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Abduction crisis: Speaker Kingi rejects request for special sitting by Nyandarua Senator
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

Senator Methu had sought the convening of a special sitting to address the growing issue of forced abductions and disappearances across the country.

Senators demand EACC probe into Sh1.3 billion bursary funds misuse by counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The report highlighted significant discrepancies, including funds disbursed to students with duplicate admission numbers.

Senate recommends scrapping county bursary funds citing constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Governors have defended the bursaries, arguing that they help disadvantaged students who miss out on national government scholarships and other forms...

Management crisis, internal wrangles at University of Nairobi trigger Senate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.

Showdown looms as 10 governors defy Senate summons to discuss county funds use
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The committee noted an increasing trend where governors consistently fail to honour such invitations, often requesting postponements without valid rea...

Clash looms as Senators call for abolition of county bursary funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The senators argued that counties are diverting resources from their constitutionally mandated functions to support bursaries for primary to universit...

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...

Mediation committee seeks to resolve standoff over Sh15 billion slashed county funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who co-chairs the mediation committee, pointed out the importance of supporting devolution and finding a fair resolution.

Governors call for clear guidelines on electricity and gas distribution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

Governor Mohamud stressed the need for both clear roles and adequate funding to ensure that county governments can meet the energy needs of their popu...

Senators call for stronger punitive measures against governors who snub summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

Muthomi Njuki of Tharaka-Nithi, Simba Arati of Kisii, Ken Lusaka of Bungoma, Mohammud Ali of Marsabit, and Gideon Mung'aro of Kilifi are among recent...

Counties secure Sh387 billion as mediation ends funding stalemate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2024

The committee reinstated last year's allocation of Sh385 billion and added Sh2 billion to reach the agreed amount.

Raila condemns MPs' push for revenue control, warns of threat to devolution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Bill has triggered a standoff between the National Assembly and the Senate, now under mediation.

Senate committee demands forensic audit on Sh168 million expenditure by Kitui textile centre
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe revealed that his administration's attempts to locate supporting documents for KICOTEC's expenditures had been unsuccess...

Senators call for censure motion against two Cabinet Secretaries who skipped Senate session
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The senators expressed frustration at the two officials' absence, describing it as a failure to fulfil their obligations to the Senate and to the Keny...

Safaricom under fire as Senators demand answers on alleged data breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

The debate centres on whether the company shares subscriber data with government agencies without consent.

Audit reveals Tana River County Assembly spent Sh100 million on 'ghost project'
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2024

The Committee led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, condemned the County Assembly, describing it as a criminal enterprise, with public funds being mi...

Parliament urged to limit tenures of MPs, MCAs to two 5-year terms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

The initiative argues that term limits would allow voters to experience a variety of leadership styles and ideas, fostering a diverse political enviro...

Senate committee rejects Cherargei's Bill on leaders’ term limit extension
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 02, 2024

Currently, the Constitution limits presidential terms to a maximum of two five-year periods.

Senate hearing highlights struggles of persons with Invisible disabilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo (Kilifi) expressed empathy for Beatrice and others facing similar challenges

New Bill aims to regulate transfer of govt functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

In 2020, the national government took over key roles of the Nairobi city county after former Governor Mike Sonko signed a deal with the national gover...

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