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Why Speaker Wetangula has ordered fresh debate on Tea Bill

The National Assembly will revisit the Tea (Amendment) Bill after Speaker Moses Wetang’ula ruled that MP Gabriel Kagombe failed to declare a conflict of interest during debate.

By Irene Githinji 2 days ago

National Assembly gets petition seeking to change succession laws

A petition has been tabled in the National Assembly seeking to reform the country’s succession laws, amid concerns of property remaining tied up for decades.

By Irene Githinji 5 days ago

MPs challenge NCIC over Sh1.5b request, claim inefficiency

MPs have questioned NCIC’s effectiveness in curbing hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election as the commission seeks Sh1.5 billion for conflict monitoring and peace initiatives.

By Irene Githinji 26 days ago

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JKIA expansion gets fresh impetus after call for new bids

The government has revived the expansion of JKIA by reopening the bidding process, with plans to begin construction in June 2026 after the earlier Adani Group deal was cancelled.

By Irene Githinji 26 days ago

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IG Kanja: We'll roll out high-tech security plan ahead of election

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the service will ensure the General Election is secure and credible.

By Irene Githinji 27 days ago

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House team demands answers on Sh1.5b industrial sugar import

The National Assembly Trade Committee has demanded answers over the importation of 27,000 metric tonnes of industrial sugar worth Sh1.5 billion.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

Concerns over CHP kits

The Ministry of Health is seeking Sh2.3 billion to replace expired kits used by more than 102,000 Community Health Promoters across Kenya.

By Irene Githinji 28 days ago

IPOA blames politicians for rising political violence

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has now raised concern over the rising cases of violence, insecurity, and chaos in political rallies as it blames the political class.

By Irene Githinji 29 days ago

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Government, unions do not care about workers, Gachagua says

Gachagua said that Kenyan workers expected to get relief and hope on Labour Day but all they received were false promises repeated year after year

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Bad precedent? Why Ruto allies want Uhuru Kenyatta's perks stripped

William Ruto allies have launched a bid to strip Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits over alleged involvement in active politics.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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How billions are lost yearly through illicit alcohol industry

Kenya is losing an estimated Sh120 billion annually to the illicit alcohol trade, with stakeholders urging stricter enforcement and regulatory measures to curb the growing underground market.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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MPs push for tough penalties. tech tracking to curb livestock theft

Members of Parliament have called for far-reaching legal, technological, and administrative reforms to curb rising cases of livestock and produce theft. 

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Parents to buy uniforms from the open market

A proposed motion in Parliament seeks to allow parents to buy school uniforms from the open market while curbing exploitative school practices that hinder access to basic education.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Thwake dam delays cost tax payers billions

Audit flags costly delays in Thwake Dam, with project overruns hitting Sh48.9B and raising legal and financial concerns.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Only 9 percent of KPLC last mile connectivity complete

Law makers raise concern over slow implementation of rural electrification .

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Only 1.8 million new voters registered as IEBC ends drive

IEBC has closed its voter registration drive with 1.87 million new voters registered, falling slightly short of its 2.5 million target ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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CoB seeks strict control of Sovereign Fund

The Controller of Budget and the Office of the Auditor General are pushing for stronger safeguards in the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Why the United Opposition is no longer at ease as political heat rises

Uneasy calm could be brewing in the united opposition amid questions whether they are still ‘united’ if circumstances projecting lately are anything to go by.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Senators demand answers from Murkomen over rising political violence

Senators have demanded answers from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen over rising political violence and security concerns ahead of a planned ODM rally in Kisumu.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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MP Wamboka suspended as bribery storm brews again at Parliament

Parliament has once again found itself in the eye of storm following an allegation of bribery, the latest being an accusation from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Duale: Health workers, medical facilities to blame for SHA's false claims

Health CS Aden Duale has pointed an accusing finger at some unscrupulous patients, healthcare workers and facilities, who have been attempting to defraud SHA.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Murkomen condemns self abductions

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has criticised alleged “self-abductions” by political figures, saying they undermine investigations into genuine enforced disappearances.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Ex-NCIC bosses summoned over Sh132m audit queries

Parliament has summoned former NCIC officials over Sh132 million audit queries involving alleged financial mismanagement, irregular allowances, and excessive spending.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Why Energy Committee is furious with Wandayi, Mbadi

Parliament’s Energy Committee has raised concerns over Cabinet Secretaries skipping hearings, complicating oversight on delayed power connectivity projects.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Public participation on key financial bills

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Finance will undertake public participation on the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026, and the Public Finance Management Bill 2025 starting today.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Murkomen, Kanja summoned over rising insecurity

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and IG Douglas Kanja have been summoned by Parliament to explain rising insecurity, amid concerns over politically linked violence, and nationwide security crackdowns.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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MP proposes faster, mid-term fuel price reviews in crises

Rongo MP, Paul Abuor, has proposed amending the Petroleum Act to allow faster, emergency-based fuel price reviews every 14 days during global crises to protect consumers.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Wetang'ula urges MPs to help deliver IDs as house raises alarm over delays nationwide.

MPs are being urged to help distribute national ID cards amid widespread delays and concerns over disenfranchisement, especially in northern Kenya.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Ruto: Why fuel prices are higher in Kenya

President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s high fuel prices, arguing they reflect its middle-income status and should not be compared to lower-cost neighbouring economies.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

MP says Mbadi ticks all boxes to be Ruto's running mate in 2027 polls

Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama argues that after taking over the National Treasury docket, John Mbadi has proven himself to be a leader that Kenyans can rely on.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Public servants set for higher hardship allowances after SRC win in court

The SRC had reviewed and proposed new hardship allowance rates and was expected to advise the public service once hardship areas were officially gazetted.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Goon attacks: Senators summon Murkomen

Kipchumba Murkomen and Douglas Kanja have been summoned to personally appear before a Senate committee to address escalating politically motivated attacks after failing to attend an earlier session.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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How fuel deal fallout has triggered Sh3.2b loss for supplier

Oryx Energies Kenya boss tells Senators shipment was already en route when deal was axed.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Ruto: I can invite whoever I want to State House

William Ruto has defended his right to host diverse groups at State House, insisting that all Kenyans are equal and rejecting criticism over his invitations.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Otiende urges swift UDA-ODM talks

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo has urged President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga to fast-track talks between UDA and ODM ahead of the 2027 elections.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Inside Kenya's protest to the UN over Haiti rape claims

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has written a protest letter to the UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres following allegations of rape by Kenyan police officers during the Haiti Mission.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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We'll create an outfit to guide clergy training, says CS

Tvet Principal Secretary Esther Muoria says the government may establish a professional body to regulate and train clergy across all religious faiths.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Parliament summons Wandayi over substandard petroleum imports

The National Assembly Committee on Energy has summoned Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to explain allegation surrounding importation of substandard Petrolem products

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

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Muturi wants population master register audited

Justin Muturi has called for an independent forensic audit of the population master register, citing concerns over data integrity following irregularities in systems like Nemis.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago

Hardship area rules are different, says Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi says hardship area rules differ across Kenya’s public service, with the teaching service, judiciary, and civil service having varying numbers and criteria.

By Irene Githinji 2 months ago