Tag Archives: Parliament
DNA bill seeks to settle paternity questions at birth
Oct 06, 2026 at 09:41 PM
Nyakach MP James Nyikal has proposed the Child Identity and Family Integrity Bill, 2026, seeking to make DNA verification of parentage part of the birth process.
MPs back Kenya’s readiness to host 2027 AFCON
Oct 01, 2026 at 10:23 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A joint parliamentary committee on Sports has backed Kenya’s preparedness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), saying the country has the infrastructure and capacity required to stage the continental tournament. The lawmakers expressed satisfaction with the progress and architectural standards of the Talanta Sports City Stadium, describing the facility […]
Hidden FGM cases worry MPs as data gap widens
Sep 23, 2026 at 02:59 PM
Narok North MP Agnes Pareyio said the fight must reach “the deepest parts of our villages” if authorities are to understand the true extent of the practice.
Jhanda proposes party-list nominations after General Election
Sep 22, 2026 at 08:12 PM
By GPC News Desk Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has proposed changes to Kenya’s electoral system that would see political parties submit nominees for special parliamentary and county assembly seats only after the General Election. Jhanda, who sits on the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure and Regional Integration committees, said the proposed change would link […]
MPS QUESTION MILLIONS PAID TO HEADS’ ASSOCIATION BY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sep 04, 2026 at 02:49 PM
Chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, the team said its examination of Auditor-General’s reports for national schools had revealed substantial payments to KSSHA over the five financial years under review.
MPs Press for Answers Over Seven-Year Stalemate on Kisii National Polytechnic Projects
Sep 03, 2026 at 12:25 PM
The committee has directed the principal and other relevant officers to appear before Parliament in October, where they will be required to submit documents relating to the projects and funds received by the institution.
Parliament Approves KSh 428 Billion Allocation to Counties for 2026/27
Jun 25, 2026 at 04:08 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, paving the way for the disbursement of KSh 428 billion to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 Financial Year. The Bill was passed without amendments and provides the legal framework for the distribution of nationally raised revenue to county […]
Ministry Backs National Addressing Bill During Parliamentary Consultations
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:46 PM
By Josiah Kariuki The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has expressed support for the proposed National Addressing Bill, 2025 during stakeholder consultations before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. Appearing before the committee chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke […]
Mogaka Sparks Parliament Debate on Narcotics in Public Buses
Jun 10, 2026 at 04:42 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu A stormy debate erupted in Parliament after West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka questioned the government’s handling of a major narcotics seizure along the Kisumu–Kericho Highway. Mogaka raised concerns about the use of public transport vehicles in drug trafficking and the safety of school-going children who rely on buses for travel. The debate […]
Ndindi Nyoro Seeks Recall of Parliament Over Proposed Fuel Price Cuts
May 16, 2026 at 05:09 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has requested the recall of the National Assembly from recess to urgently deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at lowering fuel prices and cushioning Kenyans from rising living costs. In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Nyoro urged Parliament to reconvene “at the earliest, preferably Monday” […]