MCAs public recall Stories

IEBC sued for inaction on MP recall petitions, accused of violating voter rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 07, 2025

IEBC reiterated its support for the principle of recall, but noted that there is currently no valid legislation in place to facilitate the process for...

MPs oppose MCA pension bill over county budget concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

Under the Bill, every MCA would contribute not less than 7.5 per cent of their pensionable earnings, while county governments would contribute not les...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai faces second impeachment attempt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2025

While the exact grounds for the impeachment remain unclear, insiders in the Assembly cite alleged concerns over governance and accountability as motiv...

ODM shuffles Mombasa County leadership, ousts Likoni MCA as majority leader
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 06, 2025

The leadership change was triggered by a resolution passed by ODM members, which endorsed Ganjoni MCA, Priscilla Mema Mumba, as the new Majority Leade...

MCAs to pay NSSF Tier II contributions after senate rejects exemption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 06, 2025

Initially introduced in the Senate in February last year by Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, the Bill seeks to set up a new pension plan for MCAs whil...

MCA moves to enforce 2018 Nairobi law banning posters on poles, walls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 01, 2025

If approved, the motion would direct the county attorney to publish the Act within two weeks and require the Urban Planning executive to put in place...

Section of Isiolo MCAs dismisses fraud claims in 2025/26 budget approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

The MCAs warned that the claims were politically instigated and meant to derail development and destabilise governance in Isiolo

Rehabilitation of Eastleigh’s Athumani Kipanga Street begins amid mixed reactions from traders and residents
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 28, 2025

The road, which has remained in poor condition for several years, is home to over 20 shopping malls, including the well-known gold market, and serves...

Nairobi MCAs urge Sakaja, Ruto to prioritise slum development amid funding delays
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 24, 2025

To promote equitable access to services like schools and hospitals, Jera said leaders from Nairobi's informal settlements have formed a committee to l...

LSK urges Parliament to revive dormant right to recall non-performing MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said it was unfortunate that the legislative gaps created by a 2017 court ruling have never been addressed, leaving the r...

Nairobi MCAs accuse city MPs of blocking access to President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The Majority Leader warned that if the alleged disrespect continues, the Assembly would not hesitate to take political action, though he did not speci...

Governors, MCAs feud derails devolution, stall key projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Bungoma, Machakos, Isiolo, Nyamira and Meru are among counties that have been most affected, while others like Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Wajir and Na...

Senators, Woman Reps face lowest re-election chances in 2027 poll - survey
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

MPs and governors fare slightly better, though still face a difficult re-election path. According to the survey, 8.9 per cent of MPs are “very likely”...

Thika awaits Senate verdict on city status push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

Senate proposes law to allow public recall of nominated MCAs in push for equal accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee wants the law to define valid grounds for recall, set out a clear procedure, and designate the institut...

Ten Nyamira MCAs expelled for missing eight consecutive sittings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

The removal of the ten adds fuel to the already boiling crisis in Nyamira County Assembly, which has in recent months been split into rival camps each...

Saba Saba protests hijacked? Nairobi MCAs disown anti-government demos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

In a joint statement on Sunday, following a meeting in Nairobi, the MCAs said they could no longer stay quiet as violence, tribal incitement and reckl...

Court extends orders barring Robert Alai from interfering with Runda property
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Cancer Investments Limited, through its director Mukhtar Ahmed Parkar, accused Robert Alai of invading and taking possession of the property on March...

CoB report: Vihiga, Homa Bay MCAs earn over Sh70,000 in allowances as Busia, Mandera take home the least
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

Vihiga and Homa Bay MCAs received the highest average sitting allowances at Sh92,352 and Sh84,978 respectively, even as no county surpassed the Sh100,...

Isiolo MCAs dismiss gazette notice naming new speaker
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 28, 2025

They claimed that no formal sitting of the Assembly took place to elect a new Speaker and insisted that Mohamed Roba remains the duly elected Speaker...

Isiolo County Assembly impeaches Governor Abdi Guyo over abuse of office and misconduct
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 26, 2025

In a Thursday statement, the Isiolo County Assembly said 16 of the 18 MCAs present voted to impeach Governor Abdio,

Senate pushes for easier recall of MPs, MCAs in major accountability drive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The committee urged the Office of the Attorney General to lead the drafting of a comprehensive recall policy in partnership with key institutions.

Mombasa MCAs question water firm over missing funds, sewage discharge into the ocean
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 24, 2025

The session, held at the County Assembly premises, brought together officials from the Auditor General’s office, MOWASSCO's top management, and severa...

Isiolo elders slam MCAs for fleeing wards amid Governor Abdi Guyo impeachment storm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

The elders cast doubt on the MCAs’ claim that they fled Isiolo due to threats to their safety. They argued that the ward representatives’ sudden disap...

Senate pushes for law to recall underperforming MPs and MCAs, including nominated ones
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has now directed the Attorney General to prepare a policy framework outlining...

Kitui MCA Cyrus Musyoka, alias "Wa Mathina" arrested again over suspected theft
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 06, 2025

Criminal records show that Wa Mathina had been charged several times at the Makadara law courts, Nairobi, and a warrant of arrest had been issued befo...

Kitui MCA arrested over theft of mobile accessories worth Sh1.9 million
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Detectives say Kisavi did not disclose that he was an elected MCA when he appeared at the courier office to pick up the parcel.

DCI arrests Murang'a MCA Grace Nduta over alleged staged abduction of Juja MP Koimburi
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

The DCI said the arrest followed social media reports about the alleged abduction of Wairimu herself, claims which the investigative agency has dismis...

Senator Cherargei slams Trans Nzoia MCAs for rolling out red carpet for Natembeya amid graft charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Cherargei tore into the Trans Nzoia MCAs, accusing them of normalising corruption and foregoing their oversight role by warmly receiving Natembeya at...

Investment firm sues Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai, accuses him of invading Runda property
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 15, 2025

The company’s director, who had gone to inspect the site, confronted Alai and his group. During the altercation, associates of Alai—allegedly armed wi...

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