Senate Speaker Amason Kingi Stories

Abduction crisis: Speaker Kingi rejects request for special sitting by Nyandarua Senator
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Senator Methu had sought the convening of a special sitting to address the growing issue of forced abductions and disappearances across the country.

Mungatana withdraws Bill seeking to regulate churches citing need for consensus
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

The Bill aimed to curb extremism and address the growing challenges posed by unregulated religious organisations.

Governor Guyo grilled by Senate, slapped with Sh500,000 fine for failing to honour summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

Abdi, who claimed that he failed to honour the summons due to nationwide Gen-Z protests which could endanger his safety, was again slapped with a Sh50...

Azimio's internal disputes intensify over Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Eugene Wamalwa echoed Kalonzo's sentiments, faulting the Senate for violating the principles of natural justice.

Senate impeaches DP Rigathi Gachagua
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Senators are currently voting against the 11 grounds of impeachment separately, electronically. 

DP Gachagua to be admitted for 48-72 hours over chest pains, Karen Hospital says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Gikonyo reaffirmed that Gachagua was being treated according to standard medical procedures.

DP Gachagua is suffering from intense chest pains - Lawyer Paul Muite
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Gachagua failed to appear before the House for cross-examination, with reports indicating he had been hospitalised.

Senate adjourns for two hours to allow lawyers trace Gachagua in hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

Gachagua is being accused of multiple violations of the Constitution and laws governing the conduct of a public officer.

Is this your motion? Senators press MP Mutuse in Gachagua's impeachment hearing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

“Is this impeachment motion really and truly your motion? I ask that question because, on all accounts, the witness is unable to prove anything," Sena...

Senate allows additional evidence in DP Gachagua's impeachment proceedings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2024

Kingi emphasised that all parties had been instructed to indicate "any other evidence" when submitting their responses.

Kingi rejects Gachagua’s bid to bar Orengo from Senate impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2024

Njiru had argued that it would be unfair to Gachagua if the Senate allowed Orengo to represent the National Assembly.

Court to rule on Gachagua's impeachement one hour before Senate proceedings
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 15, 2024

If the night won’t be long for Gachagua ahead of his day of reckoning, then the one hour between the verdict and the Senate commencing the hearing at...

Kingi wants police to arrest Isiolo governor for snubbing Senate summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 15, 2024

The Speaker outlined several instances where Guyo failed to appear, including an April 12, 2024 summons by the County Public Accounts Committee.

High Court declines to stop DP Gachagua's Senate impeachment hearing
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 15, 2024

Gachagua will be kicked out of the office before the end of this week if his legal team does not secure the conservatory orders.

Speaker Amason Kingi bans all senators from travelling ahead of impeachment hearings
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2024

Among the matters set to be discussed by the Senators are the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kericho Governor Eric Mutai.

Senate to debate Governor Mutai’s impeachment in plenary session on October 14
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

The accusations against Mutai include gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, misappropriation of county revenue, illegal appointments and...

Kingi warns senators against commenting on DP Gachagua's impeachment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot had expressed concerns that some senators had made public statements regarding the impeachment.

Speakers Wetang'ula, Kingi host Iftar dinner for legislators, staff 
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 22, 2024

The event served as a reminder of the beauty of unity and the collective responsibility to uplift one another.

Senate Speaker Kingi renews calls for implementation of TJRC report
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 24, 2023

Kingi said the full implementation of the report will foster reconciliation and address the past historical injustices meted against the people of Nor...

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