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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.
By 23 hrs ago
Duale says SHA audit led to rejection of Sh10.6 billion in claims that were fraudulent
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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.
By 2 days ago
Wandayi, Senate team clash over bill on counties' power charges
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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.
By 3 days ago
ODM leadership backs Raila-Ruto broad-based government till 2027
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.
By 3 days ago
State accused of carrying out security operation without consultations
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.
By 4 days ago
Senate resumes sittings with busy agenda
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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.
By 8 days ago
Lecturers defy suspensions, vow to press on with nationwide strike
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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
By 8 days ago
Senate seeks formula to ensure gender gap is bridged
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.
By 14 days ago
Senators say Raila stood as a symbol of resilience and courage
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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. 
By 15 days ago
It's State funeral for 'man who championed reform, pursuit of justice', says Ruto
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.
By 16 days ago
Senators back proposal to honour local heroes
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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.
By 16 days ago
Senators demand action after e-Citizen audit revealed billions lost
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. 
By 15 days ago
Ruto mourns Raila as a giant of democracy in Kenya
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.
By 17 days ago
Senators debate Bill on county finance oversight
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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.
By 17 days ago
Ruto-Moi handshake: Why Rift Valley is shaken
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.
By 18 days ago
Kingi to meet county assembly speakers on impeachment process
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.
By 18 days ago
Senators raise concern over the deplorable state of Malaba town
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.
By 17 days ago
Female senators call for strict laws against sex pests
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.
By 21 days ago
Senators call for Busia-Malaba border infrastructure review
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.
By 21 days ago
Border Counties seek to get a share of the billions of shillings of equalization funds
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.
By 21 days ago
Senate urges state to address security threats on Kenyan waters
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.
By 22 days ago
Showdown looms between senators, governors over county bank accounts
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.
By 22 days ago
Public backs Senate bid to expand oversight role
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.
By 22 days ago
Senators raise concern over disparities in tea bonus payments
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.
By 22 days ago
Kingi faults governors for ignoring Senate reports on corruption
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.
By 23 days ago
Kingi blames governors for ignoring Senate resolutions on graft, mismanagement
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.
By 23 days ago
Senators launch probe into failure to operationalise trailer park in Busia
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.
By 24 days ago
Fourth Senate Mashinani sittings kick off in Busia County
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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.
By 28 days ago
Kagwe defends 4 percent Sugar Development Levy amid 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
By 28 days ago
Miano reveals strategy to make Kenya most appealing tourism destination
Senate investigates newborn nursing lapses as death rates remain high
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana raised the alarm, stating that failure to provide services exposes newborns to preventable complications.
By 30 days ago
Senate investigates newborn nursing lapses as death rates remain high
Embakasi West MP tells off Kioni over attack on opposition parties
Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje has accused the Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni of creating divisions in the opposition parties.
By 1 month ago
Embakasi West MP tells off Kioni over attack on opposition parties
Senators back law to speed up seed approvals
Senators have backed a Bill which seeks to amend the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act to introduce a standards-based seed registration system to fast track approval of new seed varieties.
By 1 month ago
Senators back law to speed up seed approvals
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Kajiado Governor Lenku seeks help to recover Sh10.5b from Magadi Soda
Lenku said ordinary residents were paying Sh1,200 per acre as land rates
By 1 month ago
Kajiado Governor Lenku seeks help to recover Sh10.5b from Magadi Soda
Senators ask Ruto to take action against Cabinet Secretaries ignoring parliament
Senators raised concerns that they continued to witness defiance from some Cabinet Secretaries who ignored appearances to answer questions regarding their ministries before the plenary.
By 1 month ago
Senators ask Ruto to take action against Cabinet Secretaries ignoring parliament
Ruto joins calls for two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict
President William Ruto has supported calls for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine to end the long-standing conflict.
By 1 month ago
Ruto joins calls for two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict
NLC taken to task over delays on historical land injustices
The National Lands Commission (NLC) has been taken to task by the Senate over its delay in investigating historical land injustices.
By 1 month ago
NLC taken to task over delays on historical land injustices
Senate questions Natembeya over Sh923m statutory dues, delayed projects
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was taken to task by the Senate over the failure by his administration to submit Sh923 million statutory deductions in the last four years
By 1 month ago
Senate questions Natembeya over Sh923m statutory dues, delayed projects
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World must not abandon Haitian people, Ruto says as mission ends
President William Ruto has stated that Kenya will not hasten its departure from Haiti, stressing that the Haitian people deserve a proper and dignified transition.
By 1 month ago
World must not abandon Haitian people, Ruto says as mission ends
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Legislators resume House sittings with long to-do list
The Senate and National Assembly are set to resume sittings on Tuesday, after a month-long recess, with a packed agenda.
By 1 month ago
Legislators resume House sittings with long to-do list
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Counties risk losing billions as Nyakang'o flags expired funds
Nyakang’o said that the devolved units established some funds dating back 10 years ago, which have now lapsed.
By 1 month ago
Counties risk losing billions as Nyakang'o flags expired funds