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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...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo denies all charges levelled against him

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo denies all charges levelled against himParliament BuildingsWednesday, 3rd December 2025Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo has denied all charges brought against him by the Nyamira County Assembly.Appearing before the Senate plenary on the first day of hearings into hi...
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Senator Omtatah seeks answers on Kilifi land tussle

Senator Omtatah seeks answers on Kilifi land tussleParliament Buildings Wednesday, 03rd December 2025Senator Andrew Omtatah Okoiti has raised concerns about the long-standing and escalating land dispute between the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the previous owners of land in Mariakani and Tsan...
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“MOTHERS AND CONSUMERS ARE UNSAFE”: SEN. KIBWANA PRESSURES GOVERNMENT ON ICU AND OIL STANDARDS

“Mothers and Consumers Are Unsafe”: Sen. Kibwana Pressures Government on ICU and Oil StandardsSenate ChamberTuesday, 2nd December 2025Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has raised urgent concerns in the Senate over two critical public-health issues: the lack of an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Pumwani ...
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MAJORITY PARTY CHANGES SENATE MAJORITY WHIP

MAJORITY PARTY CHANGES SENATE MAJORITY WHIPParliament BuildingsTuesday, 2nd December 2025The Senate has been formally notified of a change in the Office of the Senate Majority Whip, following a decision by the Majority Party communicated to Speaker Amason Kingi.In a communication to Senators, Speake...
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SENATOR MUTINDA SEEKS EXPLANATION ON SHORTAGE OF DEXAMETHASONE AND SURFACTANT DRUGS

SENATOR MUTINDA SEEKS EXPLANATION ON SHORTAGE OF DEXAMETHASONE AND SURFACTANT DRUGSSenate ChamberTuesday, 2nd November 2025Senator Tabitha Mutinda (nominated) has raised alarm over a growing shortage of dexamethasone and surfactant drugs in public health facilities across the country.While seeking a...
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CHEMITEI SWORN IN AS NEW BARINGO SENATOR

CHEMITEI SWORN IN AS NEW BARINGO SENATORParliament BuildingsTuesday, 2nd December 2025Hon. Kiprono Cheburet Chemitei has been sworn in as the Senator for Baringo County this Tuesday following his victory in the recently concluded by-election, which was necessitated by the passing of the late Senator...
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SENATE SET FOR NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO`S TRIAL

SENATE SET FOR NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO`S TRIALParliament BuildingsTuesday, 2nd December 2025All preparations have been finalised for the Senate to begin impeachment hearings against Nyamira County Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, with proceedings slated for Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 December 20...
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GOVERNOR NYARIBO TO FACE SENATE PLENARY

GOVERNOR NYARIBO TO FACE SENATE PLENARYParliament BuildingsThursday 27th November 2025The Senate has resolved to conduct the proposed impeachment proceedings against Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo through a plenary process after a Motion to establish a special committee failed to pass in the House.Th...
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SENATE TO CONSIDER IMPEACHMENT CHARGES AGAINST NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO

SENATE TO CONSIDER IMPEACHMENT CHARGES AGAINST NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBOParliament BuildingsThursday, 27th November 2025The Senate is set to convene this Thursday, 27th November 2025, to consider the impeachment charges levelled against Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo. This follows an offi...
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