The UDA Senator argued that Nairobi’s cosmopolitan nature could complicate efforts to accommodate two Luo politicians in prominent county positions, particularly if one sought the governorship while the other pursued the Senate seat.
By David AbonyoCommittee chairperson and Mandera Senator Ali Roba said the documents provided by the county would not be accepted without an independent comparison with the records available on the portal.
By Bradley BosireRuto responded to the senator’s demand for the agreement by saying lawmakers already have a procedure they can use to compel the presentation of government deals before Parliament.
By Bradley BosireThe dispute centres on the County Oversight and Accountability Bill, Senate Bill, 2024, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, which seeks to give the Senate a stronger role in monitoring money allocated to counties and provide a formal system for public
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Governor's appearance also brought an end to a dispute over his failure to attend earlier committee sessions, with senators cancelling an arrest warrant that had been issued against him.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senator differed with the proposal for a single term, saying two terms would provide a better balance between giving leaders time to serve and creating opportunities for others.
By Maureen KinyanjuiFatuma Ibrahim Ali, nominated as a commissioner to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), told the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights she would prioritise staff welfare, equal opportunities and transparency, ahead of the committee’s report to the full House.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iAs El Niño rains approach, a Senate committee has warned that Malindi’s lack of a sewer system and weak drainage could heighten sanitation-related health risks, and has ordered Kilifi County to urgently address sewerage and drainage infrastructure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSuppliers and contractors told senators that unpaid Kilifi county bills are pushing local businesses toward collapse. The Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee demanded records and answers from the County Executive over a Sh10.7 billion debt burden.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Budget, and Roads, Transportation and Housing conducted a joint inspection of projects in Malindi and Ganze Sub-Counties, covering healthcare, water and road infrastructure.
By Samuel OtienoThe call was made during Senate Mashinani in Kilifi County, where the Standing Committee on Health and the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee inspected Malindi Sub-County Hospital and assessed challenges affecting healthcare delivery.
By Samuel OtienoThe decision was reached by the Parliamentary Service Commission, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, with a report on the selection process tabled before Parliament on September 15.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder 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'iFor the duration of the programme, parliamentary activities will be conducted away from the main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, allowing Kilifi residents to observe Senate proceedings and engage with lawmakers and parliamentary officials.
By Bradley BosireThe senator also raised questions about the ownership structure of aircraft linked to Kenya Airways and the relationship between KQ and its low-cost subsidiary, Jambojet.
By Chrispho OwuorNational Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah said the Senate’s decision was difficult to understand given its constitutional responsibility to represent and protect county interests.
By Bradley BosireAccording to Murkomen, the pathologist concluded that the cause of death was consistent with drowning, although decomposition had limited the examination.
By Bradley BosireInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen gave the figures while responding to questions in the Senate on Monday, saying the government was combining enforcement with rehabilitation and socio-economic interventions to address youth involvement in crime.
By David AbonyoHamida's election comes after Oketch moved to the position of Deputy Minority Whip, taking over the office previously held by former ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iNairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson says public institutions owe the county Sh2.7 billion in unpaid land rates, including arrears attributed to police stations, prisons and military barracks. He spoke during a Senate committee appearance and discussed enforcement and revenue-collection reforms.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe proposed legislation is intended to address a long-standing gap in Kenya's governance framework by providing a specific law governing how public institutions involve citizens in decisions affecting them
By Chrispho OwuorThe Busia Senator also questioned why the government was continuing to borrow despite concerns about the size of the existing debt. He referred to remarks by the Controller of Budget calling on Treasury to stop adding to the country’s debt burden.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOnly 256 of the 1,432 residential occupants enumerated in Laini Saba had received houses. Among traders, 583 of the 833 people listed as business occupants had been allocated stalls.
By Bradley BosireThe senator is particularly seeking answers on revenue from the centre’s parking facilities, Tower Viewing services, events and other commercial activities.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRepresented by lead petitioner Peter Makara, the officers said they were originally teachers employed by TSC on permanent and pensionable terms before being appointed as ECDE programme officers under the Ministry of Education. Their functions were later transferred to county governments as part of devolution.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations told Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii that Eldoret City cannot rely on limited revenue streams to fund its expanding responsibilities. Senators also raised concerns about the ethnic diversity of the city workforce and asked for clearer plans to improve collections and board composi
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe 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 KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Thang’wa said political rivalry between the two Houses had weakened the Senate’s powers despite Article 96 of the Constitution giving it a clear role in protecting county interests, approving allocations and exercising oversight.
By David AbonyoSpeaking at his home in Ainamoi, Kericho County, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Senator said the practice has left police officers frustrated and made it difficult for security agencies to deal with people involved in political violence
By Bradley Bosire