Edwin Obuya
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Gov't unveils major tea reform to double farmers's earnings by 2027
Responding to a parliamentary question on tea bonuses, the CS explained that tea farmers are paid through a two-tier payment model comprising a monthly initial payment and an annual second payment (bonus).
Speaker Kingi calls Senate sitting to hear case against Governor Nyaribo
In a Gazette notice dated November 27, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that the House will sit at 2.30 p.m. to consider the motion seeking Nyaribo’s removal from office.
Chaos in Parliament as controversial Privatization Bill passed, MP Mbui suspended after attempt to grab mace
The Government-Owned Enterprises Bill was introduced for debate during the Committee of the Whole House through a supplementary order paper, sparking protests from Deputy Minority Whip Robert Mbui, who demanded that the bill be deferred to next week.
Kenya moves to regulate IVF, surrogacy as MPs pass Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill
The Bill, sponsored by Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, was first published in the 11th Parliament as In-Vitro Fertilization Bill 2014, but it lapsed.It was republished in 2022 as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill, designed to regulate IVF and other assisted reproduction methods in the count...
Over 29,000 Kenyans die from cancer as patients decry low SHA funding - KENCO
Appearing before the National Assembly health committee, KENCO Executive Director Phoebe Ongadi revealed that 44,700 new cases were reported, citing that the figures could be higher.
Ksh.1.1 billion paid to ‘ghost’ students for capitation - Education CS Ogamba reveals
The number could even be higher considering that the verification process is not complete, with 934 schools yet to present their data to the ministry.The verification process has already led to the closure of 10 secondary schools that the Ministry of Education says had no students....
Gov't clarifies Rironi–Nakuru PPP deal, says tolling will be fully state-regulated
In a detailed statement issued over the weekend, the Directorate of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) sought to dispel public concerns surrounding the project’s financing and ownership structure.
Shouting match mars health committee meeting as Duale, MP Kibagendi lock horns
Tensions flared after several MPs accused CS Duale of attempting to intimidate members who sought to ask tough questions regarding the ministry’s operations.
Nairobi MPs threaten censure motion against Defence CS Soipan Tuya
Led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the MPs say Nairobi residents have been discriminated against in the exercise, after only three areas were allocated for the exercise.
NPSC, NPS clash again as police recruitment timeline hangs in balance
The two entities openly disagreed on who should conduct the recruitment and the mode to be used, despite a roadmap outlining timelines and milestones for the recruitment phase. The advertisement was scheduled to be published on September 11, with recruits expected to report to training colleges on N...