National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Stories

MPs barred from travel ahead of crucial vote to anchor NG-CDF, Senate fund in Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned the legislators against travelling outside the country ahead of Tuesday’s vote, terming it a mat...

Private universities urge MPs to push for release of Sh48.8 billion owed by government
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 24, 2025

The Kenya Association of Private Universities raised concerns over the sustainability of their institutions, citing the accumulation of unpaid governm...

National Assembly passes Finance Bill 2025, targets Sh24 billion in new revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

The bill now awaits President William Ruto’s signature to become law. Once enacted, the Finance Act 2025 will guide tax policies and revenue collectio...

MPs reject Treasury's plan to scrap VAT relief on mobile phones, solar, animal feeds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The National Assembly’s Finance and Planning Committee has rejected the proposal to shift seven essential items from zero-rated to VAT-exempt, arguing...

State House, NIS among beneficiaries of Sh9.3 billion emergency funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

This allocation is part of a wider emergency package totalling Sh50.9 billion that was approved by the Treasury for various ministries and State depar...

MPs demand British military to face probe over rights abuses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

The Ministry of Defence had earlier opposed the physical appearance of BATUK officers, citing existing protocols. But MPs dismissed that position, say...

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.

Revenue talks stall as Senators warn of crisis in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Senators have lowered their proposal slightly to Sh425 billion, while members of the National Assembly insist on a Sh410 billion allocation, leaving a...

Ruto, Oduor, Wetang’ula, Government Printer face contempt risk over IEBC appointments despite court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2025

Activist Boniface Mwangi and Kelvin Roy Omondi, are challenging the legality of the appointments and, through their lawyer, Paul Muite, have said they...

Officials accused of looting school funds in widespread extortion racket targeting capitation money
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

The revelations emerged during a heated National Assembly debate, where MPs accused education officials of running a widespread scheme that exploits s...

Senate, MPs clash over county cash as mediation talks begin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The mediation, involving 18 members drawn from both Houses, aims to bridge the gap and avoid delays in county funding for the new financial year start...

Senators draft Constitutional Bill to expand their powers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The bill sets the stage for a direct face-off with the National Assembly, which is pushing its reforms through the National Dialogue Committee.

Turkana, West Pokot mining disputes expose licensing gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2025

The MPs accused the Ministry of ignoring the law and failing to protect the environment and local communities.

Parliament gets Sh48bn in Mbadi’s first budget, up from Sh44.6b
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 12, 2025

The increased funding is expected to strengthen the legislative functions of Parliament and enhance its oversight role in national affairs.

MPs task Health Committee with one-week probe into polio and BCG vaccine shortage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

The investigation comes amid rising concern from both health professionals and legislators over the unavailability of the two critical vaccines, which...

JLAC backs all Ruto's IEBC nominees, including Ethekon as chair, amid court challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

Despite the committee’s endorsement, a High Court order has barred the gazettement and swearing-in of the IEBC nominees, allowing only the vetting pro...

National Assembly rejects Senate push to raise county allocation by Sh60 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urged members to reject the revised figures proposed by the Senate, citing fiscal limitations and a sharp deviation...

MPs seek Sh7.3bn to hire intern teachers as 40,000 targeted for recruitment by end of 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

The push by the National Assembly Education Committee comes after the TSC told Parliament that no funds had been set aside to absorb the 20,000 intern...

Wetang’ula warns Judiciary against interfering with Parliament’s mandate over IEBC vetting
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

Wetang’ula’s warning follows a High Court decision issuing conservatory orders suspending the gazettement and swearing-in of President William Ruto’s...

Parliament demands urgent inquiry into Juja MP Koimburi’s mystery disappearance
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula directed members of the National Assembly’s Security Committee to visit the hospital and provide Parliament...

National Assembly urges court to dismiss IEBC vetting petition as premature, disruptive
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

The petition cited irregularities in the selection of the IEBC nominees, alleging that the process violated constitutional provisions and failed to en...

Raila backs stronger Senate with distinct powers amid House supremacy battles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

The former PM added that the National Assembly has its own sphere and must also carry out its duties without interfering with the role of the Senate.

Senate erupts over IEBC vetting snub, renews power struggle with National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

The Senate argues that the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is a matter of national interest and should involve b...

Livestock ministry warns budget underfunding risks delaying crucial projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke revealed that the department’s approved budget stands at Sh9.9 billion, split between Sh5.07 billion for recurrent...

Housing, Public Works departments request Sh6.8 billion in additional funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

PSHinga told the committee that after paying for fixed obligations such as rent, utilities, security, cleaning services, and support to the Nairobi Ri...

National Assembly freezes Sh4.5bn for Bomas renovations, questions priorities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

At the heart of the controversy is a directive from National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, which set aside Sh4.5 billion from the fund to ren...

Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 by May 27
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Unlike last year’s proposal, the Finance Bill 2025 does not introduce new tax rates. Instead, it focuses on revenue measures, improvements to tax admi...

Counties cry foul over Sh405bn budget, demand Sh536bn to avert crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

Governors are demanding at least Sh536 billion for the 2025–26 financial year, saying anything less will cripple service delivery and violate the prin...

Parliament pushes to cut term limits for road bodies bosses from 10 to 6 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2025, proposes that shorter tenures would promote accountability and align the agencies with established gov...

Katiba Institute challenges MPs' push to anchor CDF, other funds in Constitution
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and his Ainabkoi counterpart Samuel Chepkonga, seeks to introduce three funds into the Constitution:...

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