Gabriel Tongoyo

Also known as: Committee Chair Gabriel Tongoyo · Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo · Committee Chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo · Hon. Tongoyo

2026-05-062026-08-19

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May 2026
14 MayCitizen Digital
… 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
13 MayCitizen Digital
… 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
13 MayCapital News
… 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
13 MayThe Standard
… 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
12 MayCapital News
… 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
6 MayThe Standard
… 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

Politics

IPOA chairperson nominee pledges independence and oversight authority

The News

Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for IPOA chairperson, pledged to the National Assembly committee that he would speak "truth to power," defend Kenyans' rights, and maintain the authority's independence while cooperating with the National Police Service. He emphasized that IPOA should remain independent in investigating police misconduct and handling abuse complaints, and that cooperation should not mean subordination to police command.

13 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 13 August

IPOA chairperson nominee pledges independence and oversight authority
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for IPOA chairperson, pledged to the National Assembly committee that he would speak "truth to power," defend Kenyans' rights, and maintain the authority's independence while cooperating with the National Police Service. He emphasized that IPOA should remain independent in investigating police misconduct and handling abuse complaints, and that cooperation should not mean subordination to police command.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
IPOA Chairperson nominee vetted, supports police body cameras
Dr Duncan Ojwang Oburu, nominee for Independent Policing Oversight Authority Chairperson, was vetted by Parliament's Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security and was asked to explain how he would address the institution's credibility issues. Oburu advocated for the use of police body cameras.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 22 July

Seven Maasai clans endorse Tunai for 2027 Narok Senate race
Former Narok Governor Samuel Kuntai Ole Tunai has secured backing from elders representing seven Maasai clans, including the Ildamat clan, ahead of the 2027 General Election race for the Narok Senate seat against incumbent Senator Ledama Ole Kina. The endorsement, announced at a meeting in Narok Town, was led by 56 elders from the Narok Council of Elders, who cited Tunai's leadership experience, development record, and efforts to foster community unity during his governorship.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

MPs seek explanation for dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruits
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College for being pregnant. Legislators, including Makueni Woman Representative Suzanne Kiamba, questioned the legality of the decision and called for reforms, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution, labour laws, and fair administrative action.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 20 July

MPs question dismissal of 18 pregnant police recruits
The National Assembly has demanded an explanation from the National Police Service over the dismissal of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College after they were found to be pregnant. Lawmakers have questioned the legality of the decision and are calling for reforms to protect the rights of affected women, citing concerns about compliance with the Constitution and labour laws.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 2 July

Female MPs challenge police dismissal of pregnant recruits
Female lawmakers in the National Assembly pushed back against the National Police Service's disqualification of 18 female recruits from Kiganjo Police Training College due to pregnancy, with male committee members defending the decision as based on medical fitness requirements rather than discipline.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →

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 →