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Enoch Wambua

Also known as: Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua · Kitui County Senator Enoch Wambua · Enock Wambui · Kitui senator

Kitui Senator who has raised concerns over overcrowding and bed-sharing in county public health facilities.

2026-04-302026-10-24

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April 2026
30 AprCapital 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
30 AprCapital 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

Politics

Sakaja seeks stronger laws to tackle illegal building in Nairobi

The News

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told senators that his administration's efforts to rein in illegal developments are frustrated by weak penalties, court challenges, and the loss of prosecutorial powers previously held by local authorities. Sakaja has called for Parliament to review the legal framework governing development control, increase penalties for violations, and restore counties' role in prosecuting construction-related offences.

13 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 13 October

Sakaja seeks stronger laws to tackle illegal building in Nairobi
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told senators that his administration's efforts to rein in illegal developments are frustrated by weak penalties, court challenges, and the loss of prosecutorial powers previously held by local authorities. Sakaja has called for Parliament to review the legal framework governing development control, increase penalties for violations, and restore counties' role in prosecuting construction-related offences.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 21 September

Azimio la Umoja coalition rebrands to Ukombozi Alliance
The Azimio la Umoja coalition has rebranded to the Ukombozi Alliance after unanimous agreement by parties within the faction, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the new alliance.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

Senators demand Bomas complex contract as ministries clash over oversight
Senators have demanded the contract and financial records for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Conference Centre project, questioning the division of responsibilities between the Ministries of Defence and Tourism. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for contracting and procurement, while Tourism will own and market the facility, an arrangement that has raised concerns among lawmakers since the project is funded through the Tourism Fund.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 13 August

EACC raids Kitui sand trader's home over revenue concerns
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.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms before 2027 election
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.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 1 August

Wiper and Linda Mwananchi court former CS Aisha Jumwa
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.
1 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

Sifuna, Kalonzo pledge Opposition unity for 2027 election
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.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper denies Kalonzo held meeting with Ruto
Wiper Patriotic Front leaders have denied claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met with President William Ruto to discuss a working arrangement ahead of the 2027 election, instead stating that Kalonzo is committed to working with the United Alternative Government to select a single presidential candidate.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

Senate summons Tourism CS over Bomas redevelopment project
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.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 24 July

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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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 →
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 →