Senate Stories

Sh50.5 billion in limbo as Senate, National Assembly fail to agree on county funds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

With the financial year fast approaching its end, county governments remain in limbo, uncertain whether they will receive the much-needed funds to sup...

Counties risk losing Sh533 billion in unbudgeted expenditures, stalled projects, Senate report warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

According to the report, the Nairobi County government recorded the highest financial risk exposure at Sh157.36 billion, followed by Kakamega at Sh41....

Senate Bill seeks to end detention of patients, bodies over unpaid bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

If passed, the Bill would provide a legal framework to ensure that patients and bodies are not held over financial disputes, compelling health facilit...

MPs fight to protect CDF funds ahead of court deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The proposed amendment would provide a legal foundation for the funds, ensuring their continuity beyond the High Court's ruling.

Bill seeks to shift power balance between Senate and National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 21, 2025

The Bill proposes stripping the National Assembly of its exclusive role in budget-making. It suggests that once the Budget Committee reviews and appro...

Senate calls for urgent review of Kenya’s blood transfusion services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2025

Legislators are now calling for urgent intervention to restore the country’s blood transfusion services and prevent further loss of lives.

MPs in desperate move to save NG-CDF as law experts term attempt futile
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 17, 2025

Chepkonga explained that the proposed amendments aim to safeguard the funds' role in promoting public participation in identifying development project...

Senators reject Treasury’s Sh405 billion allocation for counties, demand Sh465 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Governors have been pushing for at least Sh547 billion as their equitable share, arguing that anything less would hinder service delivery.

Isaac Mutuma poised to be Meru's next governor after court affirms Mwangaza’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Mwangaza, also the bishop of Baite Family Fellowship Church, chose Mutuma as her running mate after "extensive prayer and consultations".

Controller of Budget sounds alarm over Sh850 million funding shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

Nyakang’o said the Sh704.25 million allocated to her office in the current financial year is already depleted. She noted that without additional funds...

Governors, National Treasury face off over Sh140 billion county allocation gap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Council of Governors Finance Committee Chairman Fernandes Barasa stressed that counties require Sh547 billion to meet their obligations.

House Team rejects proposal to extend Senators' term
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 05, 2025

In a report presented to both the Senate and the National Assembly, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee stated that such a change would require a...

Senators probe secret suppliers in multibillion-shilling health contracts signed by governors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

Despite reassurances from Health Cabinet Secretary and CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi that there was no secrecy in the deal, senators remain unconvin...

Ruto-Raila camp sweeps Senate leadership as Gachagua allies boycott elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Gachagua's allies dismissed the elections as a predetermined process.

US Senator accuses Kenya of supporting Sudan's ‘genocidal’ RSF paramilitary group
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The situation has sparked a diplomatic row between Kenya and Sudan, especially as RSF continues to push for the creation of a new government.

Mombasa senator demands action to salvage county’s ailing health sector
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

Senator Mohamed emphasised that healthcare is a fundamental right and demanded that the county government prioritise its improvement,

Sh48.5 billion county funds remain unused at CBK as devolved units struggle with finances
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Counties with the highest amounts of unspent funds include Kisii, which has Sh3.46 billion sitting idle in the CRF account, while its development fund...

Senators push for tougher measures to prevent governors from evading accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The Senate is pushing for a resolution that will allow the simultaneous tabling of audit reports for all 47 counties to fast-track scrutiny and preven...

Senate watchdog committee faults EACC, DCI and ODPP over inaction on graft cases in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.

Gachagua allies axed from key Senate committees in major shake-up
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Among those affected is Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, who has been ousted as chairperson of the Senate Roads and Transport Committee.

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