John Kinyua

Also known as: Senator John Kinyua · Laikipia Senator John Kinyua

2026-04-272026-10-27

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September 2026
17 SeptCapital News
… Laikipia Senator John Kinyua also questioned the financial accountability arrangements, arguing that Tourism should have access to the contract because the project funds were being channelled through its docket. …
Senators demand Bomas complex contract as ministries clash over project oversight
July 2026
28 JulCapital News
… The meeting was also attended by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute and Laikipia Senator John Kinyua.
Senate Summons CS Miano Over Bomas Redevelopment Project
24 JulCapital News
… present during Kang’ata’s reception included DCP Secretary-General designate Senator John Methu, National Organising Secretary Senator Mithika Linturi, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and Laikipia Senator John Kinyua …
Murang’a Governor Kang’ata joins Gachagua’s DCP after dumping Ruto’s UDA
24 JulCapital News
… t would have embarrassed the ministry, we decided to be courteous to her,” Wambua said. “The CS should be summoned and come and face us because she is abusing parliamentary courtesy.” The meeting was also attended by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute and Laikipia Senator John Kinyua …
Senate summons Rebecca Miano after she declines committee appearance
21 JulCapital News
… The senators—Laikipia’s John Kinyua, Kiambu’s Karungo wa Thang’wa, Nyandarua’s John Methu, Kajiado’s John Seki, Kirinyaga’s Kamau Murango and Murang’a’s Joe Nyutu—wore matching green blazers paired with grey trousers, the party’s signature colours. …
6 Senators don DCP’s signature green as party rides Ol Kalou momentum
21 JulThe Standard
… The senators who donned the eye-catching blazers were Nyandarua Senator and DCP Secretary General John Methu, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango, Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu and Kajiado Senator Kanar Seki.The lawmakers …
Six DCP senators turn heads in matching party colours
May 2026
14 MayThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterLaikipia Senator John Kinyua also questioned the decision by the ministry to use direct procurement instead of open tendering in awarding the contract to China Road and Bridge Corporation.“Why was there a variation of 10 billion shillings, why did the m …
Question abounds on Sh45.8 B Talanta Stadium project
6 MayCapital News
… He was accompanied by several leaders, including Senator Joe Nyutu, Kigumo MP Munyoro, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, Gatanga MP Edward Muriu, and other regional leaders, who echoed criticism of the government over corruption and economic management.
Gachagua Insists Opposition Will Front Single Presidential Candidate Against Ruto
1 MayCapital News
… Laikipia Senator John Kinyua said the project is central to Kenya’s broader strategy of expanding conference tourism, attracting international investment, and creating jobs for thousands of Kenyans. …
Bomas mega centre completion deadline pushed to September following revision in delivery schedule
April 2026
30 AprThe Standard
… Laikipia Senator John Kinyua said that the Senators had made a decision as the house over the Council of Governors and that the Senators were not happy they had not been involved in the change of tact by the house leadership without their input. …
"We are not aware": Senators claim kept in dark on truce with governors

Politics

Senators demand Bomas complex contract as ministries clash over oversight

The News

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 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 →

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

Murang'a Governor Kang'ata leaves UDA for Gachagua's DCP
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has switched from President Ruto's ruling UDA party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and will defend his gubernatorial seat on the DCP ticket in the 2027 election. Gachagua publicly welcomed Kang'ata at his residence, calling the move a boost for the opposition party ahead of the next general election.
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 →

Tuesday 21 July

Six senators wear DCP green blazers after Ol Kalou victory
Six senators allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party arrived at the Senate wearing the party's trademark neon green blazers, a display of unity ahead of the swearing-in of DCP's first MP following its breakthrough win in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua constituency.
21 July 2026 · Capital News →
Six DCP senators wear matching blazers after Ol Kalou by-election win
Six senators allied to the Democracy for the Citizens Party wore matching neon-green blazers in Parliament to celebrate DCP's landslide victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where DCP's Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won with 35,440 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 5,450 votes.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 14 May

Senate questions Sh45.8 billion Talanta Stadium project costs
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing scrutinized the Talanta Stadium project, demanding explanations for the cost increase from Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, procurement procedures, and land ownership documentation. The stadium, breaking ground in March 2024, is being built for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Gachagua reaffirms opposition unity, pledges single presidential candidate
Democratic Congress Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will present a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election, insisting the coalition remains intact despite claims of internal divisions. Gachagua said all aspirants have agreed to support whoever wins the nomination process and that he is personally ready to step aside if another contender is selected.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 1 May

Bomas International Conference Centre completion deadline moved to September
The Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure inspected the Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre, which had been announced for April 2026 completion but now is scheduled for September. The facility is designed to become East Africa's largest conference centre with capacity for up to 30 Heads of State and various large venues.
1 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

Senate leaders accused of excluding members from governor truce talks
Most senators complained they were kept in the dark after the Senate Majority Leader announced a truce with the Council of Governors, brokered over two weeks of meetings by house leadership. The deal includes governors agreeing to resume appearances before Senate Committees after previously threatening to boycott.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

Laikipia leaders urge voters to judge based on development record
Political leaders in Laikipia County, including Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, have called on residents to evaluate leaders based on their development record rather than party affiliation ahead of the next General Election. At a forum in Igwamiti Ward, candidates and officials also addressed issues including the condition of Nyahururu County Referral Hospital and the delivery of tents to community welfare groups.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →