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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.

Counties secure Sh387 billion as mediation ends funding stalemate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The committee reinstated last year's allocation of Sh385 billion and added Sh2 billion to reach the agreed amount.

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

MPs reject Bill seeking to end state’s funding for private universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

This decision ensures that state support for private universities will continue, contributing to the sector's growth and benefiting the public at larg...

MPs have until November 26 to vet Ruto's nominees to various commissions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

Among the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was proposed as chairperson of IPOAAmong the prominent nominations, Ahmed Issack Hassan was propo...

MPs dismiss proposal to allow political parties to expel dissenting members
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

The committee emphasised that elected representatives are accountable to the people and not just their political parties.

MPs summon Treasury, Transport CSs over audit queries linked to roads agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Audits revealed troubling findings, such as numerous incomplete projects, significant pending bills, and delays attributed to contractors.

All eyes on CJ Koome as Kenyans await appointment of deputy president 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

In his order, Justice Mwita stated that no appointments should be made to replace Gachagua until October 24, 2024.

MPs vote in support Ruto’s nomination of Kithure Kindiki as deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

This now means President William Ruto will appoint Kindiki as his principal assistant.

Gachagua moves to court seeking to block his removal as deputy president
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 18, 2024

Through his lawyer Paul Muite, Gachagua argues that the charges against him in the National Assembly and Senate were baseless.

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