10 essential issues addressed by Ruto in his State of the Nation speech
In his State of the Nation address delivered on November 21, 2024, President William Ruto highlighted at least 10 key issues that reflect the government’s priorities and ongoing challenges. These issues encompass economic policies, social reforms, and governance efforts, and they indicate a concerted attempt to address the pressing concerns of Kenyans. Here are the […]
MPs pay glowing tributes to fallen former Minister Oloo Aringo
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, paid glowing tributes to former Cabinet minister Oloo Aringo, who died on Friday, November 1, 2024, at a hospital in Nairobi. Aringo, who is credited with developing the Parliamentary Service Commission in 2001, was eulogized on the floor of the house with members of parliament noting […]
Leaders pay heartfelt tribute to former Education minister Peter Aringo following his death
In the wake of the passing of former Education Minister Peter Castro Oloo Aringo, tributes have poured in from leaders across Kenya, celebrating his life and contributions to the nation. Aringo, who also served as Alego Usonga MP, died on Friday evening November 1, 2024, at a hospital in Nairobi at the age of 83. […]
‘Stupid idea’ – Homa Bay Town MP Kaluma rails against Bill seeking to increase presidential term to 7 years
In a fierce public denunciation, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma voiced staunch opposition to a new proposal to extend the terms of all elected officials in Kenya from five to seven years per term. Kaluma, who has proposed another bill to allow breastfeeding at work for MPs, didn’t mince words when he took to […]
Douglas Kanja approved as new Inspector General of police in landmark decision
The National Assembly has officially approved the appointment of Douglas Kanja Kirocho as Kenya’s new Inspector General (IG) of the National Police Service (NPS). Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, the co-chairperson joint parliamentary committee on the vetting of a nominee for appointment as the IG on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, moved a special motion on […]
6 least active counties in parliament
Legislators from Tana River County were the least active in Parliament with a score of 0.30 per cent between September 29, 2022, and June 30, 2023. According to a new report by Mzalendo Trust, Tana River was at par with Tharaka Nithi at 0.30 per cent, followed by Vihiga (0.50 per cent), Nyandarua (0.60 per […]
6 conditions Kenyans must fulfil to win Ksh100K in naming contest for Parliament Tower
The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) is offering Kenyans cash reward through a naming competition in a bid to get the most appropriate name for its new building currently called ‘Parliament Tower’. The construction of the 26-storey building commenced in March 2014 as PSC sought to provide offices for members of the National Assembly and the […]