National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee Stories

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...

Selection panel shortlists candidates for CAJ leadership positions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The 10 shortlisted candidates were selected out of the 45 applications for the chairperson.

LSK warns against MPs' growing urge for constitutional amendments after protests
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2024

They include the proposed Assembly and Demonstration Bill, 2024 that seeks to tighten the laws around the right to assembly.

Citizen-led oversight exposes stalled state projects in new push for transparency
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2024

In several projects, Kebaso has reported no work done or stalled works despite the president launching them and the budget allocated for the projects.

Rights groups demand detailed, impartial probe into police misconduct during anti-tax demos
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 29, 2024

Twenty local and international civil society groups based in Kenya, under the Police Reforms Working Group, have appealed to the IPOA to probe police...

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