Edwin Obuya
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CS Duale orders removal of asbestos roofing from all buildings, cites Cancer risk
According to Environment CS Aden Duale, he has already written to three ministries asking them to enforce the removal of the roofing that is said to be one of the main causes of lung cancer the country.
MPs reject Gov't move to increase birth, death certificate costs
According to the committee chaired by Samuel Chepkonga, there are too many substantive errors in the regulations that can’t be changed by mere corrections.Speaking during a meeting with Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, the committee ordered for the revocation of the regulations to ensur...
Treasury to release Ksh.5 billion CDF funds by Thursday
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urged MPs to fast-track submission of NG-CDF project proposals to the fund board to ensure quick approval and disbursement of the monies for several development projects.
Senators raise concerns over opaque medical equipment deal worth billions
CoG Deputy Mutahi Kahiga admitted to having signed the deal, telling the Senate Public Accounts Committee that they had no option but to do so because counties do not have the money to buy the equipment.
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.