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Edwin Nyarangi

Presidency, defunct NMS owe suppliers Sh12 billion

Debt was mainly caused by NMS taking up debts and some functions of Nairobi County Government. However, pending bills amounting to Sh94.8 million have already been cleared.

Presidency, defunct NMS owe suppliers Sh12 billion

Kenya to build nuclear power plant by 2034

Kenya to build nuclear power plant by 2034

Ngilu, Wambua clash over 'loss of millions' in Kitui textile project

Ngilu, Wambua clash over 'loss of millions' in Kitui textile project

Lawmakers' standoff over county funding persists as talks stall

Lawmakers' standoff over county funding persists as talks stall

State does not have accurate data on refugees in Kenya

Parliament has been told that the government does not have data on the exact number of refugees in the country despite complaints that they are benefitting more than the host communities.

State does not have accurate data on refugees in Kenya

How telcos are defrauding Kenyans with expiry data

Parliament terms practice as fraud executed by Telcos for undue profits, want the providers to start compensating clients for unused data.

How telcos are defrauding Kenyans with expiry data

Standoff as MPs, senators fail to agree on cash to counties

Lawmakers remain deadlocked over county funding, with the Senate demanding Sh400 billion while the National Assembly advocates for Sh380 billion.

Standoff as MPs, senators fail to agree on cash to counties

Kindiki addresses abductions as he exits Interior docket

Deputy President Kindiki Kithure Thursday defended his tenure at the helm of the Ministry of Interior highlighting some of his major achievements, including the modernisation of police equipment.

Kindiki addresses abductions as he exits Interior docket

African MPs push for Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's international status

African countries are now pushing for the recognition of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association as an International Inter-Parliamentary Organisation.

African MPs push for Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's international status

MPs raise concerns over KRA's plan to monitor phones in tax compliance drive

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is working to register all mobile devices in the country as part of a new effort to ensure tax compliance.

MPs raise concerns over KRA's plan to monitor phones in tax compliance drive

KRA wants counties to upgrade revenue collection systems

KRA has called on the national government to support counties in developing, implementing, and rolling out an Integrated County Revenue Management System (ICRMS).

KRA wants counties to upgrade revenue collection systems

Senator Thang'wa files motion seeking to consolidate bursaries

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has filed a motion before the Senate seeking the consolidation of bursaries to ensure equitable access to education.

Senator Thang'wa files motion seeking to consolidate bursaries

Church leaders boldly criticise State over unpopular policies

Church leaders have criticised President William Ruto’s tax strategy, arguing that it is making life difficult for citizens.

Church leaders boldly criticise State over unpopular policies

ODM announces date for grassroots elections

The ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee has announced plans to hold grassroots elections in all polling centres across the 47 counties on November 27, 2024.

ODM announces date for grassroots elections

Edible oil scam: Senator raises red flag over evidence tampering

The senator is seeking investigation into the KNTC board resolution leading to dismissal of members of staff and those who remained.

Edible oil scam: Senator raises red flag over evidence tampering

MPs urge state to declare femicide national disaster

A section of legislators want the government to declare the rising cases of femicide in the country a national disaster.

MPs urge state to declare femicide national disaster

Murkomen urges Senate to drop Bill on sports academies

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has asked the Senate Labour and Social Welfare Committee to drop the Bill that seeks to establish sports academies in the 47 counties.

Murkomen urges Senate to drop Bill on sports academies

Okenyuri seeks statement on status of polio vaccines

Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri has sought a statement from the Senate Health Committee regarding the safety, efficacy and side effects of polio vaccines administered in Kenya.

Okenyuri seeks statement on status of polio vaccines

Sakaja says Dishi na County has served 30 million meals to 310,000 students

Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has said that the ‘Dishi na County Programme’ has served 30 million meals to 310,000 students in 230 primary schools in the county since inception 14 months ago.

Sakaja says Dishi na County has served 30 million meals to 310,000 students

Senator alleges evidence tampering in edible oil scandal probe

Marsabit Senator Mohammed Chute has raised concerns over alleged tampering with evidence in investigation into the Sh6.5 billion edible oil scandal.

Senator alleges evidence tampering in edible oil scandal probe

Kenyans trash Cherargei bid to extend term of President, MPs

A report before the Senate plenary recommended that the House does not pass the Bill after more than 99 per cent of Kenyans who gave their views in public participation rejected it.

Kenyans trash Cherargei bid to extend term of President, MPs

Higher energy cost puts Kenya on losing edge in manufacturing

Lobby says increased investments in renewable sources have not cured the problem forcing manufacturers to relocate to other regional economies.

Higher energy cost puts Kenya on losing edge in manufacturing

CS says Sh19 billion capitation funds disbursed to schools

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has told the Senate that Sh19 billion has already been disbursed to public schools for capitation.

CS says Sh19 billion capitation funds disbursed to schools

Wetangula warns Committee Chairpersons against skipping house sessions

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned Parliamentary Committees Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons that they risk losing their roles if they repeatedly skip House sessions.

Wetangula warns Committee Chairpersons against skipping house sessions

Top Leadership of the National Assembly to hold a retreat in Naivasha

Top leadership of the National Assembly will be in Naivasha for a three days’ retreat.

Top Leadership of the National Assembly to hold a retreat in Naivasha

Ruto moves to clip Gachagua's political wings, support base

President William Ruto has been actively pursuing allies of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a move designed to diminish Gachagua’s political influence and clip his wings.

Ruto moves to clip Gachagua's political wings, support base

Thangwa seeks four year term for elected leaders

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has rejected the Bill seeking to extend term limit for elected leaders and instead proposed to have the current five-year term limit reduced to four years.

Thangwa seeks four year term for elected leaders

Governor clashes with senators over summons

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo clashed with senators over his failure to honour summons to appear before various Senate Committees.

Governor clashes with senators over summons

Kindiki, Wandayi in a spot for snubbing Senate

The Senate was thrown into disarray Wednesday after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki failed to attend a session to field questions.

Kindiki, Wandayi in a spot for snubbing Senate

Divided opinion over Gachagua startling pronouncements

Gachagua's allies have faulted the state over how it has treated the impeached DP, while those who supported his removal said the claims he made are the last kicks of a dying horse.

Divided opinion over Gachagua startling pronouncements

Vendors want state to end Kenya Power monopoly on smart meters

Independent electricity vendors now want the government to end the monopoly of smart meters buying by Kenya Power.

Vendors want state to end Kenya Power monopoly on smart meters

Kenyans to know whether Kindiki will assume DP office

Kenyans will this week know whether Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki will take over as their next deputy president.

Kenyans to know whether Kindiki will assume DP office

Surprises as senators vote against the grain during embattled Gachagua's hour of need

The Senate distinguished itself as a house of reason when it considered the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with more sobriety.

Surprises as senators vote against the grain during embattled Gachagua's hour of need

Mutuse faces tough questions over Gachagua's wealth claims

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, faced a tough time explaining how he concluded that DP Rigathi Gachagua had accumulated Sh5.2 billion property in the last two years.

Mutuse faces tough questions over Gachagua's wealth claims

Ex-Kemsa boss says DP Gachagua sought to sway Sh3.7b tender award

Former Kemsa CEO Andrew Mulwa Thursday told the Senate how Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called him to influence a Sh3.7 billion mosquito net tender.

Ex-Kemsa boss says DP Gachagua sought to sway Sh3.7b tender award

Orengo to Gachagua: You raided your late brother's bank accounts

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua raided the bank accounts of his late brother former Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua and used the funds to buy property, the Senate heard Wednesday.

Orengo to Gachagua: You raided your late brother's bank accounts

Lawmakers grill Duale over demolition of homes

Duale who appeared before the National Assembly Environment Committee said the Sh10,000 that each family was to receive was to facilitate their evacuation.

Lawmakers grill Duale over demolition of homes

Kericho governor survives impeachment

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survived impeachment after 34 Senators voted to support a preliminary objection raised by his defense

Kericho governor survives impeachment

Senate seeks to reclaim status in Gachagua impeachment

The Senate is set to reclaim its position as the upper house as it gets down to business to dispense with the impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Senate seeks to reclaim status in Gachagua impeachment

Date with destiny: Mutai stands before Senators in removal trial

The fate of Kericho Governor Erick Mutai is in the hands of senators as the upper house is set to either uphold or throw out his impeachment by the county assembly.

Date with destiny: Mutai stands before Senators in removal trial

KQ wants government to enforce fly Kenya policy

KQ wants to be prioritized in air travel by government ministries, departments, and agencies, as stipulated in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.

KQ wants government to enforce fly Kenya policy

The ultimate trial: Senate to hear Gachagua's ouster motion in plenary next week

Barely ten hours after Parliament passed a motion of impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, his fate was handed to the Senate

The ultimate trial: Senate to hear Gachagua's ouster motion in plenary next week

State sets aside Sh100 million to evacuate Kenyans from Lebanon

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate that the government has set aside Sh100 million to evacuate Kenyans stranded in Lebanon as the Israel-Hamas war escalates.

State sets aside Sh100 million to evacuate Kenyans from Lebanon

Gachagua to MPs: I am ready to face you

DP Rigathi Gachagua assured Members of Parliament that he will avail himself before them to defend himself for two hours hoping that they will hear him in silence.

Gachagua to MPs: I am ready to face you

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