… Members of the committee, led by Chairperson Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, questioned why the Bill proposes a committee structure instead of a fully-fledged regulatory authority or board. …
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… Mbaruku told the House team chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo that a significant number of staff had expressed political ambitions and were set to resign within the constitutionally allowed timeline.The committee heard that while the development had ushered in high attriti …
Staff exits loom at DP Kindiki's office as Sh95m set for gratuity payments… The matter emerged during the presentation of the 2026/2027 financial year budget estimates before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo. …
Wave of Staff Exits Looms at Deputy President’s Office Ahead of 2027 ElectionsAudio By VocalizeNarok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo. [George Sayagie, Standard] Members of the National Assembly have questioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission’s (NCIC) ability to address hate speech in the country ahead of next year’s General Election. …
MPs challenge NCIC over Sh1.5b request, claim inefficiency… However, members of the parliamentary committee led by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo pushed for an increase in the proposed stipend, stating that it should match what community health promoters receive. …
Gov't to pay village elders Ksh.3,000 stipend as MPs push for more… Committee chairperson and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo acknowledged concerns over the location and lack of space at Nakuru State House. …
MPs push for relocation of Nakuru State House over congestion concerns… Committee Chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo and members of the committee pledged continued engagement with the police service to strengthen budgetary support for training, operations and modernization ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Police to Deploy Body Cameras, Digital OBs, CCTV in Major 2027 Election Security Overhaul… Narok West MP and Committee Chair Gabriel Tongoyo said the proposal was a major milestone but suggested that the stipend be aligned with payments given to community health promoters. …
Village elders may soon get Sh3,000 stipend… Committee Chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo (Narok West) questioned the rationale behind the allocation, noting that officers assigned to Parliament, the Judiciary and other State institutions are ordinarily facilitated under those institutions’ budgets. …
MPs Question Sh1.9bn VIP Security Budget as Police Defend Spending Plan… During an oversight visit led by committee chairperson and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo, legislators encountered overcrowded housing units, leaking roofs and inadequate sanitation facilities, exposing what they described as long-standing neglect of officers’ welfare. …
MPs decry 'deplorable' living conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
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MPs warn Strategic Goods Control Bill could slow trade
The News
A Parliamentary committee has raised concerns that the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026 could create a costly and overly bureaucratic system that may slow down trade instead of improving it. The Bill seeks to regulate the trade, transfer, import, export and transit of strategic goods, sensitive technologies and dual-use items that could pose security risks.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 19 May
MPs warn Strategic Goods Control Bill could slow trade
A Parliamentary committee has raised concerns that the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026 could create a costly and overly bureaucratic system that may slow down trade instead of improving it. The Bill seeks to regulate the trade, transfer, import, export and transit of strategic goods, sensitive technologies and dual-use items that could pose security risks.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 16 May
DP Kindiki's office budgets Sh95m for staff gratuity ahead of 2027 polls
The Deputy President's office has set aside Sh95.4 million for gratuity payments as staff resign to pursue elective politics ahead of the 2027 elections. Public officers seeking to contest must resign by February 9, 2027, and the office has noted that many contract staff have expressed political ambitions.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 15 May
Deputy President's office braces for staff exodus ahead of 2027
A wave of resignations is expected at the Office of the Deputy President as dozens of staff members prepare to leave public service ahead of the 2027 General Election, prompting an additional Sh95.4 million allocation for gratuity payments. Senior officials attribute the exodus to rising political ambitions among employees, who plan to pursue elective positions or engage in political mobilisation.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
MPs question NCIC's effectiveness, challenge funding request
Members of the National Assembly's National Administration and Internal Security Committee have questioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission's ability to address hate speech, expressing doubt about its effectiveness while the NCIC has appealed for increased funding ahead of next year's election, citing rising political tensions and social media hate speech as major threats.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 14 May
Government proposes Ksh.3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has proposed paying Kenya's approximately 110,000 village elders a monthly stipend of Ksh.3,000, with a policy framework and identification criteria developed after years of consultation. MPs have pushed for higher payments.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wednesday 13 May
MPs call for relocation of Nakuru State House due to congestion
Members of the National Assembly have urged the government to relocate Nakuru State House, citing severe congestion, limited room for expansion, and the city's growing status as a major urban and regional hub. Nakuru County Woman Representative Liza Chelule led calls for the relocation during scrutiny of the 2026/2027 State House budget estimates, arguing the current facility no longer reflects the stature expected of a modern State House.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police deploy technology, training for 2027 election security
The National Police Service is modernizing its security approach for the 2027 General Election, investing in advanced technology including body cameras, digital observation buses, and CCTV systems. The service is also training 10,000 police recruits at various colleges and has sought increased parliamentary budgetary support to strengthen personnel capacity and operational readiness.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Government proposes Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
The government has proposed paying village elders a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 if parliament approves the policy, which would benefit approximately 110,000 village elders nationwide and mark the first structured government payment system for them. The Ministry of Interior has developed eligibility criteria, and the stipend would be restricted to elders not already receiving other state support.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 12 May
MPs question Sh1.9bn VIP security budget allocation
The National Police Service has defended a Sh1.9 billion allocation for security of government buildings and VIP protection after lawmakers raised concerns about the spending during budget scrutiny. MPs questioned the rationale for the allocation, citing poor conditions in police stations, and sought clarification on additional Sh5–6 billion funds for ward policing and police station operations.
12 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wednesday 6 May
Parliamentary committee flags poor conditions at Mombasa GSU camp
MPs on the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security raised alarm during an oversight visit to the General Service Unit camp in Mombasa about overcrowded housing units, leaking roofs, and inadequate sanitation facilities, with up to eight officers sharing single rooms without partitions. The committee chair pledged to lobby for urgent interventions to improve conditions and officer morale.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →