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Dr. Aurelia Rono, PhD, CBS - Principal Secretary, State Department for Parliamentary Affairs
State Department for Parliamentary Affairs

Welcome Message from the Principal Secretary

Dr. Aurelia Rono, PhD, CBS

Welcome to the official website of the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs.

We coordinate the Government Legislative Agenda and foster collaboration between the Executive and Parliament, ensuring policies are effectively translated into laws that drive Kenya's socio-economic transformation and support the Bottom-Up Economic Transformative Agenda (BETA).

This website provides access to our work, promotes transparency, and strengthens engagement with stakeholders and the public. We remain committed to legislation that promotes economic growth, job creation, and opportunities for all Kenyans.

Thank you for visiting.

Dr. Aurelia Rono, PhD, CBS
Principal Secretary
State Department for Parliamentary Affairs

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Our Mandate | State Department for Parliamentary Affairs

Our Mandate

Driving legislative excellence and fostering collaboration between Executive and Parliament

Facilitating the Government Legislative Agenda

The Government Legislative Agenda is a key initiative aimed at leading and coordinating the identification and implementation of legislative priorities to drive national socio-economic development.

Legislative Agenda
Strengthening Policy Development & Implementation

The State Department plays a central coordination role in ensuring that existing and upcoming policies from all MDAs are coherent, impactful, and aligned to the national development agenda.

Policy Coordination
Facilitating Executive–Parliament Interaction

The State Department coordinates parliamentary liaison services across MDAs to ensure seamless interaction between the Executive and Parliament, enhancing legislative effectiveness.

Parliamentary Liaison
Our Directorates | State Department for Parliamentary Affairs

Our Directorates

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Legislative & Parliamentary Affairs Directorate
Co-ordinates the National Government legislative agenda and facilitates seamless interaction between the Executive and Parliament for effective lawmaking.
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Policy Co-ordination and Strategy Directorate
Coordinates prioritization and formulation of national policies and tracks their implementation across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
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Administration Directorate
Facilitates all shared service operations of the State Department, overseeing general administration, human resources, finance, ICT, and public communications.
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Strategic Document

Strategic Plan
2023–2027

Five-Year Institutional Roadmap

Outlines the Department's strategic priorities, performance targets, and implementation framework for the five-year period, anchoring legislative coordination within the broader national development agenda.

  • Legislative Coordination Framework
  • Performance Targets & Indicators
  • Institutional Capacity Building
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A clear roadmap builds the institutions that serve the people.

— Strategic Plan 2023–2027
Policy Handbook

Public Policy Handbook
for Kenya

Guidance on Policy Development

A comprehensive reference guide on the policy development process in Kenya — covering formulation, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of government policies aligned with national priorities.

  • Policy Formulation & Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement Standards
  • Implementation & Review Cycles
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Policy document and pen

Good policy is built on evidence, inclusion, and national purpose.

— Public Policy Handbook for Kenya
Legislative Agenda

Government Legislative
Agenda Schedule

Priority Laws & Timeline

A structured schedule of priority legislation before Parliament, enabling government institutions, stakeholders, and the public to track bill progress and anticipate upcoming law-making activity.

  • Priority Bills Before Parliament
  • Legislative Calendar & Timelines
  • Bill Progress Tracking
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A transparent legislative agenda is the foundation of accountable governance.

— Government Legislative Agenda Schedule
Policy & Legislation Development

Guidelines for the Development of
National Government Policy and Legislation

Policy, Bills & Statutory Instruments

Instructions relating to the development of national government policy and legislation by Ministries, Department and Agencies.

  • Guidelines on Development of a Policy
  • Guidelines on Development of a Bill
  • Guidelines on Development of a Statutory Instrument
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Parliament building interior

A guided process brings harmony and avoids duplication, confusion, and inconsistencies.

— Guidelines for the Development of National Government Policy and Legislation
Proposed Bill

The Public
Participation Bill

Citizen Engagement Framework

A proposed law establishing a legally binding framework for citizen engagement in government decision-making, enforcing Articles 10 and 118 of the Constitution and resolving legal ambiguity through mandated, structured public input.

  • Mandatory Structured Consultation
  • Constitutional Anchoring (Arts. 10 & 118)
  • Accountability & Transparency Standards
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Citizens at a public participation forum

Every person has the right to participate in the activities of the State.

— Article 37, Constitution of Kenya 2010