Edwin Obuya
232 Articles
Kenya has spent Ksh.2.1 billion on Haiti mission, Treasury records reveal
The disbursement, made on September 18th this year, raises concerns about the adequacy of funding for the mission, with reports suggesting that Kenyan troops are facing difficult conditions in Haiti.
Laikipia Senator John Kinyua first casualty in purge of Gachagua allies in Parliament
Kinyua, who has served on the influential Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) for nearly two years, was reportedly forced to resign from his position last week under pressure from political forces.
National Assembly opposes proposal for Peace Commission, calls for empowerment of NCIC
During a joint retreat with the NCIC in Mombasa, the committee, led by its chairman Adan Haji, was briefed on the proposal. The NPC would also manage the Peace Building Fund, as outlined in the Peace Building Architecture (PBA) report prepared by a team of experts funded by the Interior Ministry....
Senate to investigate alleged collusion in Ksh 6.3B medical contract for police
According to Kinuthia, only 937 claims, valued at Ksh.709 million, have been settled so far. Meanwhile, 240 claims worth Ksh.240 million have been rejected by the insurance companies.
East Africa Community Speakers call for urgent funding, unity to tackle regional challengesity
In a meeting held under the Bureau of EAC Speakers in Nairobi, leaders from all eight East African nations gathered to discuss solutions to these issues in hopes of propelling the community towards greater integration and development.
MPs demand control of Ksh.10.5B Roads Maintenance Levy Fund Amid county revenue dispute
This demand has become a key issue in the ongoing negotiations between the Senate and the National Assembly over how much revenue counties should receive, nearly six months after the budget was passed.
University students to remain at home as strike resolution efforts fail again
A meeting convened by the National Assembly Committee on Education was once again called off after the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) failed to provide documents proving that the government is ready to invest Ksh. 4.3 billion to facilitate the reopening of universitie...
TSC reports shortage of Science teachers in Kenya
During her appearance before the National Assembly education committee, Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia stated that despite having over 400,000 unemployed teachers nationwide, the commission is struggling to recruit teachers for science subjects.
Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo faces Senate wrath after multiple no-shows
In a stormy session, the Governor faced off with Senators who accused him of disrespecting the Senate and showing contempt by repeatedly failing to attend committee meetings.
Gov't activates National Heroes Fund to support Mashujaa Day Honorees with financial aid
Although the fund was legally established, it has remained inactive. However, the department aims to make this yearโs Mashujaa Day honorees the first beneficiaries.