Senate Oversight Fund Stories

Muturi: Anchoring NG-CDF, oversight funds in Constitution undermines separation of powers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

According to Muturi, anchoring the NG-CDF, Senate Oversight Fund and NGAAF in the Constitution will compromise the principle of separation of powers a...

Court grants IPOA 7 more days to hold officers accused of killing Nairobi masks hawker Boniface Kariuki
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 03, 2025

The two officers, Barasa and Kiprono, are under investigation in connection with the shooting of Boniface Kariuki, also known as Eli Joshua, who later...

National Assembly passes Bill to anchor NG-CDF, NGAAF, SOF in Constitution, paves way for Senate review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

The Bill was passed unanimously, with 304 MPs voting in favour during the Second Reading and 298 supporting it at the Third Reading, with no single vo...

MPs barred from travel ahead of crucial vote to anchor NG-CDF, Senate fund in Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned the legislators against travelling outside the country ahead of Tuesday’s vote, terming it a mat...

Senate orders crackdown on governors, MCAs over use of public funds for self-promotion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

The petitioner, Laban Omusundi of the Grassroots Civilian Oversight Initiative, decried the widespread branding of county-funded projects and vehicles...

Court allows IPOA to detain two police officers linked to hawker shooting for 15 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

This is after IPOA entered into a mutual agreement with the defence lawyers who represented the officers.

IPOA summons DIG Lagat as probe into Ojwang’s death exposes web of abuse, cover-up, police brutality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 18, 2025

Lagat recently stepped aside following growing pressure from the opposition and human rights groups over the death of Ojwang’, who had been arrested a...

Police broke law in blogger Ojwang’s arrest, says ex-IPOA commissioner as cover-up claims deepen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 15, 2025

Waiganjo said that Ojwang’s transfer was carried out beyond the lawful jurisdiction of the arresting officers, who ignored the required procedural ste...

OCS among police officers suspended over death of blogger Albert Ojwang in custody
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2025

Among the officers interdicted are the OCS, the duty officer who was on shift the night of the incident, the cell sentry, all officers who were statio...

Raila backs stronger Senate with distinct powers amid House supremacy battles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

The former PM added that the National Assembly has its own sphere and must also carry out its duties without interfering with the role of the Senate.

Court declines to bar Parliament from forwarding NG-CDF Bill to President
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 21, 2025

The proposed Bill seeks to entrench the NG-CDF, the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) into the Consti...

ICC Chief Khan steps aside amid UN sex misconduct probe, plunging court into uncharted crisis
Reuters  |  May 17, 2025

In a written statement, Karim Khan’s attorneys rejected all allegations of wrongdoing, stating that he took leave due to media pressure affecting his...

Kenya needs special courts to handle police rights abuse cases - IPOA
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The proposal comes as legislators mull expanding IPOA’s mandate to include oversight of the KFS and the KWS whose rangers have also been accused of co...

Kanja orders police to support IPOA probes amid pressure over Gen Z protest killings
Mary Wambui  |  May 01, 2025

In a memo to all police commanders and heads of formation units, Kanja now wants the police to assist IPOA with the necessary documentation and inform...

MPs grill prisons boss over grim jail conditions, inmate exploitation and delayed reforms
Amina Wako  |  Apr 23, 2025

Legislators painted a grim picture of Kenya’s prisons, citing “deplorable” conditions and mounting public distrust amid reports of scams being orchest...

MPs seek public views as they fight to save CDF and other key funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 20, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill, 2025, seeks to safeguard the legality of the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and the Senate Oversig...

IPOA seeks broader mandate to monitor armed state agencies
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 14, 2025

Issack said when incidents involving abuse of power, enforced disappearances, or deaths occur involving these agencies, there is currently no independ...

MPs fight to protect CDF funds ahead of court deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The proposed amendment would provide a legal foundation for the funds, ensuring their continuity beyond the High Court's ruling.

MPs in desperate move to save NG-CDF as law experts term attempt futile
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 17, 2025

Chepkonga explained that the proposed amendments aim to safeguard the funds' role in promoting public participation in identifying development project...

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

National Assembly dismisses motion to remove Speaker Moses Wetang’ula
Amina Wako  |  Feb 17, 2025

Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge confirmed that the Grassroot Oversight Initiative had sought to initiate a motion against Wetang’ula. Ho...

IPOA calls for legal framework to extend its oversight to KWS, KFS, Prisons Service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

Issack emphasised that IPOA is prepared to handle complaints involving officers from KWS, KFS, prisons and even county government enforcement units.

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Ex-IPOA chief Macharia Njeru calls for action against abductions and impunity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Njeru, who served as IPOA's first chairperson from 2012 to 2016, has a long history of involvement in police reforms.

Lawyer Nelson Havi demands CJ Koome resign in two days over claims of rot in Judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 12, 2025

Koome has continuously distanced herself from the allegations of corruption and incompetence within the Judiciary.

Back to the streets: Families of missing Kenyans to stage nationwide protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

Protests come after the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the unconditional release of individuals allegedly held incommunicado by state agents.

Murkomen warns against social media misuse, defends police over abduction claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

The Interior CS linked social media misuse to the broader issues affecting communities and urged Kenyans to embrace positive values.

Billions of taxpayer money lost in mismanaged loan-funded projects - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The audit also revealed that critical documentation, such as feasibility studies and approval correspondences, was missing for many projects.

Issack Hassan vows to ban unmarked police vehicles if approved as IPOA boss
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

He argued that the vehicles have been misused by officers, leading to instances of abuse and human rights violations that are difficult to track.

"My net-worth is about Sh100 million", says IPOA Chair nominee Issack Hassan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

If confirmed, Hassan insisted there was a need for active engagement with the public to rebuild confidence, especially following the police's controve...

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