Tag Archives: Parliament
Murkomen Wants Tougher Laws to Counter “Staged” Abductions
May 30, 2025 at 02:14 PM
By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is calling on lawmakers to help strengthen Kenya’s legal framework on enforced disappearances. This comes in the wake of the controversial case involving Juja MP George Koimburi, whose alleged abduction is now suspected by police to have been self-initiated. Speaking in Naivasha during a […]
National Prayer Breakfast Set for May 29, President Ruto to Attend
May 09, 2025 at 08:54 AM
By KPC Reporter The Annual National Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday, 29th May 2025 in Nairobi, National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula announced recently. Factored in the National Assembly calendar, the Prayer Breakfast is a solemn inter-denominational gathering that draws leaders from all sectors of society for prayer, reflection, and national rededication “The Annual […]
Nyamira Demands Lasting Guard for Development Funds
May 09, 2025 at 08:01 AM
By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamira residents want the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), and the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF) safeguarded in perpetuity. The residents spoke during a public participation drive on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No. 4 of 2025 recently. West Mugirango MP, Stephen Mogaka and […]
Bill in Limbo As Governors, MPs Tussle Over Key Roads Fund
Apr 22, 2025 at 06:16 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka The Division of Revenue Bill, a crucial piece of legislation has, for the third time, failed to pass in the National Assembly due to lack of quorum. The key contention is control of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) kitty. Governors and parliamentarians are divided on which level of government the kitty […]
Two female legislators in trouble after engaging in scuffle
Apr 09, 2025 at 02:20 PM
By KPC Reporter and Courtesy Two legislators are in trouble after they were caught on tape engaged in a physical altercation within the precincts of Parliament. The National Assembly on Wednesday banned East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member Falhada Iman from accessing the precincts of Parliament for 90 days. This followed Iman’s physical altercation with […]
When budget betrays: Time for courageous citizenship
Apr 07, 2025 at 08:52 AM
By Isaac Dan Onyancha The 2025/26 national budget proposal, amounting to KSh 3.385 trillion, has arrived with much fanfare from the State—but with growing anxiety from the public. For many Kenyans, the numbers may be big, but the hope is faint. The document, symbolic in its ambition, feels more like a reminder of the widening […]
Parliament: Mogaka champions for boda boda sector growth
Apr 02, 2025 at 05:11 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka West Mugirango legislator Stephen Mogaka has advocated for the boda boda industry growth and emphasized the need for structured mechanism to empower young people engaged in the sector. Speaking in Parliament, Mogaka underscored the sector’s role as a major source of employment for the youth across the country. He described the industry […]
Abandoned and Undervalued: The Silent Struggle of County Workers
Mar 29, 2025 at 01:37 PM
By Isaac Dan Onyancha The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) is mandated to review public sector salaries every four years to ensure fairness and competitiveness. However, its failure to adjust salaries for county government employees—especially in light of the recent upward review for national government civil servants—exposes glaring disparities in Kenya’s public service pay structure. […]
Mogaka Seeks Government’s Disaster Preparedness Update As Rainy Season Approaches
Mar 05, 2025 at 10:45 AM
By KPC Reporter West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka now wants the government to outline its readiness for the upcoming cyclical wet season in the country. Mogaka singled out the Lake Victoria rain belt, citing the recurrent devastation caused by heavy rainfall, flooding and stormwater. In a statement tabled before the National Assembly Wednesday, Mogaka requested […]
Onyonka sounds alarm as quarrying greed engulfs Gusii
Feb 12, 2025 at 07:14 PM
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 […]