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CS Murkomen pushes for paramilitary training, stronger legal protection for Serjeant-at- arms

Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has called for reforms to strengthen the security apparatus of legislative institutions, enhanced training and legal protections for Serjeant at Arms, citing the 2024 invasion of Parliament as a turning point.Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms, CS Murkomen described the invasion of Parliament on June 25, 2024, as a defining moment that exposed vulnerabilities within Kenya’s democratic...

Senator Miraj calls for stronger county role in affordable housing at legislative summit

Mombasa CountyWednesday, 15th April 2026Nominated Senator, Miraj Abdillah has urged County Assemblies to take a more active and structured role in Kenya’s affordable housing agenda, emphasizing oversight, equity and intergovernmental coordination as critical to delivering sustainable urban developme...

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Mudavadi, Kingi rally leaders to strengthen devolution at the 6th legislative summit

Mombasa CountyTuesday, 14th April 2026Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressed the Sixth Legislative Summit, declaring that the future of devolution hinges on stronger, more independent county assemblies, even as Senate Speaker Rt. Hon. Amason Kingi, through Senate Majority Whip Wakoli Waf...

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Kiambu residents champion Thika's city status bid

Thika TownWednesday, 08th April 2026Kiambu residents and stakeholders have championed Thika Municipality's City Status Bid, calling it a dream that is long overdue. Following a high-level consultative meeting with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and...

April 9, 2026 Read more->

Clerk Nyegenye rallies protocol and airport teams to elevate Kenya's global image

The Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, has called for enhanced coordination, professionalism, and efficiency among protocol officers and airport operations teams, underscoring their shared role in shaping Kenya’s national image.Speaking during a joint training held from March 26 to 29, 2026...

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CS Murkomen pushes for paramilitary training, stronger legal protection for Serjeant-at- arms

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Kenya to meet its AFCON 2027 obligations, CS Mvurya tells Senate

Kenya to meet its AFCON 2027 obligations, CS Mvurya tells SenateParliament BuildingsWednesday, 25th March 2026Kenya will meet all its obligations ahead of the African Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for 2027, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has ...

March 30, 2026 Read more->

Senata Miraj Ataka Kumbukumbu Kwa Waathiriwa Wa Mkasa Wa Feri,Likoni

Seneta Miraj Abdillahi amewasilisha Hoja katika Bunge la Seneti akitaka kufanyika kwa uchunguzi wa kina kubaini idadi ya familia zilizoathirika kufuatia mkasa wa feri ya Likoni wa mwaka 1994.Seneta Miraj anataka uchunguzi huo ufanywe ili kuhakikisha waathiriwa wote wanapata haki.“Kamati ya Kudumu ya...

March 29, 2026 Read more->

Senate Joint Committee Inspects FLLOCA Projects in Kwale County

The Senate Joint Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Sen. Mohamed Faki and Sen. Ali Roba respectively, conducted an oversight visit to Kwale County to assess projects funded under the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLOCA) prog...

March 29, 2026 Read more->

Kenyas Gender And Child Protection Programs Strained By Funding Gaps Senators Told

Kenya’s efforts to address gender inequality, child protection and cultural development are under growing strain, Senators have heard, as funding gaps, shifting social pressures and weak programme coordination threaten key priorities. During a consultative forum between the Senate Committee on ...

March 29, 2026 Read more->