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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...

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...
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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 ...
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Senator Nyamu demands answers regarding the crackdown on Nairobi hawkers

Senator Nyamu demands answers regarding the crackdown on Nairobi hawkersParliament BuildingsWednesday, 21st May 2025Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has raised an alarm seeking a statement from the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations regarding what she referred to as ...
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Senator Mwaruma demands answers on non-remittance of staff deductions

Senator Mwaruma demands answers on non-remittance of staff deductionsParliament BuildingsWednesday, 21st May 2025Senator Johnes Mwaruma (Taita Taveta) has demanded urgent action from the Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations concerning the non-remittance of Staff SACCO deposits and...
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Senator Sifuna demands a probe into challenges at Kenya Rugby Union

Senator Sifuna demands a probe into challenges at Kenya Rugby UnionParliament BuildingsWednesday, 21st May 2025Senator Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi) has demanded a comprensive inquiry by the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on the state of affairs at the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU).In his request,...
May 22, 2025 Read more->

The government has partnered with National Police Service to combat gender-based violence and unveils enhanced support under women enterprise fund,” says Cs Wendot

The government has partnered with National Police Service to combat gender-based violence and unveils enhanced support under women enterprise fund,” says Cs WendotParliament BuildingsWednesday, May 21, 2025The Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage, Hannah Wendot Cheptumo, appeared...
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Senator Ojienda calls for urgent action to revive Pap Onditi Hospital amid alarming neglect

Senator Ojienda calls for urgent action to revive Pap Onditi Hospital amid alarming neglectParliament BuildingsWednesday, 14th May 2025Kisumu Senator Prof. Tom Ojienda has called on the Senate Committee on Health to address the deteriorating state of Pap Onditi Hospital, a facility that once served ...
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Senator Onyonka raises concerns about the spate of killings over land-related conflicts across the country

Senator Onyonka raises concerns about the spate of killings over land-related conflicts across the countrySenate Chamber, Parliament Buildings Thursday, 15th May 2025 Sen. Richard Onyonka (Kisii) has raised concerns about the rising wave of killings across the country stemming from land di...
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