Women MPs demand closure of Magena Dispensary over maternal deaths

Women MPs demand closure of Magena Dispensary over maternal deaths

๐Š๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ข ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.

Women Members of Parliament have called for the immediate closure of Magena Dispensary in Kisii County following the tragic death of an expectant mother and her unborn twins, allegedly due to negligence of the hospital staff.

Led by Kisii County MP. Hon. Dorice Donya, the lawmakers visited the facility and expressed concern over the poor state of healthcare services at the dispensary. 

KEWOPA AND IPF engage lawmakers to boost gender and health advocacy

KEWOPA AND IPF engage lawmakers to boost gender and health advocacy

๐๐š๐ข๐ฏ๐š๐ฌ๐ก๐š, ๐๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“,

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA), in collaboration with the Institute of Public Finance (IPF) convened a high-level meeting with Members of Parliament to reinforce gender and health advocacy efforts under the Strengthening Parliamentary Leadership for Improved Health and Gender Outcomes (SPALTA) initiative.

Public Petitions Committee fast tracks consideration of seven petitions

Saturday, 12 April, 2025

Public Petitions Committee fast tracks consideration of seven petitions

Public Petitions Committee fast tracks consideration of seven petitions 

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“
๐๐š๐ค๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฎ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ

The National Assembly Public Petitions Committee, chaired by Hon. Ernest Kavai Kagesi (Vihiga Constituency) is reviewing seven petitions on an effort reducing the backlog of public petitions awaiting consideration.

CIOC induction retreat kicks off to boost oversight capacity

Saturday, 12 April, 2025

CIOC induction retreat kicks off to boost oversight capacity

CIOC induction retreat kicks off to boost oversight capacity 

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ก ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.

The National Assembly's Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) has commenced its induction retreat following the recent reconstitution of parliamentary committees. The Committee chaired by Runyenjes MP Hon. Eric Muchangi, seeks to onboard new members and enhance the committeeโ€™s capacity to oversee the full implementation of the Constitution.

Social Protection Committee reviews Pension Bill to safeguard dignity in retirement

Friday, 11 April, 2025

Social Protection Committee reviews Pension Bill to safeguard dignity in retirement

Social Protection Committee reviews Pension Bill to safeguard dignity in retirement

๐๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ

The Departmental Committee on Social Protection of the National Assembly convened a meeting with the National Treasury to deliberate on the fiscal viability of the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The Bill, sponsored by Hon. Tandaza Sawa, proposes an increase in the annual pension increment from 1.5% to 3.0%, citing the need to uplift retirees who have served the country faithfully but are currently receiving as little as KES 3,000 per month.

IEBC Selection Panel 2025 - Leonard Njenga

Friday, 11 April, 2025

IEBC Selection Panel 2025 - Leonard Njenga

IEBC Selection Panel 2025 - Leonard Njenga

Leonard Njenga, 52, is the second candidate to appear before the Selection Panel chaired by Dr. Nelson Makanda. Mr. Njenga is a senior election officer at the IEBC since 2010. He has a Master of Arts Degree in Peace and Conflict Management.

Special Funds Committee probes dormant kes 3.8b in Motor Car Loan Scheme for Public Officers

Friday, 11 April, 2025

Special Funds Committee probes dormant kes 3.8b in Motor Car Loan Scheme for Public Officers

Special Funds Committee probes dormant kes 3.8b in Motor Car Loan Scheme for Public Officers

๐๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ 

The Special Funds Accounts Committee has raised concerns over more than KSh 3 billion lying dormant in the State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund, prompting questions about the fundโ€™s relevance and visibility.

In pictures: - Finance Committee engages stakeholders on VAT (Amendment) bill

Friday, 11 April, 2025

In pictures: - Finance Committee engages stakeholders on VAT (Amendment) bill

In pictures: - Finance Committee engages stakeholders on VAT (Amendment) bill

The Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning Thursday engaged various stakeholders on the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

The Bill published on March 13, 2025, seeks to amend the Value Added Tax Act, Cap. 476, to clarify the commencement date of exemptions granted before January 1, 2024, on capital goods for investment in manufacturing valued at not less than Kshs. 2 billion.

The National Drought Management Authority presents views to Environment Committee on the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill no. 45) of 2023.

Friday, 11 April, 2025

The National Drought Management Authority presents views to Environment Committee on the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill no. 45) of 2023.

The National Drought Management Authority presents views to Environment Committee on the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill no. 45) of 2023.

๐๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ, ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ.
๐“๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ ๐€๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ญ๐ก, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“.

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Col (Rtd) Hared Hassan Adan today appeared before the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Environment Forestry and Mining to present the agencies proposals for the review of the Meteorology Bill (Senate Bill No. 45) of 2023.