Senate Bill No. 35 of 2024, sponsored by Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, has moved to the National Assembly after consideration by the Senate. It was read for the first time on March 31 and referred to the Departmental Committee on Health.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iUnder the proposed model, vulnerable students would receive 82 per cent of their education costs as scholarships and 18 per cent as loans. Extremely needy students would get 70 per cent as scholarships and 30 per cent as loans, while needy students would receive 53 per cent as scholarships, 40 per cent as loans and seven per cent from their families.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iKihika is a central figure in the probe into allegations of forced disappearances involving young fishermen at Lake Nakuru National Park, but has not taken part in any of the hearings despite being required.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAppearing before the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning during public hearings on the Finance Bill, 2026, the Affordable Housing Fund Board defended the controversial housing levy, sought expanded enforcement powers for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and pushed back against proposed tax changes that it warned could sharply increase the cost of houses.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iIn a notice issued on May 30,2026, Parliament said the Finance and National Planning Committee will hold public hearings between June 2 and June 8 as required under Article 118(1)(b) of the Constitution.
By David Abonyo