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CS Mbadi faces Senate over delayed pensions, ignored petitions
The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has set August 4 as the date for Mbadi’s appearance.
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Senate targets stronger role with radical constitutional changes
If adopted, the proposed changes would bring the Senate closer in function to its counterpart in the United States, representing a significant shift in the balance of legislative power in Kenya.
Health and Wellness
Senate report exposes dire conditions in county referral hospitals
In some of the hospitals, the report says, wards are overcrowded and poorly lit, with some lacking electricity altogether.
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Mathenge invasion prompts 10-year action plan as Senators demand answers
CS Barasa said the invasion was made worse by a historical misclassification during earlier government efforts to rehabilitate arid and semi-arid lands.
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Thika City dream in Senate’s hands as committee starts deliberations
According to the report, Thika qualifies for elevation under the Urban Areas and Cities Act, having surpassed the legal population threshold of 250,000.
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Invisible but Ignored: Senate hears emotional petition on disability gaps
The Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare convened a session to respond to a petition by Beatrice Likwop, a Kenyan with invisible disabilities, who described how government plans have failed to transl...
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Senate pushes for law allowing recall of Nominated MCAs
In its report, the committee also recommends an alternative path that would involve amending Section 9 of the Political Parties Act and its Second Schedule to allow political parties to manage the recall of nom...
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Kingi cautions Governor Guyo after Senate blocks impeachment
Kingi further encouraged the governor to seek dialogue with both Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo and members of the County Assembly.
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Isiolo is bleeding: Senator Dullo warns Senate after Governor’s impeachment dismissal
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the issues raised by the Senator were serious and required immediate action by security authorities.
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Senate saves Governor Guyo from impeachment over procedural flaws
A total of 31 elected senators voted to uphold the objection, effectively ending the proceedings. Only 12 opposed the motion.
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Guyo’s legal team fights back, cites court ruling and phantom assembly sitting
Theuri told senators that the Hansard had no legal weight as it lacked certification by the Assembly Clerk.
Breaking
Counties to receive Sh415 billion after Ruto signs Division of Revenue Bill
The Equalisation Fund has also been allocated Sh9.6 billion, providing targeted development support to 34 counties identified as marginalised.