Kenyan National Assembly members are scheduled to convene in Naivasha starting Monday for their annual retreat, discussing preparations for the 2027 general elections, challenges in implementing the Competency-Based Education system, and the future of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund.
All members of Kenya's National Assembly will gather in Naivasha for their annual retreat, set to begin on Monday ahead of Parliament's reopening on February 10, 2026. The main agenda includes preparations by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the 2027 general elections, alongside challenges in rolling out the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon is expected to provide an assessment of the commission's readiness on Tuesday, covering electoral boundaries, voter registration and education, technology, and legal frameworks. A guiding document for the meeting states: “As the country prepares for the upcoming General Election, the legal and financial framework governing political parties needs to be reviewed by Parliament to safeguard electoral integrity, rights, and political stability.”
On CBE implementation, Education Minister Julius Ogamba will address the transition from junior to senior secondary on Wednesday, focusing on funding, school infrastructure, and teacher preparedness, particularly for the first Grade 10 cohort.
Lawmakers will also engage Finance Minister John Mbadi on the current economic situation, budget pressures, and the execution of the 2025/2026 budget to inform preparations for 2026/2027. Health Minister Aden Duale will discuss service delivery under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF).
Additionally, they will meet the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, on party regulation and funding. Regarding the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), MP Otiende Amollo will brief on legal options pending a Court of Appeal ruling.
