Members of Parliament have raised serious questions over how the defunct National Health Insurance Fund handled millions of shillings in questionable payments, putting the new State Health Agency under the spotlight. During a session before the Public Accounts Committee, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, the current CEO of the State Health Agency, faced tough questioning from lawmakers
Members of Parliament are once again pushing laws that many see as direct attacks on free speech and digital freedoms. The proposed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill, 2024 gives the government sweeping powers to interfere with phones, computers, websites, and entire digital platforms, claiming it is to curb crimes like terrorism, child pornography, and
Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina raised sharp concerns during a tense political meeting where corruption accusations were being discussed. He stood firmly against the idea of making general claims about Members of Parliament being involved in bribery without presenting concrete proof. According to him, it was wrong to condemn the entire Parliament for corruption
The debate around recalling members of parliament in Kenya has become more intense after a recent High Court decision put the issue back in the spotlight. The case arose from complaints by voters who feel they have no effective way to remove MPs who fail to perform, even though the Constitution gives them that right.
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano yesterday faced tough questions from MPs over the decision by her ministry to proceed with the facelift of Bomas of Kenya at a cost of Sh31.6 billion without seeking the approval of Parliament. Members of the National Assembly’s Wildlife and Tourism Committee, chaired by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, expressed concern
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is facing growing pressure to resign or be impeached after making a controversial shoot-to-kill order. Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa, are demanding his immediate exit from office, saying his remarks are dangerous and unacceptable. The two leaders were speaking in Githurai, where they had gone to