National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee Stories

Kenya's oversight bodies crippled by underfunding, government disregard, report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

The Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, in a report tabled in the National Assembly, noted that the Controller of Budget, Auditor Gener...

Hidden risks of over-the-counter drugs in early pregnancy
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 26, 2025

Common medications used to treat pain, infections, or colds can be risky when taken during early pregnancy. Even seemingly harmless drugs can affect h...

India: Four school children dead, several feared trapped after roof collapse in Rajasthan
DW News  |  Jul 25, 2025

Some 40 children, apart from teachers and staff members, were in the school building in India's Rajasthan when the roof collapsed, killing at least fo...

Senators propose Bill to expand powers in fresh bid to counterbalance National Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, published on Wednesday, seeks to grant the Senate power to initiate any form of legislation, vet con...

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu urges elders to lead peace efforts in conflict-hit region
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

He reminded the Council that its legitimacy is not drawn from formal authority but from earned trust.

Kenya secures Djibouti as new miraa export market in major boost for farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

The development marks a significant milestone for Kenya’s miraa sector, which has been seeking to diversify its export markets and reduce reliance on...

Stephen Munyakho expected in Kenya later today after release from Saudi death row
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

President Ruto spoke directly with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, urging for clemency and a delay in execution.

US announces withdrawal from UNESCO again, citing "misalignment with national interests"
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

The US State Department said the agency's decision to admit "the State of Palestine" as a full member contradicts US foreign policy and has encouraged...

Bobby Mkangi: Terrorism charges on protesters show government's weakness, not strength
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 22, 2025

According to Mkangi, this isn’t the first instance of the criminal justice system and its institutions being misused to suppress dissent in Kenya.

Kenyans to pay at least Sh32,000 more for US visas under new law
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

Currently, Kenyans pay Sh23,865 ($185) for B1/B2, F, and J visas and Sh26,445 ($205) for petition-based worker visas such as H and L. With the new fee...

Cooking smoke linked to 26,000 deaths in Kenya every year - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

The report highlights that Kenya records more than one million Disability-Adjusted-Life-Years (DALYs) every year as a result of diseases connected to...

Governors, MCAs feud derails devolution, stall key projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

Bungoma, Machakos, Isiolo, Nyamira and Meru are among counties that have been most affected, while others like Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Wajir and Na...

ODPP defends use of terrorism charges against protesters amid public outcry
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

According to the ODPP, the decision to press terrorism-related charges stems from the nature and intent of recent violent acts targeting state infrast...

MMU murder suspect to remain in custody pending further medical assessment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 21, 2025

Justice Diana Kavedza sitting at Kibera denied Mutinda bond and ordered that he will remain in police cells pending plea taking in the murder on July...

ODPP distances itself from Wajir Huduma Centre boss disappearance, cites no arrest powers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 21, 2025

Last week, the High Court ordered the family of missing Wajir Huduma Centre boss and Assistant County Commissioner, Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, to ser...

Human rights groups decry 'systematic assault' on democracy amid wave of arrests in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

The activists accused the government of using the justice system as a weapon against peaceful protesters, civil society leaders and human rights defen...

Mombasa County moves to elevate Coast General to Level 6 status amid major upgrades
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 20, 2025

The move follows the groundbreaking ceremony for a modern funeral home within the hospital grounds, a key development expected to expand mortuary capa...

DPP slammed by legal experts for 'weaponising' terrorism charges against peaceful protesters
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Former Chief Justice David Maraga accused the government of using the justice system as a political weapon.

Devolution at risk as projects remain incomplete across counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 19, 2025

The findings show that counties often start multiple projects without finishing them, with leadership transitions blamed for the problem. Incoming adm...

Over 600 air monitors deployed as Africa’s pollution fight gains ground
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative, launched in September 2024, aims to cut air pollution by 30 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Nairobi i...

Nairobi’s air pollution fuelling surge in children’s lung disease, experts warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 600,000 children under 15 years die every year due to respiratory infections linked to air pollution...

Thika awaits Senate verdict on city status push
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, who led county officials to present the resolution, remains hopeful that the Senate will approve the request.

Understanding Kenya Power’s tariff categories and how they affect your token amount
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The power utility company is now urging customers to familiarise themselves with how tariff grouping works to better manage their electricity costs.

Sifuna demands Senate probe into stalled Nairobi projects amid concerns over public funds misuse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

Senator Sifuna's demand for transparency puts pressure on both county and national officials to explain why projects remain unfinished and what action...

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate change by adapting food systems – Study offers lessons for modern times
The Conversation  |  Jul 16, 2025

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.

Vehicle emissions, burning hospital waste now Africa’s biggest air pollution threats, experts warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

According to Mwaniki, Nairobi is also struggling with another major source of air pollution- the open burning of hospital waste. He said the practice...

EACC recovers Sh67 million fraudulently paid as irregular allowances to Treasury official
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 15, 2025

Court found that the official had illegally and irregularly received public funds disguised as taskforce, extraneous, entertainment, facilitation, and...

President Donald Trump issues Russia 50-day ultimatum, announces weapons deal with NATO to help Ukraine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 14, 2025

Trump emphasised that the proposed tariffs would be designed to pressure countries still conducting business with Russia, further isolating Russia fro...

AU Commission finalises leadership team at Malabo meeting after months-long delay
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 14, 2025

The newly constituted AUC leadership will serve a four-year term, charged with driving Africa’s integration agenda amid mounting internal and external...

Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Ignoring macroinvertebrates is ignoring the silent custodians of biodiversity and the very foundation of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

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