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Robert Mbui

Also known as: MP Robert Mbui · Kathiani MP Robert Mbui

Kathiani MP and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader who raises concerns over opposition rally attacks and tax policy.

2026-06-172026-09-03

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Capital News

    The Wiper leader was accompanied by National Assembly Minority Leader and Kathiani MP Robert Mbui during the meeting.

    Kalonzo, UK envoy discuss IEBC readiness ahead of 2027 polls
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Tumekuja kujiunga na nyinyi kwa hii safari,” Kathiani MP Robert Mbui stated. Wiper Patriotic Front deputy party leader designate Mohammed Ali also accused the government of using goons to disrupt opposition activities.

    DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. Kenya
  5. Citizen Digital

    MP Robert Mbui raises concern on constant attacks at opposition rallies By Roy Ouma August 17, 2026 11:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kathiani Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Mbui.

    MP Robert Mbui raises concern on constant attacks at opposition rallies
  6. Capital News

    Among those who turned up at the DCI offices were Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader and Kathiani MP Robert Mbui, Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo and several other opposition politicians.

    Opposition Demands Answers Over Arrest of MP John Kaguchia
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kathiani MP Robert Mbui said Kalonzo remained firmly focused on his presidential ambition.

    Kalonzo rules out pre-election talks with Ruto, dismisses coalition claims
  8. June 2026
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKathiani MP Robert Mbui has moved to turn President William Ruto’s income tax relief pledge into law, setting up a parliamentary push for an exemption that would remove workers earning below Sh30,000 from the tax net.

    Mbui pushes Ruto tax exemption pledge for low earners
  10. Citizen Digital

    "The tax on mitumba is on Clause 36 of the Finance Bill 2026," stated Robert Mbui, Deputy Minority Leader in the National Assembly.

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 sails through Second Reading
  11. The Standard

    Kathiani MP, Robert Mbui linked the crisis to climate change and called for a long-term national strategy to protect communities from future flooding.

    Wetang'ula orders national response over rising lake waters
  12. The Standard

    The disagreement culminated in chaotic scenes in the House as the Bill advanced to the next stage, with minority lawmakers protesting what they described as a rushed legislative process.Kathiani MP and Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui claimed the opposition had gathered support

    MPs clash as Finance Bill 2026 pass Second Reading
  13. The Standard

    The disagreement culminated in chaotic scenes in the House as the Bill advanced to the next stage, with minority lawmakers protesting what they described as a rushed legislative process.Kathiani MP and Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui claimed the opposition had gathered support

    MPs clash as 2026 Finance Bill passes Second Reading

Yesterday

  1. Kalonzo raises IEBC preparedness concerns with British envoy

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka discussed Kenya's electoral body readiness and rising political intolerance with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh, warning that IEBC must be fully prepared ahead of the 2027 General Election to maintain public confidence in the vote.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

Tuesday 18 August

  1. DCP leader Gachagua claims party is strongest in Mt. Kenya region

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. Kathiani MP raises concern over attacks on opposition rallies

    Kathiani MP Robert Mbui says the opposition faces constant attacks at rallies while Kenya Kwanza Brigade holds more meetings that remain peaceful, and that all Kenyans have a right to express themselves and move freely.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 3 August

  1. Opposition demands transparency over MP John Kaguchia arrest

    Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kalonzo rules out pre-election talks with President Ruto

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out pre-election talks with President William Ruto, insisting he will only engage the Head of State after the 2027 General Election. He dismissed speculation that he was planning to abandon the United Opposition and enter into a political pact with Ruto ahead of the polls.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mbui moves to enshrine Ruto's pledge exempting low earners from income tax

    Kathiani MP Robert Mbui has announced plans to table legislation to implement President William Ruto's pledge to exempt workers earning below Sh30,000 from income tax, a proposal affecting approximately 1.5 million salaried workers that was omitted from the latest budget presentation. Treasury estimates put the potential revenue gap at about Sh40 billion.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Finance Bill 2026 passes second reading amid MP disagreements

    The Finance Bill 2026 advanced through its second reading in Parliament despite sharp disagreements between pro-government and opposition MPs. Pro-government leaders dismissed claims the bill imposes punitive taxes, while opposition lawmakers alleged it contains hidden taxes on mitumba clothing and mobile phones.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Wetang'ula directs response to rising lake waters in Rift Valley

    The Speaker of the National Assembly has directed the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary to coordinate a government response to rising water levels in Lake Turkana and other Rift Valley lakes. MPs warn of a looming humanitarian crisis affecting communities in Turkana, Baringo and other regions, with displacement, disease, loss of livelihoods and crocodile attacks among the threats.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Opposition MPs protest rushed Finance Bill 2026 second reading

    The Finance Bill 2026 passed its Second Reading in Parliament on Wednesday amid heated exchanges between government and opposition lawmakers, with opposition MPs claiming the Kenya Kwanza administration used its numerical strength to push through the 124-page bill without sufficient time for examination or consideration of public concerns. Opposition lawmakers protested what they described as rushed legislative process and disputed claims of hidden taxes.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Finance Bill 2026 passes second reading amid parliamentary clash

    Kenya's Finance Bill 2026, a 124-page bill, advanced through its second reading in the National Assembly on Wednesday after heated exchanges between government and opposition MPs. Opposition lawmakers accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using its numerical strength to push through controversial tax proposals without sufficient scrutiny and claimed the Speaker refused to allow a physical division vote that would have publicly recorded how each MP voted.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

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