Parliamentary committees Stories

MPs directed to merge similar Bills as National Assembly struggles with backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

Sponsors of Bills that have already been debated in the Senate have also been urged to consider co-sponsorship to speed up the legislative process.

Budget experts call scrapping of KCSE exam fees waiver as KNEC faces budget shortfalls
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

With rising enrolment numbers, the government has been struggling to meet the full costs on time, leading to deficits in the national exams body.

MPs warn of Sh200 billion revenue shortfall as 2025-26 budget hits Sh4.4 trillion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

The widening gap between revenue and spending means the fiscal deficit is expected to rise to 5.7 per cent of GDP in 2025-26.

Kenya Kwanza MPs reject court ruling on majority status, warn of parliamentary crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The lawmakers argue that the ruling is impractical given the fluid nature of political alliances and should be addressed within Parliament.

Media council urges stronger collaboration between Parliament journalists
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 06, 2025

Omwoyo proposed that parliamentary sessions, especially those on national matters, should be broadcast live, except debates on national security.

Contradictions emerge in police testimonies at inquest into Rex Masai’s killing
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 05, 2025

This version of events contradicts the testimony of former Nairobi Police Commander Adamson Bungei, who previously told the inquest that police were o...

Road infrastructure top priority for North Eastern leaders ahead of Ruto visit
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 03, 2025

The leaders say if the state of roads and infrastructure in the region is improved, then other sectors of the economy will flourish.

MPs’ post-service medical scheme among key resolutions at Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The retreat also addressed the backlog of 283 Bills currently pending before various parliamentary committees, some of which have remained unattended...

North Eastern leaders' great expectations as Ruto visits the region
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 01, 2025

The visit follows a decision by leaders from the region, including professionals from various sectors of the economy, to form a caucus that will advoc...

MPs pass less than half of proposed Bills during third session
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Third Session saw MPs enact just 34.6 per cent of the Bills introduced, a decline compared to the 26 Bills passed in the corresponding session of...

Wamuchomba: State House calls dictate MPs' decisions in Parliament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Her remarks sparked mixed reactions from fellow lawmakers on the panel, including Laikipia Woman Representative Jane Kagiri, who refuted Wamuchomba’s...

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.

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