Topic: Senate
KNTC admits to incurring Sh6.6 billion loss, abuse in flopped edible oil scandal
Oct 09, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Kenya's ambitious plan to curb soaring cooking oil prices has backfired spectacularly, leading to a staggering Sh6.6 billion loss....
Revenue sharing impasse between national assembly and senate heads to mediation
Oct 03, 2024 at 09:24 PM
A deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable distribution of revenue to devolved units is set to be resolved through mediation....
Why Kenyans could soon need licenses from authorities to hold ‘harambees’
Sep 02, 2024 at 11:04 AM
A proposed law, the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, could soon require Kenyans to obtain licenses before organizing fundraising events....
Sh20 billion budget cut for counties as Ruto declines to sign revenue bill
Jul 16, 2024 at 05:54 PM
County governments are facing a budget squeeze after President William Ruto declined to assent to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2024....
Surgeon challenges State in court over fees hike at immigration department
Mar 07, 2024 at 07:26 PM
The government's recent decision to hike fees for specific services within the immigration department has sparked a legal challenge from Nakuru-based surgeon Dr. Benjamin Magare Gi...
Senate slams brakes on Thang’wa dream of long weekends, extended public holidays
Jan 15, 2024 at 04:13 PM
Dreams of long weekends and leisurely escapes evaporated for Kenyans as the Senate committee slammed the brakes on a proposed extension of public holidays....
‘I am a whistleblower’: Senator Gloria Orwoba responds to suspension - VIDEO
Sep 21, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Senator Gloria Orwoba has made damning claims in a passionate statement, boldly asserting herself as a whistleblower while fervently defending her actions in response to her suspen...
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...
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Kenya creates special desk to expedite redress for 1998 US embassy bombing
Aug 30, 2023 at 08:42 PM
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of compensation for victims of the 1998 US Embassy bombing in Nairobi...
Why the Senate was forced to adjourn its sittings hastily on Wednesday morning
Jul 19, 2023 at 06:35 PM
The Senate faced an unexpected hurdle on Wednesday morning as it was compelled to prematurely adjourn its sitting after failing to raise the required quorum to transact business....
Court suspends Finance Act 2023 in suit filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah
Jun 30, 2023 at 08:03 PM
The High Court has delivered a significant blow to President William Ruto's administration by temporarily suspending the implementation of the Finance Act 2023....
William Oduol now vows to lead charge against corruption in Siaya County
Jun 27, 2023 at 10:21 PM
In an emotionally charged press release, Siaya County Deputy Governor William Oduol expressed his profound gratitude to everyone who stood by him throughout his challenging journey...
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Azimio Senators walk out as motion to censure Trade CS Moses Kuria dismissed
Jun 21, 2023 at 02:45 PM
A heated session unfolded in the Senate yesterday morning as members of the Azimio la Umoja Senators staged a walkout following the dismissal of a motion seeking to censure Trade C...
Ex-Health PS Josephine Mburu denies involvement in Sh3.2 billion KEMSA scam
Jun 06, 2023 at 09:12 PM
Josephine Mburu, the former PS Ministry of Health's State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards strongly refuted her involvement in the Sh3.7 billion anti-mosquit...
Senate Committee saves teary Governor Kawira Mwangaza from impeachment by MCAs
Dec 31, 2022 at 12:27 AM
Embattled Meru Governor Karwira Mwangaza shed tears of joy after the Senate Committee saved her from imminent impeachment against her....
Impeachment: Senate to decide the fate of Kawira Mwangaza on December 30
Dec 29, 2022 at 12:42 PM
In a gazette notice, Senate speaker Amason Kingi said the special sitting, scheduled for December 30 at 2:30pm, will follow the swearing in of newly-elected Bungoma senator David W...
Why Raila Odinga, Martha Karua may be walking back to Parliament
Oct 10, 2022 at 11:15 AM
A Nairobi architect, Nyongesa Makhanu has filed a petition at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to allow presidential election runners-up to be nominated t...
Two-thirds gender rule threatens to lock out political parties from August election
May 06, 2022 at 09:17 AM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned parties that will not comply with the two-thirds gender principle will not be allowed to take part in the 2022...
Enacted Political Parties Bill is now law after Uhuru appends his signature
Jan 27, 2022 at 03:06 PM
President Uhuru Kenyatta today at State House, Nairobi signed the recently enacted Political Parties (Amendment) Bill of 2021 into law....
Reprieve for Ken Lusaka as woman who sued for child support withdraws case
Aug 23, 2021 at 11:48 PM
The Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka can now breathe a sigh of relief following the withdrawal of the unborn child support lawsuit against him....
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