Senators Stories

Senators blast CS Mbadi for delaying county funds despite commitment, vow to summon him quarterly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

Senators have maintained that they have increased their vigilance in overseeing the timely release of the funds, as many counties struggle to meet the...

Closure of children’s homes risks worsening child homelessness, Senators say
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Last week, the national government announced plans to gradually transition from institutional care and begin integrating abandoned and orphaned childr...

Senators accuse government of sabotaging civilian oversight of NIS amid rights abuse concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 16, 2025

The senators now claim the government is intentionally obstructing the appointment of the board, particularly in light of growing concerns about human...

Senate probes creation of over 1,100 administrative units across counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

These concerns follow the February 2023 gazettement of 1,104 administrative units across 31 counties by then-Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik...

Senators, governors fight MPs over Sh10.5 billion roads fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

Senators have sided with governors in rejecting MPs’ push to manage the fund, insisting that the money should remain under county governments.

Water CS Eric Muga faces backlash for skipping Senate session
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 26, 2025

Since this was CS Muga's first invitation to the Senate, Murungi ruled that his apology would be accepted and that he would not face any penalties.

Governors defy Senate summons in heated county fund oversight
Amina Wako  |  Dec 16, 2024

Senators have vowed to challenge the ruling by Justice Ngaah, which declared any decisions arising from audits conducted outside constitutional timeli...

Senate probe reveals alarming financial mismanagement in Mandera healthcare facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

The investigation, chaired by Senator Godfrey Osotsi, uncovered a pattern of financial mismanagement that paints a grim picture of the county's health...

National government under fire over secretive medical equipment leasing deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

However, Senators raised legal concerns about the deal, questioning the national government’s role in procuring medical equipment for counties and whe...

Governor Guyo grilled by Senate, slapped with Sh500,000 fine for failing to honour summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2024

Abdi, who claimed that he failed to honour the summons due to nationwide Gen-Z protests which could endanger his safety, was again slapped with a Sh50...

Senators demand arrest of 'rogue governors' who snub committee summons
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2024

Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua proposed that the Senate consider passing a resolution requiring the IG to arrest such errant governors and bring them befo...

Senate convenes special session to hear impeachment charges against Governor Mutai
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2024

The Senate will now focus on evaluating the accusations that led to the impeachment and make a determination on the governor’s fate.

Governor Mwangaza to face Senate plenary in impeachment trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 14, 2024

The senators voted against the motion by way of acclamation during a heated afternoon session on Wednesday.

Senators renew push for higher county allocations, warn against corruption
Amina Wako  |  Jan 24, 2024

While CRA has suggested Sh398 billion, the CoG is demanding Sh450 billion, citing adjustments for revenue growth, inflation, and a projected road main...

Stalled county headquarters: Senators demand action for five regions
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 23, 2023

Senators are demanding swift action on the construction of five county headquarters that have been stalled for six years, leaving residents in Lamu, T...

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