Occupy Parliament Stories

June 25 protests: Court releases two men linked to viral 'occupy State House' post
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 08, 2025

In her ruling today, Milimani senior principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego stated that the court found the 10-day period given for investigation was suf...

College heads under fire over glaring audit gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

Among the flagged issues were expenditures outside the designated periods, stalled construction of an engineering tuition block, and failure to comply...

Kenyan diaspora births surge 15 per cent to 5,694 amid population growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The numbers reflect the growing trend of Kenyans relocating abroad for work, education, or family, driven by economic hardship and a State-supported l...

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 pushes for easier recall of MPs, MCAs in major accountability drive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 26, 2025

The committee urged the Office of the Attorney General to lead the drafting of a comprehensive recall policy in partnership with key institutions.

Senate pushes for law to recall underperforming MPs and MCAs, including nominated ones
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has now directed the Attorney General to prepare a policy framework outlining...

Kenyatta National Hospital on the spot over power struggle at the helm
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 18, 2025

Legislators said the continued absence of Dr Kamuri from committee sessions undermines parliamentary oversight and could point to deeper problems in h...

Parliament gets Sh48bn in Mbadi’s first budget, up from Sh44.6b
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 12, 2025

The increased funding is expected to strengthen the legislative functions of Parliament and enhance its oversight role in national affairs.

Treasury sets aside Sh229 billion to pay verified pending bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 12, 2025

He said the verification committee, appointed in September 2023, is finalising its report and will submit it by the end of this month.

Senators say Parliament enabled police impunity by vetting unfit officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2025

Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was among those who criticised his colleagues for what he termed as performative outrage and inaction in the face of r...

Auditor General wants law changed to punish leaders ignoring audit recommendations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 03, 2025

Gathungu said the absence of legal sanctions has allowed audit recommendations to be routinely ignored, weakening accountability and slowing progress...

Ruto proposes law to allow housing levy contributors access Sh5 million loans
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

Since taking office in September 2022, President Ruto has been a staunch advocate for the Affordable Housing Programme, a cornerstone of the Kenya Kwa...

Tanzanian parliament honours President Samia with special award for exemplary leadership
XINHUA  |  Jun 01, 2025

Samia commended the MPs for their continued commitment to representing the interests of their constituents both within and beyond the parliamentary ch...

DPP granted more time to decide on charges for four filmmakers linked to BBC's 'Blood Parliament' documentary
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 28, 2025

When the matter came up for a mention on Wednesday, a senior prosecutor applied for adjournment, saying they needed more time to make a decision on wh...

Parents to start paying exam fees from next year as government ends decade-long waiver
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

Mbadi said starting next year, the Ministry of Education will introduce a differentiated model for charging examination fees, where only learners from...

Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 by May 27
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

Unlike last year’s proposal, the Finance Bill 2025 does not introduce new tax rates. Instead, it focuses on revenue measures, improvements to tax admi...

Key suspect in Kasipul MP Charles Were's murder detained for 30 days
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 12, 2025

According to the police, through mobile phone triangulation, interview of witnesses and interrogation of suspects and his accomplices, it has been rev...

DCI summons Mukuru activists over suspected links to BBC documentary "Blood Parliament"
Barack Oduor  |  May 12, 2025

The organisation's coordinator, Anami Daudi, told The Eastleigh Voice that they had received summons from the detectives directing them to present the...

Four filmmakers linked to BBC's Blood Parliament documentary released on Sh10,000 bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 07, 2025

LSK said the arrests was carried out without a clear explanation and that the applicants were compelled to sign a document acknowledging the seizure o...

LSK, Amnesty urge DCI to release equipment seized from ‘Blood Parliament’ filmmakers
Joseph Ndunda  |  May 06, 2025

The four filmmakers were at the DCI headquarters, but LSK and civil society organisations took them to safety after learning the DCI was planning to d...

Kenya to make all foreign deals public in new transparency push – Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mudavadi noted that such deals will no longer be treated as “military secrets” and will be uploaded on the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs’ o...

From studio to cell: Filmmakers arrested over BBC exposé narrate ordeal in hands of police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

In an interview with investigative journalist John-Allan Namu, Wambugu recalled arriving at Denver’s office around 3 pm and spending about 30 to 45 mi...

Outrage forces state to release 'Blood Parliament' filmmakers amid fears of more exposés
Barack Oduor  |  May 03, 2025

Following the arrest of the four filmmakers, Kenyans online expressed their displeasure and frustration, with many believing their involvement in the...

No freedom to celebrate: On World Press Freedom Day, Kenya mourns a silenced press
Amina Wako  |  May 03, 2025

President Ruto's administration has not only failed to uphold press freedom but has also failed to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect...

Freed but not silenced: Fury erupts over arrest of BBC filmmakers behind Gen Z protest exposé
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The creative industry and civil society have interpreted the police action as part of a broader pattern of repression targeting independent voices tha...

Police release four filmmakers arrested over BBC documentary ‘Blood Parliament’
Mary Wambui  |  May 03, 2025

The film that exposed the identities of some of the security officers behind the shootings that led to the killings triggered a public outcry and cond...

Filmmakers behind BBC’s ‘Blood Parliament’ arrested in Nairobi amid outcry over police killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 03, 2025

The documentary has generated a significant public outcry, raising questions about the use of force by the Kenyan security forces during the protest.

Mudavadi to MPs: Fund Foreign Ministry to support Kenyans in legal trouble abroad
Mwangi Maina  |  May 01, 2025

Mudavadi noted that the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs is increasingly under public pressure to secure legal aid or diplomatic intervention...

Finance Bill 2025 proposes 16% VAT on internet radio and TV
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 01, 2025

If passed, the amendment means consumers of online radio and television will face higher subscription costs as service providers adjust prices to refl...

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 30, 2025

This follows the release of BBC documentary as well as the recent tragic event in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris where five people were shot dead.

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