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Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

The Executive and legislature have been using the fund for political expediency. Auditor General has questioned many projects since MPs cannot oversight themselves.

By Patrick Muinde 2 days ago

Court's decision on CDF big leap in governance, accountability

Early parliamentary results: Here are the winners

Early parliamentary results: Here are the winners

By Standard Team 3 days ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

By Editorial 3 days ago

Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

Supreme Court finds CDF illegal

By Winfrey Owino 5 days ago

Real power is in the hands your MP not president

Critically, Parliament retains the tools to force executive’s compliance including the ability to remove Cabinet secretaries and in the extreme to impeach the president or the deputy president.

By Waikwa Wanyoike 5 days ago

Real power is in the hands your MP not president

Real power is in the hands of legislators and not president

On August 9, 2022, the decision of who we send to Parliament will just be as important – if not more important - than who we vote for to be president.

By Waikwa Wanyoike 6 days ago

Real power is in the hands of legislators and not president

Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list

The unholy ingredients of money, sex and bloodline were major determinants in securing party nomination to Parliament or the County Assembly.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Edwin Nyarangi 12 days ago

Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list

SRC's new pay terms for MPs: Take it or leave it

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has finally abolished car grants and sitting allowances for Members of Parliament, Senators and Members of County Assemblies.

By Editorial 13 days ago

SRC's new pay terms for MPs: Take it or leave it

Legislators lose hefty allowances in fresh pay review by SRC

The changes are expected to save the taxpayers close to Sh382.2 million annually in the next five years.

By Nathan Ochunge 15 days ago

Legislators lose hefty allowances in fresh pay review by SRC

Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor

The point is, there are people who are best best-suited to be senators or MPs. Leave them there.

By Elias Mokua 16 days ago

Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor

Serah Kioko takes over as acting Clerk National Assembly

The outgoing Clerk of the National Assembly Michael Sialai has officially handed over to Ms Kioko making her the seventh clerk of the National Assembly of the 13th Parliament.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 19 days ago

Serah Kioko takes over as acting Clerk National Assembly

EU Parliament condemns arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen

Parliament said the arrests constitute an attack on the freedoms guaranteed in the Hong Kong Basic Law, including the freedom of religion or belief.

By Mwangi Maina 30 days ago

EU Parliament condemns arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen

Speaker Muturi cancels Wednesday's special sittings

Speaker Justin Muturi cancels special National Assembly sittings scheduled for tomorrow, says Government Printer, without explanation, declined to gazette them.

By David Njaaga 1 month ago

Speaker Muturi cancels Wednesday's special sittings

Speaker Justin Muturi recalls MPs for special sitting

Speaker Muturi said MPs will convene at Parliament Building's National Assembly Chamber for a morning and afternoon session at 10am and 2:30pm respectively.

By Too Jared 1 month ago

Speaker Justin Muturi recalls MPs for special sitting

Legislators to lose VIP perks as 12th Parliament's tenure ends

The MPs are supposed to fill a form that will certify clearance from the PSC.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

Legislators to lose VIP perks as 12th Parliament's tenure ends

Senators the biggest believers in devolution

Ten years since devolution was initiated, supremacy battles between Senate and the National Assembly persist.

By Grace Ng’ang’a and Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Senators the biggest believers in devolution

Safe house: Ensure every coin is accounted for

The safe house will be used to accommodate Kenyan migrant workers who seek refuge from inhumane treatment by their employers.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Safe house: Ensure every coin is accounted for

My five-year stint in Parliament has been fruitful but challenging

My engagement with the parliamentary leadership and all those who sought my services was worthwhile and productive, though I should confess it was not a walk in the park.

By Wilson Sossion 1 month ago

My five-year stint in Parliament has been fruitful but challenging

Kenya's messy and noisy second Senate set to hold its final sitting

Outgoing senators were part of the 12th Parliament, took oath of office in August 2017. It was characterised by leadership changes, acrimonious debates, legal battles.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Kenya's messy and noisy second Senate set to hold its final sitting

'Guzzler Chambers' most suitable name for Parliament's new block

What are the values of Parliament? If telling lies and stealing are values, then it can be said that Members of Parliament are men and women of virtue.

By Clay Muganda 1 month ago

'Guzzler Chambers' most suitable name for Parliament's new block

Third Senate to be remembered for funds fight, impeachments

During its tenure, the Senate passed 20 Bills on issues affecting the country and, more specifically, strengthening devolution.

By Josphat Thiongó 1 month ago

Third Senate to be remembered for funds fight, impeachments

Attrition rate scares lawmakers out of their wits

Turns out there lives an animal more dreaded than ‘regional kingpins’, previously only mentioned in whispers as ‘attrition rate’.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Attrition rate scares lawmakers out of their wits

How MPs' actions could influence conduct of 2022 General Election

An array of Bills and regulations that could have shaped the outcome of the elections are still pending and this could have implications on the process.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

How MPs' actions could influence conduct of 2022 General Election

The brigands have gone home but problem is, we'll pick another lot

Were it not for the constitutional timelines, this cabal of 416 brigands and charlatans would have continued with their nefarious activities.

By Clay Muganda 2 months ago

The brigands have gone home but problem is, we'll pick another lot

House of disgrace: 12th Parliament's ignoble surrender to Executive

In a complete departure from his three predecessors, President Uhuru Kenyatta has personally whipped Parliament from State House. Both Houses fought sundry battles for President Kenyatta.

By Special Correspondent 2 months ago

House of disgrace: 12th Parliament's ignoble surrender to Executive

Parliament and Election 2022

Parliament and Election 2022

By Gado 2 months ago

Parliament and Election 2022

MPs bid one another farewell as House breaks for August polls

The Speaker said the pressing Huduma Bill, 2021 and the Additional County Allocation Bill might necessitate recalling the MPs.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

MPs bid one another farewell as House breaks for August polls

12th Parliament most corrupt, but electorate also need to do better

So many things can be said about the 12th Parliament; unfortunately, most of them are bad, for anecdotal evidence shows that this was probably the most corrupt.

By Editorial 2 months ago

12th Parliament most corrupt, but electorate also need to do better

Mixed bag that was 12th Parliament's tenure

The Executive’s stranglehold on Parliament has seen government officials snub summonses by committees, frustrating MPs who have at times seemed helpless.

By Brian Otieno and Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Mixed bag that was 12th Parliament's tenure

MPs to wrap up debate on Bills as House closes business today

In case Speaker doesn't convene a special sitting, it will be the end of the 12th Parliament.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 2 months ago

MPs to wrap up debate on Bills as House closes business today

UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with 59 share

UK premier Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with a majority of Conservative MPs deciding to stick with him; he'd have lost PM seat had he been voted out

By Reuters 2 months ago

UK PM Boris Johnson wins confidence vote with 59 share

Ruling by UK Judges that laws should be made by Parliament and not courts is interesting

This is unfortunate because judges are supposed to be politically non-partisan and expected to maintain the highest levels of objectivity in hearing and determining cases.

By David Oginde 3 months ago

Ruling by UK Judges that laws should be made by Parliament and not courts is interesting

MPs hail Kibaki as a giant of history who steered economic liberation

They painted the picture of a humble yet virtuous man in the mould of the greats that preceded him and one who left a nation reeling from his ingenuity.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

MPs hail Kibaki as a giant of history who steered economic liberation

Photos: Kenyans pay tribute as Kibaki's body lies in state for second day

Kibaki's body is lying in state for the second day at Parliament Buildings. Tomorrow will be the last day of public viewing.

By Dennis Tarus 3 months ago

Photos: Kenyans pay tribute as Kibaki's body lies in state for second day

ODM nullifies Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo's nomination

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Committee has nullified Elisha Odhiambo's nomination in Gem parliamentary race.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

ODM nullifies Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo's nomination

IN PHOTOS: Passing of a hero; Preparations of public viewing underway

Preparations are underway in parliament ahead of the public viewing of the body of Kenya's third president Emilio Mwai Kibaki.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

IN PHOTOS: Passing of a hero; Preparations of public viewing underway

Tunisian crisis escalates as president dissolves parliament

President Kais Saied on Wednesday issued a decree dissolving parliament, which has been suspended since last year, after it defied him by voting to repeal decrees he used to assume power.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Tunisian crisis escalates as president dissolves parliament

Independent agencies to mark decade of service

Constitutional commissions and independent offices will mark their 10th anniversary mid next month.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago

Independent agencies to mark decade of service

MPs to sit until eve of General Election to focus on poll laws

Amos Kimunya says National Assembly will not adjourn until August 8, primarily to handle election laws even as Kenyans hit the ballot box on August 9.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

MPs to sit until eve of General Election to focus on poll laws

Former MP loses 10-year court battle to avoid paternity test

A former Member of Parliament has lost a case he has been fighting for the last 10 years to avoid a paternity test to confirm if he is the father...

By Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago

Former MP loses 10-year court battle to avoid paternity test

Heavyweights to square off in the Nakuru Town East parliamentary race

Battle of titans as former Nakuru mayors, MPs and politicians face off. Clean and reliable water supply is a major challenge in Nakuru East.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago

Heavyweights to square off in the Nakuru Town East parliamentary race

Treasury to bypass Parliament in proposed borrowing changes

The National Treasury is plotting to bypass MPs in its borrowing plans through proposed changes to the Finance Act.

By Dominic Omondi 5 months ago

Treasury to bypass Parliament in proposed borrowing changes

Not all MPs will weep more than the bereaved

If you follow Bunge, even remotely, you must know that our wahesh keep their screams on standby, letting them out when the situation demands it.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Not all MPs will weep more than the bereaved

Judiciary eyes additional Sh5b in the next Budget

Chief Registrar in letter to Treasury seeking Sh39 billion allocation cites need to address backlog of cases and election-related expenses.

By Frankline Sunday 5 months ago

Judiciary eyes additional Sh5b in the next Budget

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