Committee calls for fast-tracking of NADCO Bills and key governance reforms

A parliamentary committee overseeing the implementation of the Broad-Based Government’s Ten-Point Agenda and the outcomes of the National Dialogue Committee recommended urgent legislative and institutional reforms to accelerate the implementation of the reform agenda.

The committee said it held extensive consultations with stakeholders, including implementing agencies, public forums and submissions through memoranda, to assess the progress of the reforms.

According to the report tabled on March 7, 2026, there has been progressive implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda, although several policy, legislative and institutional gaps remain that require action to enhance effectiveness and service delivery.

The committee proposed the formation of a broad-based mediation committee between the Senate of Kenya and the National Assembly of Kenya to fast-track the consideration and passage of pending Bills related to the reform agenda.

It further recommended that Parliament expedite and conclude all outstanding NADCO Bills within 90 days.

To strengthen the protection of constitutional rights under Article 37 of the Constitution, the committee proposed that the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights spearhead legislation aimed at safeguarding protestors while also protecting livelihoods and property.

The committee also urged lawmakers to fast-track the Natural Resources (Benefit Sharing) Bill, 2022, which seeks to establish a legal framework for equitable sharing of revenues generated from natural resources among the national government, county governments and local communities.

In addition, county administrations were asked to implement the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities, 2025 to promote inclusivity in governance and public participation.

The report proposes amendments to the County Governments Act, 2012 to improve development planning at the county level.

The committee recommended that the Attorney-General of Kenya introduce amendments to Sections 108 and 109 of the Act so that County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs) become long-term plans lasting 10 years, while sectoral plans run for five years.

This, the committee said, would ensure continuity and completion of legacy development projects beyond electoral cycles.

To enhance electoral credibility, the committee recommended that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission be adequately resourced to strengthen its infrastructure and capacity to conduct transparent, credible and verifiable elections.

The report also called for the establishment of a multi-agency team led by the Office of the Attorney-General, bringing together the National Treasury of Kenya, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and the Law Society of Kenya to facilitate reparations for victims of police brutality in line with the Victim Protection Act, 2014.

The committee further urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to conclude investigations into complaints within six months and publish its findings to promote timely access to justice.

It also recommended that ethics and corruption cases be prosecuted and determined within six months to strengthen accountability.

Additionally, the National Police Service should be adequately resourced to enhance continuous training and retooling of officers, particularly in crowd management in line with the rule of law.

The committee said implementing the recommendations would help strengthen governance, enhance accountability and ensure the effective delivery of the Ten-Point Agenda reforms.