MPs overstepping their mandate, says Orengo
Eric Juma @PeopleDailyKe The National Assembly has been criticised for “overstepping” its mandate by refusing to allocate counties Sh335 billion as proposed by the Commission on Revenue Allocation. ODM leaders led by Siaya Senator James Orengo have accused MPs of interfering with the works of organs created by law, saying failure to allocate the funds […]
Senate, National Assembly standoff case sent to Maraga
Chief Justice David Maraga will constitute bench to hear a legal dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over law-making process. This is after senators filed a suit on Thursday challenging 24 laws passed by the National Assembly without their input. In his ruling, Justice Weldon Korir sent the case to the Chief Justice David […]
We will not accept insurance cover plan, says boda boda safety association
Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya has said it will not support the plan by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich to have their members purchase insurance cover for their customers unless their concerns are addressed. In a statement to newsrooms today, the association Chairman Kevin Mubadi said the sector is already suffering with […]
KPC admits guilt, says sorry for Kiboko oil spill
Bernard Gitau, Mercy Mwai and Hillary Mageka Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) yesterday took responsibility for the 2015 oil spillage at Kiboko, Makueni county, and apologised to residents. However, the State corporation said compensation of the 1,182 victims of the disaster may be difficult due to complications in verifying the medical claims. Appearing before National Assembly’s […]
Law experts protest bias in funds allocation to counties
Constitution experts have warned of deliberate efforts by the National government to stifle devolution through skewed allocation of funds to counties. Despite economic growth, Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Director of Research Lineth Oyugi said devolved units had only received marginal increases in allocations. Speaking at a meeting organised by The Institute for Social Accountability […]