Also known as: Ledama Olekina · Olekina · Narok Senator Ledama Olekina · Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina · Senator Ledama Ole Kina · incumbent Senator · Senate Minority Whip Ledama Olekina
Narok Senator who serves as Senate Minority Whip and warned against ethnic rhetoric ahead of the 2027 election.
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Capital News
… The coalition claims Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina convened the meeting on short notice, informing senators at about 5.45 p.m. …
Intrigues Surround Sifuna Ouster Bid as Deputy Minority Whip As Azimio Coalition Pushes BackThe Standard
… The letter signed by Philip Kisia alleged that a Coalition Parliamentary Group meeting had been convened by Senate Minority Whip and Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina in his office at 19:30hrs.The letter further alleged that they were not told the agenda of the meeting and their prot …
Sifuna removed as Deputy Minority Whip in SenateCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 29 — Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called for the nationwide removal of billboards erected on road reserves, arguing that the ongoing crackdown in Nairobi should be expanded to all counties to improve road safety and restore order in urban centres. …
Senator Olekina Calls For Nationwide Removal Of Roadside Billboards, Citing Safety Risks And Urban DisorderThe Standard
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi with Narok Senator Ledama Olekina during an electricity connection tour in Narok East Constituency, June 15, 2026. …
CS defends fuel levy, says diesel prices cut by Sh10Citizen Digital
… Wandayi was accompanied by Ledama Ole Kina and Ken Aramat during the event.
Wandayi predicts lower fuel prices as US-Iran peace deal eases oil market fearsCapital News
… Several lawmakers hailed the deal as a victory for devolution, with Narok Senator Ledama Olekina welcoming both the increased allocation and the restoration of Clause 5, while Migori Senator Eddy Oketch emphasized the need for stronger accountability in county spending. …
Ruto signs Division of Revenue Act, securing Sh428bn equitable share for countiesThe Standard
… He served for two decades before contesting the Narok Senate seat in 2022, where he finished third behind Senator Ledama Olekina and former Governor Samuel Ole Tunai. …
Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah is deadCapital News
… Narok Senator Ledama Olekina welcomed both the allocation and the restoration of Clause 5, while Migori Senator Eddy Oketch emphasized the need for stronger accountability mechanisms in county governments. …
Counties Set for Sh428 Billion Allocation as Parliament Moves to End Revenue DisputeCapital News
… Narok Senator Ledama Olekina stressed that counties require adequate resources to sustain service delivery and meet financial obligations. …
Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing rowCitizen Digital
… Narok Senator Ledama Olekina stressed that counties require adequate resources to sustain service delivery and meet financial obligations. …
MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue BillVihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been removed as chairperson of the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee after members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence, citing his failure to consult colleagues and unilateral decision-making on committee affairs.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been removed as chairperson of the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee after members unanimously passed a vote of no confidence, citing his failure to consult colleagues and unilateral decision-making on committee affairs.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Opposition senators aligned to the Linda Mwananchi faction have alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's removal as Senate Deputy Minority Whip was planned during a meeting between President William Ruto and ODM leaders before being formalized at a parliamentary group meeting. The lawmakers accused the government of interfering with Parliament's independence and weakening the opposition.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite an Azimio Coalition formal protest arguing the removal process violated coalition agreement and Senate Standing Orders.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has moved to block attempts to remove Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip, writing to the Senate Speaker to reject a Parliamentary Group meeting held Wednesday that voted to remove him, arguing the process violated coalition agreements and Senate procedures.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a meeting convened by Senate Minority Whip Ledama Ole Kina. The Azimio la Umoja coalition complained about the short notice and lack of agenda transparency for the meeting, where 11 Senators voted to remove Sifuna.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called for the nationwide removal of billboards erected on road reserves, arguing that they obstruct visibility and endanger motorists and pedestrians. He said the President's directive to remove billboards from road reserves in Nairobi should be extended to all counties, citing Narok Town as an example where billboards outnumber road signs.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government's fuel pricing measures, stating that interventions through the Petroleum Development Levy have helped shield Kenyans from rising fuel costs, with diesel prices cut by Sh10.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi said a newly signed US-Iran peace agreement could ease Middle East tensions, potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz maritime route through which Kenya imports fuel, lower global oil prices, and reduce pump prices in Kenya from next month.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to 47 county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. The allocation, based on an estimated Sh2.9 trillion in shareable revenue, follows a mediated settlement between the National Assembly and Senate after seven mediation sessions.
15 June 2026 · Capital News →
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and military officer who served two decades in Parliament, died on Saturday morning at Nairobi Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 following an undisclosed infection.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 47 county governments could receive Sh428 billion in equitable share funding if Parliament approves the Mediation Committee's recommendations on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, ending negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate. The agreement also reinstates Clause 5, which protects county allocations from reductions due to national revenue shortfalls.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has cautioned against climate policies targeting methane reduction through livestock reduction, saying they would undermine pastoralist communities whose livelihoods depend on cattle and lack viable economic alternatives. Scientists note that livestock is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called on the government to stop introducing new projects in the 2026/2027 financial year budget and instead complete ongoing initiatives and pay all verified pending bills, while cautioning against the National Treasury's use of Article 223 of the Constitution to spend outside the approved budget framework.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →