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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 Wambua queries the resurgence of banditry in Kitui County

Senator Wambua queries the resurgence of banditry in Kitui CountyParliament Buildings Tuesday, 03rd June 2025Sen. Enoch Wambua (Kitui) has raised concerns over the resurgence of banditry in Kitui County. In September 2023, H. E. (Prof.) Kithure Kindiki, during his visit to Mandongoi area i...
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Onyonka seeks Senate probe into foreign polling station selection

Onyonka seeks Senate probe into foreign polling station selectionSenate PlenaryThursday 29th May 2025Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, while seeking a statement on the floor of the House, has asked the Senate’s Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights Committee to spell out how the Independent Electoral...
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Senator Abass demands action on deteriorating ECDE centres in Wajir County

Senator Abass demands action on deteriorating ECDE centres in Wajir CountyParliament BuildingThursday, 29th May 2025Senator Abass Sheikh of Wajir has called on the Senate Education Committee to investigate the deteriorating state of ECDE centres in Wajir County. Raising to seek a statement on the Fl...
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Senator Wafula seeks urgent clarification on deplorable Bungoma–Mumias road

Senator Wafula seeks urgent clarification on deplorable Bungoma–Mumias roadSenate PlaneryTuesday, 27th May 2025Bungoma Senator David Wafula has requested a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing regarding the alarming state of the Bungoma–Mumias Road, which...
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Senator Okenyuri raises questions on the upgraded ticketing and queuing system at Nairobi National Park

Senator Okenyuri raises questions on the upgraded ticketing and queuing system at Nairobi National ParkParliament BuildingsWednesday, 28 May 2025Sen. Esther Okenyuri (Nominated) has raised concerns over the implementation of the new ticketing and queuing system at Nairobi National Park. She rai...
May 29, 2025 Read more->

Sen. Mbugua seeks answers on proliferation of banned single-use plastics

Sen. Mbugua seeks answers on proliferation of banned single-use plasticsSenate PlaneryTuesday, 27th May 2025Nominated Senator George Mbugua has requested the Senate Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization, and Tourism to clarify the current implementation status of the Extended Producer Respo...
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Khalwale seeks urgent answers over the future of former NHIF employees at SHA

Khalwale seeks urgent answers over the future of former NHIF employees at SHASenate PlaneryTuesday, 27th May 2025Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale has demanded urgent clarity from the Senate Committee on Health regarding employment uncertainty facing former National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) sta...
May 29, 2025 Read more->

Senate ICT Committee kicks off its coastal oversight visit in Mombasa County

Senate ICT Committee kicks off its coastal oversight visit in Mombasa CountyMombasa CountyFriday, 23rd May 2025The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Communication and Technology, led by Vice Chairperson Sen. Miraj Abdillahi Abdulrahman, officially kicked off its Coastal Region oversight tour...
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Senator Omtatah seeks answers on police shooting at An’gata Barikoi

Senator Omtatah seeks answers on police shooting at An’gata BarikoiParliament BuildingsThursday, 22nd May 2025Senator Okoiti Omtatah (Busia County) has sought a Statement from the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding the shooting and killing of residents at ...
May 24, 2025 Read more->