Bribery in Parliament Stories
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) stated that the President should match his words with decisive actions to ensure accountability.
She emphasised a multi-phased approach, combining cultural validation, engagement with the Kenyatta family, and legal oversight to ensure compliance w...
Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...
Wetang’ula urged the Judiciary to centralise all cases filed against Parliament in Nairobi, where the institution is based, arguing this would reduce...
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...
The Speaker maintained that no evidence or official complaint had been submitted to him linking any senator to bribery or extortion.
The senators say the House expects the President to provide evidence of the unethical conduct he has publicly referred to.
If adopted, legislative authority at the national level would be exercised jointly by both Houses, with Bills allowed to originate in either chamber.
Committee chairman and Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka accused the audit office of weakening findings, failing to flag major issues, and clearing chief execu...
The proposed law would make it easier to return artefacts taken through force, theft, or looting between 1815 and 1972, when France controlled many Af...
The Speaker’s office took issue with a People Daily article titled “Wetang’ula: Fine line between the Speaker, politician,” saying it was misleading a...
Senator Daniel Maanzo criticised the bill as reckless, stating, “Even the Supreme Court has timelines. Without them, a nominee could automatically be...
Top UDA officials, led by party chair Cecily Mbarire and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, held a closed-door retreat in Naivasha to ease tensions and...
Led by Youth Enterprise Development Fund Board Chairperson and UDA member Fatma Barayan, the leaders expressed concern over what they termed as intern...
MPs stated that the delays, high costs, and inaccessibility of the courts are eroding citizens' confidence in the judiciary. They warned that unless t...
The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation raised questions over the fund’s purpose and legality, saying it risked overlapping with the...
The legislators are investigating the operations of betting and gaming companies in Kenya, citing a growing crisis of addiction.
In her ruling today, Milimani senior principal Magistrate Dolphina Alego stated that the court found the 10-day period given for investigation was suf...
Among the flagged issues were expenditures outside the designated periods, stalled construction of an engineering tuition block, and failure to comply...
The numbers reflect the growing trend of Kenyans relocating abroad for work, education, or family, driven by economic hardship and a State-supported l...
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned the legislators against travelling outside the country ahead of Tuesday’s vote, terming it a mat...
The committee urged the Office of the Attorney General to lead the drafting of a comprehensive recall policy in partnership with key institutions.
The Senate Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights has now directed the Attorney General to prepare a policy framework outlining...
Legislators said the continued absence of Dr Kamuri from committee sessions undermines parliamentary oversight and could point to deeper problems in h...
The increased funding is expected to strengthen the legislative functions of Parliament and enhance its oversight role in national affairs.
He said the verification committee, appointed in September 2023, is finalising its report and will submit it by the end of this month.
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...
Gathungu said the absence of legal sanctions has allowed audit recommendations to be routinely ignored, weakening accountability and slowing progress...
Since taking office in September 2022, President Ruto has been a staunch advocate for the Affordable Housing Programme, a cornerstone of the Kenya Kwa...
Samia commended the MPs for their continued commitment to representing the interests of their constituents both within and beyond the parliamentary ch...
