Senate Committee on Finance and Budget Stories

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...

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.

Insurance firms providing cover for police officers face scrutiny over failure to settle claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

The unpaid claims, which include group life benefits, group personal accident, and work injury benefits act claims, relate to police officers and thei...

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...

Senate orders the arrest of Governor Sakaja for ignoring summons
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2024

The Nairobi boss has also been slapped with a Sh500,000 fine for skipping the meeting.

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