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Mohamed Chute

Also known as: Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute

Senator named among most improved legislators in Infotrak's 2026 rankings survey.

2026-05-012026-09-11

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, who chaired the sitting, challenged the petitioners to provide accurate and consistent figures on those affected.

    Kibra residents call on Senate for stalled Kenya railways resettlement
  3. August 2026
  4. The Standard

    Appearing before the Senate to respond to questions from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute and Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana, Wahome addressed concerns over ownership of school land, historical land transactions and delays in processing title deeds.T

    Government moves to secure schools' land to curb grabbing
  5. Citizen Digital

    The delegation also featured prominent lawmakers including Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Dorice, Nominated Senator Betty Montet, Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, along with Member of Parliament Feyzal and Member of Parliament Mulanya.

    Farouk Kibet leads high-profile delegation to Mandera to drum up support for President Ruto
  6. July 2026
  7. Capital News

    The meeting was also attended by Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute and Laikipia Senator John Kinyua.

    Senate Summons CS Miano Over Bomas Redevelopment Project
  8. Capital News

    ead of sending her back because it 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

    Senate summons Rebecca Miano after she declines committee appearance
  9. Capital News

    The meeting brought together Marsabit Governor Mohamed Ali, Senator Mohamed Chute, Members of Parliament Prof.

    Govt gives team seven days to chart reopening of Marsabit’s Hillo Gold Mines
  10. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Senators Jackson Mandago of Uasin Gishu, James Lomenen of Turkana, Mohamed Chute of Marsabit and Bomet’s Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved Senators.

    Most improved? Mandago, Chute and Sigei top new Senate rankings
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Leaders from Marsabit present at the meeting included Governor Mohamud Mohamed Ali, Senator Mohamed Chute, and area MPs among others.

    Murkomen halts construction of security centre on Marsabit-Wajir border
  13. The Standard

    te of Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, a difference of more than Sh10 billion that Senators demanded to be explained. “We need the Cabinet Secretary to explain why the construction cost moved from 34 billion shillings to 45 billion shillings,” said Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute

    Question abounds on Sh45.8 B Talanta Stadium project
  14. Capital News

    Led by committee chairperson and Marsabit Senator Mohamed Chute, the senators visited the site to assess progress on the ultra-modern convention facility, which is poised to become East Africa’s largest and most advanced conference centre upon completion.

    Bomas mega centre completion deadline pushed to September following revision in delivery schedule

Yesterday

  1. Kibra residents seek Senate help on stalled railway resettlement

    Residents and traders displaced by Kenya Railways projects in Laini Saba, Kibra, have appealed to the Senate to intervene over stalled resettlement programmes, incomplete houses, and inadequate trading facilities. Of 1,432 residential occupants enumerated, only 256 had received houses; of 833 business occupants, 583 had received stalls.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Government accelerates title deed issuance to protect school land

    The Ministry of Lands is intensifying efforts to protect public schools from land grabbing by accelerating title deed issuance and undertaking fresh surveys. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome told the Senate that hundreds of public schools operate without title deeds, leaving them vulnerable to encroachment and illegal allocation.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Ruto aide leads delegation to Mandera for campaign mobilization

    President Ruto's personal aide Farouk Kibet led a delegation of lawmakers and political leaders to Mandera County on Saturday for a campaign tour aimed at drumming up support for the President and the ruling administration.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. 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

  1. 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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Government gives team seven days to assess Marsabit gold mines

    The government has constituted a multi-agency team with seven working days to assess Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County and recommend a framework for safe resumption of mining activities under stricter regulatory oversight. The move follows a presidential directive and is part of efforts to curb illegal mining across the country.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Four Senators Named Most Improved in Infotrak Ranking Survey

    According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Interior CS Murkomen halts border security centre construction

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has suspended construction of a multi-agency security installation along the Moyale–Marsabit–Isiolo road corridor following a boundary dispute between Marsabit and Wajir counties that sparked tensions among local leaders and residents. The facility was intended to strengthen security along a corridor used for arms trafficking, narcotics, and human trafficking.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. 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

Friday 1 May

  1. 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

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