President William Ruto, alongside his Deputy Kithure Kindiki and other leaders, during the assent into law of the three bills at State House on May 29, 2026/PCSPresident William Ruto, on Friday morning, assented to three bills into law, marking the 8th presidential assent event of 2026.
They include the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill, 2025, aimed at strengthening governance, environmental protection, and equitable development across the country.
The President was joined by his Deputy, Kithure Kindiki.
Other leaders who attended the assent ceremony include National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, alongside senior government officials, lawmakers, and representatives from relevant ministries and state agencies involved in the formulation and passage of the legislation.
Speaking during the ceremony, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, Josphat Nanok, outlined the significance of the newly enacted laws, noting that they are expected to enhance institutional coordination and improve service delivery in key sectors.
President William Ruto signs into law the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 29, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto, alongside his Deputy Kithure Kindiki and other leaders, during the assent into law of the three bills at State House on May 29, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto signs into law the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 29, 2026/PCSBefore a Bill is assented into law, it must be passed by both Houses of Parliament and presented to the President for approval.
Once assented to, it becomes an Act of Parliament.
President William Ruto hands Treasury CS John Mbadi a copy of the bills, during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi on May 29, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto hands Minority leader Junet Mohamed a copy of the bills, during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi on May 29, 2026/PCS
Several leaders witnessed the signing into law the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on May 29, 2026/PCS
President William Ruto signs into law the National Disaster Risk Management Bill, the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, and the Equalisation Fund Appropriations Bill during an assent ceremony at State House, Nairobi on May 29, 2026/PCS
