Senators Stories

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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