Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair

ODM leader Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair, replaced by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang.

By Irene Githinji 3 days ago

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Concern over wanton spending in State House visits

Ruto's frequent State House delegations are raising questions over public spending, political mobilisation and promises made as the 2027 election approaches.

By Irene Githinji 4 days ago

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Two-thirds gender rule: Will 2027 finally be the year?

Kenya's two-thirds gender rule remains largely unfulfilled 15 years after the Constitution, with women underrepresented as Parliament considers new reforms.

By Irene Githinji 4 days ago

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IEBC sets Sh6.1 billion as presidential election spending limit

IEBC has gazetted 2027 campaign spending limits, capping presidential expenditure at Sh6.1 billion and political parties at Sh24.4 billion.

By Irene Githinji 5 days ago

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Cancel Ruto, Sakaja agreement, says Senate

The Senate has now called for the suspension of the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government, saying that it is undermining devolution.

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Kisumu, Nairobi among worst users of development funds

Kisumu, Kakamega, Busia, Bomet, Nairobi, and Baringo ranked among the lowest performers according to a new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO).

By Irene Githinji 8 days ago

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Why Sifuna wants police officers, soldiers allowed to vote

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has now sought a statement on a nationwide concern regarding the voting rights of serving police and other security personnel.

By Irene Githinji 9 days ago

Lands CS Wahome questioned over school land-grabbing menace

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome came under sharp scrutiny in the Senate over the rising cases of public school land grabbing.

By Irene Githinji 9 days ago

462 learners processed over school unrest as government seeks lasting solutions

A total of 462 learners were arrested, investigated, arraigned in court, bonded, remanded, counselled or processed in connection with student unrest incidents countrywide as at June 16.

By Irene Githinji 9 days ago

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Nairobi revives 78-year-old metro plan in bid to end traffic nightmare

What started as long term plan that was birthed 48 years ago and left to gather dust in the Archives of City Hall is now being proposed to unlock Nairobi's transport congestion mess.

By Irene Githinji 10 days ago

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Vision 2030: Can Kenya build a new blueprint on an unfinished one?

Kenya Vision 2030 launched by President Kibaki, sought to achieve and sustain an average annual economic growth rate of 10 per cent until then but the vision is still unmet.

By Irene Githinji 11 days ago

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Kaguchia's arrest stirs fresh war on political speech, selective justice

Kaguchia's arrest has reignited debate over selective justice, with critics questioning whether hate speech laws are enforced equally across political divides.

By Irene Githinji 11 days ago

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Long wait: Families hold onto hope for missing children to return home

At least 1,251 children were reported missing and another 917 were traced and reunited with their families in the period running from January 2025 and June 2026, Parliament has heard.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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Proposed instant fines questioned

Members of the National Assembly have questioned the status of the proposed instant fines system in the country, even as they demanded proper signage of speed limits, visible to the public.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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Auditor General, budget boss flag growing appetite for public debt

The Auditor General and Controller of Budget have raised concern over the escalating debt burden in the country, amid the Government's growing reliance on borrowing to finance its budget.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

Legislators put EADB operators under scrutiny

MPs will now require EADB directors and Treasury CS John Mbadi to appear before it to shed light on its operations in the country.

By Irene Githinji 16 days ago

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Bitter exchanges expose infighting and tension in Ruto's cabinet

In addition to concerns over utterances, a fresh succession battle is emerging over the Deputy President's position in the next General Election.

By Irene Githinji 17 days ago

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House resumes as heavy schedule expected

The National Assembly resumes sittings with an extensive legislative agenda focused on business reforms, competition laws, consumer protection, public finance oversight and pending committee reports.

By Irene Githinji 18 days ago

EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears

Questions have emerged over the operations of the East African Development Bank (EADB) in Kenya amid reports claiming the loss of about Sh6.6 billion

By Irene Githinji 20 days ago

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CBK seeks powers to enforce Anti-Money Laundering compliance

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking powers to regulate, supervise and enforce compliance for Anti-Money Laundering under the Microfinance Bill 2026.

By Irene Githinji 24 days ago

MPs demand answers over dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruits

MPs have demanded answers from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 pregnant recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College.

By Irene Githinji 25 days ago

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Ruto signs into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill

President William Ruto has signed into law the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Running for Presidency? Have Sh4.4 billion as campaign limit

The IEBC has proposed a Sh4.4 billion campaign spending limit for presidential candidates in the 2027 General Election and invited public feedback on the draft campaign finance regulations.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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KU asked to develop patients' waiver policy, committee recommends

A parliamentary committee has recommended that Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital develop a formal patient bill waiver policy.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Elections vs goons: Is Kenya heading the Haiti way?

As political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections, growing incidents of alleged goonism, political violence and abductions have fuelled fears that Kenya risks sliding into lawlessness.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Rivers Commission decries delay of clean-up exercise

The Nairobi Rivers Commission says court petitions are delaying the Nairobi Rivers regeneration and clean-up project, despite urgent timelines and public health concerns.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Payroll heist: How ghost workers in state departments are minting billions

A sample audit of 12 of the 53 State Departments revealed payroll irregularities amounting to Sh6.2 billion, exposing unauthorised alterations to payroll records.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

KU petitions MPs to recover 100-acre land

Kenyatta University has asked Parliament to help it reclaim more than 100 acres of land that has been encroached by squatters.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch demands accountability for the rising abduction cases

Mathare MP Anthony Oluoch requests a statement regarding the rising cases of abductions and missing persons in Mathare.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Why Saudi Arabia remains favourite destination for Kenyan migrant workers

Saudi Arabia accounts for nearly four out of every five Kenyan migrant workers deployed abroad.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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We don't have powers to write off bad student debts, Helb chief says

HELB says it lacks the legal mandate to write off defaulted student loans and is instead pursuing loan recovery through engagement with borrowers and enforcement measures.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Muturi: Media freedom and protection are non-negotiable

Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has criticised intimidation of journalists and media houses, saying it violates the Constitution and undermines Kenya's democratic freedoms.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Blow for NG-CDF as Parliament rejects board nominees

The National Assembly has rejected four nominees to the NG-CDF board, delaying the appointment of new members after MPs failed to agree on their approval.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Furious MPs summon Alice Wahome over stalled housing projects

Parliament has directed Lands CS Alice Wahome to appear for a Speaker's Kamukunji next Thursday to respond to questions on stalled Affordable Housing projects across the country.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Split opposition as some leaders keep off street protests

Several leaders of the United Opposition joined the planned the second anniversary of the Gen Z revolution despite Gachagua urging protesters to stay away from the streets.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Victims families, survivors to lead Kisumu vigil

Residents of Kisumu have been asked to join today's commemoration of those killed in anti-Finance Bill, 2024 protests.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

Luo nation will not take part in protests, MPs say

According to the MPs, the Government has gone to the region with peace and projects and the people should not respond with stones and protests.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Belio: No IDs, passports to foreigners

Belio said that the ID system is streamlined and issued under stringent measures, even as he projected that over 3 million will be issued by the end of this year.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

PS Njogu on the spot over incompetence

MPs have criticised the State Department for Diaspora Affairs over delays and poor responsiveness, accusing it of failing to adequately address concerns affecting Kenyans abroad.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago

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Cry for justice: Anniversary rekindles Gen Zs push for change

As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, activists, human rights groups, clergy and legal advocates are demanding justice, accountability and reforms.

By Irene Githinji 1 month ago