Senate Stories
The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...
The Committee underscored that this oversight is vital for addressing financial mismanagement, governance gaps, and any suspected wrongdoing.
Sponsored by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, the Bill explicitly forbids health facilities from holding patients or corpses as leverage for unpaid bi...
CS Cheptumo said the ministry conducted a census of street children and found that they include both Kenyan and foreign nationals. The findings will h...
Legislators and the public are now preparing to attend the address, which provides an opportunity for the President to outline government priorities a...
The Bill, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to create a framework for senators to oversee the allocation, collection, use, and manageme...
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana sought urgent clarification from the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare regarding Kenyan youth who trave...
While some argue the military’s involvement ensures speed and discipline, the legislators insist civilian contractors should be prioritised to safegua...
Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.
During a comprehensive oversight visit, the committee assessed public hospitals to evaluate staffing, infrastructure, and resource management across L...
Among the key Bills slated for discussion is the County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, which seeks to tig...
Cheruiyot said the Bill provides a clear mechanism to ensure that whenever either House fails to meet the two-thirds gender threshold, additional memb...
A joint inspection by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Senate Education Committee found the county’s flagship hospital struggling wi...
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma said that relying solely on equitable revenue sharing and local collections is not enough for counties like his, which face...
Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper...
Senator Tabitha Mutinda's election is widely seen as recognition of Kenya’s increasing role in shaping discussions on governance, accountability, and...
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...
The committee, chaired by Wajir Senator Mohamed Abass, wants the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, revised to spell o...
Speaker Kingi said several committee reports with actionable recommendations have gone unheeded for years, leaving financial irregularities unchecked.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has described the initiative as a bridge between the Senate and local communities, ensuring that residents across the 47 c...
Prof Fred Ogolla condemned government borrowing for consumption and prestige projects, which increase debt servicing costs and leave less funding for...
The petitioner, Ol’lessos Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Isaian Maina of Nandi County, argues that the section allows county chiefs to arbitrari...
Many contractors are now embroiled in lawsuits, while others face financial ruin, mental health challenges, or even death due to unpaid debts.
Omtatah also condemned the abrupt cancellation of internship placements for 306 nursing officers. He described the move as unlawful and discriminatory...
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insisted that ministries such as Lands and Health should never miss appearances, adding that written submissions should b...
In the National Assembly, priority will be given to the vetting of nominees for appointment as High Commissioners, Ambassadors and Consuls-General, as...
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...
Mbadi said the arrangements fall outside the budget financing framework and therefore cannot be classified as public debt.
The Council of Governors (CoG) expressed support, particularly for the requirement that all legislation must pass both Houses before presidential asse...
