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Naisula Lesuuda

Also known as: Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda · Ms Lesuuda

Samburu West MP who began career in journalism, was nominated Senator in 2013, and re-elected in 2022.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    MPs Naisula Lesuuda (Samburu West), Joseph Lekuton (Laisamis) and Jackson Lekumontare (Samburu East) assured President Ruto that Samburu would rally behind his re-election in 2027.

    Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad - Ruto
  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 – Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has broken ranks with the Azimio coalition and declared her support for President William Ruto, saying the government’s record in Samburu has persuaded her to abandon her previous political position.

    Lesuuda breaks ranks with Azimio, throws weight behind Ruto
  4. August 2026
  5. The Standard

    Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda last week sought a statement from the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the proliferation of adulterated alcohol drinks, amid increased reports of unscrupulous individuals purportedly engaging in the prod

    MPs demands government action over growing proliferation of adulterated alcohol
  6. Citizen Digital

    Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda pressed the PS to provide documentary evidence to support the ministry’s position.

    Education PS grilled over replacement of NEMIS in school capitation
  7. Capital News

    Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda said the issue had become more serious because telephone numbers now serve as access points to financial services and personal accounts.

    MPs seek investigation into Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment
  8. Citizen Digital

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Politics and Patriarchy: How Naisula Lesuuda beat political bias By Claire Munde August 20, 2026 12:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Naisula Lesuuda.

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Politics and Patriarchy: How Naisula Lesuuda beat political bias
  9. Citizen Digital

    The Bill, sponsored by Naisula Lesuuda as National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024, seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Act to strengthen the provision of infrastructure for non-motorised transport (NMT).

    Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
  10. The Standard

    The Bill, sponsored by Naisula Lesuuda as National Assembly Bill No. 31 of 2024, seeks to amend the Kenya Roads Act to strengthen the provision of infrastructure for non-motorised transport (NMT).

    Parliament passes Bill seeking dedicated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
  11. The Standard

    Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda said that if it was an issue of resources, the Ministry ought to make it known to Parliament exactly how much is needed to complete the digitisation process.

    MPs decry slow digitisation of Lands system, claim cartels behind delay
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

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    Gov't launches Last Mile Electrification Project for over 10,000 homes in Samburu
Mining & Energy

Kenya to process raw materials locally, not export for processing abroad

The News

President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.

16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Kenya to process raw materials locally, not export for processing abroad

    President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Samburu West MP Lesuuda defects from Azimio to back Ruto

    Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has left the Azimio coalition and declared support for President William Ruto, citing the government's development record in Samburu as her reason for the switch.

    20 hours ago · Capital News

Monday 31 August

  1. MPs demand government action on adulterated alcohol proliferation

    Members of Parliament have questioned the government's measures to address the growing proliferation of adulterated alcoholic drinks in the country, with Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda seeking a statement from the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding increased reports of unscrupulous individuals producing, distributing, and selling adulterated alcoholic beverages.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 27 August

  1. PS questioned over abandonment of NEMIS in school funding

    The Principal Secretary for Basic Education was questioned by Parliament's Public Accounts Committee over why the government abandoned the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) for disbursing capitation funds to schools. The Auditor General's report found no documentary evidence that student enrollment data on NEMIS had been verified by sub-county education officers before funds were disbursed.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 26 August

  1. MPs probe Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment risks

    Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom's practice of deactivating dormant SIM cards and reassigning the numbers to other subscribers, citing concerns that the practice could expose customers to fraud, loss of funds, and unauthorized access to personal information. The petition, referred to the Public Petitions Committee, will examine whether the practice complies with consumer protection, data privacy, and financial asset management laws.

    26 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 20 August

  1. Naisula Lesuuda overcomes patriarchy to serve second parliamentary term

    Naisula Lesuuda, who began her career in journalism, was the youngest nominated Senator in 2013 before winning the Samburu West parliamentary seat in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, despite the area's patriarchal nature. She discusses her journey from the newsroom to Parliament and the challenges of seeking political office as a woman.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Parliament passes Bill requiring dedicated lanes for cyclists, pedestrians

    The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to require dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians and other non-motorised transport users on designated roads. The Bill responds to safety concerns over pedestrians and cyclists sharing busy roads with motor vehicles, particularly in urban areas.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Parliament passes Kenya Roads Amendment Bill for cyclist and pedestrian lanes

    The National Assembly has passed the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which requires dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorised transport users on designated roads across the country. The legislation seeks to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, with road authorities including KeNHA, KeRRA, and KURA required to incorporate such facilities in road design and construction.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. MPs claim cartels obstruct Lands digitisation launched in 2021

    Lawmakers sitting in the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee have criticised the delayed digitisation of the Lands Management Information System, claiming that individuals within the Ministry of Lands have frustrated the process to ensure corruption thrives. The Lands Principal Secretary announced the government intends to spend Sh16 billion for full digitisation within five years, while an Auditor General report found only two of 83 state land registries fully digitised.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 15 May

  1. Government launches electrification project for 10,968 Samburu homes

    The government is electrifying 10,968 households in Samburu County through a Last Mile Electrification project by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation, with completion expected by September. The initiative aims to expand electricity access to rural areas and enable income-generating activities.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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