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Why senators want government to raise intern stipends to Sh50,000

Cherargei said there is need to ensure the interns transit into permanent and pensionable terms

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EACC reveals it's probing counties for corruption cases worth billions

EACC boss Abdi Mohamud said they have received 288 reports from the Senate.

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Nairobi and Mombasa street cameras in good condition, Murkomen says

Murkomen has said the National CCTV Integrated Command, Control and Communication system currently provides extensive surveillance coverage in Nairobi and Mombasa cities.

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Senators ask EACC to probe Barchok over irregular Sh539 payment

Barchok had difficulties explaining the discrepancies concerning the county government's expenditure of Sh539 million as payment of suspicious pending bills.

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NCIC under fire over failure to rein in hate speech, ethnic profiling by politicians

Mohammed Chute sought to know the number of culprits of hate speech that the two commissions have taken to court

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Kahiga on the spot over Sh16m loans issued without land valuation

Governor Kahiga was at pains to explain why his administration issued loans without mandatory documentation

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Senators question KDF role in public projects

Senators are questioning the rationale of involving the KDF in the implementation of public infrastructure projects despite the availability of qualified civilian contractors in the country.

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Sakaja defends billions spent on bursaries

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says that counties have to ensure bright and needy students go to school by giving them bursaries, since this role cannot be left to the national government alone.

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Gideon calls on youth to exercise their democratic right by registering as voters

Kanu chairperson Gideon Moi has urged the youth in the country to register in large numbers and exercise their democratic right at the ballot.

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Mvurya grilled over poor funding of Deaf Sports

Mvurya had a difficult time explaining why Sporting activities for the deaf were being relegated to the periphery due to financial constraints.

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Mutua: Ongoing restructuring in state firms is part of comprehensive reform program

Mutua raised by Senators said that the discharge of workers under the restructuring is guided by lawful redundancy procedures as outlined in Section 40 of the Employment Act.

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Duale says SHA audit led to rejection of Sh10.6 billion in claims that were fraudulent

Duale told Senators that Preliminary estimates of financial exposure related to these irregular payments are in the range of several hundred million shillings.

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Wandayi, Senate team clash over bill on counties' power charges

Energy CS warns Senate that proposed law will increase electricity costs for consumers. Senator Oburu defends counties’ right to impose levies on wayleaves.

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ODM leadership backs Raila-Ruto broad-based government till 2027

The ODM leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to the broad-based government initiated by President William Ruto and the former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga until 2027.

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State accused of carrying out security operation without consultations

Members of Parliament from West Pokot County have accused the government of carrying out a security operation at Kainuk area along the border with Turkana County without consulting them.

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Senate resumes sittings with busy agenda

The Senate is set to resume sittings on Tuesday after a two-week break, with several Bills and motions lined up for debate.

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Lecturers defy suspensions, vow to press on with nationwide strike

The standoff between university lecturers and the government has deepened, with several institutions now issuing suspension and show-cause letters to striking staff.

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Senate seeks formula to ensure gender gap is bridged

Bill seeks to provide additional seats in the National Assembly and the Senate to bridge gender gap. Proposed law wants each party nomination list to reflect the representation of marginalised groups

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Senators say Raila stood as a symbol of resilience and courage

Senators have described former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as a symbol of resilience and courage for dedicating his life to the struggle for democratic space, social justice,economic transformation.

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It's State funeral for 'man who championed reform, pursuit of justice', says Ruto

President William Ruto mourned former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter and a tireless warrior of good governance. 

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Senators back proposal to honour local heroes

Senators have proposed the establishment of a County Hall of Fame in every county to honour individuals recognised as outstanding or exceptional in their professions or community service.

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Senators demand action after e-Citizen audit revealed billions lost

Auditor General revealed unauthorised diversions amounting to Sh127.85 million. Senators seek integrity in revenue collection and data management.

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Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in Kenya

Raila dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equity, and freedom enduring detention and persecution so that this nation might know and enjoy democracy. 

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Senators debate Bill on county finance oversight

The County Oversight and Accountability Bill, seeks to establish a mechanism for effective oversight of county government operations, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and accountability.

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Ruto-Moi handshake: Why Rift Valley is shaken

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi’s decision to work with President Ruto is expected to significantly reshape Kenya’s political landscape—particularly in the Rift Valley region, where both leaders hail from.

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Kingi to meet county assembly speakers on impeachment process

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called for a meeting with the 47 county assembly speakers and the County Assembly Forum (CAF) to streamline the impeachment process.

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Senators raise concern over the deplorable state of Malaba town

The Senate has raised concern over what it it terms the deplorable condition of Malaba town in Busia County despite generating billions in revenue.

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Female senators call for strict laws against sex pests

The Kenya Women Senators Association is advocating for tougher measures against men who impregnate underage girls and those guilty of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.

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Senators call for Busia-Malaba border infrastructure review

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot in a motion tabled before the Senate plenary sitting in Busia Town asked KeNHA and  KRA, to fast-track the expansion of access roads.

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Border Counties seek to get a share of the billions of shillings of equalization funds

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma called for the border counties to be allowed to impose fees on transit trailers and trucks passing through border points in the devolved units.

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Senate urges state to address security threats on Kenyan waters

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Wafula Wakoli said Kenyan fishermen on Lake Victoria are always under threat, with their boats and fishing gear confiscated by foreign officers.

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Showdown looms between senators, governors over county bank accounts

Senators want the Controller of Budget, the Auditor General and the Central Bank of Kenya granted access to unauthorised bank accounts operated by county governments.

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Public backs Senate bid to expand oversight role

The Senate's quest to increase its oversight powers has begun, with members of the public supporting a proposal that the Senate be acknowledged as the Upper House.

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Senators raise concern over disparities in tea bonus payments

While farmers in the Mount Kenya region have received substantial bonuses, those in Kisii and Nyamira counties are reeling from significantly lower rates.

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Kingi faults governors for ignoring Senate reports on corruption

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has blamed governors for their reluctance to implement Senate resolutions aimed at curbing mismanagement and embezzlement of county funds.

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Kingi blames governors for ignoring Senate resolutions on graft, mismanagement

Kingi downplayed claims of bad blood between Senators and Governors, ostensibly over the oversight of county funds.

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Senators launch probe into failure to operationalise trailer park in Busia

Senators have launched investigations into the failure to operationalise trailer park in Busia County which has the potential to generate up to Sh720 million annually.

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Fourth Senate Mashinani sittings kick off in Busia County

The Senate will hold its sittings in Busia County from Monday to Friday, which will be a change from its normal sittings held at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.

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Kagwe defends 4 percent Sugar Development Levy amid cane shortage

The CS said the sugar industry is currently grappling with a severe cane shortage.

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Miano reveals strategy to make Kenya most appealing tourism destination

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said government is working with county governments to bring more rural and peri-urban areas into the tourism ecosystem

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