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Fresh row looms among MPs as senators demand involvement in budget-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...

Bursary scandals and missing receipts: MPs' use of NG-CDF money under probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

A recurring issue throughout various constituencies is the lack of proper documentation and accountability in bursary disbursements.

Lawmakers renew battle to save NG-CDF after court declared it unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The High Court ordered that the NG-CDF be wound down by June 2026, giving the National Assembly two years to complete ongoing projects.

MPs to discuss CDF constitutionality, SHA in Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

Lawmakers will evaluate key finance-related legislation, including the Business Laws (Amendment) Act and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act, while als...

Mombasa governor wants Senate to help protect county-funded bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

He described education as the cornerstone of sustainable development and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making it a priority.

Neglect hurts northern frontier's chances of proving its potential - Wajir South MP
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 09, 2024

The world today is looking at food security as the number one agenda yet we have neglected 80 per cent of this country agriculturally.

MPs push for constitutional amendment to secure constituency fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The move comes after multiple court rulings declaring the NG-CDF unconstitutional due to its absence in the Constitution.

NG-CDF to receive Sh5 billion this week, with monthly disbursements to follow
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Wetang'ula added that starting in December, Sh7 billion will be released each month until June next year.

Senate-National Assembly standoff over county revenue heads to mediation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

The National Assembly voted to allocate counties Sh380 billion but senators rejected this proposal.

MPs unite, stand firm against proposal to consolidate bursary schemes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

Only two MPs, Raphael Wanjala (Budalangi) and Mark Nyamita (Uriri) supported the motion to merge the bursaries.

Parliament pushes back on court’s CDF ruling, seeks legal reforms to preserve fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

In the ruling, the court set a deadline for the fund's operations to cease by midnight on June 30, 2026.

MPs to challenge court ruling on NG-CDF unconstitutionality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

The Friday ruling stated that all projects, programmes, and activities under the fund must be halted by June 30, 2026.

Blow to MPs as High Court declares constituency fund unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Despite the ruling, the judges acknowledged the positive impact the NG-CDF has had on local communities across the country.

Speaker Wetang'ula writes to Education Ministry over duplication of bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

In a letter from Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge dated August 16, 2024, Wetang'ula expressed hope that the new policy would ensure fairn...

Mombasa MCAs express discontent over students missing bursaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Mbwarali Kame, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Education, appeared before the committee to address these concerns.

Kamukunji's Airbase Ward: A tapestry of cultures where diversity spurs growth
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 06, 2024

The ward's growth is not limited to infrastructure. Airbase Ward is notable for its multiculturalism, with diverse communities coexisting and thriving...

St. Teresa's Boys' gets four new classrooms, 200 desks from Kamukunji CDF
Hanifa Adan  |  May 22, 2024

Hundreds of parents and students attended the ceremony on Wednesday, expressing relief that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) initiative will ea...

Ruto lauds MPs for passing law to allow CDF to fund climate programmes
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2024

Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will...

Charles Kahariri sworn in as new Chief of Kenya Defence Forces
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2024

The Head of State addressed the newly sworn military officers with a solemn reminder of the responsibility they now carry.

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