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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...

“We will enforce policies to protect processors from unfair trade,” says CS Kagwe

“We will enforce policies to protect processors from unfair trade,” says CS Kagwe𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured senators that the government is committed to protecting local processors f...
March 13, 2025 Read more->

Senators take on Water CS over Thwake Dam delays, reject Ukraine war justification

Senators take on Water CS over Thwake Dam delays, reject Ukraine war justification𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Eng. Eric Murithi Mugaa, found himself on the defensive in the Senate as Lawmakers sharply que...
March 13, 2025 Read more->

Senator Chute demands answers over stalled Sololo Level V Hospital

Senator Chute demands answers over stalled Sololo Level V Hospital𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓Senator Mohamed Said Chute (Marsabit) has called for urgent intervention over the stalled completion of Sololo Level V Hospital, a critical healthcare facility meant to ser...
March 12, 2025 Read more->

Senator Mandago seeks clarity on wheat purchases and imports

Senator Mandago seeks clarity on wheat purchases and imports𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓Senator Jackson Mandago (Uasin Gishu) has called upon the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries to issue a comprehensive statement on the status of wheat purch...
March 11, 2025 Read more->

Have your say on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Have your say on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. You can now submit your written memoranda to the Clerk of the Senate on or before Tuesday, 25th March 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The Senate will also conduct a public hearing on the Bill on Tuesday, 10th April 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at...
March 11, 2025 Read more->

Senator Hamida Kibwana’s Message on International Women’s Day

Senator Hamida Kibwana’s Message on International Women’s DaySenator Hamida Kibwana has marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the growing presence of women in Kenya’s leadership, highlighting the progress made in achieving gender equality. Kenya now boasts 29 elected women MPs, three femal...
March 8, 2025 Read more->

Senator Crystal Asige joins the world in celebrating #InternationalWomensDay!

Senator Crystal Asige joins the world in celebrating #InternationalWomensDay!Nominated Senator Crystal Asige has urged a broader, more forward-thinking approach to gender equality, calling on society to embrace diverse perspectives in tackling systemic barriers."It’s not just gender equality as we h...
March 8, 2025 Read more->

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Celebrating International Women’s Day!Today, we honour the resilience, achievements and leadership of women in Kenya and across the globe. The Senate of Kenya remains committed to advancing gender equality and ensuring women's voices are heard in decision-making spaces.Let us #AccelerateAction towar...
March 8, 2025 Read more->

Kenya-Iran dialogue on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights

Kenya-Iran dialogue on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓Senate Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee Chair Wakili Hillary Sigei, hosted the Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Dr. Ali Gholampour for a meeting focused on just...
March 7, 2025 Read more->