Taking Parliament
To The Grassroots
Devolution In Action
Senate Mashinani relocates the sovereign plenary and committees sittings to host County Assemblies. Interrogating devolution expenditure, receiving citizen petitions, and conducting live oversight where Kenyans live and work.
47
Counties Represented
5
Historic Sittings
100%
Binding Hansard Power
Kilifi County Assembly
Blue Economy, Salt Mining Royalties & Land Rights
Demystifying Parliament for All Kenyans
Senate Mashinani is Kenya's celebrated democratic innovation, globally recognized for dismantling the geographic distance between national legislators and grassroots citizens.
The Constitutional Anchor
Under Article 126(1) of the Constitution of Kenya, sittings of either House of Parliament may be held at any place within Kenya as the House determines. Together with Article 96, which obligates the Senate to protect county interests and county governments, Senate Mashinani translates constitutional theory into living practice.
The 4 Core Pillars of Senate Mashinani
Codified by the Parliament of Kenya and recognized in international legislative governance forums as best practice for public accountability.
Promote Senate Mandate
Educating citizens on the Senate's distinct constitutional mission: safeguarding revenue allocations, passing devolution laws, and conducting national oversight.
Public Participation
Highlighting direct channels under Article 118 for local residents, fisherfolk, farmers, women, and youth to petition standing committees in person.
Intergovernmental Synergy
Deepening functional collaboration between national legislators, County Governors, County Executives, and regional socio-economic development blocs.
County Assembly Capacity
Empowering Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), Hansard reporters, and legal drafters through peer benchmarking and parliamentary masterclasses.
Host County Sittings
Verified records of all Senate Mashinani sittings held in accordance with Article 126(1) and the Senate Resolution of March 8, 2023.
Kilifi County
Coast RegionHost: Sen. Stewart Madzayo, EGH, MP (Senate Minority Leader)
Approved by Senate Motion on May 6, 2026. Convening to address Coast blue economy financing, salt mining royalties to indigenous host communities, and historical land injustice title adjudications.
Busia County
Western KenyaHost: Sen. Okiya Omtatah Okoiti
Convened pursuant to a motion moved by Majority Leader Sen. Aaron Cheruiyot, E.G.H., member for Kericho County. Addressed border congestion at Malaba/Busia OSBPs, Lake Victoria blue economy protection, and on-site CPAC audit hearings.
Turkana County
North Rift / Arid FrontierHost: Sen. James Lomenen Ekomwa
Convened concurrently with the Tobong’u Lore Cultural Festival. Hosted by Speaker Rt. Hon. Christopher Nakuleu and Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi; interrogated oil revenue sharing and dryland water access.
Kitui County
Eastern KenyaHost: Sen. Enoch Kiio Wambua
Heard critical citizen petitions on Mui Basin coal exploration land rights, evaluated local manufacturing at KICOTEC, and initiated the nationwide Mung Beans (Ndengu) Bill.
Uasin Gishu County
North Rift BreadbasketHost: Prof. Margaret Jepkoech Kamar
The historic trailblazer. The first time in Kenya’s history that Parliament sat outside Nairobi under Article 126(1), directly tackling the national maize payment crisis and athlete welfare.
Kilifi County Assembly Plenary & Committee Timetable
Full 5-day official itinerary (September 21–25, 2026) in Malindi, Magarini, and Watamu pursuant to Article 126(1) and the Senate Resolution of May 6, 2026.
Verified Kilifi Order Paper
Kilifi County Assembly Chambers, Malindi
Agro-processing & Labour Inspection
Joint visit to assess workplace safety standards, labour practices, and value addition at the Tezo Cashew Processing Plant.
Tourism & Trade Inspection Visit
Inspection of Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve and the Mambrui Sand Dunes with the County Assembly Committee.
Education Meeting with Governor
Meeting with the Governor of Kilifi County to assess the Auditor General's Report on ECDE provision.
Senate Plenary Sitting
Consideration of Bills, Motions, Petitions and Statements.
The Hon. Senators brings House to Kilifi to deliberate on our shared coastal heritage.
Senate Plenary Mashinani
Broadcasting live from Kilifi County Assembly Chambers