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High Court declares Azimio National Assembly Majority party, overturns Speaker’s decision
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Court says Speaker Wetang’ula violated the Constitution by declaring Kenya Kwanza the majority in the National Assembly in 2022.

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...

Delays in hiring new IEBC commissioners put creation of new constituencies in doubt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 30, 2025

Wetang'ula urged MPs to rally behind the IEBC once the new commissioners are in place, as their role is critical in maintaining the integrity of the e...

MPs pass less than half of proposed Bills during third session
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Third Session saw MPs enact just 34.6 per cent of the Bills introduced, a decline compared to the 26 Bills passed in the corresponding session of...

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.

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..

Concerns raised over ethical issues, gender balance as Ruto’s Cabinet nominees prepare for vetting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Some have questioned Kagwe’s possible involvement in procurement scandals at KEMSA during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former IEBC commissioner Boya Molu among eight nominees being vetted for PSC jobs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The PSC plays a critical role in managing Kenya's civil service, and the vetting of the nominees is an essential step in ensuring its effective operat...

New procurement bill prioritises Kenyan companies for contracts under Sh1 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 26, 2024

The proposal is seen as a major win for local firms, which have often struggled to access financing to compete with foreign companies, which have an a...

Speaker Wetang'ula directs MPs to vet Ruto's nominees by February 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The directive follows official communication from the President, received on Friday, and assigns the vetting responsibilities to various parliamentary...

Crucial Bills delayed as Parliament adjourned 66 times in 2024 over lack of quorum
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The report highlights growing concerns about the exclusion of citizen input in legislative processes, with many bills passed despite public opposition...

Hasty passage of parliamentary Bills raises concerns over public participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The report notes that Kenyans have often relied on the Judiciary to nullify Bills passed by Parliament after what was deemed insufficient or "cosmetic...

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.

Ministry of Health under scrutiny over Sh24 billion community health kits deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.

Bill seeks to waive interest on overdue taxes to offer lifeline to businesses in distress
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

This measure aims to ease financial strain, enabling businesses to recover and grow. It is also expected to improve tax compliance and boost the econo...

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.

Lawmakers probe Sh3.8 billion car loan scheme as billions lie dormant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

An Auditor-General's report further revealed that the fund had been largely inactive between 2015 and 2019.

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