African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is considering tough punitive measures, including the temporary suspension of county funding, after several governors repeatedly failed to honour parliamentary summons—raising fresh concerns about accountability within the country’s devolved system of governance. The standoff underscores growing tensions between political autonomy at the county level and […]
The Senate will conduct a full plenary hearing into the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo following the withdrawal of a motion that sought the formation of an 11-member special committee. The motion—tabled by the Senate Majority Leader and listed as Order No. 8 on Thursday’s Order Paper—failed to secure a seconder. In accordance […]
Kisii , Nairobi , Busia and Narok senators ; Richard Onyonka , Edwin Sifuna , Okiya Omtata and Ledama Olekina respectively , have been rated as one of the top 12 performing senators nationwide . In a data released at Jamuhuri Kenya Awards , Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna was ranked top with 69.7% , followed […]
A heated meeting between the Senate Finance Committee and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi took place as senators rejected the proposed reduction in county revenue allocations under the Division of Revenue Bill. The Senate Committee is pushing for KSh 400 billion for counties, while the Treasury is offering KSh 380 billion, citing a drop […]
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka had a heated exchange with Abdi Mohamud, Deputy CEO of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), during a Senate session. Onyonka criticized the EACC for failing in its duties, particularly concerning allegations against First Choice Recruitment Agency, accused of defrauding thousands of Kenyan youths. Onyonka suggested that the EACC should be […]
The Senate issued a firm message to the government regarding the controversial Adani deal, with Senator Onyonka Richard Momoima leading the charge. In his statement, he not only called for the protection of whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who has been facing harassment and threats, but also delivered a bold message to President William Ruto’s administration. Tell […]
