Edwin Obuya

Governors accuse gov't of backing out of UHC workers employment deal

The Council of Governors is insisting that the Ksh.8 billion that is to be used for that purpose be included in the shareable revenue to counties as opposed to being given as a conditional Grant. 

MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue Bill

Over 100 organised gangs operating in Kenya, Murkomen says in Parliament hearing

Murkomen told MPs that gangs have evolved from loosely organised street groups into “sophisticated and adaptive” criminal enterprises, with security agencies’ current assessment indicating there are over 100 organised gangs across the country, largely concentrated in major urban centres....

Health Committee to engage stakeholders over rising Cancer cases

Committee Chairperson Dr James Nyikal (Seme) announced the resolution during a meeting on Tuesday after members of the House team raised an alarm over the high number of people dying from the disease.

Kenya risks losing AFCON hosting rights over lack of funding

Mwangi told the Dan Wanyama-led National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture that Kenya is required to pay the fee by March 30, 2026, as part of the ‘East Africa Pamoja’ bid along with Uganda and Tanzania.

MPs approve Ida Odinga's appointment as Kenya’s UNEP Ambassador

Lawmakers heaped praise on Ida for her contributions to the nation, expressing confidence that she will effectively carry out her duties at the international organisation.

Revealed: Thousands of Kenyans being denied essential medicines in public hospitals

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale told the National Assembly’s health committee that while thousands of patients access services in referral hospitals, only a small fraction actually receive prescribed drugs.

Revealed: Embu County diverted Ksh.10M development funds to boda boda event

In the shocking revelation, the Senate Public Accounts committee heard that the money meant to fund the county aggregated industrial park was instead used to fund the boda boda function attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.

Gov't unveils major tea reform to double farmers's earnings by 2027

Responding to a parliamentary question on tea bonuses, the CS explained that tea farmers are paid through a two-tier payment model comprising a monthly initial payment and an annual second payment (bonus).

Speaker Kingi calls Senate sitting to hear case against Governor Nyaribo

In a Gazette notice dated November 27, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced that the House will sit at 2.30 p.m. to consider the motion seeking Nyaribo’s removal from office.