Senate Grills Governor Ayacko over Migori financial Malpractice
The Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee has taken a firm stance against Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko.
Category: Governance and Opinion
Call to SRC to Withdraw circular on Governor’s Mansions
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has sparked debate in the Senate after publicly opposing a directive by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) requiring counties to construct official residences for governors.
Mbarire moves to seal audit gaps via ongoing corrective measures
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has defended her administration following a raft of queries raised by the Auditor-General for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, saying the county has taken concrete steps to address weaknesses flagged in financial management, procurement, governance, and service delivery.
Only female snake handler redefines conservation on the Coast
From the quiet shores of Kiwayuu in Lamu County to national and international acclaim, Rukiya Mohamed’s journey is a powerful story of courage, discipline, and…
National Assembly Committees held 1,323 sittings and processed 65 bills during the 4th session, Boss says.
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Gladys Boss, has lauded the robust performance of National Assembly Departmental Committees during the Fourth Session of…
Senate considers Stopping funds for counties with unresponsive governors
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is exploring alternative legal measures to compel governors to appear before Parliament and account for funds allocated to…
Senate Committee scrutinizes Governor Mwadime’s distressed water sector
The Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee heard testimony from Governor Andrew Mwadime regarding the financial operations of Tavevo Water and Sewerage Company…
Financial crisis at Baringo water utilities blamed on insolvency and inefficiency
Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi led the County Executive before the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee to address a series of audit queries regarding the county’s three water utilities.
I have paid Sh700M in verifiable pending bills- Governor Ahmed tells Senators
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has told the Senate County Investments Committee that his administration has made significant progress in settling inherited pending bills, insisting that only verifiable claims are being honoured to avoid plunging the county into further fiscal distress.
Senate summons IG Kanja for contempt of Parliament
A Senate watchdog committee has summoned Inspector General of Police David Kanja over what it describes as contempt of Parliament.