… ators in tracing the operations of the sand trade, revenue collection and alleged irregularities that may have resulted in the loss of millions of shillings for the county's own-source revenue.The raid comes against the backdrop of sustained pressure by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua …
… We must make President Ruto a one-term president," Sifuna said.He was speaking during the launch of Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua’s bid for the Kitui governorship, where supporters and a section of political leaders gathered to back the senator’s campaign. …
… I am still consulting, but the future is bright." And on Saturday, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Enoch Wambua, a close confidant of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, said the party had already reached out to the former Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action Cabinet Secretary. …
… Kalonzo was joined by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru.
… Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua backed the decision, saying the committee had extended exceptional courtesy to the Cabinet Secretary during her previous appearance and that she should now be compelled to account for the project before Parliament. …
… The controversy has triggered widespread political debate, with several leaders—including Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, senators Abdul Haji, Ledama Olekina and Enoch Wambua, as well as EALA MP Falhada Iman—calling for restraint and urging leaders to uphold national unity ahead …
… Senators Abdul Haji, Ledama Olekina and Enoch Wambua urged leaders to uphold constitutional values of national cohesion, while East African Legislative Assembly MP Falhada Iman said no Kenyan community should be stereotyped or demeaned.
… Narok Senator Ledama Olekina cautioned that leaders occupying high public office have a constitutional duty to unite rather than divide Kenyans, while Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua warned against a return to the ethnic tensions that preceded the 2007/08 post-election violence. …
… Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua backed the decision to summon the Cabinet Secretary, saying the committee had previously treated her with considerable courtesy. …
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives raided the home of Kitui sand trader Peter Kalungu and seized documents amid investigations into unregulated sand harvesting, environmental degradation, and revenue leakages linked to the sand trade. The operation lasted nearly five hours; Kalungu was reportedly away when officers arrived and there was a standoff when workers allegedly prevented access and a grader dug a trench at the entrance.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission detectives raided the home of Kitui sand trader Peter Kalungu and seized documents amid investigations into unregulated sand harvesting, environmental degradation, and revenue leakages linked to the sand trade. The operation lasted nearly five hours; Kalungu was reportedly away when officers arrived and there was a standoff when workers allegedly prevented access and a grader dug a trench at the entrance.
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
Following her resignation from President William Ruto's UDA party, Linda Mwananchi and Wiper Patriotic Front are actively courting former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa. Siaya Governor James Orengo visited Jumwa in Malindi to extend an invitation, and Wiper says the party has already reached out to her, with leader Kalonzo Musyoka planning to attend a church service with her.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, over contract variations, approvals, planning and reports related to the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had previously declined to attend, citing that she had already provided comprehensive responses to committee concerns, but senators rejected her explanation, asserting that Parliament determines sufficiency of information and that Cabinet Secretaries are constitutionally obligated to appear before parliamentary committees when required.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended controversial remarks made during a public event in Mandera County, saying they were misquoted and taken out of context. Duale explained that a Somali proverb cited in his speech was figurative and not intended to demean any community, and that his message focused on government inclusivity efforts.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic incitement by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale following complaints about remarks he made during a public event in Mandera County that critics say amounted to ethnic profiling. The Commission warned that if the allegations are substantiated, the remarks could contravene the Constitution and related legislation.
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4 after she declined to attend a scheduled July hearing on the Bomas International Convention Complex redevelopment project. Miano had claimed her ministry had already addressed the committee's questions, but lawmakers rejected the request, stating that Parliament—not the Cabinet Secretary—determines whether responses are satisfactory.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to apologize for remarks she characterized as ethnic profiling, saying his comments were "deeply regrettable" and "dangerous" and risked undermining national unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale faced criticism in the Senate over remarks in a viral video that lawmakers said could inflame ethnic tensions. Senators from both sides of the chamber condemned the alleged remarks and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina cautioning that such comparisons between communities risked reopening wounds of 2007/08 post-election violence.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has launched an investigation into alleged ethnic remarks made by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, following a formal complaint. Duale's comments, made in his local dialect, included remarks about historical discrimination against Somalis and allegations that some communities consider themselves superior, which drew criticism from leaders across the political divide for potentially heightening ethnic tensions.
The government is facing accusations of double standards after revealing it is considering changing flight paths around Wilson Airport instead of demolishing more than 40 buildings that have breached aviation height restrictions. Senators questioned why authorities appear willing to accommodate these developments when informal settlements have previously been demolished for similar planning violations.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee that the capital has untapped revenue potential of up to Sh63 billion, primarily through land rates collection. He noted that only 20 per cent of Nairobi's 256,000 registered property owners regularly pay land rates, and called for stronger enforcement mechanisms through the National Rating Act, 2024.
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has raised concerns over severe congestion and bed-sharing in public health facilities across the county, warning that overcrowded wards and inadequate infrastructure pose threats to infection control and increase disease outbreak risks. He has called on the Senate Standing Committee on Health to provide details on measures to strengthen infection prevention systems and resources allocated for facility upgrades.
Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned deadly bandit attacks in Tseikuru, Kitui County that killed at least eight people, warning of a possible political hand and potential exploitation to destabilise the region. He called for peace and reconciliation, noting that two governors, the Mwingi Central MP and community elders are working together to foster peace.
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for urgent government action following deadly bandit attacks in Kitui County that have left at least eight people dead, including seven killed in Kwa Kamari on April 25 and a schoolboy in Ukasi three days later. The Senator has petitioned the Senate Standing Committee on National Security to investigate the attacks and secure adequate deployment of security personnel in affected areas.