Also known as: Speaker Amason Kingi · Speaker Kingi · Senate Speaker Amason Kingi · Senate counterpart Amason Kingi · Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi
Senate Speaker who has instructed legal challenges to court rulings on impeachment proceedings and urged Coast unity for President Ruto's 2027 re-election.
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… The Senate Speaker, Amason Kingi, bowed to Senators' pressure and adjourned the house for 15 minutes to allow members to discuss the matter following concerns of the house being kept in the dark over the agreement with the Council of Governors. …
"We are not aware": Senators claim kept in dark on truce with governorsCitizen Digital
… Senate Speaker Amason Kingi had subsequently declared her seat vacant, paving the way for Wakwabubi’s nomination.
Drama as ex-nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba arrested attempting to access Senate againCitizen Digital
… sh({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Sources who attended the talks told Citizen TV that the deliberations, held within Parliament buildings, were steered by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi …
Governors end Senate boycott after truce over oversight standoffCitizen Digital
… 2026 06:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize There was drama during a Senate plenary session on Tuesday when Migori Senator Eddy Oketch was ordered out of the chamber by Speaker Amason Kingi …
Drama as Migori Senator Eddy Oketch kicked out of ParliamentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSpeaker of the Senate Amason Kingi. [File Courtesy] The Senate will hold its sittings in Kilifi County in September this year, a change from its normal sittings held at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. …
House goes to Kilifi in September in the 'Senate Mashinani' tourSenate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have urged Coast residents to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, saying leaders from the region have pursued different political interests that have weakened the Coast's bargaining power.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya have urged Coast residents to unite and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, saying leaders from the region have pursued different political interests that have weakened the Coast's bargaining power.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has urged Kenyans to reject tribal politics and embrace national unity, saying Kenya's progress depends on leaders and citizens prioritizing national interest over ethnic and political considerations. He also condemned politicians allegedly sponsoring violence through hired gangs, warning such actions threaten the country's peace and stability.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro has attributed to his predecessor Amason Kingi responsibility for a long-standing audit query involving Sh1 billion paid to a private firm by the county government from 2014 to 2024. The Senate County Public Accounts Committee has resolved to invite the EACC and Auditor General to conduct a forensic audit into the transaction.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki cited the Latin legal principles "Nullum crimen sine lege" (no crime without law) and "Nulla poena sine lege" (no punishment without law) during the presentation of a framework for reparations for victims of human rights violations to President William Ruto, emphasizing that Kenya's criminal justice system must remain anchored in established legal principles while pursuing restorative justice.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome failed to attend Senate plenary on Wednesday to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements; Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also missed a Senate appearance the previous week. Senators criticized the Cabinet Secretaries for not honouring their invites to discharge their mandates before the house.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators criticized Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for failing to appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements communicated only late on Tuesday evening. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also failed to appear the previous week.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the High Court's judgment on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was flawed because it found his right to a fair hearing was violated but awarded him Ksh.50 million compensation rather than annulling the impeachment. Maraga argues that violating the constitutional right to a fair hearing should have resulted in nullifying the Senate's impeachment decision.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate has begun filing an appeal against a High Court ruling that granted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a Sh 50 million award after finding his rights were violated during his 2024 ouster. Speaker Amason Kingi instructed Senate lawyers to challenge the ruling, arguing that while the court faulted the Senate for violating Gachagua's rights, it did not account for the circumstances of the impeachment proceedings, including the former Deputy President's absence on the final day.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate will challenge a High Court decision that awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh50 million in compensation for infringement of his right to a fair trial, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arguing the court's finding was erroneous and that the Judiciary should not interfere with the Senate's constitutional mandate to conduct impeachment trials.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Squatters in Kilifi County who recently received title deeds from President Ruto are selling their land at throwaway prices and relocating to other private farms, a pattern local leaders say reflects the activities of so-called professional squatters who invade farms, receive state settlement, and then sell to repeat the process.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued a formal apology to the people of Northern Kenya for state-sanctioned marginalisation and neglect resulting from a 1965 Cabinet Sessional Paper that concentrated development on so-called "high potential" areas, leaving the northern frontier without adequate roads, water, healthcare or schools.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wajir County is hosting the Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in history, with this year's theme focused on education, skills, and the future. President William Ruto led the 2026 celebrations at Wajir Stadium, marking the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kadu Asili has criticized President Ruto's Coast region development plan, claiming the administration is relying on projects initiated under President Kenyatta's regime and has not launched any landmark projects of its own. The party also contested the Ruto government's recruitment at Kenya Ports Authority, stating that over 80 per cent of about 290 positions went to the Rift Valley region.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto concluded his five-day tour of Coast counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying the foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and affordable housing project at Makupa, Mombasa County. The President said the government aims to stabilize power supply to the region to drive economic development, citing low electricity voltage from expensive thermal energy as a regional problem.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto concluded a five-day tour of coastal counties by launching a KSh3 billion electricity sub-station in Mariakani, Kilifi County, and laying a foundation stone for a KSh600 million market and housing project in Mombasa. Ruto said the new substation will carry electricity from Ethiopia and Naivasha to power coastal industries and create jobs.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has announced government investment of more than Ksh.10 billion in blue economy projects at the Coast, including five fish landing sites, three fish markets, 272 modern fishing boats, a Ksh.1.5 billion hatchery, and a Ksh.2 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, aimed at strengthening families dependent on fishing.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho attacked opposition leaders for claiming to champion Coast region interests while holding powerful government positions without solving longstanding problems like land disputes, poor roads, water shortages and unemployment. Joho defended President Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration, saying it has demonstrated willingness to address historical injustices through infrastructure, title deeds and social programs.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has assured coastal residents that his administration will deliver a lasting solution to the long-standing land question in the region, saying his government is committed to ending land injustices that have affected coastal communities for decades.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament have a duty to be the people's voice and defend the populace through legislation, but the National Assembly Speaker and Senate Speaker are being criticized for not speaking out over the fuel crisis affecting Kenyans.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have a duty to be the people's voice and defend the populace through legislation as representatives. House Speakers are charged with leading MPs in this responsibility, but face criticism for not addressing the ongoing fuel crisis.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued more than 33,000 land title deeds to residents from six Coast counties (Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale, and Taita-Taveta) during a five-day development tour, pledging an additional 200,000 deeds within 90 days as part of addressing the squatter challenge.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Inter-Parliamentary Union Africa Regional Methane Seminar has begun in Nairobi, bringing together more than 100 Members of Parliament from 21 African countries to discuss strategies to reduce methane emissions under the theme "African Parliaments for Climate Action: Reducing Methane, Promoting Development."
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At a regional parliamentary forum in Nairobi, Zambian policy expert Slyvester Kaonga outlined an ambitious government-backed plan to build community-owned solar plants in every constituency through the Presidential Constituency Energy Initiative (PCEI). The decentralised energy strategy, which plans to install 2-megawatt solar power plants across all constituencies to transform communities into energy producers, could offer lessons for countries such as Kenya grappling with rising energy demand, climate shocks and uneven electricity access.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Barbados's climate ambassador Elizabeth Thompson proposed mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to compel countries to reduce methane emissions, arguing that voluntary climate commitments are failing. Speaking at a two-day Regional Parliamentary Seminar on Methane Emissions and Climate Action in Nairobi, Thompson said methane reduction offers the fastest route to slowing warming in the short term due to the gas's high heat-trapping capacity.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies. Climate experts warned that Africa receives only a fraction of global climate financing due to legal and policy bottlenecks within national systems.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has condemned Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu's controversial remarks directed at a Grade 10 student during a Senate hearing, calling the incident "reprehensible and unacceptable" and joining calls for accountability.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo has called for the Senate to take sterner action against nominated Senator Karen Nyamu over inappropriate and degrading remarks she made about a Grade 10 student undergoing voluntary service at Parliament, describing Nyamu's apology as insincere.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →