By KPC Reporter The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has taken a firm stance on improving financial transparency and accountability within Kenya’s county governments. Meeting in Nairobi on Thursday, 28th September 2023, the committee proposed a bold reform: integrating county bank accounts with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to allow real-time […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Senate Standing Committee on Health met Tuesday to deliberate on the Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bills No. 54 of 2022). The proposed legislation aims to streamline the regulation, registration, and quality control of medical products and technologies in Kenya. During the sitting chaired by […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Langata legislator, Phelix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o found himself in trouble Sunday through Monday after he claimed that he had seen witches in Kisii. Apart from backlash on social media spearheaded by political leaders and residents of Gusii region, lawyers Danstan Omari and Sam Nyaberi threatened to sue the legislator, even […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Senator for Kisii, Richard Onyonka has welcomed the return of math as a senior school subject under the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC). The significant policy reversal was announced by Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of education, Julius Migos on Thursday. While making the U-turn, Migos said that learners will take math at […]

By KPC Reporter The completion and opening of the Dr Orioki Joyce Auditorium at Nyabururu Girls’ School-Kisii has brought unmatched excitement to stakeholders. The 3,000 capacity auditorium was officially opened by Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of Education, Migos Ogamba on Saturday. Other key leaders including Solicitor General (SG) Shadrack Mose, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka […]

By KPC Reporter Kisii Senator, Richard Onyonka now wants thorough and conclusive investigations to unravel the gruesome killing of four young people in his county early March. Ezra Gichana, Christopher Nyaseti, Mercy Nyaboke and Finley Achoki were shot dead under unclear circumstances on 6th. The incident that has raised more questions than answers occurred at […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Senator Richard Onyonka of Kisii County has called for speedy investigations into quarrying activities that are reportedly causing significant environmental degradation and human rights violations in the region. Speaking in Parliament, Onyonka asked for a comprehensive statement from the Standing Committee on Land, Environment, and Natural Resources to address pressing concerns stemming […]

By KPC Reporter Senator Richard Onyonka has publicly declined an invitation to attend President William Ruto’s function in Kisii tonight. Ruto is expected in the County from whence he will lead Kenyans in bidding bye the year 2024 and ushering in 2025. The President will address the nation from Kisii State Lodge. “I will not […]