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Loss of KRA excise stamps sparks fear of tax evasion, flooding of counterfeit goods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

The stamps are meant to confirm tax compliance on excisable goods like alcohol, cigarettes, soft drinks, and cosmetics, and serve as both a revenue to...

MPs question KeRRA over unexplained Sh200 million in road project costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

Further scrutiny revealed Sh66.2 million in pending payments, some of which had been unsettled for over a year, raising concerns about the financial r...

Kenyan MPs attend US National Prayer Breakfast to strengthen diplomatic ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Kenya and the United States have historically maintained strong economic and diplomatic relations, with partnerships spanning trade, security, and dev...

MPs’ post-service medical scheme among key resolutions at Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The retreat also addressed the backlog of 283 Bills currently pending before various parliamentary committees, some of which have remained unattended...

MPs demand review of 2.75% SHIF deduction over poor services
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

MPs have launched a fresh probe into the Sh104 billion SHIF system, amid reports that its claims processing system is still not fully operational.

National Assembly committees urged to clear over 200 pending legislative proposals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

Njoroge said irst-time MPs lead in introducing Bills, motions, and statements in the House, surpassing expectations for newcomers..

18 Parliamentary committees to undergo restructuring as tenures expire
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Among the committees whose tenure has lapsed are sessional committees, including the House Business Committee, Powers and Privileges Committee, Proced...

Wamuchomba: State House calls dictate MPs' decisions in Parliament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Her remarks sparked mixed reactions from fellow lawmakers on the panel, including Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, who refuted Wamuchomba’s...

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...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Bill seeks to simplify MCA election disputes with final appeals at high court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The move is part of efforts to address concerns over delays and confusion in the election dispute process.

Kenya, UN launch Sh3.7bn programme to improve refugee mobility, integration
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 20, 2024

The initiative majorly seeks to improve governance and strengthen service delivery towards empowering communities affected by migration.

Health workers, community leaders unite to combat TB at Dadaab Refugee Camp
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

The teams reach out to individuals affected by TB, educating them on the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and encouraging them to access healt...

Silent members: Sudi, Aladwa among 19 MPs who did not speak in Parliament in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The organisation’s rankings are based on speech counts as recorded in the parliamentary Hansard, the official record of Parliament.

MPs push for an inquiry into approval of questionable power deals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The committee claims that one of the former Permanent Secretaries in the Energy Ministry fast-tracked the approval of the agreement, despite concerns...

MPs reject accountants’ proposal to give Auditor Generals huge retirement perks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Other high-end benefits requested by ICPAK included a dedicated driver, personal assistant, housekeeper, gardener, cleaner, and two armed security gua...

MPs question Sh400 million renovation costs for ex-DP Gachagua's offices, homes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The committee described the expenses as excessive, suggesting they equalled or exceeded the original cost of constructing the buildings.

Wetang’ula blasts MPs for pocketing allowances meant for bodyguards, drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The night allowance for each bodyguard and driver assigned to an MP is a flat rate of Sh4,200.

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