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Moses Kajwang

Also known as: Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang · Committee Chair Moses Kajwang · Committee Chairman Moses Kajwang

2026-04-272026-08-18

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeSenate Public Accounts Committee chairperson Moses Kajwang and KISM chairperson Jennifer Cirindi during the 5th edition of the Procurement and Supply Chain Forum in Mombasa on August 12, 2026.

    KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight
  3. The Standard

    Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang told residents to focus on fast-maturing crops with good returns like horticulture to transform their lives.

    66,000 farmers to benefit from Sh1.7 billion irrigation project
  4. Capital News

    Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang retained his position as Chairperson of the influential oversight committee, which is mandated to examine reports of the Auditor-General on the financial statements of county governments and ensure accountability in the use of public funds.

    Cherargei elected deputy chair of powerful CPAC watchdog committee
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Homa Bay Senator, Moses Kajwang added, “We are fully behind this blueprint...we must take Kenya to the next level of development; we must be honest to our country....." On his part, Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo said, "And we are not going to be dragged behind by leaders who want

    Broad-based leaders rally behind Ruto's Vision 2060, dismiss opposition criticism
  7. Citizen Digital

    People are suffering.” Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, on his part, said it was time leaders stopped taking voters for granted and instead focused on delivering the promises they made while seeking elective office.

    'Broad-based leaders are arrogant, don't listen to voters,' Millie Odhiambo on losing Ol Kalou poll
  8. Capital News

    Those reported to have attended the State House meeting include Oburu Oginga, Tom Ojienda, Eddy Oketch, Hamida Kibwana, Betty Montet, Johnes Mwaruma, Mohamed Faki, Stewart Madzayo, Issa Juma Boy and Moses Kajwang.

    Intrigues Surround Sifuna Ouster Bid as Deputy Minority Whip As Azimio Coalition Pushes Back
  9. The Standard

    he party supporting ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga for insubordination.The Nairobi Senator was also removed as a member of the Senate Energy Committee chaired by Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, who is also the ODM Party Leader, last month and replaced by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang

    Sifuna removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip
  10. The Standard

    When development is done in Nyanza, the same is replicated in all the other seven regions,” Dr Omollo added.Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang urged Nyanza residents to shun tribal leaders.

    PS Omollo wants clerics to rebuke politicians who promote hatred
  11. The Standard

    Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang told Nyanza residents to shun tribal leaders. "Let's avoid tribal leaders.

    Oburu declares ODM won't field presidential candidate, endorses Ruto
  12. The Standard

    The Committee Chairman Moses Kajwang pointed out that the limit set for county Governments expenditure on wages and benefits for public officers pursuant to section 107 (2) of the Act shall not exceed 35 percent of the County Government's total revenue which the county had breach

    Governor Sang in hot soup over unsustainable wage bill
Business

KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight

The News

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management has called for reforms to strengthen the legal framework governing procurement, with a focus on accountability, efficiency and value for money. KISM chairperson Jennifer Cirindi said procurement must be handled by qualified professionals who can be held accountable for the use of public resources.

13 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 13 August

  1. KISM calls for stronger procurement laws and oversight

    The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management has called for reforms to strengthen the legal framework governing procurement, with a focus on accountability, efficiency and value for money. KISM chairperson Jennifer Cirindi said procurement must be handled by qualified professionals who can be held accountable for the use of public resources.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 10 August

  1. Sh1.7 billion irrigation project launches in Homa Bay County

    More than 66,000 farmers in Homa Bay County are set to benefit from the launch of the Sh1.7 billion Suba Clusters Irrigation Project, which will source water from Lake Victoria to turn semi-arid areas into crop production zones. The project is expected to be completed in two years and create direct employment for 66,426 households.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Samson Cherargei elected vice chair of Senate CPAC

    Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has been unanimously elected Vice Chairperson of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, replacing Johnes Mwaruma who was reassigned. The committee oversees county government financial accountability and audits.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 31 July

  1. Broad-based leaders back Ruto's Vision 2060 agenda

    Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 18 July

  1. Millie Odhiambo blames arrogance for UDA loss in Ol Kalou by-election

    National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo attributed the UDA's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to arrogance displayed by leaders of the broad-based government, saying they have not listened to voters or understood their suffering.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Azimio blocks attempt to remove Sifuna as deputy minority whip

    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

  2. Senate removes Sifuna as Deputy Minority Whip

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip and replaced by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, following a resolution passed by the Minority Party on July 15, 2026, as communicated to the House by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. PS Omollo urges clerics to rebuke divisive politicians ahead of elections

    Interior PS Raymond Omollo has challenged religious leaders to admonish political leaders who make discriminatory and hateful comments in churches, particularly as the country approaches next year's general election. He urged clergy to prevent politicians from making divisive ethnic-based statements designed to discredit opponents.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. ODM will not field presidential candidate, Oburu says

    ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election and will instead support President Ruto's re-election bid. Oburu said the party completed consultations for a pre-election coalition agreement and found Ruto suitable for presidency, citing his incorporation of ODM members in government.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Nandi County wage bill breaches legal threshold, Senate panel says

    Nandi County Government's wage bill reached 44 percent of its Sh6.4 billion revenue in 2024/2025, exceeding the 35 percent legal limit set by the Public Finance Management Act. Governor Stephen Sang appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee and was questioned over the breach, with the committee chair noting the Finance Executive Committee Member did not table a bill in the County Assembly to control spending.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 4 July

  1. Nakuru Governor and Senator clash at Senate audit meeting

    Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Nakuru Senator Tabitha Keroche clashed during a Senate County Public Accounts Committee meeting where Kihika appeared to respond to audit queries for the 2024/2025 financial year, with their dispute over the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital prompting the committee chair to intervene and request they withdraw unparliamentary language.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Former DG Magwanga criticises Mbadi's endorsement of Wanga

    Former Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has criticised National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi for endorsing Governor Gladys Wanga's re-election, saying county leaders have agreed to support President William Ruto's re-election but not Wanga's second term. Magwanga accused Mbadi of promoting divisive politics that could reduce Ruto's votes in the next election.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. Wajir Governor questioned over Sh1.3 billion pending bills

    Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi faced scrutiny from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee over Sh1.3 billion in pending bills that his administration says have already been paid. The committee chair requested a forensic audit and demanded the governor explain the bills' sudden appearance, with senators suggesting they may be fictitious.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Governors oppose conditional grant for UHC workers employment

    The Council of Governors says the national government has reneged on a commitment to include Ksh.8 billion for permanent and pensionable UHC worker employment in the counties' shareable revenue rather than as a conditional grant, citing concerns that conditional funding makes counties dependent on the national government.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Sifuna dropped from Senate Energy Committee in reshuffle

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been dropped from the Senate Energy Committee, with Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over his position. The reshuffle was announced by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot on June 17 following changes approved by the Senate in line with Standing Orders.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Senate to appeal court's KSh50M compensation ruling to Gachagua

    The Senate will challenge a High Court decision that awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh50 million in compensation for infringement of his right to a fair trial, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arguing the court's finding was erroneous and that the Judiciary should not interfere with the Senate's constitutional mandate to conduct impeachment trials.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Mombasa County revenue rises to 4.8 billion shillings

    Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. MPs urge government controls on Lake Victoria trade Ebola risk

    MPs from Nyanza have called on the government to implement measures to prevent Ebola spread through trade on Lake Victoria, citing interaction between Kenyan traders and their Congolese and Ugandan counterparts on islands including Remba, Ringiti, and Takawiri.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Governor Barasa welcomes Senate-governors truce on oversight

    Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has welcomed a recent truce between the Senate and the Council of Governors over county oversight and accountability, saying the agreement signals a new chapter in relations and will enhance devolution's effectiveness. Barasa stated that governors are ready to appear before Senate committees, but called for the process to be conducted with mutual respect and decorum.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. Senate demands governors appear before accountability committee

    The Senate's County Public Accounts Committee is concerned that governors are ignoring summons to respond to audit queries, with Senate Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi stating governors have 30 days to comply or face enforcement. The editorial argues that governors must answer for how county funds are used, noting that the Auditor General has documented cases of money wastage and misuse in county governments.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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