Kenyans have been invited to submit their opinions on the Culture Bill, 2024 (National Assembly Bills No. 12 of 2024), which is now under review in the Senate.

The Bill, which underwent its First Reading in the Senate on July 16, 2025, has since been forwarded to the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare for detailed examination.

In a public notice shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, July 25, the Senate encouraged citizens to engage in the legislative process by sharing their thoughts on the Bill.

The proposed law seeks to promote national unity and cultural expression, in line with Article 11 of the Constitution.

It aims to safeguard Kenya’s cultural diversity and ensure that communities benefit from the commercial use of their cultural assets, including through royalties and other forms of compensation.

Additionally, the Bill provides a policy framework for developing various aspects of culture such as literature, art, heritage festivals, science, and media while encouraging inclusive participation in cultural development.

In accordance with Article 118 of the Constitution and Senate Standing Order 145(5), the Committee is calling on citizens, cultural groups, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to submit written memoranda highlighting their positions, recommendations, or concerns about the legislation.

Written submissions should be addressed to the Clerk of the Senate and may be delivered by hand to Parliament Buildings, posted, or emailed via official channels. All memoranda must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

A public hearing on the Bill has also been scheduled for Thursday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mini Chamber, First Floor, County Hall, Nairobi.

The session will provide members of the public with a platform to present their views directly to the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare.

The full text of the Culture Bill and an easy-to-understand summary are available for download on the Parliament of Kenya’s official website.