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MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme

Women Members of Parliament are now calling on President William Ruto to sack Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha over the ills bedevilling the health sector.

MPs want Nakhumicha sacked over Linda Mama programme

MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma

MPs reject nomination of Charles Githinji as consul general for Goma

Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week

Ruto's ambassador nominees to know their fate this week

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

Ruto's ambassador nominees declare over Sh1 billion wealth

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

Legislators will also inspect NCPB stores countrywide after the allegations. Senate team also grilled journalist John Allan Namu over the raging scam.

Fake fertiliser: MPs summon Linturi, PS

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Jostling for ODM leadership is on and party poll is an opportunity to test political strength. Party secretary general has dismissed clams of wrangling over polls

Succession politics puts ODM's grassroots elections in jeopardy

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

House team grills PS Julius Korir on how the state allowed construction on the land after entrusting it to the contractor instead of the National Lands Commission.

Water PS Korir put on the spot over Sh14m dam land

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

Passport issuance delay at Nyayo House, Nairobi, is expected to persist for another 100 days, further frustrating Kenyans seeking employment abroad.

Kindiki points fingers at suppliers as passports backlog hits 1.7 million

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Kenya Power has come under intense scrutiny from MPs due to persistent delays in connecting electricity to 42,965 Kenyans who have collectively paid approximately Sh4 billion.

Kenya Power boss on the spot over delayed Sh4 billion connections

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

Kin to individuals with unclaimed financial assets could soon access Sh62 billion from the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA).

Proposed law seeks to give relatives access to Sh62b unclaimed assets

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

According to boundaries delimitation criteria, the units do not meet the population quota threshold of 164,015 premised on 2019 census numbers.

MPs race to save 26 constituencies facing the axe in boundaries audit

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Amendment Bill, 2023, is among the Bills fronted by Nadco. Azimio is pushing for the adoption of Bills as proposed while KK wants public participation.

Nine Bills to anchor Nadco report in law

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

President William Ruto’s government has taken 11 new loans worth Sh223.54 billion in the last five months, a report by the Treasury has revealed.

Government borrows Sh223.5 billion in five months

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

State House Comptroller says they will put in place mechanisms to ensure the prudent utilization of funds allocated to the project.

Government set to spend Sh1.6 billion to renovate State Houses and lodges

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Journey to amend the 2010 Constitution begins as Prime Cabinet Secretary slot also to be included. The Bill also proposes formation of a new electoral commission ahead of the 2027 elections.

Leader of opposition job beckons as MPs adopt talks team's report

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

Azimio MPs stage walk-out from Parliament during debate. Proposed law headed to Senate where, if adopted, will then be forwarded to Ruto for assent.

Ruto wins big as Housing Bill sails through

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

UDA's Secretary General Cleophas Malala in his endorsement refuted claims that the ruling party’s support for Raila’s bid is political.

By 2 months ago

UDA endorses Raila for AU job

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Muturi on Tuesday told MPs that the PSC had failed to employ and retain enough state counsels, the reason the government loses court cases on several occasions.

By 2 months ago

Muturi wants AG office delinked from PSC

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

The Bill proposes the creation of the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions and office of the National Security Advisor to the President.

By 2 months ago

Monica Juma differs with Muturi, PSC over controversial Bill

Blow to Raila, talks team as panel vows to pick poll body bosses

The panel outlined how it plans to appoint new commissioners following deliberations with the National Assembly Speaker and Parliamentary Service Commission Chairperson Moses Wetangula.

By 2 months ago

Blow to Raila, talks team as panel vows to pick poll body bosses

Housing Bill, NADCO report top agenda as Parliament resumes from recess next week

Nadco's report proposes the establishment of the official opposition leader's office. A Bill which proposes a 1.5 per cent housing levy on salaries has generated a lot of heat.

By 2 months ago

Housing Bill, NADCO report top agenda as Parliament resumes from recess next week

State to hand over 25 museums, gazetted sites to counties

Trans Nzoia Wednesday became the first county to have a museum transferred to it by the national government through the National Museums of Kenya.

By 2 months ago

State to hand over 25 museums, gazetted sites to counties

MPs demand refund of Sh4.5 million housing levy deductions

Lawmakers are furious after they were each deducted Sh10,500 as housing levy for January to cater for President William Ruto's flagship project.

By 2 months ago

MPs demand refund of Sh4.5 million housing levy deductions

Raila, Kalonzo and Karua drift apart over their 2027 ambitions

Kalonzo Musyoka's ideological differences with Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, a constituent member of the Azimio coalition, have rocked the ship.

By 2 months ago

Raila, Kalonzo and Karua drift apart over their 2027 ambitions

Petition: Sh21b siphoned from NHIF through bogus claims

NHIF coffers lost the billions through made-up Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) claims by unscrupulous individuals.

By 2 months ago

Petition: Sh21b siphoned from NHIF through bogus claims

MPs pile pressure on CS to release funds

Learning for thousands of needy students across the country is now in jeopardy due to failure by the government to release Sh63 billion NG-CDF funds.

By 3 months ago

MPs pile pressure on CS to release funds

Ichung'wah defends public participation on housing levy Bill

The High Court in Kisumu last month issued conservatory orders stopping public participation on the Bill until the matter is determined.

By 3 months ago

Ichung'wah defends public participation on housing levy Bill

Cash crunch to blame for delayed NG-CDF money, says Ndung'u

CS Njuguna has distanced himself from any wrongdoing regarding the delay in releasing funds, attributing the issue to a cash crunch.

By 3 months ago

Cash crunch to blame for delayed NG-CDF money, says Ndung'u

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs unite in bid to ouster Treasury CS over NG-CDF billions

MPs from across the political divide have renewed their calls for the impeachment of Treasury CS Njuguna Ndungu over the delay in disbursement of NG-CDF billions.

By 3 months ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs unite in bid to ouster Treasury CS over NG-CDF billions

Kenyans suffer as leaders trade blame and cry of betrayal

Ruto is adamant that the implementation of his manifesto, which championed issues such as Universal Health Coverage and Affordable Housing, was being thwarted by the two parties.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans suffer as leaders trade blame and cry of betrayal

Bill seeks to clip land commission powers

The Land Laws (Amendment) (No.2) Bill before Parliament seeks to vest the mandate of compulsory land acquisition under the Lands Cabinet Secretary.

By 3 months ago

Bill seeks to clip land commission powers

MPs reject bid to put village elders on state payroll

National Government Coordination Amendment Bill 2023 sought to allow for the expedient recognition of village elders and also proposed that they be paid Sh3,000 each.

By 3 months ago

MPs reject bid to put village elders on state payroll

End of darkness? Chirchir's plans to curb frequent power blackouts

Plans on to ensure the entire country is not affected whenever power goes off in one region as MPs pushed Chirchir in a tight corner demanding to know the causes of the power outages

By 3 months ago

End of darkness? Chirchir's plans to curb frequent power blackouts

Businesswoman Anne Njeri at pains to prove ownership of Sh17b oil cargo

Trade fails to give evidence of payments made, terming the documents as private and confidential as House Committee claims she tabled a forged tax compliance certificate.

By 3 months ago

Businesswoman Anne Njeri at pains to prove ownership of Sh17b oil cargo

Azimio challenges Ruto over DRC rebels

Wandayi was concerned that with only a day to the DRC elections, no explanation had been given by the Kenya Kwanza administration on what the rebel groups were doing in the country

By 3 months ago

Azimio challenges Ruto over DRC rebels

Ruto has antagonised neighbours, Raila says

In a statement, Raila said EAC leaders did not attend Jamhuri Day celebrations due to the falling out caused by the Kenya Kwanza administration.

By 3 months ago

Ruto has antagonised neighbours, Raila says

Uhuru stokes embers of political intrigue with series of meetings

Political analyst says former president’s separate meetings with Raila and Kaalonzo a clear indication that he intends to remain relevant in political circles.

By 3 months ago

Uhuru stokes embers of political intrigue with series of meetings

MultiChoice in the hot seat over its 'unfavourable' deal with KBC

KBC held a 40 per cent stake in the agreement, while MultiChoice held the remaining 60 per cent. MultiChoice finance director Ruth Omondi said all funds were indeed paid to KBC.

By 3 months ago

MultiChoice in the hot seat over its 'unfavourable' deal with KBC

Raila urges international allies to stop Kenya Kwanza excesses

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has called on the international community to help the opposition rein in President Ruto's administration over its excesses.

By 4 months ago

Raila urges international allies to stop Kenya Kwanza excesses

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs clash over arrest of Nyakang'o

Tempers flared after leaders from the opposition accused the ruling Kenya Kwanza of trying to kick out Dr Nyakang'o, who was on Tuesday arraigned in a Mombasa court.

By 4 months ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs clash over arrest of Nyakang'o

MPs walkout of Chambers in demand for release of NG-CDF funds

On Tuesday, the MPs staged a walkout of the National Assembly chambers lamenting lack of transparency from the Treasury on what had led to the delay in the remittance of the funds

By 4 months ago

MPs walkout of Chambers in demand for release of NG-CDF funds

CRA wants counties to get Sh407 billion in shareable revenue

County Governments could receive Sh407 billion in sharable revenue for the 2024/25 financial year should a proposal by the Commission on Revenue Allocation be adopted by Parliament

By 4 months ago

CRA wants counties to get Sh407 billion in shareable revenue

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs clash over Hustler Fund

Leaders from across the political divide have now chimed in on the financial inclusion programme, with Azimio la Umoja clashing with Kenya Kwanza Alliance on its efficiency.

By 4 months ago

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza MPs clash over Hustler Fund

Machogu to face MPs over KCPE results errors

Machogu is expected to appear before Members of Parliament on Thursday to explain the inconsistencies in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) results.

By 4 months ago

Machogu to face MPs over KCPE results errors

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