The Finance Bill 2026, rising fuel prices and mounting public pressure over the cost of living are among the key issues set to dominate debate in the National Assembly when Members of Parliament resume sittings on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after a three-week recess.
The legislators have been on a month-long recess, but committees remained active during the period, mainly handling ministerial budget estimates.
At the top of the agenda will be the Report of the Budget and Appropriations Committee on the annual estimates for the National Government for the 2026–2027 financial year. The report is expected to be tabled on June 2 and will pave the way for debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2026 and the Finance Bill, 2026.
The House will also consider Senate amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026 and the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026 once they are received from the Senate. The Division of Revenue Bill provides for the allocation of revenues raised nationally between the national and county governments.
The National Assembly passed the Revenue Bill in March 2026.
“Upon receipt of the Bill from the Senate, the National Assembly will prioritise its consideration to ensure conclusion within the statutory time-lines,” a statement from Parliament reads.
This will be followed by the pronouncement of the Budget Policy Highlights and revenue-raising measures for the 2026/2027 financial year on June 11, in line with the Public Finance Management Act and the East African Community’s synchronised budget calendar.
The House will also consider a nominee for appointment as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ottawa, Canada. Earlier, legislators had approved a 14-day extension for the committee handling the matter, with the report expected to be tabled on May 26.
Legislators are also expected to deliberate on a petition seeking the degazettement of sections of four public forests in South Nandi, Turbo, Mount Elgon and Kakamega forests.
Several major Bills are also lined up for consideration, including the Finance Bill, 2026, which proposes amendments to various tax laws, and the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to give the National Assembly powers to approve Deputy Governors of the Central Bank.
“The Bill (Central Bank of Kenya Bill) also provides that the Central Bank may give loans to banks for financial stability and emergency liquidity,” reads the statement.
Other Bills include the Microfinance Bill, 2026, the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill and the Kenya Judiciary Academy Bill.
The Microfinance Bill is a repeal and re-enactment of the legal framework governing microfinance institutions. The Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill seeks to establish a framework to promote quality healthcare in Kenya through standards, accreditation mechanisms and protection of patient rights. The Kenya Judiciary Academy Bill seeks to establish the Kenya Judiciary Academy as the principal institution responsible for implementing and coordinating continuing education and training for judges and Judiciary staff.
The House will also consider several agreements and sessional papers, including the IGAD Protocol on Transhumance, the National Petroleum Policy and the National Energy Policy 2025. Petitions on illicit alcohol, Miwani Sugar land ownership disputes, haemophilia funding, and the Nairobi Rivers Commission Project in Kangemi and Dagoretti are also pending before committees.
MPs are also expected to join President William Ruto in marking this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, which brings together political, religious and business leaders.
About the budget, MPs are expected to pass the estimates to pave the way for National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to deliver the budget policy statement on June 11, in line with Section 40 of the Public Finance Management Act, Cap. 412A, and the East African Community’s harmonised budget calendar.
During the recess, MPs engaged various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in budget discussions.
“Notably, this was a working recess as committees were engaged in the consideration of ministerial budget estimates for the FY 2026/2027, among other matters referred to them. Additionally, Members had an opportunity to engage with constituents as part of their representative role,” reads the statement.
It adds, “This will pave the way for the consideration of the Estimates in the Committee of Supply and the attendant legislation, including the Appropriation Bill, 2026, and the Finance Bill, 2026 – the Committee Report is expected to be tabled on 2nd June 2026.”