Read the National Assembly Standing Orders
Parliament of Kenya · sources read 4 Oct 2026
The Standing Orders are the National Assembly's rules of procedure. The current 7th Edition is a free download on parliament.go.ke in English, Kiswahili and a bilingual version.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online at parliament.go.ke (National Assembly, Standing Orders page)
Steps
- Go to the Standing Orders page on parliament.go.ke and download the 7th Edition in English, Kiswahili or the bilingual version.
- Check Part VI for sittings: the House normally meets Wednesday morning and Tuesday to Thursday afternoon (2.30 p.m.).
- Planning a petition? Part XXIII sets the form: English or Kiswahili, addressed to the House, with each petitioner's name, contacts, ID number and signature.
Watch out
- Where the Standing Orders say nothing, the Speaker decides the procedural question.
- The rules are amended from time to time. The 7th Edition includes changes up to 9 March 2023, so use it rather than older editions.
- House business is conducted in Kiswahili, English or Kenyan Sign Language.
Who can apply
- Anyone can read and download them.
Official sources (2)
- The National Assembly Standing Orders parliament.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026
- The National Assembly Standing Orders, 7th Edition (English Version) parliament.go.ke · read 4 Oct 2026