… raised concerns over preparedness timelines, questioning whether procurement delays could compromise election readiness. “How do we guarantee timely delivery of KIEMS kits and ballot materials given the current procurement cycle?” Budget and Appropriations Committee Chair Atandi …
… Area leaders and residents have continued to support the grieving families, with Samuel Atandi donating Sh200,000 to assist with burial preparations and other related expenses. …
… The hearings, announced by Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge, are being conducted by the Budget and Appropriations Committee under Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. …
… He called on leaders to shift from intimidation to issue-based politics. “We want you to talk economic politics, not goonism to kill people,” he said.His remarks appeared directed at allies of Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi, cautioning against the exploitation of young people for …
… And I want to welcome our guests but I want to tell them that they must come to Kisumu with an agenda for the people of Kisumu," Alego Usonga, Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi stated. …
'We will deal with you!' MP Atandi warns Linda Mwananchi ahead of Kisumu rally By Laura Otieno April 24, 2026 05:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize With barely two days until the planned L …
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
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The parliamentary committee's proposal for Sh33.4 billion in IEBC funding underscores preparations for the 2027 election and electoral system readiness.
Kenya's Justice and Legal Affairs Committee has proposed a Sh33.4 billion allocation to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to address funding gaps ahead of the 2027 General Election, with funds designated for ballot papers, KIEMS kits, voter registration, transport, civic education, and poll officials.
The bodies of three artisanal miners trapped in a gold mine collapse in Bondo Sub-county have been retrieved after a nearly two-day recovery operation. The collapse occurred on Friday afternoon while 12 miners were working inside the shaft; ten escaped unhurt while three remained trapped underground.
The National Assembly has begun public hearings on Kenya's Sh4.78 trillion budget for 2026/27 across 16 counties from May 13 to May 15, with the Budget and Appropriations Committee inviting citizens and stakeholders to submit written memoranda by May 25 as part of the constitutional requirement for public participation in budget-making.
Opposition leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino have accused local politicians of sponsoring violence and mobilising youth to disrupt political activities, while insisting their Kisumu rally was peaceful and focused on national issues.
Siaya Governor James Orengo declared himself the "people's party leader" within ODM on Friday, accusing the current party leadership of damaging Raila Odinga's legacy and allowing the party to be threatened by the ruling UDA. Orengo framed Linda Mwananchi as a corrective movement within ODM aimed at safeguarding its unity, as the faction prepares for rallies in Kisumu and Vihiga over the weekend.