Topic: National Assembly
'Factors beyond Govt control’: CS Davis Chirchir warns fuel price will rise further
Sep 15, 2023 at 10:11 PM
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has delivered sobering news to Kenyans, indicating that they should prepare for a significant surge in fuel prices in the comi...
Senators' bid to expand debt oversight meets firm resistance from MPs
Sep 15, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Senators have faced a resounding rejection from Members of Parliament in their efforts to extend their role in examining the country's escalating debt, as outlined in proposed amen...
Civil servants celebrate as MPs reject unpopular bill denying acting allowances
Sep 06, 2023 at 02:35 PM
Civil servants are smiling after the National Assembly Labour Committee rejected a contentious proposal to deny them acting allowances after serving in temporary positions for more...
Millers scramble to verify Sh4 billion subsidy supply before Friday deadline
Aug 31, 2023 at 06:33 PM
The National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock has given millers who supplied maize flour under the Sh4 billion subsidy programme until Friday to provide proof of del...
Immigration Department addresses passport processing delays amid corruption allegations
Aug 25, 2023 at 06:48 PM
The Directorate of Immigration Services has taken steps to address concerns over extended processing times for passports, while also defending itself against allegations of corrupt...
CS Kindiki mulls declaring Nyayo House a crime scene amid corruption allegations
Aug 24, 2023 at 03:57 PM
The Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has underscored the urgent need for intervention, even suggesting the possibility of declaring Nyayo House a crime scene....
Ruto to hold talks with TikTok CEO amid concerns over explicit content in Kenya
Aug 23, 2023 at 08:09 PM
President William Ruto has weighed in on the ongoing TikTok controversy, where a petitioner has called for the popular social media platform's ban due to concerns over its impact o...
Registrar refuses public disclosure of IPP owners citing Data Protection Act
Aug 11, 2023 at 09:43 AM
The Director General of the Business Registration Service (BRS), Kenneth Gathuma, has chosen not to publicly disclose personal details of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) owners,...
Kindiki, Owalo given one week to address Worldcoin data mining controversy
Aug 11, 2023 at 07:10 AM
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki and his ICT counterpart Eliud Owalo have been handed a tight deadline of seven days to provide substantive answers on the cryptocurrency ...
NHIF under scrutiny again as MPs raise queries over its costly system upgrade
Aug 10, 2023 at 08:16 AM
The National Assembly Health Committee has raised concerns over the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF)'s plan to replace its current system at a cost of Sh1.6 billion....
Kenya mulling amendment to Marriage Act to permit divorce by mutual consent
Aug 08, 2023 at 04:35 PM
The Kenyan Parliament is poised to address the modern dynamics of marital dissolution through an innovative amendment to the Marriage Act, 2014....
Proposed Bill grants Transport Cabinet Secretary powers to control bus fares
Aug 08, 2023 at 10:48 AM
In a significant move that might lead to clashes with private investors, the Transport CS is set to gain the authority to impose caps on bus fares for public service vehicles (PSVs...
Kimani Ichung'wah leads impeachment threat against 'defiant' CS Florence Bore
Jul 05, 2023 at 08:22 PM
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has issued a strong warning to impeach Labour Cabinet Secretary Florence Bore, accusing her of defying the directives of Speaker...
MPs demand transparency in KRA's customs tax department recruitment process
Jun 23, 2023 at 10:47 PM
The National Assembly Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers has called upon the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to disclose the details of individuals it hired during the...
Bar owners raise concerns over proposed advance excise duty payment
Jun 23, 2023 at 02:46 PM
Alcohol manufacturers in Kenya are vehemently opposing a proposed government policy that would compel them to pay excise duty in advance, expressing fears that it may inadvertently...
ODM cracks the whip on members who voted for controversial Finance Bill 2023
Jun 15, 2023 at 10:28 PM
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)Party has taken a firm stance against its members who went against the party's position during Thursday's crucial vote on the Finance Bill, 2023...
This is how your MPs voted as Finance Bill 2023 sailed through Second Reading
Jun 15, 2023 at 02:24 AM
In a charged debate at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the contentious Finance Bill 2023 managed to sail through the second reading, marking a significant development in Kenya'...
Kenya Revenue Authority set to receive Sh1.2 billion boost to tackle tax cheats
Jun 08, 2023 at 07:38 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to receive a significant boost in its efforts to combat tax evasion, as it has been allocated an additional Sh1.2 billion in funding....
Nominated MP Sabina Chege injured as National Assembly descends into chaos
Jun 08, 2023 at 05:27 PM
In a shocking turn of events, a heated dispute within the hallowed halls of the National Assembly erupted into a chaotic brawl, resulting in the injury of Nominated MP Sabina Chege...
National Prayer Breakfast takes a leap of faith with an unexpected date change
May 30, 2023 at 07:06 PM
In an unforeseen turn of events, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula has announced a change in the scheduled date of the highly anticipated 20th Annual National P...
