Senators Stories

CS Wandayi, senators clash over county wayleave fees in Energy Bill debate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

This change would allow counties direct control over fees from electricity lines, substations, and other state-owned infrastructure running through pu...

IEBC unveils tough new rules for recalling underperforming MCAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

The rigorous requirements indicate that only petitions with substantial backing and strong evidence will move forward, limiting frivolous or political...

ODM leadership transition: Oburu Oginga confirmed as party leader after Raila Odinga’s death
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 27, 2025

The ODM Central Management Committee has confirmed Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as party leader, urging unity and support as the movement enters a new c...

‘Impeach Kahiga’ – Nyeri erupts after governor’s controversial comments on Raila’s death
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 22, 2025

Senator Wamatinga said that although Governor Kahiga had resigned as vice chair of the Council of Governors, he now had a moral obligation to step dow...

Senator Mungatana slams county over delayed response to Kipini sea tragedy
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 20, 2025

Speaking at Kipini beach, Senator Mungatana accused the county government of neglecting its duty by refusing to release or fuel its boats to support v...

Ruto recounts painful moment he found out about Raila’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2025

The President said he was on his way to his office around 6:40 am on Wednesday when a WhatsApp message arrived from Raila’s elder brother, Senator Obu...

Raila should not be teargassed in death - Senator Oburu Oginga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2025

The senator, who is Raila’s elder brother, criticised the use of tear gas and force against mourners, emphasising that people who had come to pay thei...

Senator Oburu : Raila died on my birthday - our bond is eternal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2025

Speaking with visible sorrow at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, Oburu said the coincidence had turned what was once a day of celebration into one of pain and...

The cultural significance of Oburu Odinga's Thursday visit to Raila's rural home
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 16, 2025

Speaking in Dholuo while surrounded by close family members, Oburu emotionally explained the circumstances under which Raila died to his Sakwa Kowak c...

Raila Odinga to be laid to rest next to his father in private family burial, says brother Oburu
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 16, 2025

The late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and ODM party leader will be honoured in a private family burial next to his father, following a series of...

Senator Oburu Odinga takes over ODM leadership in acting capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 16, 2025

He stated that the party remains united and committed to continuing Raila’s legacy of democracy and justice. He announced that condolence books have b...

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale faces UDA disciplinary action for supporting rival in Malava by-election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The committee said Khalwale’s support for the opposing candidate in Malava has been “open, vocal, conspicuous and substantial” to clearly demonstrate...

New Bill proposes harsher penalties, mandatory compensation for SGBV offenders
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The proposed legislation aims to introduce “double punishment” measures, ensuring offenders face both custodial sentences and financial restitution to...

Senate flags poor working conditions, staff shortage at Busia One Stop Border Post
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The MPs pointed out that the main access road leading into the border post is extremely narrow, forcing officers to clear trucks one at a time, which...

Senate takes sittings to Busia under Mashinani initiative to promote devolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has described the initiative as a bridge between the Senate and local communities, ensuring that residents across the 47 c...

Senators push for lifetime certificate of good conduct to ease burden on job seekers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu urged the government to embrace modern technology — such as biometric fingerprint recognition, data encryption, and secure...

High Court dismisses Omtatah’s petition on JSC bias in judge promotions
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

Justice Mugambi concluded that the claims of discrimination and marginalisation were unsubstantiated, affirming that judicial appointments and leaders...

Senator Omtatah demands Senate probe into hospital failures and teacher exploitation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Omtatah also condemned the abrupt cancellation of internship placements for 306 nursing officers. He described the move as unlawful and discriminatory...

Over 2,000 historical land dispute petitions still pending at NLC, senators warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

The committee also highlighted petitions dating back to 2021 that have yet to receive any response. Among these are disputes over land ownership right...

Gloria Orwoba drops petition challenging her removal from Senate
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 18, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita, on Thursday, marked the matter as withdrawn after Orwoba's lawyer informed the court that his client no longer wished to pursue...

Three years of William Ruto: The successes and failures shaping his legacy as president
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

While there are many hits and misses, The Eastleigh Voice highlights three key successes and three major shortcomings of his "bottom-up" leadership.

Billions in county empowerment loans remains unpaid as senators call for EACC Probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The committee has further instructed the Controller of Budget to provide a detailed report on all empowerment funds across counties, showing the amoun...

COTU demands withdrawal of Business Laws Bill, citing threat to workers’ rights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachment for second time as Senate rules threshold not met
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

In the vote by delegation, 16 Senators supported impeachment while 26 opposed, allowing the governor to retain his position.

KEWOPA condemns treatment of ex-senator Gloria Orwoba outside Parliament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

KEWOPA said all leaders, whether elected or nominated, deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Gloria Orwoba set to be arraigned for 'creating disturbance' outside Parliament
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested while attempting to regain access to the Senate, saying she had obtained orders reinstating her previous position.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai accused of extorting officials through fundraising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Documents tabled before the Senate showed money deposited into Tanui’s mobile account by different people, including Sh50,000 from Paul Misik, Sh10,00...

Drama as former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba barred from Senate despite court reinstatement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

In a video circulating online, a frustrated Orwoba confronted security officers, insisting she had every legal right to enter and daring them to arres...

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