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Senator Tabitha Mutinda appointed to global board on World Bank, IMF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

Senator Tabitha Mutinda's election is widely seen as recognition of Kenya’s increasing role in shaping discussions on governance, accountability, and...

Treasury PS Kiptoo summoned over audit queries after missing 16 parliamentary invitations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee said his repeated absences have hindered its oversight work on funds whose audit reports date as far back as the 2017/2018 financial yea...

Senate sets stage for tough action against counties with undeclared bank accounts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Mohamed Abass, wants the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, revised to spell o...

Senators warn governors over failure to implement county fund mismanagement resolutions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

Speaker Kingi said several committee reports with actionable recommendations have gone unheeded for years, leaving financial irregularities unchecked.

Senate takes sittings to Busia under Mashinani initiative to promote devolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 07, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has described the initiative as a bridge between the Senate and local communities, ensuring that residents across the 47 c...

Civic group petitions Senate over 'runaway graft'
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 02, 2025

Prof Fred Ogolla condemned government borrowing for consumption and prestige projects, which increase debt servicing costs and leave less funding for...

Senators petitioned to amend law curbing governors’ powers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

The petitioner, Ol’lessos Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Isaian Maina of Nandi County, argues that the section allows county chiefs to arbitrari...

Senate slams county assemblies over debts, unlawful spending
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2025

Many contractors are now embroiled in lawsuits, while others face financial ruin, mental health challenges, or even death due to unpaid debts.

Senator Omtatah demands Senate probe into hospital failures and teacher exploitation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

Omtatah also condemned the abrupt cancellation of internship placements for 306 nursing officers. He described the move as unlawful and discriminatory...

Senators demand tough action after Lands CS Alice Wahome skips appearance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insisted that ministries such as Lands and Health should never miss appearances, adding that written submissions should b...

National Assembly, Senate returns from recess to tackle heavy legislative agenda
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

In the National Assembly, priority will be given to the vetting of nominees for appointment as High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Consuls-General, as...

Senators threaten legal action after Sakaja fails to attend oversight meeting
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The governor had been expected to brief Senators on the progress and challenges facing ECDE and VTC programmes in the city, but cancelled his appearan...

Government leaves investors exposed as securitised projects lack guarantees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

Mbadi said the arrangements fall outside the budget financing framework and therefore cannot be classified as public debt.

Bill expanding Senate's powers sparks debate over oversight, budget control
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2025

The Council of Governors (CoG) expressed support, particularly for the requirement that all legislation must pass both Houses before presidential asse...

COTU demands withdrawal of Business Laws Bill, citing threat to workers’ rights
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The union expressed support for the concerns already raised by digital workers, saying the new law leaves them excluded and unfairly targeted.

LSK flags risk of self-regulating county assemblies under new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

If enacted, the changes would empower the Senate, elevating it to a status on par with the National Assembly, similar to the US Senate model.

Senate denies plans to extend presidential term limit, create office of Prime Minister
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Bill focuses on addressing procedural gaps in Parliament to enhance support for county governments, rather than altering term limits or executive...

MPs sound alarm over severe overcrowding at MTRH
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

Hospital management explained that the facility receives referrals from at least eight counties, including Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, Baringo, Trans Nzoia...

Senate calls on MCAs to stand firm against political, financial pressure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 03, 2025

Vice Chairperson Danson Mungatana called on the Assemblies to take greater initiative in their work instead of leaning heavily on the National Governm...

Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 01, 2025

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.

Governor Mutai impeachment case: Electronic voting system was credible, verifiable, and free from irregularities - ICT expert
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 29, 2025

The ICT Authority expert confirmed that all 33 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) who voted in favour of the governor’s impeachment did so legitimately...

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai accused of extorting officials through fundraising demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Documents tabled before the Senate showed money deposited into Tanui’s mobile account by different people, including Sh50,000 from Paul Misik, Sh10,00...

Kericho Governor Mutai terms ouster bid a "political conspiracy", accuses speaker of eyeing his seat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The governor described his impeachment as a “well-orchestrated political conspiracy” driven by malice and expediency.

Kericho Governor Mutai’s impeachment trial to proceed as Senate Speaker Kingi dismisses preliminary objections
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

He explained that some of the grounds listed by the governor in written submissions were not pursued in the hearing and therefore would not be conside...

Drama as former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba barred from Senate despite court reinstatement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

In a video circulating online, a frustrated Orwoba confronted security officers, insisting she had every legal right to enter and daring them to arres...

Executive undermining Parliament’s independence, says Kivutha Kibwana
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 27, 2025

The former governor noted that corruption and patronage extend beyond Parliament, saying that legislators who distribute CDF projects to relatives and...

MPs call on IEBC to curb soaring election costs by regulating legal fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 27, 2025

The scrutiny comes as the commission prepares to spend nearly Sh1 billion on 23 pending by-elections, covering six National Assembly seats, one Senate...

CJ Martha Koome pushes back against criticism over parliamentary interference
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the courts have consistently exercised restraint in interfering with parliamentary business but will not shy away from...

Frequent court injunctions threaten to stall Parliament’s work, Wetang’ula warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Wetang’ula urged the Judiciary to centralise all cases filed against Parliament in Nairobi, where the institution is based, arguing this would reduce...

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