8 h. ago MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has threatened to table a constitutional amendment aimed at limiting the powers of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), arguing that the body has overstepped its mandate and is instilling fear within the National Police Service (NPS). Speaking during a press conference at Parliament […] The post MP Didmus Barasa threatens constitutional amendment to limit IPOA’s power appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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10 h. ago Babu Owino Accuses Government of Sanctioning Police Brutality, Demands Ruto Takes Responsibility

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 – Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has accused the government of issuing shoot-to-kill orders against civilians and called on President William Ruto to take full responsibility for what he termed as “deliberate, targeted attacks” on unarmed protesters during Tuesday’s demonstrations. Speaking at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday morning after […]

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8 d. ago Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya June 10 – Members of Parliament are demanding urgent accountability from the National Police Service after it emerged that Alfred Omondi Ojwang’ — a young teacher and social media influencer — died from multiple injuries sustained while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. A post-mortem examination on Ojwang’s body revealed he […] The post Lawmakers Demand Justice Over Killing of Influencer Ojwang’ in Police Custody appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago MP Otiende Amollo warns Gachagua of fresh impeachment to bar him from office

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 9 – Rarieda Member of Parliament Otiende Amollo has castigated Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of perpetuating divisive rhetoric and threatening a special motion that could bar him from ever holding public office again. Speaking during a funds drive in Rongo, Migori County, on Sunday, Otiende referenced Gachagua’s recent controversial […] The post MP Otiende Amollo warns Gachagua of fresh impeachment to bar him from office appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Treasury on the spot Over Controversial Plan to Raise Road Levy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 – The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an additional Sh5 per litre of fuel to back a controversial securitisation deal, a move lawmakers say bypasses legal and legislative oversight. Appearing before the Public Debt and Budget Committee, […]

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2 w. ago Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 – The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), marking a critical step toward reconstituting the electoral body, which has been without commissioners since January 2023. Despite the unanimous endorsement, the nominees remain unable to assume office due to a High […] The post Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya: Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

Kenya: Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge  allAfrica.com

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2 w. ago Kilifi North MP withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after talks with Kindiki

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 — Kilifi North Member of Parliament Owen Baya has agreed to withdraw a contentious legislative proposal that seeks to delist Muguka from the schedule of crops under the Crops Act. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday confirmed the development, saying Baya had made the decision following consultations with leaders from Embu […] The post Kilifi North MP withdraws controversial Muguka Bill after talks with Kindiki appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Parliamentary Committee Recommends Approval of All 7 IEBC Nominees

NAIROBI, Kenya June 3 – The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has recommended the approval of all seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), clearing a major hurdle in the long-delayed reconstitution of the country’s electoral body. Tabling the committee’s report in the House on Tuesday, JLAC […] The post Parliamentary Committee Recommends Approval of All 7 IEBC Nominees appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Kenya’s Baboon Parliament, where apes show great order, structure

Kenya’s Baboon Parliament, where apes show great order, structure  Citizen Digital

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3 w. ago Speaker Wetang’ula Reaffirms Kenya’s Commitment to Stronger Ties with Austria, EU

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29— National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Austria and other European Union (EU) member states following a high-level diplomatic meeting at Parliament Buildings. On Tuesday, Wetang’ula hosted Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to Austria and the United Nations Offices in Vienna, Makoloo […] The post Speaker Wetang’ula Reaffirms Kenya’s Commitment to Stronger Ties with Austria, EU appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Court halts gazettement of Ruto’s IEBC nominees as House moves to approve them

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 — The process of reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has hit a legal hurdle after the High Court halted the gazettement of newly nominated commissioners, even as Parliament moves to fast-track their approval. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the orders on Thursday following a petition filed by activists Boniface […] The post Court halts gazettement of Ruto’s IEBC nominees as House moves to approve them appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 w. ago Kenya’s parliament speaker, key Polisario ally, meets Algerian envoy in Nairobi

Kenya’s parliament speaker, key Polisario ally, meets Algerian envoy in Nairobi  Yabiladi.com

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3 w. ago IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty

IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty  IGAD

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3 w. ago MPs defend manual police selection as NPS roots for digital listing

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 — A section of Members of Parliament have opposed the planned digital recruitment of police officers, warning that the move risks excluding thousands of qualified but disadvantaged youth, especially from marginalized regions. Members of the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security raised serious concerns about the exclusionary nature of […] The post MPs defend manual police selection as NPS roots for digital listing appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 w. ago Parliament, National Treasury collaborate to scale up capacity of lawmakers on Climate Action

NAIROBI, Kenya May 21 – The Parliamentary Caucus on Climate Action is set to hold crucial five-day workshop on Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLOCA) and the role of lawmakers in climate action. Organized by the Parliament of Kenya under the auspices of the Parliamentary Caucus on Climate Action and the National Treasury, the workshop to […]

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