Mbijiwe defends the establishment of the Embassy at the Vatican

Dr Julius Mbijiwe defended the planned embassy to the Vatican during his vetting, arguing it would strengthen Kenya’s partnerships in education, health, and peace initiatives.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 days ago

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Why Senators are calling for incorporation of gender analysis in legislative scrutiny

Senators are pushing for mandatory gender analysis in legislation to ensure laws, policies and budgets promote equality and inclusive governance.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

House goes to Kilifi in September in the 'Senate Mashinani' tour

The Senate will hold its September “Senate Mashinani” sittings in Kilifi to bring legislative work closer to the public and strengthen engagement with counties.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

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Wetang'ula: Last man standing in Kenya Kwanza power politics

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula remains the last man standing in the Kenya Kwanza coalition after resisting pressure to have Ford Kenya Party, merge with UDA.

By Edwin Nyarangi 18 days ago

Ruto targets Kisii with four-day tour

President William Ruto will from Sunday embark on a four-day tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties in a renewed push to reclaim political ground in the Gusii region.

By Edwin Nyarangi 20 days ago

Media houses miss out on millions as Ruto signs budget

Media houses have suffered a blow after the rejection of millions of shillings meant to clear pending bills, following President William Ruto’s assent to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026.

By Edwin Nyarangi 22 days ago

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Bill seeking additional special seats in Parliament gains support

A proposed constitutional amendment bill backed by stakeholders aims to introduce a formula for adding special seat members to Parliament to ensure compliance with the two-thirds gender rule.

By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago

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The boundary review dilemma

IEBC says it cannot complete a nationwide boundary review before the 2027 general election due to tight timelines and constitutional constraints.

By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago

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Senate flags ballooning wage bills in county water companies

Government entities owe Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company Sh442 million. Osotsi said there is a serious staffing and equipment deficiencies in county hospitals

By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago

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Wanga, Waiguru and Kihika among 11 governors fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate summons

Eleven governors have been fined Sh500,000 each for snubbing Senate summons over scrutiny of county spending.

By Edwin Nyarangi 29 days ago

COG raises concerns over intention to arrest governors as Sakaja resurfaces

COG said that the decision to pursue arrest of Governors while allegations against committee members remain unaddressed defeats the intent of oversight.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Mudavadi defends Sh80 billion Ruto-Sakaja cooperation deal

Musalia Mudavadi defends the Sh80 billion Ruto-Sakaja cooperation deal as lawful and aimed at improving service delivery in Nairobi City.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Mvurya: We are ready to host Afcon

Sports CS Salim Mvurya says Kenya is on track to meet its financial obligations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho passes away

Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho has died while receiving treatment in Nairobi, ending a 12-year parliamentary career.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Oburu: ODM will not surrender strongholds in UDA negotiations

Oburu questioned why some people believe he could sell the party, stating that at his age he cannot be bought by anyone.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

NCPB gets Sh1.22 billion to buy maize, other grains

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has received Sh1.22 billion to purchase maize and other grains for the National Grain Reserve following the harvest.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Regulator shuts 27 illegal security firms in nationwide crackdown

The Private Security Regulatory Authority has shut 27 illegal security firms nationwide, citing risks to professionalism and public safety.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Why Sakaja has been slapped with Sh500,000 fine

The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has imposed a Sh500,000 fine on Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja and ordered his arrest for contempt of Parliament.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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ODM wrangles: Linda Mwananchi faction vows to hold parallel meeting

The Linda Mwanachi team has organised a parallel NDC at the Jacaranda grounds in Nairobi.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Senate directs KWS to stop illegal fishing activities in Lake Nakuru

There are claims that influential figures are engaged in illegal fishing deemed unsafe for human consumption.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Karen Nyamu sponsors bill to regulate use of AI

It sets out governance mechanisms, including risk classification, obligations for high-risk systems, ethical guidelines, literacy programs, and public sector use of artificial intelligence.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Abducted?: Former Minister Tuju goes missing as family seeks urgent answers on whereabouts

Former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju is reported missing after failing to arrive for a scheduled radio interview, with his family demanding that his whereabouts be established.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Aladwa said ODM to hold delegates conference as planned, warns against rival meeting

ODM Nairobi County Chairman George Aladwa warned the leaders allied to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna against rocking the party from within

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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PS seeks Sh400m for repatriation of Kenyans

The State Department of Diaspora Affairs is seeking Sh400 million to repatriate Kenyans from the Middle East and Russia, prioritising children.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Budget controller flags counties over Sh192B expenditure

Margaret Nyakango has flagged county governments for spending Sh192.59 billion in the first half of 2025/26, with a disproportionate share going to recurrent expenses over development.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

State Department for MSME seeks Sh5.2 billion to complete Nyota projects

The State Department of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development has requested Parliament for an additional Sh5.2 billion in its budget to support remaining projects

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Why Junior Secondary Schools will remain in Primary Schools

Ogamba said the decision to domicile Junior Secondary Schools in Primary Schools was made after consultation with stakeholders  

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

3.3 million stare at starvation as drought bites

The government has told the Senate that 3.3 million people in 23 counties face food shortages due to drought, with response measures underway through the National Drought Management Authority.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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Why Junet, Joho have been kicked out of Azimio coalition leadership

Azimio has removed from its council Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohammed, Nominated MP Sabina Chege and Abdi Noor Farah.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Kingi leads Senators in eulogising the late Ng'eno

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi led the House in eulogising the deceased Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

CoG wants Senate to guarantee counties 42 per cent of roads levy fund

The Council of Governors has urged the Senate of Kenya to back proposed amendments to the Kenya Roads Amendment Bill to secure a 42% share of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund for counties.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

CoG calls for clear plan to transition from coal, oil, and gas to renewable energy

The Council of Governors has called for an urgent need for a coordinated and funded plan to equitably transition away from coal, oil, and gas

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

Parliament asked to enact legislative framework to accredit paralegals in Kenya

A petition has been filed in the National Assembly seeking the enactment of the Paralegal (Limited Right of Audience) Bill 2O26 a proposed legislative framework

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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This man Ngeno: Why MP defied William Ruto

The late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno maintained a turbulent relationship with President Ruto, dating back to 2007 when the outspoken legislator first entered elective politics in Narok.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 month ago

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While IG Kanja and ODPP trade blames, hatemongers go scot-free

While police chiefs accuse the prosecutor’s office of delaying or bungling hate speech cases, the DPP says many cases presented before it by the police for action are too weak.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

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Interior CS Murkomen pressed over police brutality

Kajiado Senator Seki asked whether the police had been given shoot-to-kill orders, as Murkomen said the officers are currently undergoing crowd management training.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

Senators reject governors' bid for independent borrowing

Governors have suffered a major blow in their quest to borrow independently from financial markets, similar to the national government, bypassing the National Treasury oversight.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

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Opposition leaders say they will have one presidential candidate

United opposition leaders, now calling themselves United Alternative Government, have vowed to stick together and identify one of them to challenge President Ruto in the 2027 elections.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

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Senators threaten to block funds over governors' oversight boycott

Senators warn they will withhold county funds if governors continue to boycott oversight hearings on billions in public expenditure.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

Senators demand action on criminal gangs ahead of 2027 general election

Senators have raised alarm over the rise of criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 general election, urging security agencies to take swift action.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago