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Senate grills CS Duale over gaps in health insurance regulations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 30, 2025

Duale assured the Committee that the Ministry had conducted public engagement specific to the tariffs. He said the Ministry published a newspaper adve...

Senators demand probe into ECDE conditions in Wajir as children study under trees
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 29, 2025

Wajir Senator Abass Sheikh lamented that learners in the county are still forced to learn under trees or in overcrowded makeshift structures, conditio...

US General Langley: Kenya’s non-NATO ally status remains unchanged
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2025

Langley, who is in the country for this year’s African Chiefs of Defence Forces (CHOD) conference, set to begin on Wednesday, said the two nations con...

Court of Appeal dismisses Senator Ledama's bid to halt Narok revenue system tender
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 26, 2025

While acknowledging that Senator Ole Kina's appeal raises arguable issues related to constitutional interpretation and the legality of the procurement...

Legal experts call for caution over Senate’s push for referendum
Barack Oduor  |  May 23, 2025

The push to have the Senate get more powers has been part of a struggle between Senators and members of the National Assembly.

Senators slam Interior ministry over silence on Narok killings, demand justice and accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

Senators expressed frustration that despite passionate appeals from the affected community, there has been no clear communication or decisive action f...

DCP defends Orwoba after UDA expulsion, slams Speaker Kingi for defying court order
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 22, 2025

The party highlighted Orwoba’s bravery in questioning Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua regarding the lost funds of Kenyans promised jobs abroad.

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba shown the door as Senate declares seat vacant
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

This comes just a day after the High Court dismissed her application challenging her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

Senator Omtatah raises alarm over Sh9 billion Bunge Tower safety flaws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

He cited the lack of basic emergency systems such as a medical department and a stretcher-accessible lift, despite the building’s multi-billion shilli...

Kenya reaffirms strong US partnership, dismisses concerns of shifting allegiance over China ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 19, 2025

Koech invited Senator Risch and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to visit Kenya, engage with its people, and witness firsthand the clarity with...

High Court suspends UDA disciplinary hearing against Nominated Senator Orwoba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

Orwoba’s lawyer, Moses Mabeya, filed the court application on Thursday, seeking to block the disciplinary hearing.

Senate demands action on deadly land disputes, seeks state’s response on rising killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

The National Security Committee is expected to report to the Senate on government measures in place to protect families, resolve land inheritance disp...

Speaker Kingi suspends revenue formula debate to allow senators time for consensus
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

The decision came after a tense opening to the session, which had been initially scheduled for last Thursday, but was overshadowed by sharp disagreeme...

US Foreign Relations Committee warns of Washington ‘diminishing’ influence in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

The session, titled “East Africa and the Horn: At a Turning Point or Breaking Point?”, saw senators assess what they described as the US’s diminishing...

Caught between superpowers: US Senators question Ruto’s loyalty after China ‘new world order’ remarks
Mary Wambui  |  May 14, 2025

“That’s not just alignment with China—it’s allegiance. Relying on leaders who so openly embrace Beijing is a mistake... It’s time to reassess our rela...

Senate probes expired drugs crisis in counties, citing public health threat
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

In addition to identifying stockpiles of expired drugs, the inquiry aims to uncover whether county employees or private medical providers may be invol...

UDA summons Senator Orwoba over 'disloyalty' in Matiang’i welcome, radio remarks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

The committee’s statement criticised her April 22, 2025, interview on Spice FM, where she questioned the labour mobility programme, a key initiative o...

Mandera leaders visit Banisa to de-escalate tension following killing of six family members
Issa Hussein  |  May 09, 2025

Governor Mohamed condemned the attack as “barbaric” and called for a lasting solution to the recurring cycle of senseless killings in the region.

State moves to block Omtatah’s Sh4.6 trillion debt suit, citing ongoing audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Omtatah is asking the court to hold the former President and his administration personally liable for the debts and surcharge them under Article 226(5...

Sifuna, Owino urge Nairobi MCAs to fearlessly continue with oversight work after Munuve’s death
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 08, 2025

Sifuna reminded the MCAs that their roles are crucial and must be performed fearlessly, just as Munuve did during his time in office.

Delays in job placements abroad due to logistics, not fraud, says CS Mutua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

CS Mutua also responded to allegations by Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, who claimed that the Labour Mobility Program, intended to create employment...

32 firms blacklisted in crackdown on rogue overseas job agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

Mutua also revealed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is probing 153 other recruitment firms over possible criminal activities, with the...

Oburu tells off Orengo over ODM-govt ties, urges him to quit party if discontented
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 04, 2025

Orengo has previously strongly criticised ODM's collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza government, labelling it an "abomination" and a "disaster".

Governor Dhadho Godhana under fire for dodging Senate oversight visit
Issa Hussein  |  May 03, 2025

In a statement, the Committee said Governor Dhadho deliberately avoided a scheduled meeting with the Senators, despite receiving official communicatio...

Senators warn Kwale County over missing legal frameworks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

During their visit to the county, Committee Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya from Tharaka Nithi led his team in expressing their concerns over what t...

Kwale County on the spot as Senate tour uncovers project failures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

The Diani Bus Park, touted by the governor as fully operational, revealed a different story. The facility, which was supposed to serve as a matatu ter...

Senator Mohammed Faki calls for urgent action to address Mombasa's poor exam results
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 28, 2025

He attributed part of the problem to a lack of serious conversations between parents, teachers, and leaders about academic performance.

Senator Omtatah sues Uhuru, Ruto over trillions in public debt
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

In his suit, Omtatah wants former National Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, and Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu to...

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...

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