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Tabitha Mutinda

Also known as: Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda · Vice Chairperson Tabitha Mutinda · Senator Tabitha Mutinda · Vice Chairperson Senator Tabitha Mutinda · Maureen Tabitha Mutinda · Committee Vice Chairperson Senator Tabitha Mutinda

Nominated Senator for Nairobi County who flagged family planning commodity shortages and is bidding for the Woman Representative seat in 2027.

2026-05-052026-10-30

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Women Senators demand probe into alleged impregnation of 36 learners
  3. The Standard

    … Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda said that there was a need for more computers and internet services in Prisons so that cases can be done virtually to reduce movement between prisons and courts so that prisoners and suspects can get justice from where they are held. …

    Women senators demand justice for 36 pregnant schoolgirls in Bungoma
  4. Capital News

    … Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda questioned why regular inspections had failed to identify the problem earlier, particularly at KEMSA, which is responsible for supplying medicines to public health facilities. …

    Taxpayers lose Sh1bn in expired medicines as Senators raise alarm
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| My Ksh. 100 Million Campaign Budget for Woman Rep - Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda By Claire Munde August 11, 2026 11:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize As Kenya inc …

    SHE MEANS BUSINESS| My Ksh. 100 Million Campaign Budget - Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletter“While most of the responses acknowledge the obligation to prioritize settlement upon availability of funds, there is no commitment on when that will happen,” she said.Committee Vice Chairperson Senator Tabitha Mutinda, while acknowledging the detailed …

    Senators grill Sakaja over pending bills, procurement gaps
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeChristopher Munene, husband of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, has been charged in a Nairobi court over alleged forgery and cybercrime linked to a Toyota Prado ownership dispute. …

    Senator's husband charged over car ownership, cybercrime allegations
  10. The Standard

    Church leaders from various denominations in Nairobi County have endorsed Senator Tabitha Mutinda for the Nairobi Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election during a prayer service held in the city. …

    Nairobi clergy endorse senator Tabitha Mutinda for 2027 women representative seat
  11. Capital News

    … Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda maintained that the Senate’s role is to protect county interests and ensure resources follow devolved functions. …

    Sh420B vs Sh454.7B: MPs seek middle ground on Revenue Sharing row
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Senator Tabitha Mutinda maintained that the Senate's role is to protect county interests and ensure resources follow devolved functions. …

    MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue Bill
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    … Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, who sought a statement on the floor of the house, said it also affects maternal health, the welfare of our young people, household planning, access to information, and the broader realisation of universal health coverage.Mutinda said the stateme …

    Senator raises concerns overshortage of family planning commodities

Monday 21 September

  1. Women Senators demand investigation into Bakisa Secondary School pregnancies

    Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned an incident in Bungoma County where 36 learners were reportedly impregnated at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye, and called for speedy investigations to identify those responsible and arrest perpetrators.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Women senators seek justice for thirty-six pregnant schoolgirls in Bungoma

    Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned the impregnation of 36 schoolgirls in Bungoma County and called for thorough investigations and prosecution of the men involved. The association said it will engage Advocates to ensure the families of the schoolgirls receive justice.

    21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 18 September

  1. Senate committee demands accountability for Sh1bn in expired medicines

    Taxpayers face losses of approximately Sh1 billion in expired medicines, prompting the Senate Health Committee to demand answers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board over management, inspection and disposal gaps. A KEMSA report revealed that expired stock included drugs for cancer, HIV and malaria treatment, raising questions about weak inspection capacity, poor stock management and distribution delays.

    18 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda sets Ksh100 million budget for woman rep bid

    Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has allocated Ksh100 million for her campaign to become Nairobi's Woman Representative in the 2027 General Election, as the IEBC sets spending limits and campaign timelines.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Senate scrutinizes Nairobi County over pending bills, procurement gaps

    The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget held a session with Nairobi City County Governor Johnson Sakaja, questioning the county over rising pending bills, procurement irregularities, and failure to comply with statutory reporting requirements. Governor Sakaja attributed earlier reporting gaps in the 2022/2023 financial year to institutional transition challenges and said the county has since corrected the deficiencies.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Senator's husband charged with forgery and cybercrime

    Christopher Munene, husband of Senator Tabitha Mutinda, has been charged in Nairobi court with forgery and cybercrime linked to a disputed Toyota Prado ownership. He is accused of forging a vehicle registration certificate, altering ownership records, and unlawfully accessing his wife's eCitizen account to transfer vehicle ownership without authorisation.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 12 June

  1. Nairobi clergy endorse Tabitha Mutinda for 2027 women representative seat

    Church leaders from various denominations in Nairobi County have endorsed Senator Tabitha Mutinda for the Nairobi Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, citing her community interventions and engagement with vulnerable groups since assuming office as Nairobi nominated Senator.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Parliament mediates Sh420B vs Sh454.7B county revenue deadlock

    A mediation committee has begun deliberations to resolve a dispute between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, with the Assembly backing Kshs 420 billion in county allocations and the Senate proposing Kshs 454.7 billion, citing counties' obligations for salary advisories and counterpart funding.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Mediation committee works to resolve revenue allocation disagreement

    A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Senator flags critical shortage of family planning commodities nationwide

    Kenya is experiencing a severe shortage of family planning commodities, with several at zero stock nationally including combined oral contraceptives, injectables, and emergency contraceptive pills, according to a statement to the Senate. Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda called for urgent ring-fencing of family planning funds, citing links to maternal health, reproductive rights, and universal health coverage.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Kenya faces critical shortage of family planning commodities

    Kenya is experiencing an acute shortage of family planning commodities that has lasted several months, with national stocks below recommended minimum levels and commonly used methods such as Depo-Provera, long-acting injections, and daily oral contraceptives at zero stock. The shortage has raised concerns over a possible rise in unplanned pregnancies and abortions, with effects felt particularly hard in low-income communities like Kibera.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Governors urge Parliament to amend PFM Act for Sh75.7 billion access

    The Council of Governors has asked Parliament to amend the Public Finance Management Act to allow counties immediate access to Sh75.7 billion in conditional allocations once the County Government Additional Allocation Bill, 2026, is enacted, arguing that current requirements for signed intergovernmental agreements interfere with the budget cycle.

    13 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Treasury lifts Meru funds stoppage, agrees to pay French investor

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has agreed to withdraw the stoppage of Meru County Government funds and pay Sh139 million to a French investor, following President Ruto's alleged declaration that the national government would clear a Sh640 million debt owed by Meru County over the takeover of Leopard Rock Hotel Limited.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 8 May

  1. Treasury to unfreeze Meru funds after settling hotel debt

    The National Treasury has committed to lifting a freeze on Meru County Government funds and settling Ksh139 million owed to a French investor linked to Leopard Rock Hotel Limited, Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate Finance and Budget Committee.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Family of Dandora boy Tito receives affordable housing unit

    The family of Jackson Tito, a 14-year-old from Dandora who went viral after caring for his four younger siblings, has received a three-bedroom affordable housing unit in Machakos valued at 3 million shillings, purchased by President William Ruto. Tito's siblings have also been enrolled at St. Mary's Boys School.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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