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IEBC: Only MCAs can be recalled, non-performing MPs and senators protected by legal gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 30, 2025

The Commission explained that this legal gap prevents it from facilitating the removal of MPs and Senators through public petitions.

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris faces recall over silence on police brutality, protest Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

On Monday, four youthful petitioners—Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet—presented a petition at the IEBC’s Nairobi offices...

LSK urges Parliament to revive dormant right to recall non-performing MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

LSK President Faith Odhiambo said it was unfortunate that the legislative gaps created by a 2017 court ruling have never been addressed, leaving the r...

Senate proposes law to allow public recall of nominated MCAs in push for equal accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The Senate Justice and Legal Affairs Committee wants the law to define valid grounds for recall, set out a clear procedure, and designate the institut...

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...

ODM to recall six MPs for supporting Finance Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2024

ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna said the decision was made against MPs he described as repeat offenders and that it would serve as a lesson to othe...

Raila's Azimio coalition to discipline MPs who voted for Finance Bill 2024
John Mbati  |  Jun 21, 2024

Currently, the law provides that voters can initiate the process of recalling their MPs for poor performance after two years in office.

KEBS recalls SBL Innovate's 'organic fertiliser' after exposé
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 12, 2024

This comes after an expose by Africa Uncensored shed light on a scheme by corrupt individuals to sell earth-scooped sand as affordable fertiliser for...

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