By KPC Reporter The National Assembly has approved a motion seeking to regulate TikTok and other social media platforms in Kenya, dismissing claims that Parliament intends to ban the popular app. Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Moses Wetang’ula set the tone for the debate, clarifying that the House was addressing concerns around misinformation and […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Parliament has commenced deliberations on a petition seeking the regulation of TikTok, with West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka supporting the proposal and urging lawmakers to adopt a structured regulatory framework rather than impose an outright ban on the platform. Contributing to debate on the report by the National Assembly Petitions Committee, Mogaka […]

By Janet Nyamwamu As Kenya’s National Assembly heads to Nakuru for a five-day retreat before the 13th Parliament’s Fifth Session, focus turns to parliamentary retreats—an influential practice shaping legislative work across Africa. Often held away from the glare of plenary debates and television cameras, parliamentary retreats provide lawmakers with space to reflect, reset priorities and […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pledged that Parliament will prioritise people-centred legislation, fiscal discipline and robust oversight as the country enters 2026 amid economic and political pressures. In his New Year message to the nation, the Speaker said the House remains firmly focused on its constitutional mandate of […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu The inaugural Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Sports activities came to an exciting close on Saturday evening at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata, Nairobi, after two action-packed days celebrating teamwork, wellness, and camaraderie among parliamentary staff. The interdepartmental event brought together employees from both the National Assembly and the Senate, who […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang’ula has said Parliament will swiftly review and pass all election-related bills well ahead of the 2027 General Election. This will help the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) get fully prepared for the polls. Speaking during a meeting with Mr. Ed Barnett, the […]

By Robert Nyasato The Affirmative Action principle enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution—famously known as the two-thirds gender rule—was designed to bridge the representation gap between men and women in elective and appointive offices. Fifteen years later, after three successful General Elections, the intent of the framers of the law appears elusive. The two-thirds gender rule, […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has challenged the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently restore the public’s eroded trust. He warned that failure to do so could drag the country into yet another fiercely contested and potentially divisive election in 2027. Revisiting the divisions that often […]

: By Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry of Education has distanced itself from claims that the government is pulling back on its commitment to free secondary education. Instead, the Ministry shifted blame to Parliament for budget shortfalls that have affected funding for public day secondary schools. In a press statement issued Saturday and signed by Education […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee has raised alarm over persistent accountability failures in the management of public funds, particularly in Mosop and Nandi Hills constituencies. Appearing before the committee chaired by Dr. Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central), fund managers from both constituencies faced tough questions over incomplete project records, missing land title deeds, […]