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 representing Nairobi County, advocating for family planning commodity access and women representation in the 2027 election.

2026-05-052026-07-31

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May 2026
5 MayCitizen Digital
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Tito's plea: Family of Dandora boy gets affordable housing unit in Machakos

Politics

Senate scrutinizes Nairobi County over pending bills, procurement gaps

The News

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 →

Thursday 18 June

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

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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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

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

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

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 →