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Edwin Nyarangi

Senators call for automated system for certificates of good conduct

Senators are pushing for the automation of the issuance of certificates of good conduct to spare citizens the need to travel for kilometres to apply or renew police clearance certificates.

Senators call for automated system for certificates of good conduct

Senators call for formation of Commission of Inquiry over killing of Catholic Fathers

Senators call for formation of Commission of Inquiry over killing of Catholic Fathers

State moves new Bill to create conducive business environment

State moves new Bill to create conducive business environment

Senate orders joint action over decade-long Thange oil spill crisis

Senate orders joint action over decade-long Thange oil spill crisis

Senate, National Assembly clash over Sh465 billion county allocation

A looming standoff is brewing between the Senate and the National Assembly over the equitable revenue share for counties in the 2025/2026 financial year.

Senate, National Assembly clash over Sh465 billion county allocation

Nyandarua governor says potatoes are safe

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has told the Senate that the potatoes produced in the county are safe for human consumption.

Nyandarua governor says potatoes are safe

IEBC plans to spend Sh57.4b in 2027 polls, register 6.3m new voters

In its proposed budgetary allocation of Sh9.6 billion for 2025/2026, the commission proposes to spend Sh788 million on pending by-elections.

IEBC plans to spend Sh57.4b in 2027 polls, register 6.3m new voters

Senate directs Machakos County Assembly to resume Plenary sessions

Senate has ordered Machakos County Assembly Speaker and Members of County Assembly to resume their plenary sessions within seven days.

Senate directs Machakos County Assembly to resume Plenary sessions

Koech seeks extra Sh4 billion allocation for Ministry of Defence

He explained that the gross deviation in the budget estimates from the Budget Policy Ceilings has affected the National Defence Programme.

Koech seeks extra Sh4 billion allocation for Ministry of Defence

Education budget falls short by Sh29.9 billion

National Assembly Education Committee Chairman Julius Melly has told the National Assembly Budget and Appropriation Committee that the Ministry of Education requires Sh29.9 billion.

Education budget falls short by Sh29.9 billion

IEBC vetting halted amid Senate pushback

The vetting of the nominees for Chairperson and six Commissioners of the IEBC, which was scheduled for today, now hangs in the balance after the High Court suspended the process last week.

IEBC vetting halted amid Senate pushback

Raila backs bid to make Senate upper house

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has renewed calls for constitutional reforms to elevate the Senate to the upper house of Parliament as originally envisaged under the 2010 Constitution.

Raila backs bid to make Senate upper house

CS Cheptumo: Women Enterprise Fund disburses Sh941.9m

Women Enterprise Fund has disbursed Sh 941.9 million to 18,955 women groups across the country since its January 2023,

CS Cheptumo: Women Enterprise Fund disburses Sh941.9m

Labour CS Mutua raises alarm over poor inclusion of persons with disabilities

Achieving full compliance with the constitutional five per cent employment requirement will require continued commitment and coordinated action across all arms of government.

Labour CS Mutua raises alarm over poor inclusion of persons with disabilities

Ministry warns budget cuts will shrink Kenya's diplomatic reach

Foreign Affairs officials say the country’s international standing could suffer if missions are under-resourced.

Ministry warns budget cuts will shrink Kenya's diplomatic reach

Koech criticises U.S. Senator's comments on Kenya-China ties

Committee Chairman National Assembly Defense, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence, Nelson Koech, labels U.S. remarks on China relations as regrettable.

Koech criticises U.S. Senator's comments on Kenya-China ties

Senators protest exclusion from IEBC appointment process

Senators, in a heated House debate, argued that the reconstitution of the IEBC is a matter of national importance spanning both levels of government and must involve both Houses.

Senators protest exclusion from IEBC appointment process

Senate, National Assembly rivalry heightens over legislative power

With growing discontent, Senators have formed a legal team to challenge National Assembly dominance.

Senate, National Assembly rivalry heightens over legislative power

ICT budget faces scrutiny over Sh16bn debt

The digital dream is under threat as lawmakers demand accountability from ICT officials over billions in pending bills.

ICT budget faces scrutiny over Sh16bn debt

State eyes Sh824 billion revenue from tourism

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has told Parliament the ministry is working to increase tourism earnings from Sh352 billion in 2023 to Sh824 billion in 2027.

State eyes Sh824 billion revenue from tourism

Parliament told Trade Ministry budget slash to affect service delivery

Parliament told that several activities in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Investments are likely to be affected following the reduction of the budgetary allocation of the three state departments.

Parliament told Trade Ministry budget slash to affect service delivery

Duale seeks additional Sh22 billion for health sector

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards requires an additional Sh22 billion to support critical institutions and programme.

Duale seeks additional Sh22 billion for health sector

SHA will lift the health burden unlike NHIF, Duale tells Senate

Cabinet Secretary says new authority has three funds to handle all healthcare needs. He adds that Kenyans only need to register to start enjoying the benefits.

SHA will lift the health burden unlike NHIF, Duale tells Senate

TSC: We need Sh70b to hire 98,461 teachers

TCS boss says junior secondary lacks 72,442 teachers while secondary schools need 26,039. She denies illegal recruitment claims, says they follow strict rules to ensure professionalism.

TSC: We need Sh70b to hire 98,461 teachers

State set to roll out Sh33b youth, women empowerment programmes

The government plans to roll out a Sh33 billion youth and women empowerment programmes in partnership with the World Bank.

State set to roll out Sh33b youth, women empowerment programmes

Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru has told Parliament that the military urgently requires Sh40.7 billion for the financial year 2024/25 to complete various projects.

Defence PS seeks Sh40.7 billion for military projects

Haji: Security at risk without full Sh65bn budget

NIS Director General Noordin Haji has painted a grim picture of Kenya’s current security landscape, urging Parliament to approve the Sh65 billion requested in the agency’s budget.

Haji: Security at risk without full Sh65bn budget

MPs get back their KICC offices after rent arrears cleared

At least 70 MPS who had been locked out of their offices at KICC are now back in their bases after the rent arrears were cleared by the Parliamentary Service Commission.

MPs get back their KICC offices after rent arrears cleared

Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals

Senators have expressed concern over the continued presence of expired medicines in public health facilities, highlighting the significant health risks posed to millions of Kenyans.

Senate probes dubious referrals, expired drugs in public hospitals

Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG Kanja

Kenyans aspiring to join the National Police Service will be required to apply online in future recruitment, the National Police Service Commission has announced,

Digital recruitment of police will eliminate corruption IG Kanja

Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

Ali said Nairobi County is owed Sh802 million, Kirinyaga County Sh192 million, and Machakos County Sh41 million in wayleave charges.

Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

Ogamba: 343,485 tutors not hired, no salary increment for JSS heads

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said 343,485 registered teachers are not employed by the government.

Ogamba: 343,485 tutors not hired, no salary increment for JSS heads

CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has been put on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate a record seven times.

CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandal

Mutua accused Orwoba of spreading misinformation about jobs abroad, alleging the youths have been conned because of personal interest in the matter.

Mutua and Orwoba clash during Senate probe on foreign jobs scandal

Senators demand Sh23.5 billion Counties Industrial Parks stopped

Senators demand a pause on Sh23.5 billion County Aggregation Industrial Parks (CAIPs) projects pending county master plans and feasibility studies.

Senators demand Sh23.5 billion Counties Industrial Parks stopped

Senate calls out CS Mbadi for skipping session without explanation

The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, termed Mbadi’s letter as contemptuous since it did not indicate why he did not appear to answer questions.

Senate calls out CS Mbadi for skipping session without explanation

Burden of advisers: Ruto's bloated team of 20 advisers drain Sh1 billion from taxpayers

Former President Kibaki had only three advisers in his second term. Other advisory roles were exercised by the Cabinet.

Burden of advisers: Ruto's bloated team of 20 advisers drain Sh1 billion from taxpayers

Is Cabinet, Security Council not up to the advisory task?

Since Ruto took over office he has set a record for establishing the largest number of advisers.

Is Cabinet, Security Council not up to the advisory task?

Will Fred Matiang'i navigate rough and tumble of Kenyan politics?

The former Interior Cabinet Secretary is expected to be crowned a Gusii elder in Kisii town today. After the ceremony, Matiang’i will formally declare his interest in running for the presidency.

Will Fred Matiang'i navigate rough and tumble of Kenyan politics?

William Ruto steers clear of burning issues on jobs and insecurity

President William Ruto has reminded his opponents that he is in office to stay and challenged them to prepare for a gruelling political battle when the right time comes.

William Ruto steers clear of burning issues on jobs and insecurity

Khalwale withdraws bill on boda boda transport

The bill sought to ensure that loads exceeding 50kg and passengers are not carried at the same time; keep the protective gear in a clean, dry and generally wearable condition.

Khalwale withdraws bill on boda boda transport

Senate fails to block costly legal outsourcing by counties

Counties to use billions of shillings in external legal services after Senate fails to stop them.

Senate fails to block costly legal outsourcing by counties

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's One-China policy

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's commitment to the One China Policy, rejects Taiwan's Independence.

Mudavadi reaffirms Kenya's One-China policy

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