Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has issued a stern warning to County Governors who evade parliamentary summons, declaring that the Senate will not tolerate attempts to undermine its constitutional oversight authority.

Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended Nairobi City County’s cooperation with the national government, calling it a strategic, specialized cooperation meant to enhance service delivery to the city residents. 

Appearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations earlier today to address the Senators’ concerns regarding the agreement, Governor Sakaja framed the partnership as a pragmatic solution to the city’s unique status as a diplomatic hub and the seat of national power. 

The Senate Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights Committee (JLAHRC), chaired by Senator Wakili Hilary Sigei, convened to consider a petition by Laban Omusundi seeking a legal framework for the direct citizen-led recall of the President and Governors. Omusundi, an active petitioner from Nakuru, argues that while the Constitution allows the recall of MPs and MCAs, the lack of a similar mechanism for the executive branch entrenches impunity.

The National Assembly of Kenya will enact additional regulations and enhance budgetary allocations to advance the country’s nuclear energy programme, Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said.

Hon. Wetang’ula spoke on Wednesday during a meeting with the leadership of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) at the Parliament Buildings.

The Government has stepped up efforts to promote fair, transparent and responsible digital lending, with the National Treasury outlining a raft of regulatory and policy measures designed to shield Kenyans from exploitation and curb predatory practices in the fast growing credit market.

Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi detailed the interventions in response to questions raised by Sen Prof Tom Ojienda (Kisumu) and posed on his behalf by Sen Wafula Wakoli (Bungoma).

Pursuant to the Urban Areas and Cities Act, the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations invites members of the public to submit their views regarding Thika's application for city status.

If you want to be part of the conversation, head over to the Thika Municipal Chambers on Friday, March 6th at 10:00 AM for the public hearing.