Edwin Obuya
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'DIG Lagat is an excellent officer': MP Barasa defends police from public blame, vows to push for IPOA disbandment
Addressing the media at Parliament Buildings, Barasa warned that the continued scrutiny and criticism of the police could jeopardize national security, as officers might lose morale and interest in combating crime.
Auditor General reveals Ksh.8 billion in Hustler Fund can't be accounted for
According to the Auditor General’s report for that period, the State Department spent Ksh.12 billion against an approved budget of Ksh.22.96 billion, resulting in an under-absorption of Ksh.8.2 billion—an amount the department has failed to explain.
Public schools choking in debt as ministry admits to Ksh.64 billion in pending bills
According to the ministry, schools are still not receiving what is due to them, with only 50% of the allocated funds having been disbursed this financial year.
MPs question delay in payment of allowances to 99,000 teachers despite funds allocation
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has revealed that a record 99,000 teachers are currently serving in acting positions but have not received the allowances they are entitled to, despite these funds being allocated in the national budget.
Raila backs Senate push for constitutional change to cement role as Upper House
In a process that has seemingly receiving the backing of the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the Senators want all laws passed by the National Assembly to go through the Senate.Raila said the Senate must be allowed to play its role in the legislative process akin to what happens in the United St...
Why SHA declined to enroll over 360,000 teachers for health coverage - TSC CEO reveals
Speaking before the National Assembly Education Committee, Macharia told MPs that the Commission has always wished to enrol teachers into a public insurance scheme, but this has not been possible so far.
Gov't blames loan repayments for delay in release of Ksh.33B to NG-CDF
This follows the release of Ksh.7 billion to the NG-CDF board on Wednesday, after Members of Parliament raised alarm over delayed disbursements that have hampered development activities at the constituency level.
e-Citizen platform at risk of collapse amid contract controversy
Contrary to earlier assertions by senior government officials, newly tabled contract documents before the National Assembly Committee on Security and National Administration reveal that the platform does not fully belong to the government.
Female Senators call for restraint in handling brawl between female MPs in Parliament
KEWOSA said that the matter should not be aggrandized, but the duo should seek alternative means of solving their disputes and not engaging in physical confrontations.
National Assembly approves 2-week extension for IEBC selection panel
Initially, the committee's mandate was set to expire on April 28, 2025, but it requested Parliament for additional time to complete the vital task effectively.National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed was first to endorse the motion, urging Kenyans to have confi...