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Edwin Nyarangi

Mudavadi: Kenya receives at least 20 South Sudanese refugees daily

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has told the Senate that Kenya has been receiving at least 20 refugees daily from South Sudan following the recent political crisis in the neighbouring country.

Mudavadi: Kenya receives at least 20 South Sudanese refugees daily

Senators back governors in legal fight against KPLC over wayleaves

Senators back governors in legal fight against KPLC over wayleaves

Oparanya: Defunct KCC employees can't be paid by New KCC

Oparanya: Defunct KCC employees can't be paid by New KCC

Kenyans abroad rally against corruption, push for accountability

Kenyans abroad rally against corruption, push for accountability

Mini general election awaits new-look IEBC

The country is set to hold a mini-General Election once the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is fully constituted due to several pending by-elections.

Mini general election awaits new-look IEBC

Parliament resumes sittings after recess

National Assembly and Senate to resume sittings on Tuesday after recess, agenda includes vetting of two CS nominees, 14 PSs, and ambassador nominees.

Parliament resumes sittings after recess

Senators raise red flag over Sh87b that cannot be accounted for

Kajwang’ cited Homa Bay and Migori county assemblies receiving adverse audit opinions due to weak governance, requiring written responses.

Senators raise red flag over Sh87b that cannot be accounted for

80,000 acres in Samburu leased for infrastructure, Murkomen tells senators

CS Kipchumba Murkomen has told Senators that the government has leased over 80,000 acres in Samburu County for the development of security infrastructure and training facilities.

80,000 acres in Samburu leased for infrastructure, Murkomen tells senators

Senate approves Sh50.5b for counties after months of delays

The allocation will support conditional funding for the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks program and the Community Health Promoters project.

Senate approves Sh50.5b for counties after months of delays

Senators raise concern over public debt currently at Sh11 trillion

Senators have raised concerns over the rapid increase in public debt which has surged to Sh11.02 trillion as of January, 2025, equivalent to about 65 per cent of the GDP.

Senators raise concern over public debt currently at Sh11 trillion

Senators to hold special sitting on county funds oversight

Senators will be holding a special sitting on Thursday to address measures aimed at ensuring that billions of shillings allocated to the 47 counties are well utilized.

Senators to hold special sitting on county funds oversight

KQ under fire as senators question operational efficiency

KQ reliability in the face of recurrent and excessive delays affecting the scheduled flights on Wednesday came into sharp focus as senators debated the national carriers' operational efficiency.

KQ under fire as senators question operational efficiency

Omtatah condemns health report, calls Busia hospitals 'death traps'

The Senators criticised the report, calling it a contrast to what is actually on the ground and the issues it raised.

Omtatah condemns health report, calls Busia hospitals 'death traps'

CBK to inspect banks for compliance with risk-based credit pricing models

The Central Bank of Kenya will be carrying out inspection in all Banks in the country order to evaluate their compliance in implementation of their Risk Based Credit Pricing models (RBCP).

CBK to inspect banks for compliance with risk-based credit pricing models

Senator Sifuna demands treasury explanation over Sh64 billion capitation arrears

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna wants the National Treasury to tell Kenyans why it has failed to release capitation funds currently amounting to Sh 64 billion in arrears.

Senator Sifuna demands treasury explanation over Sh64 billion capitation arrears

Women MPs condemn attack on Nyamira woman during estranged husband's burial

Mellen Mogaka was violently attacked by a gang of men who forced her to participate in burial rituals against her will.

Women MPs condemn attack on Nyamira woman during estranged husband's burial

Senators demand answers as five chiefs remain missing, 44 days on

Nominated Senator Mariam Omar told the Senate that the abduction of four chiefs, one assistant chief, and the daughter of one of the chiefs in Wargadud Town.

Senators demand answers as five chiefs remain missing, 44 days on

How ODM Senators have reaped fruits of Ruto-Raila handshake

The party, which had previously been in charge of only two Senate oversight committees (traditionally led by the opposition), now holds significant leadership positions.

How ODM Senators have reaped fruits of Ruto-Raila handshake

Wangwe promises to ensure all State agencies work well

The Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe called for stringent measures to ensure the prudent use of public resources by parastatals.

Wangwe promises to ensure all State agencies work well

Inyangala grilled over university funding model

Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala had a hard time convincing senators that the new university funding model is a magic bullet to higher education in the country.

Inyangala grilled over university funding model

Why KDF will still be back on the streets in case of violent protests

Defence CS Soipan Tuya told the Senate that the gazette notice signed by her predecessor Aden Duale, deploying KDF to the streets on July 24, 2024, was still in force due to a pending court case.

Why KDF will still be back on the streets in case of violent protests

Senate grills Governor Abdullahi over Wajir Water Company mismanagement

The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has taken Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi to task over failure to address mismanagement at the WWSWC.

Senate grills Governor Abdullahi over Wajir Water Company mismanagement

KICC renovated for Sh1.9 billion, Senate told

The Senate has been told that the government spent Sh1.9 billion to renovate the KICC, contrary to reports suggesting the project cost Sh3.2 billion.

KICC renovated for Sh1.9 billion, Senate told

Orwoba defies apology demand, denied Senate re-admission

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba almost broke down after she failed to get re-admission to the Senate following a 30-day suspension.

Orwoba defies apology demand, denied Senate re-admission

MP challenges Governor Nyaribo to account for Nyamira County billions

West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka has asked Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo to account for billions of shillings allocated to the county for the last five years.

MP challenges Governor Nyaribo to account for Nyamira County billions

MP sounds alarm over blood testing kits shortage

Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia says Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service has been facing an acute shortage of essential testing kits used for blood donation.

MP sounds alarm over blood testing kits shortage

CS Muuga takes the heat over Thwake dam delay

Water CS Eric Muuga surprised senators when he attributed the stalled construction of the Sh42.3 billion Thwake Dam to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic.

CS Muuga takes the heat over Thwake dam delay

Kagwe reports rise in tea export earnings

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has told Senators that export earnings from tea have increased from Sh 136.5 Billion in 2021 to Sh 181.69 Billion in 2024.

Kagwe reports rise in tea export earnings

EACC under fire over Sh1.5B headquarters renovation plan

Committee chairman Ali Roba, who is also Mandera Senator asked the EACC to break down the details of the Sh1.5 billion renovation for the Integrity Centre

EACC under fire over Sh1.5B headquarters renovation plan

Nyakango decries funding cut as State plans to clear pending bills

Auditor General says her office had lost nearly a billion shilling in state funding.She, however, said the government is committed to pay over Sh704 billion pending bills.

Nyakango decries funding cut as State plans to clear pending bills

EACC CEO in a spot over handling of corruption cases

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has been taken to task by the Senate over the slow pace of corruption cases it is handling in National and County Governments.

EACC CEO in a spot over handling of corruption cases

Kabogo taken to task over KBC's Sh108 billion debts

ICT CS William Kabogo has come under scrutiny from MPs over his request for an increase in budget allocation amid Sh108.8 billion in pending bills at KBC.

Kabogo taken to task over KBC's Sh108 billion debts

Laikipia North residents appeal to President Ruto to waive accrued land rates

The residents of Laikipia North Sub County have appealed to Ruto to waive accrued land rates which have ballooned due to persistent drought.

Laikipia North residents appeal to President Ruto to waive accrued land rates

Onyonka seeks answers on Sh1.3T withdrawn from the exchequer

Onyonka wants the Senate to be informed of the efforts made to prevent such withdrawals in the future and ensure total automation of the exchequer process.

Onyonka seeks answers on Sh1.3T withdrawn from the exchequer

Senator Onyonka demands answers over withdrawal of Sh1.3 trillion by State

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka now wants the government to explain the unauthorized withdrawal of Sh 1.3 trillion from the National Treasury between July 12, 2024 and February 20, 2025.

Senator Onyonka demands answers over withdrawal of Sh1.3 trillion by State

We have set aside Sh40 million to tackle floods, assures Murkomen

The government has set aside Sh40 million for disaster and emergence response ahead of the start of the long rains, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said.

We have set aside Sh40 million to tackle floods, assures Murkomen

Mbadi says 85 programmes will be affected by Trump's order

Treasury CS John Mbadi says 85 programmes valued at Sh52.2 billion supported by US government will be affected by an executive order issued by President Donald Trump stopping foreign aid.

Mbadi says 85 programmes will be affected by Trump's order

Wahome, Hinga taken to task over affordable housing

Senators wanted to know why the affordable housing projects were being done on government land, some which did not have title deeds.

Wahome, Hinga taken to task over affordable housing

Gathungu says MPs have final say on her SHA ownership report

Auditor General says there was no effectiveness on the use of public resources. Says she can’t give recommendations to Parliament on the way forward.

Gathungu says MPs have final say on her SHA ownership report

Cost of electricity to rise, Wandayi says

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi said the inclusion of wayleave charges in the energy bills would increase the cost of electricity by up to 30 per cent.

Cost of electricity to rise, Wandayi says

Sakaja regrets garbage dumping as two senior officials interdicted

Governor Sakaja has condemned condemns ‘primitive’ garbage dumping at Stima Plaza and vowed disciplinary action against those found culpable.

Sakaja regrets garbage dumping as two senior officials interdicted

Kara calls for cybercrime law review, cites threats

Residents lobby says Act targets individuals seen as state critics or political opponents. Aden proposes bill to ban online terror, extremist content.

Kara calls for cybercrime law review, cites threats

Senators take on Barasa over SHA failures, demand value for money

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa Wednesday came under attack from senators who accused her of failing to address concerns on the Social Health Authority, exposing patients to suffering.

Senators take on Barasa over SHA failures, demand value for money

Senate reduces Orwoba's suspension to 30 days

The Senate has revised its previous resolution to suspend Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. The suspension period has been reduced from 79 days to 30 days.

Senate reduces Orwoba's suspension to 30 days

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