Public participation Stories

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

National Treasury asks Kenyans to give input on 2025/26 budget proposals
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 17, 2024

The invitation is in line with Articles 201, 221, and 232 of the Constitution, which require public participation in financial matters.

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...

MP Junet calls for scrapping public participation in mega projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

The Minority leader of the National Assembly argued that the constitutional requirement often hinders progress on multi-billion-shilling initiatives t...

Nairobi residents invited to final discussions on tax amendment bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

Key proposals under the Tax Procedures Amendment Bill include an extension of the Tax Amnesty Programme, which, if approved, will allow taxpayers to c...

Public participation to be held in constituencies as Parliament ends confusion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2024

Speaker Wetang'ula highlighted that the proposed Public Participation Bill aims to address existing gaps that have led to confusion in the courts rega...

Report: Public participation reveals strong support for Gachagua's ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2024

The deputy president is Tuesday afternoon set to defend himself in the House against 11 charges.

Kamukunji residents shun public participation on motion to impeach DP Gachagua
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 05, 2024

As the court issued the order, Gachagua contested the exercise terming it "grossly insufficient to facilitate any meaningful public participation."

Gachagua's impeachment: Tension, protests mar public participation exercises countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

The High Court ordered a second round of public participation to ensure that all Kenyans could voice their opinions on the impeachment motion.

Court declines to stop Gachagua's impeachment, outlines grounds for the exercise
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 04, 2024

But Justice Mwongo declined to grant conservatory orders to stop the notice of motion to debate the impeachment of the DP.

Gachagua impeachment: Chaos at Bomas as Nairobi residents seek to give views
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 04, 2024

The public participation in the impeachment of Gachagua kicked off countrywide Friday morning.

Public participation on DP Gachagua’s impeachment kicks off nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Participants started arriving at the Bomas of Kenya as early as 6 am to fill out questionnaires.

Court declines to suspend public participation exercise in Gachagua impeachment process
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 03, 2024

The motion supporting Gachagua's removal garnered the signatures of 291 MPs, based on the 11 charges brought against him.

Public participation for Gachagua’s impeachment motion set for Friday across all counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The Speaker added that the Clerk of the National Assembly would communicate the full details of the public participation exercise through media advert...

Court declares law that allowed sale of KICC, other entities unconstitutional
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

Court declares Privatisation Act, 2023 unconstitutional; rules it was enacted without meaningful public participation.

Attorney General unveils bill to ensure public opinions are captured in State policies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

During the CSs' vetting, Attorney General Odour had pledged to tackle the issue of legislation being deemed unconstitutional by the courts due to insu...

Health ministry calls for public input on new Social Health Insurance benefits package
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 23, 2024

The Social Health Insurance Fund, which began mass registration of Kenyans on July 1, 2024, aims to address the limitations of the NHIF and introduce...

Finance Act, 2023 is unconstitutional, Court of Appeal rules
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2024

As a result, the judges ruled that failing to comply with these constitutional and statutory requirements rendered the entire Act unconstitutional and...

Parliament seeks public input on supplementary budget after Finance Bill collapse
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2024

In the Supplementary Budget, total revenues have been revised from the original projection of 18.5 to 17.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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