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IEBC: Only MCAs can be recalled, non-performing MPs and senators protected by legal gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The Commission explained that this legal gap prevents it from facilitating the removal of MPs and Senators through public petitions.

MPs grill KETRACO over delayed power projects, pending bills and unpaid compensation claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

Audit reports presented during the session revealed that four major power transmission projects are behind schedule, raising fears of cost overruns an...

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris faces recall over silence on police brutality, protest Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

On Monday, four youthful petitioners—Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet—presented a petition at the IEBC’s Nairobi offices...

Fresh rift between SRC and PSC over legal officers’ special allowances
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

This latest clash adds to a growing standoff between the two constitutional commissions, which have differed in the past over who has the final say in...

Senators propose Bill to expand powers in fresh bid to counterbalance National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, published on Wednesday, seeks to grant the Senate power to initiate any form of legislation, vet con...

Counties blamed for garbage crisis as CS Barasa cites rampant defiance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Barasa further said that counties have failed to manage and maintain dumpsites, including access roads, which has made it hard for garbage trucks to r...

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...

MPs resume sittings with focus on Ojwang’s death, police reforms and protest crackdown
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

At the top of the agenda is a Bill from the Attorney-General’s office aimed at setting clear rules on how public participation should be conducted acr...

MPs grill Equalisation Fund Board over mismanaged projects, misleading reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

MPs accused the board of approving projects that have little to do with its mandate and presenting inaccurate information on their progress.

How Eastleigh rewrote its colonial name into a Kenyan-Somali powerhouse
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

What began as a residential neighbourhood has transformed into a thriving economic hub, drawing traders and suppliers from across Kenya and beyond.

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.

MPs summon CS Mutua after revelation that Kenyans from Machakos, Makueni dominate overseas jobs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The legislators have now demanded a full explanation from the Ministry of Labour and the National Employment Authority (NEA) on the criteria used in s...

Treasury suffers setback as MPs reject proposal to scrap 15% tax incentive for car assemblers, housing developers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The MPs made it clear that they expect the incentive to be given sufficient time to bear fruit, particularly once economic conditions stabilise.

Kenya’s refugee integration plan criticised over poor public involvement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Other committee members expressed concern over environmental degradation linked to refugee settlements and the uneven distribution o

MPs raise alarm over missing Sh4.2 billion earned from housing levy investments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

The revelation has sparked concern over the transparency and use of funds collected through the controversial housing levy.

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge sent away by MPs for submitting incomplete diversity reports
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Dr Thugge acknowledged the shortcomings of his report and accepted responsibility for the oversight. He assured the committee that he would address th...

Free education in jeopardy as CS Ogamba reveals only half of school funds released
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

MPs have raised the alarm over delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools, warning that the financial strain could undermine the provis...

Special needs teachers lose bid to stop union deductions by TSC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

The petition, presented by Edwin Juma, the national chairperson of special needs education teachers, sought to compel the TSC to immediately halt the...

Tanzanian parliament honours President Samia with special award for exemplary leadership
XINHUA  |  Jun 01, 2025

Samia commended the MPs for their continued commitment to representing the interests of their constituents both within and beyond the parliamentary ch...

Trial begins in 2023 crash that killed five Somali American women
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 27, 2025

Thompson, 29, is facing 15 felony charges. These include five counts of third-degree murder and ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.

Tanzanian MPs defend President Samia amid Kenyan backlash over activists' detention, deportation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

MPs said the government’s actions as necessary and said Tanzania was acting within its rights to protect its national interests.

Kenya refugee camps face hunger crisis as WFP warns food aid could drop to 28pc
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 22, 2025

This alarming development comes amid a surge in refugee numbers, driven by escalating conflict and drought in neighbouring Somalia and South Sudan, le...

Uganda Opposition MPs stage walkout over 'pre-determined' outcome of key bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 20, 2025

Ssenyonyi's statement came after reports of a ruling party meeting the previous day at State House Entebbe, where members of the National Resistance M...

Winnie Odinga's EALA reality check reveals deeper crisis in regional legislature
Mwangi Maina  |  May 13, 2025

Winnie described EALA as "on its deathbed" and revealing that she has gone for months without receiving her salary.

Ethiopia repatriates 121 citizens from Myanmar scam compounds, over 700 still trapped
Addis Standard  |  May 11, 2025

Many had responded to advertisements for customer service jobs but were later forced to work in scam compounds, where, according to survivors, they fa...

African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia – a dangerous pregnancy complication
The Conversation  |  May 10, 2025

Pre-eclampsia usually occurs in young mothers during a first pregnancy. Girls under the age of 18 years are most at risk. The probability that a 15-ye...

Treasury blocks MPs' bid for Sh7 billion budget increase
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

The Treasury’s decision comes amid growing pressure from international lenders and a national call for accountability in the use of public resources....

MPs to hear public views on proposal to anchor CDF in Constitution from Monday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The public forums will be held from 8 am to 5 pm in each constituency and at the offices of the 47 County Women Representatives.

Mudavadi to MPs: Fund Foreign Ministry to support Kenyans in legal trouble abroad
Mwangi Maina  |  May 01, 2025

Mudavadi noted that the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is increasingly under public pressure to secure legal aid or diplomatic intervention...

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