Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has claimed that several leaders currently aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration are weighing a move to the opposition following the party’s decisive victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after the election, Malala said the outcome had …
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President William Ruto has nominated former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to serve as commissioners at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The nominations, announced on Tuesday, have been submitted to Parliament for vetting and approval in line with constitutional and legal requirements. …
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Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil welcomed Grade 10 learners back to school on Monday as it continued its phased reopening following the tragic dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 students on May 28. The reopening began with Form Four students returning on Thursday, July 2, under tight security …
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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to sell part of its stake in Safaricom, dismissing criticism from opposition leaders as politically motivated and insisting the transaction was conducted legally and transparently. Speaking in Kisumu on Saturday, Mbadi said the partial sale was aimed at raising funds …
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The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the release of Ksh428 billion in equitable share revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Bill, passed without amendments, establishes the legal framework for the allocation and transfer of …
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The National Assembly has approved the Kenyan Sign Language Bill, 2023, marking a major step toward improving inclusion and accessibility for people with hearing impairments across the country. The Bill, sponsored by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo and ODM nominated MP Umulkheir Harun, introduces measures aimed at expanding the use …
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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has responded to widespread criticism over his absence during Thursday’s parliamentary vote on the Finance Bill 2026, admitting he was out of the country and accepting responsibility for missing the crucial sitting. In a statement addressed to Kenyans, Nyoro said he travelled outside the country on …
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The National Assembly has dismissed an effort by a lobby group to raise concerns about Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s conduct. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The House rejected the Grassroot Oversight Initiative (GOI)’s proposal, citing procedural restrictions outlined in parliamentary rules. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, Clerk …
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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, has announced that a three-day mid-term retreat will be held for all Members of Parliament from January 27 to 31, 2025, in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Speaking on Thursday, Wetangula emphasized the importance of the retreat in evaluating legislative progress and addressing future …
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The National Assembly has officially approved Sammy Chepkwony as the new Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The approval came during a special sitting held on Thursday morning. Alongside Chepkwony, MPs also approved the appointment of six other members to the SRC. These include Martin Kizito Ong’onyi, nominated …
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