Parliament

Also known as: Bunge · Senate Plenary · both Houses of Parliament · the House · Kenyan national assembly · Kenya's two chambers of parliament · Budget Committee

Kenya's bicameral legislature comprised of two chambers, accused of widespread bribery and corruption since August 2022.

2026-04-262026-08-12

In coverage

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July 2026
29 JulCapital News
… Speaking during a podcast interview, the first-term lawmaker said the proposed legislation is in its final stages before being tabled in Parliament. …
ODM MP fronts Bill making NYS training compulsory after Form Four
28 JulCitizen Digital
… The President made the announcement as students continue applying for funding for universities, TVETs and colleges using the existing model, with funding agencies awaiting Parliament's approval of the necessary legislative framework. …
Students face KUCCPS, HELB glitches as Ruto promises full university funding
28 JulCapital News
… If approved by Parliament through the proposed amendments to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Act, every student admitted to a university, college or the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) from September 2026 would qualify for 100 percent government funding, regardless …
Ruto vows every University student will get full govt funding
28 JulThe Standard
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Dr Kamau Thugge at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. …
Common currency by 2031? EAC revives single currency push as central banks turn to gold
28 JulThe Standard
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Dr Kamau Thugge at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. …
EAC Central banks turn to gold in effort to revive single currency by 2031
25 JulThe Standard
… A year later, Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris's Public Order (Amendment) Bill proposed designated protest zones and restrictions on demonstrations within 100 metres of Parliament, courts and other public institutions where policymakers could be found. …
New assembly Bill secures safer protests but is should do more
25 JulThe Standard
… the proposed bill.The firm, led by advocate Gregory Ndege and John Mutinda Mutiso, a former ambassador and legislator, said the proposed bill leaves several constitutional, governance and accountability concerns unresolved. “Many stakeholders have tried to come to this Parliament …
EADB's Kenya operations on the spot amid Sh6.6b loss fears
24 JulThe Standard
… The President said he had requested the withdrawal of the Public Service Internship Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bill No. 63 of 2022) from Parliament to allow for improvements that would establish a stronger legal framework for internships.He said the revised legislation would e …
Ruto seeks permanent internship framework for graduates
24 JulThe Standard
The High Court in Nairobi has struck out a case filed to punish Parliament speakers Moses Wetang’ula and Amason Kingi for openly campaigning for President William Ruto’s second term bid. …
Go to EACC, Judge tells human group in Wetang'ula-Kingi politicking case
24 JulThe Standard
… He maintained the government is serious in addressing the challenges through comprehensive reforms, including amendments to the Cooperative Act currently under mediation in Parliament. …
Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030

Politics

Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts

The News

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.

10 hours ago · Capital News →

Today

Kindiki urges Kenya to shield development from policy shifts
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda. He cited economic stabilisation under President William Ruto's administration, including inflation below six per cent, $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment last year, and a reduction in the Central Bank lending rate to commercial banks from 13.5 per cent to 8.75 per cent.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
CS Mbadi cites rising soda consumption as sign of economic progress
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended President William Ruto's administration's economic record by arguing that increased soft-drink consumption indicates Kenyans have more disposable income after meeting basic needs, drawing online backlash.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

President Ruto launches national dialogue on Vision 2060 plan
President William Ruto will lead the Executive arm into submitting proposals for Kenya's Vision 2060 economic transformation plan during a national dialogue at KICC on Wednesday, with around 5,000 Kenyans from all 47 counties expected to present memoranda on the roadmap.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ichung'wah accuses Gachagua of extortion attempts on Chinese firm
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of attempting to extort Ksh.300 million from the China Road and Bridge Corporation while serving as deputy president, and of demanding Ksh.10 billion to "fix Mount Kenya politics" during his tenure.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opinion: Parliament must be scrutinised in 2027 elections
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans focus too heavily on the presidency while neglecting the 384 parliamentary seats, and contends that the 13th Parliament has failed in representation and oversight, often siding with the Executive rather than holding it accountable.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
13th Parliament accused of widespread bribery and corruption
The 13th Parliament has been accused of being a house of bribery and outright corruption, with legislators confessing that bribe-taking has been the norm in the last four years. Since August 2022, allegations of cash-for-votes have trailed nearly every consequential decision through Kenya's two chambers, raising questions about Parliament's independence to execute its constitutional mandate.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
High Court freezes gambling and casino licence fee hike
Nairobi's High Court has frozen implementation of new licensing fees imposed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, citing the astronomic variance between old and new charges. The court blocked the fee increase pending resolution of the issue, while a fresh case challenges the regulations as unconstitutional, arguing they were passed without adequate public participation.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan students face larger debts under new university funding model
The government is moving toward a new higher education funding system that could leave graduates with significantly larger debts. The previous HELB allocation of about Sh40,000 annually in 2017 fell short of students' actual costs for tuition, accommodation, food, transport, and research.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former IEBC chief calls for reform to avoid repeating election errors
Former IEBC CEO James Oswago has urged a national conversation on how Kenya funds and conducts elections, warning the country risks repeating the same mistakes every five years. He highlighted a significant funding gap for the 2027 General Election, with the IEBC requesting Sh74.8 billion but the National Treasury allocating only Sh41.3 billion, and questioned whether repeated purchases of election equipment offer value for money.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →
Road accidents cost Kenya Sh1.5 trillion GDP annually
Road carnage costs Kenya an estimated Sh1.5 trillion of GDP annually—eight per cent of income—and could rise to 11 per cent without urgent interventions, according to the National Transport and Safety Authority. The NTSA cited inadequate funding, weak traffic law enforcement, and poor road-user behaviour as key factors, noting that vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for 46 per cent of fatalities.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 9 August

Education access disparities widen between northern and other Kenya regions
Former Kenya Wildlife Service Director Julius Kipngetich has urged the government and education stakeholders to address stark inequalities in school access, noting that only about 14 per cent of children in northern Kenya complete secondary school and that many never reach that level, while the average Kenyan spends only about eight years in school.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

University funding overhaul risks burdening graduates with debt
The Standard's editorial warns that the government's proposed overhaul of university funding—which seeks to abolish scholarships and increase student loans—could leave graduates with years of financial hardship, particularly given Kenya's persistent unemployment and underemployment challenges.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

Kenya government launches digital tracking for official vehicles
The government announced sweeping reforms to manage its vehicle fleet, including mandatory real-time tracking for all official vehicles through a centralized Government Vehicle Management System (GVMS) to curb misuse of public assets and enhance accountability. The initiative follows a high-level consultative meeting among the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary and security agencies to address persistent challenges including misuse of government registration plates, poor fuel and mileage records, and inadequate accounting for donor-funded vehicles.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 6 August

27 counties flagged for inadequate development spending allocation
The Senate flagged 27 counties for failing to allocate adequate funding to development projects, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi accusing affected administrations of prioritising recurrent expenditure over service delivery. Nairobi County emerged as the top performer in development spending, while Turkana County ranked second after spending Ksh.4.2 billion on development projects during the 2024/2025 financial year.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nurses reject governors' call to end strike over pay agreements
Kenya's nurses have rejected the Council of Governors' appeal to end their strike, insisting they will continue protesting unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreements, delayed promotions, and staffing shortages until formal return-to-work agreements are signed.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Matiang'i accuses Ruto of misusing State House resources
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto of using public resources to host delegations at State House while Kenyans face a high cost of living. During a political tour of Kuria East in Migori County, Matiang'i and other opposition leaders also alleged the Kenya Kwanza administration is laying groundwork to manipulate the 2027 General Election.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto government proposes student loans to fund universities
President William Ruto's administration is proposing a new university funding model that would rely mainly on student loans instead of taxpayer money, with funds to be raised from investors, parents, graduates, and development partners. The proposals are currently before Parliament.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Strategist criticises IPOA silence on boda boda rider death
Communication strategist Odhiambo Otieno has criticised the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for remaining silent following the death of 19-year-old boda boda rider Eric Otieno shortly after his release from Muthaiga Police Station. He warned that IPOA's silence on the matter encourages impunity within the police service and questioned why CCTV footage from the station had not been made public.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto's university funding plan shifts burden to student loans
President William Ruto's proposals before Parliament would shift higher education funding from taxpayers' money to a model relying mainly on student loans, with government raising billions of shillings from investors, parents, graduates and development partners instead.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

Health CS denies Ksh.1.2B SHA funds went to private firm
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims that Ksh.1.2 billion from the Social Health Authority was paid to a private proxy company, stating instead that the charges are lawful, publicly regulated, and paid to a State agency. Duale defended the government's digital health system (Taifa Care) as required by law for implementing Universal Health Coverage.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government introduces Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
President William Ruto announced that village elders across Kenya will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 as the government formally places them on a structured payment programme to strengthen local governance. The President also directed that village elders and their families be enrolled in the Social Health Authority, with the government covering contributions, and announced plans for digital literacy training and legislation to anchor the position in law.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection over Kaguchia arrest
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uasu warns retirement age cut threatens UoN staffing
The Universities Academic Staff Union warns that lowering the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for senior lecturers from 70 to 65 could cause the University of Nairobi to lose up to 70 per cent of its academic workforce within five years. The union is demanding withdrawal of the Public Service Commission circular, noting the university has already lost about 40 per cent of academic staff since a hiring freeze in 2020.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Isaak-Harti community marches to halt Isiolo land registration
The minority Isaak-Harti community in Isiolo has begun a four-day march to Nairobi to stop the National Land Commission from registering community land in three electoral wards. The group, numbering about 100 individuals, plans to present a petition to the President and other bodies on Monday, objecting to planned registration in Burat, Ngaremara and Oldonyiro wards.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
KNEC to settle 2025 exam personnel payments by August 6
Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has received Sh4.95 billion and will use Sh2.5 billion to clear outstanding payments owed to examination officials, including supervisors, invigilators, centre managers, and security personnel who administered the 2025 national examinations, with all dues to be settled by Thursday, August 6.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Ruto announces Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
President William Ruto announced that village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 effective August 4, 2026, and that the government will formally recognise their role under the Office of the President with specialised training to strengthen their administrative responsibilities.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

UASU warns PSC retirement rules could halve UoN academic staff
The Universities Academic Staff Union warns that implementing the Public Service Commission's revised retirement policy—which lowers the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for other academic staff to 65 and below—could cause the University of Nairobi to lose between 60 and 70 percent of its academic staff. UASU says the university has not recruited lecturers since 2020 and has already lost 40 percent of its workforce through attrition.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kuria predicts Parliament will soon expand executive offices
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has claimed Parliament will soon consider legislation to introduce an expanded Executive with offices of Prime Minister and two Deputy Prime Ministers alongside the President and Deputy President, arguing that political realities make the proposal inevitable and that both the Kenya Kwanza administration and Opposition will eventually support it.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
UASU opposes PSC retirement policy at University of Nairobi
The Universities Academic Staff Union has opposed a new Public Service Commission retirement policy that lowers the retirement age for professors from 74 to 70 and for other academic staff to 65 and below, warning it could force out 40 per cent of the University of Nairobi's remaining staff and cripple academic programmes.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Illegal pesticides persist despite enforcement increases, audit finds
An Auditor-General audit has found that expired, counterfeit, and unregistered pesticides continue to flood Kenya's market despite a 76 percent increase in pesticide dealer inspections and a dramatic rise in seizures of illegal products over the past four years. The report faults the Pest Control Products Board for failing to revoke licenses of businesses convicted of selling illegal pesticides.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →