Lawmakers are set to consider a petition seeking reforms to Kenya’s inheritance laws in a move aimed at reducing delays in succession cases and unlocking billions of shillings tied up in unadministered estates. The petition, filed by former Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu and 22 others, argues that lengthy succession processes prevent productive assets, particularly…
The National Assembly is expected to hold a final vote on the Finance Bill 2026 this afternoon, a move that will determine the fate of several tax proposals and revenue-raising measures for the 2026/27 financial year. Before the vote, lawmakers will consider and vote on proposed amendments during the Committee of the Whole House stage,…
The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16 has emerged as one of the most closely watched political contests in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The race is largely viewed as a contest between supporters of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, highlighting the…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has criticized the government’s decision to compensate victims of police brutality without taking criminal action against officers accused of carrying out the violations. Speaking during an interview, Maraga said that while compensating victims and their families is an important step, true justice requires those responsible for unlawful actions to be…
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered a comprehensive audit of the county’s school feeding programme for day secondary school students following concerns over its effectiveness in reducing the financial burden on parents. The decision comes after several parents complained that they are still being required to pay high school fees despite the county government’s intervention,…
Mawaziri wapya walioteuliwa na Rais Yoweri Museveni wanatarajiwa kupitia mchakato wa uhakiki wa bunge kabla ya kuapishwa na kuanza rasmi kutekeleza majukumu yao serikalini. Mchakato huo utaanza Juni Mosi ambapo kamati za bunge zitawahoji na kutathmini mawaziri hao kwa muda wa siku mbili ili kubaini uwezo wao wa kuongoza wizara walizopangiwa. Baada ya zoezi hilo,…
