunity for the #KenSafeSpace partners to present findings highlighting the digital legal landscape, threats and opportunities in the digital sphere. Together, we identified opportunities for collaboration on digital safety in Kenya ahead of the resumption of Parliament in February. KICTANet Internews Tribeless Youth Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE)

A Happy New Year from the Mzalendo Team! We're excited to dive back into action, staying committed to fostering an informed and engaged citizenry through Access to Parliamentary Information and the promotion of good governance. Keep engaging us as we work together towards a productive year ahead. #EyeOnParliamentKE.

Together, we’ve stayed committed to our strategic goals of accountability, citizen participation, and openness throughout 2024. Let’s keep this momentum going into 2025. Wishing you a peaceful and prosperous new year!