All National Assembly representatives will convene in Naivasha starting Monday to discuss IEBC preparations for the 2027 general elections and challenges in implementing the CBC curriculum. The annual retreat will feature discussions with Finance Minister John Mbadi, Health Minister Aden Duale, and Education Minister Julius Migos Ogamba on the economy, health services, and education. The agenda also covers the future of the NG-CDF ahead of Parliament's reopening on February 10.
Kenyan lawmakers are set to gather in Naivasha starting Monday for their annual retreat, focusing on shaping the 2026 agenda. Key topics include preparations by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 general elections, with Chair Erastus Ethekon scheduled to provide an assessment on Tuesday. The session will allow MPs to question the IEBC on electoral boundaries, voter registration, civic education, election technology, and legal frameworks.
On education, Minister Julius Migos Ogamba will address concerns over the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation on Wednesday, covering the transition from junior to senior secondary, funding, school infrastructure, and teacher readiness. A parliamentary notice states: “This session will give MPs an opportunity to evaluate the current state of CBC rollout and government institutions' preparedness to address emerging challenges, aiming to identify necessary policies and laws for sustainable curriculum execution.”
Finance Minister John Mbadi will brief on the prevailing economic environment and budget pressures, while Health Minister Aden Duale faces questions on health service delivery under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Discussions will review actions taken so far and explore policy or legislative steps to support the National Government-Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). Held a week before Parliament reconvenes on February 10, the retreat seeks to ensure electoral integrity and political stability through informed oversight.
