How do I become a member of the Hansard Association of Kenya?

Individual membership requires a one-time registration fee of Kshs 1,000 and an annual subscription of Kshs 5,000. Corporate membership is Kshs 100,000 per year. Visit our Membership page for details and application forms.

When is the next Hansard Association conference?

The upcoming conference dates will be announced soon. Please check the Events page or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on the 8th Annual Conference.

What training programs are available?

The association, in partnership with CPST (Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training), offers parliamentary reporting and legislative drafting training. Check the Training page for upcoming courses and registration details.

How can I contact the Hansard Association of Kenya?

You can reach us via email at info@hansardkenya.org, by phone at +254 721 687710, or use the contact form on our Contact page.

Who can join the Hansard Association of Kenya?

Hansard reporters, parliamentary staff, legislative drafters, court reporters, and anyone involved in legislative documentation from Kenya's national legislature or 47 county assemblies are eligible for membership.

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Strengthening democracy,
leadership , and public
participation in Kenya

Name: 8th Annual Hansard Association of Kenya Conference
Location: Kenya

We preserve legislative integrity, empower parliamentary professionals with training, and make government proceedings transparent and accessible to all Kenyans.

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A Cornerstone in Governance

Since its inception, the Hansard Association of Kenya has served as a cornerstone for the preservation of parliamentary records—capturing the deliberations of the people's representatives with accuracy and transparency.

With the growth of the 47 county assemblies, Hansard has evolved into a vital instrument in governance, judicial proceedings, and public accountability.

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What We Do

We provide comprehensive services to support excellence in legislative reporting and parliamentary documentation across Kenya's 47 county assemblies.

Verbatim Reporting

Accurate, comprehensive reporting of parliamentary proceedings for the National Parliament and all 47 County Assemblies.

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Information Management

Best practices for archival systems, document management, and secure record retrieval.

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Official records, journals, and proceedings as the definitive historical record.

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Capacity Building

Training programs for legislative reporters in reporting, editing, and digital literacy.

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Technical assistance and advisory services to all 47 county assemblies.

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Industry standards for parliamentary reporting across all legislative bodies.

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8th HAK Conference Event Highlights

A historic gathering of parliamentary professionals celebrating excellence in democratic documentation and governance

Kisumu, Kenya

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May 10–16, 2026

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7 Days of Productive Sessions

May 10–16, 2026 • Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, Kisumu

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County Assemblies

30+

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Conference Theme

"Excellence in Democratic Documentation"

This year's conference focuses on advancing parliamentary reporting standards, embracing digital transformation, and strengthening the foundation of legislative transparency across all 47 counties.

Digital Hansard Innovation

County Assembly Excellence

Professional Certification

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Keynote Speakers

Learn from the leading parliamentary and governance experts from Kenya and the wider African continent

Hon. Shollei, Gladys Jepkosgei-Boss

Deputy Speaker

National Assembly, Kenya

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Hon. Seth Mwatela Kamanza

Speaker

Kwale County Assembly & Chair of CAF

Alhaji Adam Iddrisu

Editor of Debates, Ghana

Vice President – Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association-Africa Region

Jeremiah Nyegenye, CBS

Clerk of the Senate

Secretary to PSC

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What Past Attendees Say

Hear from professionals who've experienced our conferences

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"The conference transformed how our county approaches legislative documentation. The networking opportunities were invaluable for building partnerships."

Catherine Muthoni

Hansard Clerk, Kiambu County

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"Best professional development investment I've made. The workshops on digital transcription alone were worth the entire trip."

David Otieno

Information Manager, Kisumu

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"As a first-time attendee, I was amazed by the quality of content and the warmth of the parliamentary community. Already planning for next year!"

Faith Chebet

Clerk, Elgeyo-Marakwet

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