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Rawlings Otieno

Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation

CoG said counties will face major challenges in the delivery of the functions assigned to them if the Division of Revenue Allocation Bill is passed as it is.

Governors reject revenue Bill, demand Sh439.5 billion allocation

Sakaja in the cross hairs of lawmakers over audit queries

Sakaja in the cross hairs of lawmakers over audit queries

Raila warns leaders against playing dirty politics in ODM polls

Raila warns leaders against playing dirty politics in ODM polls

Nakhumicha defends plans to end health crisis

Nakhumicha defends plans to end health crisis

Bill on IEBC to be ready next week, says Parliament

The Senate and the National Assembly have assured their commitment to ensure the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report is implemented.

Bill on IEBC to be ready next week, says Parliament

Arati makes formal complaint at DCI headquarters

Arati's lawyer Otiende Amollo said they were filing a complaint to DCI against their own officer, and that they are waiting keenly to see what action will be taken against him.

Arati makes formal complaint at DCI headquarters

Sifuna alleges plot to plant weapons in Arati's home

Arati called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to take disciplinary action against officers hell-bent on causing chaos in the county and blaming it on the governor.

Sifuna alleges plot to plant weapons in Arati's home

Senate asks EACC to probe Nairobi assembly over misuse of Sh1.3b

Kajwang has asked the Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit of the county assembly's financial statements for the last four years since there were clear breaches.

Senate asks EACC to probe Nairobi assembly over misuse of Sh1.3b

Senators press Linturi to shed light on fake fertiliser scandal

Agriculture CS Linturi came under fire after the Senate Agriculture Committee accused him of trying to direct them in the way they should do their work in the probe on the fake fertiliser scandal.

Senators press Linturi to shed light on fake fertiliser scandal

MPs quiz firm's director on his role in supply of fake fertiliser

Tensions flared when the director of a firm reportedly involved in the fake fertiliser scandal appeared before a parliamentary team to give his evidence

MPs quiz firm's director on his role in supply of fake fertiliser

Lawmakers decry neglect of northern Kenya

Northern Kenya lawmakers have claimed that there is nothing to show in the region since independence despite the counties having been allocated of billions under devolution.

Lawmakers decry neglect of northern Kenya

Senate seeks to starve counties of funds if governors snub summons

A motion that intends to address the persistent snub of summons by committees will be tabled before the Senate.

Senate seeks to starve counties of funds if governors snub summons

Tough questions as Linturi claims fertiliser is good

Linturi, on Monday, denied the existence of fake fertiliser saying there has been reported a case of 3,000 bags of substandard fertilisers in the market.

Tough questions as Linturi claims fertiliser is good

Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

The President secured the support of Guinea-Bissau President for Raila’s bid during a trip to the Western African countries where the two heads of state held bilateral talks.

Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

Fertiliser scam: Allan Namu to name politicians who sought cover-up

Journalist John Allan Namu told Senate team he is ready to spill the beans and even appear in court.

Fertiliser scam: Allan Namu to name politicians who sought cover-up

Bill seeks heavy fines or jail term for IEBC officials who bungle poll

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo have tabled new Bill that will make it an offence for members and staff of IEBC to delay election results.

Bill seeks heavy fines or jail term for IEBC officials who bungle poll

Senators to debate motion on pending bills

Senator proposes all payments below a billion be cleared before year end as numerous service providers in counties grapple with court cases filed against them by their financiers and suppliers.

Senators to debate motion on pending bills

Government has set aside 12,000 acres for affordable housing, Wahome

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has said the government has designated about 575 land parcels totaling about 12,000 acres since 2017 for the Affordable Housing Programme.

Government has set aside 12,000 acres for affordable housing, Wahome

Senate directs firms to mitigate non-revenue water loss

The Senate committee asked water companies to prepare realistic budgets and projections to prevent revenue shortfalls that negatively affect service delivery.

Senate directs firms to mitigate non-revenue water loss

Ruto: Leaders must deliver what they promised voters

Ruto said he has no problem being called names as long as he achieves his agenda for the country.

Ruto: Leaders must deliver what they promised voters

MPs urged to domesticate AfCFTA

MPs have a vital role in the domestication process of the African Continental Free Trade Area by ensuring the enactment of necessary legal frameworks for effective implementation.

MPs urged to domesticate AfCFTA

Senators, MPs in fresh round of turf wars

Cheruiyot complained that Bills originating from the Senate were being dropped at the second reading stage in the National Assembly over what he termed as an abuse of the legislative mandate.

Senators, MPs in fresh round of turf wars

Murkomen says Kenya Airways taxiing to recovery despite turbulence

Murkomen said that the airline industry is highly competitive with many players operating in the market leading to price wars and reduced profit margins.

Murkomen says Kenya Airways taxiing to recovery despite turbulence

Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill: What's next for Kenyans?

With as little as Sh3,000 monthly rent, ordinary Kenyans, including Mama Mboga, will own a house, said President Ruto

Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill: What's next for Kenyans?

Azimio MPs ask government to release Sh52.8 billion owed to public schools

Azimio La Umoja MPs have asked the government to immediately release Sh52.8 billion owed to Free Day School Education funds, dating back to the year 2021.

Azimio MPs ask government to release Sh52.8 billion owed to public schools

Arati trounces Machogu and Osoro in political duel over Monda impeachment

Arati, Machogu and Osoro have been involved in political contests for the last one year with their supporters often engaging in fights and shouting matches.

Arati trounces Machogu and Osoro in political duel over Monda impeachment

Governor Kihika put to task over expenditures, poor control systems

When Governor Susan Kihika appeared before the committee on Friday, the chairman Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga) said there were glaring inaccuracies with unsupported expenses.

Governor Kihika put to task over expenditures, poor control systems

Senator Cheruiyot sponsors County Assemblies Pension Scheme bill

The Bill proposes to transition all members of county assemblies into one universal scheme for all 47 county governments.

Senator Cheruiyot sponsors County Assemblies Pension Scheme bill

Impeachment: Why senators voted to send Monda packing

DG Monda was accused of gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office, gross misconduct, and crimes under national law besides pocketing a Sh800,000 bribe.

Impeachment: Why senators voted to send Monda packing

Family feud plays out as Monda denies bribery allegations

Monda says money he received from Mokaya was a refund of Sh500,000 he loaned out to his father. Earlier, his brother accused him of orchestrating his arrest over trees on the family land.

Family feud plays out as Monda denies bribery allegations

Senators uphold removal of Monda from office as Kisii Deputy Governor

Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda impeached after the Senate votes to uphold motion; he was accused of abuse of office charges among others.

Senators uphold removal of Monda from office as Kisii Deputy Governor

Kingi bars Osoro from appearing for Kisii Deputy Governor in impeachment motion

Monda's fate lies with the Senate, which will determine whether he will continue serving or be impeached as recommended by the Kisii County Assembly two weeks ago.

Kingi bars Osoro from appearing for Kisii Deputy Governor in impeachment motion

Azimio coalition appoints trio to join panel to audit 2022 elections

They will join a team of three others to be appointed by the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

Azimio coalition appoints trio to join panel to audit 2022 elections

Senate to determine fate of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda

The deputy governor is facing charges of gross violation of the constitution, abuse of office, gross misconduct, and crimes under national law.

Senate to determine fate of Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda

Senate passes Affordable Housing Bill

President William Ruto has scored a major win in his push to have the Affordable Housing Bill entrenched in law after the Kenya Kwanza allied senators shot down all amendments by Azimio la Umoja.

Senate passes Affordable Housing Bill

We will hold governors to account on funds use, say senators

A section of the Senate leadership believes that the battles between senators and governors is caused by county chiefs refusing to work with their senators

We will hold governors to account on funds use, say senators

Opiyo Wandayi denies existence of ODM factions vying for Raila's job

Wandayi dismissed claims factions had erupted one allied to Hassan Joho and another allied to Wycliffe Oparanya.

Opiyo Wandayi denies existence of ODM factions vying for Raila's job

Kisii deputy governor to face Senate plenary over impeachment

Embattled Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda will have to fight against incriminatory charges, including alleged bribery and gross misconduct before the whole House of the Senate.

Kisii deputy governor to face Senate plenary over impeachment

Senate set to begin impeachment hearing of Kisii deputy governor

Kingi has seven days to convene a sitting of the Senate to hear the charges the Members of Kisii County Assembly brought against Dr Monda for determination.

Senate set to begin impeachment hearing of Kisii deputy governor

Azimio senators storm out of Senate retreat, accuse Speaker of bias

Azimio who stormed out of a Senate stock-taking and planning retreat claimed there was a well-choreographed plan to stifle debate on the floor of the House.

Azimio senators storm out of Senate retreat, accuse Speaker of bias

Why counties are unable to hit revenue targets

CoB says set limits are unrealistic while operating multiple revenue collection accounts is a major cause of leakage.

Why counties are unable to hit revenue targets

Linturi says new rules to end theft of cane at weighbridges

Linturi has said that his ministry is in the process of drafting regulations to provide for the management of weighbridges to ensure fairness in sugarcane weighing.

Linturi says new rules to end theft of cane at weighbridges

Kindiki says elite GSU officers stationed at Kisumu-Kericho border

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has told the Senate that elite GSU squad is stationed in Sondu town along the Kisumu- Kericho border and the officers conduct 24-hour patrol.

Kindiki says elite GSU officers stationed at Kisumu-Kericho border

CS Wahome asks Senate to reject Real Estate Regulation Bill 2023

Alice Wahome has asked Senate to reject the Real Estate Regulation Bill 2023 that seeks to regulate the real estate market that has a turnover of over Sh100 billion annually.

CS Wahome asks Senate to reject Real Estate Regulation Bill 2023

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