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 […]
Governor Simba Arati found himself in the hot seat during a session of the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee yesterday, where discussions centered on Kisii County’s low development expenditure for the 2022/2023 financial year. The governor played the sympathy card during the session, alleging that Senator Richard Onyonka’s stern approach toward him was rooted […]
The U.S. government is teaming up with Kisii County to revitalize the agricultural sector and mining industry, aiming to enhance food security and create job opportunities. U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, is on a two-day fact-finding mission to explore initiatives like biodegradable banana fiber sanitary pads from Eco-Bana, agricultural produce value addition (including bananas […]
In a landmark ruling, the Siaya Magistrate Court awarded journalist Josiah Omolo Odanga Ksh. 3 million in damages after finding the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) liable for defamation. The case, filed by Odanga in May 2024, revolved around two press statements issued by MCK in January 2024 that falsely implicated him in unprofessional conduct. […]
A constitutional petition seeking a referendum to remove President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office has taken a crucial turn. Hon. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, presiding over HCCHRPET E356/2024 Cyprian Nyamwamu & others vs President William Ruto & others, today set the 29th of October 2024 as the date for highlighting submissions by […]
The Senate Roads and Transport Committee experienced a stormy session on Monday as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi faced tough scrutiny over the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Airport Holdings. During the heated proceedings, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka spearheaded the opposition, raising concerns about the transparency of the deal and […]
In a significant ruling on September 20, 2024, the High Court of Kenya declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) unconstitutional. A three-judge bench found that the fund violated the principles of devolution outlined in the Constitution. The court highlighted that the NG-CDF, established to fund local development projects, had led to the duplication […]
For years, schools in the counties of Kisii ,Nyamira and Bomet ,have been grappling with inadequate and unsafe sanitation facilities. Children were forced to use poorly maintained latrines, and many schools lacked reliable sources of clean drinking water, putting students at risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. In a transformative move set […]
The 13th Parliament resumed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, following its recess. Among the key contributors was Hon. Steve Mogaka, who actively advocated for reforms in the coffee sector and education, particularly addressing the pressing challenges facing coffee farmers and the country’s basic learning institutions. During his speech, Mogaka highlighted the plight of coffee farmers […]
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 […]
