President William Ruto Assents to Three Key Bills, Boosting Registration, Pyrethrum Sector, and Social Work Regulation

President William Ruto has assented to three important bills, further strengthening Kenya’s legal framework and promoting national development. The President signed the Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Pyrethrum Repeal Bill 2024, and the Social Work Professionals Bill 2023 at State House, Nairobi.

The Births and Registration (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Gilgil MP Martha Wangari, mandates the establishment of at least one births and deaths registration office in every sub-county, enhancing access to vital civil registration services across the country.

The Pyrethrum Repeal Bill, championed by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah, aims to streamline the pyrethrum sector by eliminating regulatory duplication and inefficiencies, paving the way for more effective governance and growth in the industry.

The Social Work Professionals Bill, sponsored by Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu, establishes the Institute of Social Work Professionals and the Social Work Professionals Board, which will regulate and oversee the social work profession in Kenya.

“These three Acts now form part of our laws and statutes, advancing our national development,” the statement from State House read, underscoring the government’s commitment to institutional strengthening and service delivery.

With these bills now law, Kenya is set to improve public access to civil registration services, enhance regulatory efficiency in the pyrethrum sector, and professionalize social work, benefiting communities nationwide.