Djibouti’s Parliament Stories

Djibouti MPs vote to lift presidential age limit, strengthening Ismail’s hold on power
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 26, 2025

The constitutional amendment, adopted during a special parliamentary session, eliminates a clause that barred candidates over 75 from contesting the p...

Civic groups urge Parliament to reform state-owned enterprise laws
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2025

They proposed a central oversight framework to ensure all state-owned enterprises, whether commercial or developmental, are supervised under a single...

Parliament to fast-track electoral laws ahead of 2027 polls, says Wetang’ula
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 23, 2025

Wetang’ula emphasised the need to rebuild confidence in the electoral body, urging the new commissioners to engage openly with the public and demonstr...

Funding cuts spark urgency in state corporation shake-up, says Parliamentary Budget Office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

The office urges the government to ensure transparency and communication throughout the restructuring process to safeguard service delivery and public...

Government’s increased revenue strategy faulted amid missed targets, public backlash
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 15, 2025

The PBO attributes these missed targets to deep-seated inefficiencies, citing poor implementation of tax policies, weak enforcement mechanisms, and wi...

Parliamentary Budget Office warns government borrowing risks slowing economic recovery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

In its recent report, the Parliamentary Budget Office highlighted that while private sector credit has shown some gains, continued heavy borrowing by...

Harrison Kombe endorsed as broad-based government candidate for Magarini by-election
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 13, 2025

The announcement follows an internal agreement within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) not to nominate a candidate for the Magarini contest, after...

Committee uncovers neglect, poor management in MPs’ constituency offices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 11, 2025

The committee toured offices in Siaya, Kisumu, Narok, and Bomet counties, documenting numerous challenges faced by office staff and their employers.

Teen who breached Parliament, claiming to be President Ruto’s son, freed
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 09, 2025

Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper...

Kenya borrowing Sh32.4 million every hour as total public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The report, tabled on October 7, 2025, shows the loans break down to Sh23.9 billion per month, Sh776.6 million per day, Sh539,321 per minute, and near...

Treasury PS Kiptoo summoned over audit queries after missing 16 parliamentary invitations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee said his repeated absences have hindered its oversight work on funds whose audit reports date as far back as the 2017/2018 financial yea...

Chebukati’s widow, Olekina, Osoro and Junet among 68 nominated for 2025 national honours
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

The public has been given an opportunity to raise objections or provide input on the nominees. Any submissions must be sent to [email protected]...

MPs block plan to create new sextortion law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Petitioners argued that survivors often face intimidation and lack adequate legal protection when seeking justice.

Somali president opens new parliament session with security and reform agenda
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 29, 2025

President Hassan praised lawmakers for passing a series of laws that he said have strengthened Somalia’s political institutions, enhanced national sec...

MPs accuse Agriculture and Food Authority of ethnic bias, discrimination against PWDs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

The MPs said the agency has, for years, overlooked ethnic diversity and neglected the inclusion of People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), raising qu...

Male MPs urged to champion gender equality and support women’s legislative agenda
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

KEWOPA noted that many male legislators still misunderstand gender issues, which undermines women’s participation in decision-making and policy formul...

Senators demand tough action after Lands CS Alice Wahome skips appearance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insisted that ministries such as Lands and Health should never miss appearances, adding that written submissions should b...

Court summons DCI officers over spyware found on BBC filmmakers' gadgets
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 15, 2025

FlexiSPY, the court was told, is a powerful surveillance tool capable of recording calls, tracking messages and locations, taking screenshots, remotel...

Harrison Kombe secures direct ODM nomination for Magarini by-election
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Political analysts say the November by-elections are likely to draw national attention as ODM seeks to maintain its stronghold in traditional regions.

Small political parties petition MPs over ‘unfair’ funding formula
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The coalition wants the National Assembly to urgently amend Section 25 to guarantee that all registered and compliant parties benefit from the Politic...

‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers allege spyware was planted on their phones while in custody
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 10, 2025

The four filmmakers behind the 'Blood Parliament' documentary were arrested in May 2025 and detained at Muthaiga Police Station following the release...

KFS to manage private and community forests under new law
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 04, 2025

Currently, KFS is limited to managing state-owned forests, but the new proposal is designed to reflect changing environmental and global conservation...

Executive undermining Parliament’s independence, says Kivutha Kibwana
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The former governor noted that corruption and patronage extend beyond Parliament, saying that legislators who distribute CDF projects to relatives and...

Why Ruto’s anti-corruption stance is a 'political gimmick' to win public support - Rights defender Peter Kiama
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 25, 2025

President William Ruto's recent claims that Members of Parliament are engaged in bribery have stirred diverse opinions on his sincerity and efforts ag...

Churches to Ruto: Provide evidence and act on MPs' bribery claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) stated that the President should match his words with decisive actions to ensure accountability.

Petition to move Jomo Kenyatta’s remains from Parliament put on hold
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

She emphasised a multi-phased approach, combining cultural validation, engagement with the Kenyatta family, and legal oversight to ensure compliance w...

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

Frequent court injunctions threaten to stall Parliament’s work, Wetang’ula warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Wetang’ula urged the Judiciary to centralise all cases filed against Parliament in Nairobi, where the institution is based, arguing this would reduce...

Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei lauds committees as Parliament’s ‘engine room’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

She explained that Committees had held a total of 2,115 sittings, including 820 by Audit, Appropriations and General Purpose Committees and 1,295 by D...

Speaker Kingi dismisses Ruto's bribery claims, says no formal complaints filed against senators
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 20, 2025

The Speaker maintained that no evidence or official complaint had been submitted to him linking any senator to bribery or extortion.

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