President William Ruto on Friday morning signed four important parliamentary bills into law during a ceremony at State House, a move seen as a major step in his ongoing reform agenda. The event was attended by prominent leaders including Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina, Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja, and MP Millie Odhiambo.
Among the newly enacted laws is the Capital Markets Amendment Bill 2025, which aims to modernize Kenya’s capital markets and create a more attractive environment for both local and international investors. The legislation is expected to drive innovation in financial markets while strengthening regulatory oversight.
The County Governments Additional Allocation Bill also received presidential assent. This law is designed to increase funding for county governments through a mix of conditional and unconditional transfers from national government revenue, alongside contributions from development partners. The goal is to enhance service delivery at the county level and support local development projects.
Another significant law signed by President Ruto is the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill 2025, which overhauls the governance, regulation, and performance of state-owned entities. The law mandates that these entities operate under the Companies Act, introduces independent directors, and requires clearly defined, costed, and audited public service obligations. Additionally, it enforces financial reporting and performance contracts to align the operations of government-owned enterprises with national development objectives.
The fourth bill, while not named in detail, complements the suite of laws aimed at strengthening institutional efficiency and promoting economic growth.
This legislative move comes just a month after President Ruto assented to nine other bills on October 15, 2025, highlighting his administration’s focus on legal reforms to support economic development, good governance, and increased accountability across public institutions.
By signing these bills into law, President Ruto underscores his commitment to modernizing Kenya’s governance framework and enhancing both investment opportunities and public service delivery across the country.
