Edwin Obuya

Lawyer wants National Assembly to pass legislation to give Kenyans power to petition Parliament

Advocate Ekaterina Handa said the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was necessary to curb institutional inertia and prevent public bodies from frustrating Parliament’s legislative intent.

Mt.Elgon MP denies links to murder of businessman Nathan Wasama

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that MP Kapondi was involved in his death.

Oburu steps down as Senate energy committee chair, Senator Kisang takes over

Oginga, the Siaya Senator and ODM party leader, cited circumstances "beyond his control" as the reason for stepping down, though he moved quickly to clarify that his departure was entirely voluntary and without coercion.

Wiper dismisses Kalonzo-Ruto meeting claims as 'deep fake'

Terming the claims a "deep fake", Wambua said there were no such plans and that Kalonzo remained committed to the United Alternative cause.

Speaker Wetang'ula summons Housing CS, PS over delayed Affordable Housing projects

The appearance is expected to provide lawmakers with an opportunity to seek clarity on the implementation of one of the government's key development programmes, which aims to increase access to decent and affordable housing while creating jobs across the construction sector....

Governors accuse gov't of backing out of UHC workers employment deal

The Council of Governors is insisting that the Ksh.8 billion that is to be used for that purpose be included in the shareable revenue to counties as opposed to being given as a conditional Grant. 

MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue Bill

Over 100 organised gangs operating in Kenya, Murkomen says in Parliament hearing

Murkomen told MPs that gangs have evolved from loosely organised street groups into “sophisticated and adaptive” criminal enterprises, with security agencies’ current assessment indicating there are over 100 organised gangs across the country, largely concentrated in major urban centres....

Health Committee to engage stakeholders over rising Cancer cases

Committee Chairperson Dr James Nyikal (Seme) announced the resolution during a meeting on Tuesday after members of the House team raised an alarm over the high number of people dying from the disease.

Kenya risks losing AFCON hosting rights over lack of funding

Mwangi told the Dan Wanyama-led National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture that Kenya is required to pay the fee by March 30, 2026, as part of the ‘East Africa Pamoja’ bid along with Uganda and Tanzania.