Members of Parliament Stories

MPs to retreat in Naivasha for midterm reflection and planning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 18, 2025

The retreat will provide an opportunity for MPs to reflect on their achievements and plan for the legislative agenda in the upcoming fourth session of...

ICT CS nominee Kabogo explains Sh3 billion assets including land, shares
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kabogo also addressed rumours surrounding his past ownership of a helicopter. He confirmed having owned one in his younger years, explaining that he w...

I am not arrogant, just serious - Kabogo responds to criticism of his leadership style
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Addressing claims of arrogance, Kabogo attributed his perceived sternness to his serious demeanour and strong personality, not arrogance.

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

Northeastern leaders demand immediate release of Sh70bn from equalisation fund during Wajir summit
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 10, 2024

Speaking during the official launch of the Pastoralist Summit in Wajir town, Ali urged PPG members, comprising 109 MPs, to remain united in pressuring...

Crucial Bills delayed as Parliament adjourned 66 times in 2024 over lack of quorum
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The report highlights growing concerns about the exclusion of citizen input in legislative processes, with many bills passed despite public opposition...

Hasty passage of parliamentary Bills raises concerns over public participation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 09, 2024

The report notes that Kenyans have often relied on the Judiciary to nullify Bills passed by Parliament after what was deemed insufficient or "cosmetic...

Silent members: Sudi, Aladwa among 19 MPs who did not speak in Parliament in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The organisation’s rankings are based on speech counts as recorded in the parliamentary Hansard, the official record of Parliament.

MPs reject proposed hiked fees for birth, death certificates and ID cards
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

Committee Chair Samuel Chepkonga criticised the regulations, describing them as flawed and in need of comprehensive review.

How Mukuru rights group uses murals to protest against bad governance
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 03, 2024

In their activism call, the group believes that Kenya is still operating like a neo-colonial state.

Women MPs want CJ Koome to establish courts dedicated to GBV cases
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 29, 2024

Passaris said that in their meeting with CJKoome, they urged her to ensure that President Ruto allocates Sh1 billion for the creation of the gender-ba...

Parliament passes Bill to prioritise local contractors in tenders award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

The MP highlighted that local contractors have faced persistent disadvantages in the procurement landscape, often losing opportunities to foreign firm...

Safaricom petitions Parliament for exemption from electronic tax invoices on M-Pesa fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

The company revealed that the M-Pesa platform handles approximately 200 million transactions per month, a volume that has overwhelmed its systems as w...

Kewopa calls for multi-agency efforts to combat femicide and GBV
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The caucus of female MPs has called for stronger enforcement of existing laws and a national effort to raise awareness.

Ruto blasts Judiciary, DPP over laxity in corruption fight during State address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

He expressed frustration over the repeated dismissal of cases, accusing the DPP of failing to provide witnesses.

Heightened security around Parliament, city roads closed ahead of Ruto's address
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2024

In anticipation of possible anti-government protests, police occupied Uhuru Highway after some activists expressed intentions to hold public demonstra...

New Bill seeks tougher penalties for state officers who ignore MPs’ summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2024

The Bill aims to address this issue by granting Parliament and its committees the power to issue arrest orders for individuals who disobey summons.

Wetang'ula directs all MPs to travel by SGR to Mombasa EAC games
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula emphasised that the directive to use the SGR is part of ongoing efforts to reduce government expenditure.

Over Sh313 billion in taxes stalled by court, tribunal cases - Budget office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 09, 2024

Despite these obstacles, the PBO reported that 2,543 tax cases have been settled, generating Sh71.89 billion in revenue.

Parliamentary Budget Office warns govt against imposing new taxes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The PBO warned that the Treasury’s ambitious revenue goals may not be achievable through new taxes alone, especially given recent missed revenue targe...

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