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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 Kibwana decries the systemic cases of sexual abuse in girls' boarding schools

Senator Kibwana decries the systemic cases of sexual abuse in girls' boarding schools Parliament Buildings Saturday, 19th July 2025 Senator Hamida Kibwana has condemned the increasing cases of systemic sexual abuse and misconduct by teachers in girls’ boarding schools across the count...
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Senator Sifuna demands accountability on stalled public projects in Nairobi City County

Senator Sifuna demands accountability on stalled public projects in Nairobi City CountyParliament BuildingsTuesday, 15th July 2025Sen. Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi) has raised alarm over the status of stalled development projects in Nairobi City County citing serious concerns over financial accountability,...
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Senate urges swift passage of Africa-wide Labour Migration Bill

Senate urges swift passage of Africa-wide Labour Migration BillSenate ChamberTuesday, 15th July 2025Nominated Senator Prof. Margaret Kamar has implored Parliament to fast-track a continental labour-migration law, warning that Kenya risks “falling behind in protecting our own abroad.”While rising at ...
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Senator Ojienda decries the ongoing demolitions in Kisumu County

Senator Ojienda decries the ongoing demolitions in Kisumu CountyParliament Buildings Friday, 11th July 2025Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda (Kisumu) has raised concerns about the ongoing demolitions being carried out in Korando-Tiengre and other parts of Kisumu County. This development comes after...
July 15, 2025 Read more->

Statement on the welfare of teachers serving in ASAL and other hard-to-serve areas in Kitui County

Statement on the welfare of teachers serving in ASAL and other hard-to-serve areas in Kitui CountyParliament BuildingsSenator Enoch Wambua (Kitui) has sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Education regarding the welfare of teachers serving in ASAL and other hard-to-serve areas in Kitui ...
July 15, 2025 Read more->

Senate to convene special sitting on monday to hear impeachment charges against Isiolo Governor

Senate to convene special sitting on monday to hear impeachment charges against Isiolo GovernorSaturday, 28th June 2025The Senate will convene a special sitting on Monday, 30th June 2025, to deliberate on the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan, following formal notification from the ...
June 30, 2025 Read more->

Isiolo Governor to face the Senate plenary

Isiolo Governor to face the Senate plenaryParliament BuildingsMonday, 30th June 2025The fate of Isiolo County Governor, Abdi Ibrahim Hassan now lies in the hands of the full Senate after a proposed Motion to form a Special Committee to investigate his impeachment failed to secure the required suppor...
June 30, 2025 Read more->

Gas Deal Under Fire: Kenya’s LPG Project Handed to Nigerian Firm amid Senate Probe

Gas Deal Under Fire: Kenya’s LPG Project Handed to Nigerian Firm amid Senate ProbeThursday, June 12, 2025, Bunge Towers,A storm is brewing in Kenya’s energy sector following the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum’s decision to hand over the development of a crucial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) h...
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Murkomen assures senate of full justice in death of Albert Ojwang in police custody

Murkomen assures senate of full justice in death of Albert Ojwang in police custodyParliament BuildingsWednesday, June 11, 2025The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen, appeared before the Senate plenary to respond to a statement sought by Sena...
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