National Assembly Committee on Health Stories

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Kimani Ichung’wa faults high court ruling on National Assembly majority status
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 19, 2025

Ichung’wa faulted the court for not recognising the implications of its decision while awaiting a resolution on which party holds the majority and whi...

MPs directed to merge similar Bills as National Assembly struggles with backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

Sponsors of Bills that have already been debated in the Senate have also been urged to consider co-sponsorship to speed up the legislative process.

Wetang'ula calls for speedy review of revised foreign policy as Kenya shapes global engagements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the revised policy as key to strengthening Kenya's role as a regional leader and an advocate for Africa'...

Calls for national heroes' burial grounds mount as radio icon Mambo Mbotela to be buried at Lang’ata Cemetery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Wetang'ula expressed disappointment over the planned burial of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela at Lang'ata Cemetery, a public graveyard know...

Legal experts caution Wetang’ula over ruling declaring Kenya Kwanza majority party
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 13, 2025

In a letter, lawyer Kibe Mungai said the court had already determined that the question of the majority party was settled by Kenyan voters in the Augu...

Azimio calls for removal of Speaker Wetang'ula for defying High Court ruling on majority party
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The opposition has questioned why the Jubilee Party is now being recognised as part of Azimio, despite Wetang'ula's earlier ruling stating that the pa...

LIVE: National Assembly proceedings
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 12, 2025

National Assembly plenary session.

MPs launch peace talks to address conflicts in counties plagued by persistent tribal wars
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The peace initiative aligns with the National Assembly committee's mandate to promote inter-community cohesion and peaceful co-existence.

Kenya Kwanza MPs reject court ruling on majority status, warn of parliamentary crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The lawmakers argue that the ruling is impractical given the fluid nature of political alliances and should be addressed within Parliament.

MPs full in-tray after recess: Budget, IEBC vetting and committee shake-ups ahead
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 09, 2025

The reconstitution of 18 National Assembly committees, whose term expires on Tuesday, remains uncertain following a High Court ruling that declared Az...

Fresh row looms among MPs as senators demand involvement in budget-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...

Wetang’ula to challenge court ruling on dual role as Speaker and party leader
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

The judges emphasised that the Speaker, as an ex-officio Member of Parliament, must maintain neutrality.

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...

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