The Health CS referred to Article 228 of the Constitution and the Controller of Budget Act, 2016, saying they clearly define the responsibilities of the Controller of Budget.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senate has escalated pressure on Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asking why police have not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee. The committee says Guyo has continued public and political activities while the IG sought to reschedule due to a trip to China.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Senate has directed its Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to investigate stalled and abandoned projects across the 47 counties and establish the amount of public money already spent on them.
By Maureen KinyanjuiCommittee chairpersons rejected suggestions that they had neglected their responsibilities, saying the delays were largely caused by ministries that had not submitted responses required by Parliament
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe committee, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, made the commitment on Saturday during an inspection of the Magado Field Campus of the Kenya Police Service and the Lii Field Training Camp of the Administration Police Service in Igembe North, Meru County.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Maanzo opposed the Roads Amendment Bill, arguing that it seeks to return functions that have already been devolved to the national government.
By David AbonyoTheir removal comes as both senators continue to play leading roles in the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has publicly opposed the broad-based government arrangement between ODM and President William Ruto's administration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senate County Public Accounts Committee has ordered the arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo, citing repeated summons and an Auditor-General update that a late response to audit queries was not accompanied by physical documents needed to proceed. The committee also directed the EACC CEO to appear.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iLawmakers scrutinised the State Department for Industry over duty-free raw sugar import records, including inconsistencies on whether consignments were from Brazil or South Africa, and asked for documentation and safeguards before the inquiry concludes.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe senator said the allocation of Sh2 billion had offered hope to families affected by protest-related violence, but many continue to struggle with the loss of loved ones, injuries, trauma and uncertainty over when or whether they will receive compensation.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iAppearing before the committee on Wednesday, PS Njagi was put to task over the implementation of ongoing projects, with legislators demanding explanations for ballooning costs, project delays and the safeguards in place to protect taxpayers' money.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iCommittee work has also been affected, with meetings frequently cancelled due to poor attendance or absent witnesses. Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, governors, and heads of state agencies have increasingly skipped summons, frustrating oversight work
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe standoff had seen governors refuse to appear before key Senate committees, a move that disrupted oversight work and triggered sharp exchanges over how counties are monitored and held accountable.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn these Saccos, members’ funds are used to buy shares and provide loans. While share capital cannot be withdrawn, it can be transferred to another member when exiting.
By Rose AchiengThe Bill lays out responsibilities for government bodies and private entities to create and maintain documented procedures for handling reports made by employees or third parties.
By Maureen Kinyanjui