The MPs, drawn from the Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining, raised concerns during a site inspection at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) headquarters in Lake Nakuru National Park on Saturday.
By Samuel OtienoRuaraka MP Tom Kajwang’ and Seme MP James Nyikal have demanded evidence from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula after he alleged that some MPs receive TSC employment letters that could be used to help constituents—and that some may be sold to jobseekers.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Parliamentary Service Commission has gazetted the Parliamentary Service (Constituency and County Offices) Regulations, 2026, ushering in a new system that governs how constituency and county offices are leased, managed and funded.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIf approved, the law will benefit MPs who served two terms, stayed out of Parliament for at least 10 years and were later re-elected. Their earlier years in office will attract a 2.5 per cent annual adjustment when their pension is calculated, although the total service considered will not exceed four parliamentary terms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHe further cautioned that persistent governance challenges remain a major threat to the cooperative movement, calling for stronger accountability mechanisms to safeguard public confidence in Saccos.
By Bradley BosireLed by civil society leader Rashid James, residents said civic education should be integrated into the process before members of the public are asked to give their views on proposed legislation.
By Samuel OtienoThe lack of a unified financing framework has led to concerns about duplication of support, inefficiencies and accountability gaps.
By Bradley BosireThe concerns emerged on Thursday when the National Assembly's Special Funds Accounts Committee (SFAC) examined the Auditor-General's report on the Fund's financial statements for the 2021/2022 financial year
By Bradley BosireThe disclosure came as lawmakers sought clarification on recent developments in the petroleum sector, including the controversial Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) consignment transported by the vessel MT PALOMA, which remains under investigation.
By Bradley BosireAt the centre of the debate is a proposed Sh1.2 billion allocation under the International Trade Development and Promotion programme, which funds overseas trade missions, exhibitions, trade fairs and negotiations with other countries.
By Ann NyamburaThe concerns emerged during a meeting held at Bunge Towers on Wednesday, where the committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met TSC officials led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei to review the 2026/27 Annual Estimates of Expenditure.
By Bradley BosireThe decision comes after concerns were raised in Parliament and a widely circulated video showed a heated confrontation involving a local elder, security officers, and Sololo elders, prompting questions over whether adequate consultation had been conducted before the project commenced.
By Bradley BosireThe decision follows a detailed review of reports by the Auditor General, which pointed to widespread breaches of fiduciary duty and long-standing malpractice spanning about 14 years. MPs said the findings raised serious questions about how loans were being approved and disbursed at the corporation.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe proposed regulations set out procedures for disclosure, compliance, reporting, and enforcement mechanisms across public institutions, commissions, and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), with the aim of standardising how conflicts of interest are identified and managed in public service.
By Bradley BosireWandayi is expected to appear before the committee on Thursday, April 9, 2026, together with key players in the petroleum value chain, for what MPs described as a detailed and evidence-based inquiry.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Assembly of Kenya on Tuesday unanimously adopted a joint committee report allowing the government to offload a 15 per cent stake in the telco.
By Samuel OtienoOfficials from the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Lung Disease Programme (NTLD-P) told the committee that a reduction in funding from $10 million (Sh1.3 billion) to approximately $7.7 million (about Sh1 billion) over two years would significantly affect service delivery.
By Bradley BosireThe figure marks a slight increase from the Sh415 billion allocated in the current financial year but remains far below the Sh534.96 billion that governors had proposed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe concerns were raised during a meeting of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining in Machakos on Friday, where lawmakers questioned officials from the National Lands Commission and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry over plans to degazette approximately 6,708 hectares of forest land.
By Bradley BosireCurrently, student placement into KMTC is undertaken by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service under the Education Ministry.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe report is set to be tabled during Wednesday’s plenary sitting, where Members of Parliament will debate the recommendation and vote on whether to adopt or reject it.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe decision follows a petition that raised alarm over the potential exposure of minors to sexual content, violence, hate speech, and material that conflicts with Kenyan cultural and religious norms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiMPs contend that current policies disproportionately favour certain regions, leaving teachers in less developed areas without sufficient financial support, which in turn affects retention and the quality of education.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe proposed reforms are contained in the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to revise long-standing provisions that restrict younger legislators from drawing their pension and also adjust how benefits are handled for MPs who lose elections and later return to the House.
By Bradley BosireThe appellate court noted that the High Court failed to conduct a thorough analysis of the Act against constitutional principles, particularly regarding devolution, public finance, and the separation of powers. It further observed that the amendments made to the NGCDF Act in 2022 and 2023 did not nullify the issues raised in the petition.
By Maureen KinyanjuiDeputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei reported that committees handled 65 Bills out of 99 presented, processed 37 legislative proposals, and approved 16 for publication. In addition, the committees held 1,323 sittings and vetted 95 State and public officers, demonstrating a high level of legislative and oversight activity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWetang’ula reminded legislators of their constitutional responsibility over public finances, noting that they hold the ‘power of the purse.’ He urged Members to carefully examine the Estimates and numerical adjustments during budget deliberations, ensuring that budget figures accurately reflect policy priorities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
By Maureen KinyanjuiSix newly elected Members of Parliament have been sworn in to the National Assembly.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe investigation was launched after several MPs from tea-growing areas petitioned the House over unfair pricing and minimal bonuses. The report will examine how tea prices are determined and uncover factors that affect returns for farmers, including value chain costs in different regions.
By Bradley Bosire