Also known as: Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang · Committee Chair Moses Kajwang · Committee Chairman Moses Kajwang
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… Governor Kihika had appeared before the Committee Chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang to respond to audit queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2024/2025. …
Governor Kihika and Senator Keroche clash during Senate Committee meetingThe Standard
… He told Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, Woman rep Joyce Osogo, Mps Lilian Gogo (Rangwe), Eve Obara (Kabondo Kasipul) and Boyd Were (Kasipul), who were present to back Wanga Wanga’s re-election.Mbadi said they had agreed as the county leadership to supp …
Former Homa Bay DG Magwanga hits at CS Mbadi after Wanga endorsementThe Standard
… Abdullahi, who appeared before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, was tasked to provide documents proving that the pending bills have not been cooked, as they demanded a forensic audit of the debts.Kajwang sought to know from t …
Governor Abdullahi fingered over Sh1.3 billion 'fictitious' pending billsCitizen Digital
… "What the Governor is struggling to explain simply brings us to the conclusion that we are treating our workers very casually," Committee Chair Moses Kajwang stated. …
Governors accuse gov't of backing out of UHC workers employment dealCitizen Digital
… The reshuffle, announced on Wednesday, June 17, by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, saw Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang nominated to take over Sifuna's position in the committee, chaired by Siaya Senator and ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga. …
Sifuna dropped from Oburu-led Senate Energy committee in reshuffleCitizen Digital
… Bonny Khalwale, Senator for Kakamega, said, “There is an attempt in this country for certain people, irrespective of their status, to belittle other institutions in government.” Moses Kajwang, Senator for Homa Bay, added, “A jury does not have to justify the decisions that it mad …
Gachagua judgement: Senate to appeal High Court's ruling on Ksh.50M compensationCitizen Digital
… The committee led by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang noted that the County’s revenue had spiralled from Ksh.3.9 billion in the financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh.4.5 billion by June 2024, then another increase to Ksh. …
Mombasa records steady growth in revenue collection despite land rates challengesThe Standard
… Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino, Seme MP James Nyikal and Homa Bay Woman Rep Joyce Osogo urged the government to put in place measures to protect Nyanza residents from contracting Ebola. …
MPs call for strict controls to prevent Ebola spread through Lake Victoria tradeThe Standard
… SCPAC chair Moses Kajwang said some governors would rather pay a Sh500,000 fine than face scrutiny. …
Barasa calls for mutual respect between governors and senatorsThe Standard
… SCPAC chair Moses Kajwang said some governors would rather pay a Sh500,000 fine than face scrutiny. …
Put end to standoff between senators and governors over accountabilityThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →