By Pascal Ndegwa - Reporter
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Kenya, October 27, 2026 - The Kenyan Senate now has a digital system that helps it track laws and resolutions made by the 47 County Assemblies. The tool aims to make it easier for senators to see what local lawmakers are deciding and whether those decisions are followed.
The system sits under the Senate’s duty to protect the interests of counties. Under the constitution, the Senate is supposed to look after devolution. For years, it has been hard for senators to keep up with every bill and resolution coming out of the counties. Many decisions stayed on paper in local offices and never reached Nairobi in time.
This new tracker is meant to change that. Officials say it collects information on bills and resolutions from all County Assemblies in one place. Senators can check progress without waiting for late reports. County Assembly staff are expected to update the system so the data stays current.
The idea sounds simple, but the real test is whether the information actually flows. Some County Assemblies are quick to share updates. Others move slowly because of weak internet, few trained staff, or simple lack of interest. When data is late or missing, the Senate cannot do its oversight job well.Ordinary citizens are also supposed to benefit.
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A public version of the tracker would let people see what their local assembly is doing. That matters because county laws affect schools, roads, health clinics, and markets that people use every day. When residents can check the record themselves, they gain a stronger voice.Still, technology alone does not create accountability.
The system only works if senators use the information to ask hard questions and if County Assemblies take the duty to report seriously. Without follow-up, the tracker risks becoming another digital tool that sits unused.If the system succeeds, it could tighten the link between Nairobi and the counties.
It would show whether devolution is delivering clear, open decisions or just more paperwork. For now, the tool is a step toward better watching of public power. Its real value will depend on how honestly everyone feeds it and how bravely leaders act on what it shows.