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Enoch Wambua

Also known as: Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua · Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua

Enoch Wambua — Kitui Senator, raised health facility overcrowding concerns and demanded security action after bandit attacks.

2026-04-302026-07-25

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    They elected you to lower the cost of living," stated Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua.

    Opposition defends Uhuru, accuses Ruto of failing to address cost of living
  3. April 2026
  4. Capital News

    Addressing the Senate, Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua raised concern over the brutal killing of seven people in Kwa Kamari, Tseikuru Ward, on April 25, as well as the killing of a schoolboy, James Mutemi, in Ukasi, Nguni Ward, three days later.

    “Revenge Must Stop”: Kalonzo Pleads for Peace After Kitui killings
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 30 — Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has called for urgent government action following a horrific spate of deadly bandit attacks in Kitui County that have left at least eight people dead.

    Kitui Senator seeks answers as killings spark security outcry

Yesterday

  1. Senator demands NCIC probe Gachagua before investigating Duale

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has accused the NCIC of double standards, demanding it investigate former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged past remarks about the Nandi community as a "militia" before probing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Cherargei defended Duale, saying he used a Somali proverb while addressing residents in Garissa County.

    13 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Duale defends remarks as NCIC investigates cohesion concerns

    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.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

  3. NCIC investigates Health CS Duale over ethnic incitement allegations

    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.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

  4. Senate summons Rebecca Miano for August 4 hearing

    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.

    20 hours ago · Capital News

  5. Waiguru demands Duale apology for ethnic profiling remarks

    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.

    21 hours ago · Capital News

  6. Senators condemn Health CS Duale over tribal remarks

    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.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  7. NCIC probes Health CS Duale over alleged ethnic remarks

    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.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Government considers altering Wilson Airport flight paths over demolition

    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.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Sakaja seeks Senate backing to unlock Sh63 billion revenue from land rates

    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.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Kitui Senator flags hospital overcrowding, bed-sharing risks

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition MPs defend Uhuru, say Ruto should focus on cost of living

    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.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kalonzo warns political motive behind Kitui killings

    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.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kitui Senator demands action after bandit killings in county

    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.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

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