The Senate and the National Assembly have dismissed claims circulating on social media that President William Ruto failed to address the Utumishi Girls Academy fire tragedy during the National Prayer Breakfast. The claims emerged online after sections of Kenyans criticised national leaders for allegedly proceeding with the annual event without acknowledging the deadly school fire
The State Department for Special Programmes (SDSP) has appealed to Parliament for an additional Ksh 19.3 billion to support emergency drought relief operations across the country. The request was made during a meeting with the Departmental Committee on Regional Development at Parliament Buildings on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Principal Secretary Ismail Maalim Madey told lawmakers
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei sharply criticised Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro over his request to recall the National Assembly from recess to debate proposals aimed at reducing fuel prices. In a strongly worded statement, Cherargei argued that Nyoro lacks the legal authority under the Standing Orders to request a special sitting of the National Assembly. The