Senators honour Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o for promoting indigenous languages

Senators have celebrated the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o for advocating for the promotion of indigenous languages.

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Senators raise concerns over shortage of essential newborn vaccines

Senators have raised concerns over the shortage of essential newborn vaccines in medical facilities across the country.

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Joho taken to task over Sh1 billion expenditure for Women in Blue Economy project

Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has been taken to task over the expenditure of Sh1 billion provided by the Canadian government.

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How Mbadi intends to reduce Kenya's budget deficit, manage debts

Mbadi said he would focus on revenue generation and sustainable expenditure control.

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Joho outlines bold reforms for safer, legal gold mining regulations

The government is developing Mine Health and Safety Regulations to guide the safety and health of persons in mining.

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Senators call for automated system for certificates of good conduct

Senators are pushing for the automation of the issuance of certificates of good conduct to spare citizens the need to travel for kilometres to apply or renew police clearance certificates.

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Senators call for formation of Commission of Inquiry over killing of Catholic Fathers

Senators call for the formation of a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the murders of Catholic priests in the country.

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State moves new Bill to create conducive business environment

A Bill that seeks to amend various laws to create a conducive environment for doing business is currently before the Senate.

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Senate orders joint action over decade-long Thange oil spill crisis

The Senate has ordered the KPC, NEMA and Makueni County Government to work jointly to resolve the humanitarian crisis occasioned by oil spillage into River Thange in June 2015.

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Senate, National Assembly clash over Sh465 billion county allocation

A looming standoff is brewing between the Senate and the National Assembly over the equitable revenue share for counties in the 2025/2026 financial year.

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Nyandarua governor says potatoes are safe

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has told the Senate that the potatoes produced in the county are safe for human consumption.

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IEBC plans to spend Sh57.4b in 2027 polls, register 6.3m new voters

In its proposed budgetary allocation of Sh9.6 billion for 2025/2026, the commission proposes to spend Sh788 million on pending by-elections.

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Senate directs Machakos County Assembly to resume Plenary sessions

Senate has ordered Machakos County Assembly Speaker and Members of County Assembly to resume their plenary sessions within seven days.

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Koech seeks extra Sh4 billion allocation for Ministry of Defence

He explained that the gross deviation in the budget estimates from the Budget Policy Ceilings has affected the National Defence Programme.

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Education budget falls short by Sh29.9 billion

National Assembly Education Committee Chairman Julius Melly has told the National Assembly Budget and Appropriation Committee that the Ministry of Education requires Sh29.9 billion.

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IEBC vetting halted amid Senate pushback

The vetting of the nominees for Chairperson and six Commissioners of the IEBC, which was scheduled for today, now hangs in the balance after the High Court suspended the process last week.

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Raila backs bid to make Senate upper house

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has renewed calls for constitutional reforms to elevate the Senate to the upper house of Parliament as originally envisaged under the 2010 Constitution.

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CS Cheptumo: Women Enterprise Fund disburses Sh941.9m

Women Enterprise Fund has disbursed Sh 941.9 million to 18,955 women groups across the country since its  January 2023,

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Labour CS Mutua raises alarm over poor inclusion of persons with disabilities

Achieving full compliance with the constitutional five per cent employment requirement will require continued commitment and coordinated action across all arms of government.

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Ministry warns budget cuts will shrink Kenya's diplomatic reach

Foreign Affairs officials say the country’s international standing could suffer if missions are under-resourced.

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Koech criticises U.S. Senator's comments on Kenya-China ties

Committee Chairman National Assembly Defense, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence, Nelson Koech, labels U.S. remarks on China relations as regrettable.

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Senators protest exclusion from IEBC appointment process

Senators, in a heated House debate, argued that the reconstitution of the IEBC is a matter of national importance spanning both levels of government and must involve both Houses.

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Senate, National Assembly rivalry heightens over legislative power

With growing discontent, Senators have formed a legal team to challenge National Assembly dominance.

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ICT budget faces scrutiny over Sh16bn debt

The digital dream is under threat as lawmakers demand accountability from ICT officials over billions in pending bills.

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State eyes Sh824 billion revenue from tourism

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has told Parliament the ministry is working to increase tourism earnings from Sh352 billion in 2023 to Sh824 billion in 2027.

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Parliament told Trade Ministry budget slash to affect service delivery

Parliament told that several activities in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investments are likely to be affected following the reduction of the budgetary allocation of the three state departments.

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Duale seeks additional Sh22 billion for health sector

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards requires an additional Sh22 billion to support critical institutions and programme.

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SHA will lift the health burden unlike NHIF, Duale tells Senate

Cabinet Secretary says new authority has three funds to handle all healthcare needs. He adds that Kenyans only need to register to start enjoying the benefits.

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TSC: We need Sh70b to hire 98,461 teachers

TCS boss says junior secondary lacks 72,442 teachers while secondary schools need 26,039. She denies illegal recruitment claims, says they follow strict rules to ensure professionalism.

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State set to roll out Sh33b youth, women empowerment programmes

The government plans to roll out a Sh33 billion youth and women empowerment programmes in partnership with the World Bank.

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Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has told Parliament that the military urgently requires Sh40.7 billion for the financial year 2024/25 to complete various projects.

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Haji: Security at risk without full Sh65bn budget

NIS Director General Noordin Haji has painted a grim picture of Kenya’s current security landscape, urging Parliament to approve the Sh65 billion requested in the agency’s budget.

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MPs get back their KICC offices after rent arrears cleared

At least 70 MPS who had been locked out of their offices at KICC are now back in their bases after the rent arrears were cleared by the Parliamentary Service Commission.

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Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals

Senators have expressed concern over the continued presence of expired medicines in public health facilities, highlighting the significant health risks posed to millions of Kenyans.

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Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG Kanja

Kenyans aspiring to join the National Police Service will be required to apply online in future recruitment, the National Police Service Commission has announced,

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Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

Ali said Nairobi County is owed Sh802 million, Kirinyaga County Sh192 million, and Machakos County Sh41 million in wayleave charges.

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Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

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Ogamba: 343,485 tutors not hired, no salary increment for JSS heads

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said 343,485 registered teachers are not employed by the government.

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CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has been put on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate a record seven times.

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Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandal

Mutua accused Orwoba of spreading misinformation about jobs abroad, alleging the youths have been conned because of personal interest in the matter.

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