State seeks authority to withdraw Sh19b from fund

The Government is seeking the authority of Parliament to withdraw Sh19 billion from the Consolidated Fund to cover unforeseen expenses.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

Recruit 9,000 medical officers, MPs demand

MPs have petitioned the Government to immediately recruit at least 4,000 clinical officers and 5,000 nurses to address the current health challenges.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

MPs amend Budget estimates

The Budget and Appropriations Committee proposed several adjustments to Budget estimates to reduce deficit and address public interest.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

MPs kick media out of Parliament

Parliament has closed its Media Centre and limited access for journalists to cover House business.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

MP wants two companies exporting gold to name source

An MP has claimed that two private companies are exporting 1,200 kilogrammes of gold a month when national production is less than 50kg annually.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

Judiciary to acquire aircraft

The Judiciary is in the process of acquiring a light plane to facilitate movement of judges and magistrates to remote areas.

By By Allan Kisia 12 years ago

Linturi fights back on MPs pay

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) chairperson, Sarah Serem, came under scathing attack from Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi following her stand on the salary row.

By By Allan Kisia 12 years ago

Uhuru submits nominee list to Parliament

President Uhuru Kenyatta has submitted the names of two Cabinet nominees to the National Assembly for approval.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

House Committee wants taxes raised

The Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee has expressed concerns that the Government might not be able to finance a deficit of Sh163 billion in the 2013-2014 Budget.

By By Allan Kisia 12 years ago

House team wants Salary notice nullified

A parliamentary committee has recommended the nullification of a gazette notice published by the salaries commission that reduced MPs pay from Sh850,000 to Sh532,000.

By By ALLAN KISIA 12 years ago

Duale defends Ruto’s Sh18.5m trip in Chamber

Leader of Majority in Parliament Aden Duale tabled documents before the House showing Government paid Sh18.5 million for a trip by Deputy President William Ruto.

By By ALLAN KISIA and VITALIS KIMUTAI 12 years ago

Bill to end Kenya Power monopoly

Kenyans who incur losses due to power outages and surges could soon get compensation if a move by Marakwet East MP David Bowen sails through.

By By Allan Kisia 12 years ago

CORD to chair House watchdog committees

CORD MPs were on Tuesday elected to chair Parliament’s watchdog committees, PAC and PIC.

By By Allan Kisia 12 years ago