National Assembly Stories

Counties could get Sh500 billion as MPs push for higher national revenue allocations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The latest revenue base represents an increase of about Sh350 billion compared to the previous review for the financial year 2020-2021, which stood at...

Speaker Wetang’ula loses appeal as court upholds Azimio’s majority status
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

Wetang'ula had argued that the ruling had severely disrupted parliamentary operations.

Bill seeks to shift power balance between Senate and National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Bill proposes stripping the National Assembly of its exclusive role in budget-making. It suggests that once the Budget Committee reviews and appro...

CRA wants Parliament to introduce limits on dollar-denominated borrowing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

With concerns over exchange rate risks, CRA believes that placing a cap on foreign debt held in a single currency will enhance fiscal stability and re...

Wetang’ula warns National Assembly committees against harassing state officials
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Parliamentary committees have faced previous allegations of corruption, with some members accused of soliciting bribes from witnesses.

National Treasury in a spot over Sh40 billion withdrawn and spent without MPs’ approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

The revelation has sparked fresh debate on the government’s budgetary practices, with MPs calling for stricter measures to prevent the misuse of publi...

Changes in parliamentary committees loom as ODM-UDA sign cooperation deal
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

For the 20 departmental committees, nomination papers must be submitted to the Director's Office at Bunge Tower by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5 pm.

Kenya Kwanza-ODM agreement is not a coalition, says National Assembly Minority Whip Osoro
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Osoro emphasised that ODM members have already been working informally within the government, and this agreement aims to formalise this arrangement.

Treasury admits Sh73 billion budget error, seeks amendment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 06, 2025

The correction comes amid increased monitoring of Kenya’s public finances, with legislators keen on ensuring budget transparency and fiscal discipline...

National Assembly committees given seven days to elect leadership as reshuffle takes effect
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

The reconstitution marks a critical step in ensuring the smooth operation of parliamentary affairs, with committee leadership elections expected to se...

Governors and MPs locked in bitter battle over Sh10 billion road repairs fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga insisted that governors will only receive their share of the additional allocation if they withdraw the court case.

High Court suspends case against Speaker Wetang'ula over Majority Party ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

Justice Ngaah noted that the court could not proceed with the contempt application until the Court of Appeal ruled on Wetang’ula’s request for a stay...

Raila Odinga says he’ll announce next political move guided by interests of all Kenyans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 01, 2025

Siaya Governor James Orengo dismissed suggestions that ODM should join other opposition parties, insisting that it remains a dominant force.

Mutahi Kagwe calls for increased funding to sustain key agricultural programmes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.

MPs want homeless bedmate of patient murdered at KNH questioned
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

KNH representative William Sigilai told the committee that while the patient had been officially discharged, he was later returned after the shelter r...

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'...

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