Senate Health Committee Stories
Senator Mohamed emphasised that healthcare is a fundamental right and demanded that the county government prioritise its improvement,
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...
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...
Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.
Among those affected is Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, who has been ousted as chairperson of the Senate Roads and Transport Committee.
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...
With the Senate set to resume its sittings on February 11, 2025, the fate of the proposed revenue-sharing formula remains uncertain.
The PAC is urging county assemblies to take corrective measures, ensure prudent financial management, and adhere to existing regulations to prevent fu...
The committee recommended immediate payment of all valid pending bills after the auditor general had reviewed them.
The committee recommends sanctions and surcharges for accounting officers who fail to recover outstanding imprests.
In Tharaka Nithi, the committee has called for an investigation into unpaid bills totalling Sh439.32 million.
The unpaid claims, which include group life benefits, group personal accident, and work injury benefits act claims, relate to police officers and thei...
Senator Methu had sought the convening of a special sitting to address the growing issue of forced abductions and disappearances across the country.
The report highlighted significant discrepancies, including funds disbursed to students with duplicate admission numbers.
Governors have defended the bursaries, arguing that they help disadvantaged students who miss out on national government scholarships and other forms...
The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.
The committee noted an increasing trend where governors consistently fail to honour such invitations, often requesting postponements without valid rea...
The senators argued that counties are diverting resources from their constitutionally mandated functions to support bursaries for primary to universit...
The report highlights growing concerns about the exclusion of citizen input in legislative processes, with many bills passed despite public opposition...
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who co-chairs the mediation committee, pointed out the importance of supporting devolution and finding a fair resolution.
