Senators Stories

Senators blast CS Mbadi for delaying county funds despite commitment, vow to summon him quarterly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

Senators have maintained that they have increased their vigilance in overseeing the timely release of the funds, as many counties struggle to meet the...

Nominated Senator Orwoba slams govt for betraying women’s charter promises, marginalising their voices
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 22, 2025

The senator, who was nominated on a platform of championing women's rights, expressed frustration that even within her own political party, her voice...

DCI arrests 22-year-old man for impersonating President Ruto
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 22, 2025

Titus Wekesa Sifuna from Bungoma County was arrested for alleged publication of false information while pretending he was President Ruto and deceiving...

Ruto picks Raila's nephew Jaoko Oburu for high-level economic advisory role
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 22, 2025

As Special Advisor, Jaoko is expected to play a major role in shaping economic inclusion and livelihood strategies targeting underserved and vulnerabl...

Closure of children’s homes risks worsening child homelessness, Senators say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Last week, the national government announced plans to gradually transition from institutional care and begin integrating abandoned and orphaned childr...

Nairobi Senator Sifuna files petition against forced evictions of Korogocho residents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

Many residents feel that the eviction process has been rushed and handled in a way that does not respect their long-standing ties to the area.

Senators accuse government of sabotaging civilian oversight of NIS amid rights abuse concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The senators now claim the government is intentionally obstructing the appointment of the board, particularly in light of growing concerns about human...

Senate probes creation of over 1,100 administrative units across counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

These concerns follow the February 2023 gazettement of 1,104 administrative units across 31 counties by then-Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik...

Isiolo Airport incomplete after 14 years, requires additional Sh4.8 billion for full operation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Although the airport currently allows for non-scheduled flights like helicopters, Chirchir said flooding has damaged parts of the runway, making it un...

Legislature asleep on its job as country sinks deeper into debt, warns Omtatah
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Omtatah says the Senate has been deliberately edged out of the national budgeting process, leaving legislators like him powerless.

Senator Omtatah slams auditor general over failure to audit public debt under Ruto‘s regime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Omtatah claimed that the Auditor General’s office is not fulfilling its role of auditing for lawfulness and effectiveness, particularly regarding the...

Kenya passes landmark legislation to enhance rights of persons with disabilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

The Bill, which passed unanimously at all stages in Parliament, introduces several key provisions aimed at improving the quality of life for persons w...

Ichung’wah firm after heckling during Ruto's Mt Kenya tour, vows to continue supporting President
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 04, 2025

Nyandarua Senator John Methu, who seemed to be enjoying Ichung’wah’s woes, mockingly posted in his X account that those who were speaking at the polit...

Nuclear war threat: Why Africa’s pushing for a complete ban
The Conversation  |  Apr 01, 2025

As conflict and uncertainty push many Western leaders to support the madness of nuclear weapons proliferation, African leaders are in a unique positio...

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Senate Bill seeks to end detention of patients, bodies over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

If passed, the Bill would provide a legal framework to ensure that patients and bodies are not held over financial disputes, compelling health facilit...

Hanna Cheptumo to lead Gender Ministry as CS amid GBV crisis, femicide cases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 26, 2025

If MPs approve her appointment, she will be tasked with addressing gender-related issues and implementing policies to curb GBV across the country.

Ruto fulfils promise to late Baringo senator, nominates widow for Cabinet Secretary position
Amina Wako  |  Mar 26, 2025

Wendot, if approved by Parliament, will join the nation’s apex policy organ as Cabinet Secretary.

Omtatah terms deal between Ruto and Raila ‘civilian coup’ against Kenya's Constitution
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Omtatah urged the public and Parliament to push for the full implementation of Kenya's Constitution, ensuring that governance stays within the bounds...

New Senate Bill seeks to end power struggles between governors and deputies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

Many counties have seen strained relationships between governors and their deputies, with some deputies being left out of county affairs.

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