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MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their roles of legislation, oversight and representation.

By Editorial 3 days ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

Real power is in the hands of legislators and not president

Real power is in the hands of legislators and not president

By Waikwa Wanyoike 5 days ago

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

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

By Josphat Thiong’o and Edwin Nyarangi 11 days ago

Battle of wits as Jubilee and ODM candidates clash in Kisumu Senate contest

Battle of wits as Jubilee and ODM candidates clash in Kisumu Senate contest

By Harold Odhiambo and Sharon Owino 15 days ago

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 15 days ago

Think twice before voting for your MP to become governor

Retired governors fight for monthly millions

Some like Joho, Mutua and Joho have been promised Government jobs by Raila and Ruto

By Paul Ogemba 24 days ago

Retired governors fight for monthly millions

To make a difference, counties must find their competitive advantage

Every governor needs to make a realistic assessment of his county and whether he can create some competitive advantage for his county.

By Suleiman Shahbal 25 days ago

To make a difference, counties must find their competitive advantage

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

Gideon Moi launches bid for senate, says he's a servant

The senator said that he was just a servant ready to serve the residents. Residents said other politicians eyeing the seat should try their luck elsewhere.

By Julius Chepkwony 1 month ago

Gideon Moi launches bid for senate, says he's a servant

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

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

When Kibaki took over from the late President Moi in 2002, Kenya's debt was about Sh630 billion while Mzee Jomo Kenyatta left it at Sh1.17 billion by the time he died in 1978.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 month ago

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

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

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

Taita Taveta Senator faces stiff challenge from old guards and newcomers

Among candidates cleared for Taita Taveta Senate seat are two former Wundanyi MPs. Opponents accuse Senator Mwaruma of failing to play his oversight and legislative roles.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Taita Taveta Senator faces stiff challenge from old guards and newcomers

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

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

Traders will not pay taxes on weekends and public holidays, Ken Lusaka promises

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has promised to introduce a tax holiday for traders if elected Bungoma governor.

By Juliet Omelo 2 months ago

Traders will not pay taxes on weekends and public holidays, Ken Lusaka promises

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

Mochenwa said the move was akin to what Jesus did in Jerusalem in the Bible and was a sign of humility, service and dedication.

By Stanley Ongwae 2 months ago

Senate aspirant rides on a donkey to seek IEBC clearance

IEBC clears six candidates to contest for Taita-Taveta Senate seat

Among those cleared include the incumbent Senator Jones Mwaruma (ODM), former Wundanyi MP Thomas Mwadeghu (Wiper Party) and Sagala Ward Rep Godwin Kilele (Jubilee).

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

IEBC clears six candidates to contest for Taita-Taveta Senate seat

Petitioner wants Keroche boss out of Senate race over tax cases

Daniel Mahiri wants the court to find Mrs Tabitha Karanja unsuitable to hold public office.

By Julius Chepkwony 2 months ago

Petitioner wants Keroche boss out of Senate race over tax cases

Tight race as Maangi, Onyonka and Magara battle for Kisii Senate seat

The battle for Kisii Senate seat is shaping up to a three-horse race among ODM, Jubilee and UDA candidates.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

Tight race as Maangi, Onyonka and Magara battle for Kisii Senate seat

Marende drops Vihiga governor bid after Raila promises Senate Speaker seat

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Kenneth Marende has dropped his interest in the Vihiga governor seat.

By Brian Kisanji 2 months ago

Marende drops Vihiga governor bid after Raila promises Senate Speaker seat

Tabitha Karanja wins Nakuru UDA Senate race

Keroche Breweries CEO Tabitha Karanja declared winner of the Nakuru Senate UDA race after getting 98,439 votes.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 3 months ago

Tabitha Karanja wins Nakuru UDA Senate race

Conflict of interest likely to arise if former governors join Senate

The new urge in several governors who now want to vie for Senate seats in the same counties they have served has been met with scepticism.

By Nyatundo George Oruongo 3 months ago

Conflict of interest likely to arise if former governors join Senate

Inside the Bill to ignore your boss’s call after 5pm

Proposed law to allow workers to disconnect after work hours likely to create bad blood, also not practical in some industries.

By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago

Inside the Bill to ignore your boss’s call after 5pm

Kimani Wamatangi kicked out as Senate Majority Chief Whip

The Ndaragwa lawmaker said Jubilee’s National Management Committee ratified the Party’s decision to kick out Wamatangi.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Kimani Wamatangi kicked out as Senate Majority Chief Whip

Nigerian Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women

For a constitutional bill to pass, it requires the support of at least two-thirds of the 109-member senate.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Nigerian Senate rejects diaspora vote, special seats for women

Farm owner to get Sh106m after state used land to settle poll IDPs

The Senate Committee on Lands has given the government the nod to pay Sh106 million to the owner of Muhu farm where the state settled 1,300 families..

By James Munyeki 5 months ago

Farm owner to get Sh106m after state used land to settle poll IDPs

Risk concerns over State domestic borrowing

Senate committee warns rising trend puts financial market at risk in case of a default, with Treasury borrowing heavily from banks and pension funds.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 months ago

Risk concerns over State domestic borrowing

Senators pass Bill scrapping degree requirement for MPs

The vote by Senate is a major win for hundreds of aspirants in the August polls including sitting lawmakers who do not have requisite academic papers

By Moses Nyamori 5 months ago

Senators pass Bill scrapping degree requirement for MPs

Top Coast politicians give Senate seats a wide berth

The race for the six Senate seats in the Coast region has been described as ‘lacklustre and boring’.

By Benard Sanga 6 months ago

Top Coast politicians give Senate seats a wide berth

Senate votes on coalitions Bill, giving Raila and Ruto a lifeline

Uhuru and Raila were last evening poised for a major win in their quest to form a major coalition party ahead of the August presidential contest.

By Moses Nyamori 6 months ago

Senate votes on coalitions Bill, giving Raila and Ruto a lifeline

Lusaka sets dates for parties’ bill special sitting

The Bill is set to proceed for a second reading and the Senate Justice and Legal Affairs is expected to table its report after public participation.

By Winfrey Owino 6 months ago

Lusaka sets dates for parties’ bill special sitting

U.S. Senate Democrats fail in bid to pass voting rights bill

Joe Biden and congressional Democrats suffered twin legislative defeats late on Wednesday in their push to toughen voting rights protections.

By Reuters 6 months ago

U.S. Senate Democrats fail in bid to pass voting rights bill

Battle lines drawn as Senate convenes on coalitions Bill

For the Bill to sail through, it will require the backing of at least 24 senators out of the 47 elected.

By Moses Nyamori 7 months ago

Battle lines drawn as Senate convenes on coalitions Bill

Covid-19: Probe shows ex-Kemsa CEO broke rules

Suspended Kemsa CEO faulted for issuing commitment letters without professional opinions from procurement.

By Julius Chepkwony 7 months ago

Covid-19: Probe shows ex-Kemsa CEO broke rules

Yes, no law can fix politicians mistrust in alliance building

Critics say the Bill is a gimmick to benefit the politicos aligned to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

By Ken Opalo 7 months ago

Yes, no law can fix politicians mistrust in alliance building

Battle over controversial law moves to Senate on Tuesday

The battle for numbers over the controversial Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021, is expected to be re-played in the Senate when members convene

By Moses Nyamori 7 months ago

Battle over controversial law moves to Senate on Tuesday

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