By KPC Reporter The Council of Governors has decried “continuous and escalating extortion, political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation and humiliation” of county leaders by certain members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC). In a statement issued at the ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council announced that all Governors have suspended their appearances before the committee […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has warned that county governments could face temporary funding suspensions after several governors repeatedly failed to honour parliamentary summons on the use of public funds. The move signals growing frustration within the Senate over what lawmakers view as a pattern of disregard for accountability mechanisms […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has once again outmaneuvered his political rivals after the Senate threw out the latest impeachment attempt against him. The Senate ruled that the County Assembly failed to meet the basic constitutional threshold required to send a governor home. The dramatic conclusion followed a tense first day of Senate […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu The Senate will now handle the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo in a full plenary session after a motion to create a special committee failed for lack of a seconder. The motion, introduced by the Senate Majority Leader and listed as Order No. 8 on Thursday’s Order Paper, was […]

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 KPC Reporter The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has exposed a massive pension scandal at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), where over KSh 1.3 billion meant for retirees and employees has allegedly vanished. The committee, chaired by Senator Richard Onyonka, summoned senior university officials to explain unauthorized withdrawals and mismanagement of […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi as the new United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated senator, replacing Gloria Orwoba. This follows Orwoba’s expulsion from the ruling party. In a Gazette Notice dated August 15, 2025, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed the change, citing Section 37 of the […]

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 The crisis-ridden County Assembly of Nyamira featured prominently during Senate proceedings on Wednesday, as Senators expressed dismay over ineffective service delivery arising from internal squabbles. During the afternoon session, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations tabled a progress report following its investigation into the prolonged operational and leadership crisis […]

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 […]