Topic: Senate
Senate Extends Constitution Amendment Bill Feedback Deadline
This is after it's Senate email crashed due to an overwhelming response, receiving over 200,000 submissions regarding the proposed extension of term limits.
This is after it's Senate email crashed due to an overwhelming response, receiving over 200,000 submissions regarding the proposed extension of term limits.
Senate Email Crashes After Receiving Over 200,000 Submissions On Term Limits Extension
This comes days after the Senate invited public views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to, among other things, extend the terms of Members of Parliament and the President from 5 to 7 years.
This comes days after the Senate invited public views on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to, among other things, extend the terms of Members of Parliament and the President from 5 to 7 years.
High Court Suspends Rigathi Gachagua’s Senate impeachment
High Court judge Justice Chacha Mwita has now directed the Chief Justice to appoint a bench to hear the petition.
High Court judge Justice Chacha Mwita has now directed the Chief Justice to appoint a bench to hear the petition.
Senate Suspends Gachagua's Impeachment Hearing After He Fell Sick
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi gave the directions after Gachagua’s legal team, led by Paul Muite confirmed that he had fallen ill.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi gave the directions after Gachagua’s legal team, led by Paul Muite confirmed that he had fallen ill.
Rigathi Gachagua Denies 11 Charges In Impeachment Trial
This sets the stage for the Senate plenary's full hearing of the case.
This sets the stage for the Senate plenary's full hearing of the case.
Gachagua's Moment Of Truth As Senate Trial Begins
Besieged Deputy President Rigathi is facing a historic moment as the 67-member Senate begins hearing his proposed motion for removal from office by impeachment.
Besieged Deputy President Rigathi is facing a historic moment as the 67-member Senate begins hearing his proposed motion for removal from office by impeachment.
DP Gachagua Arrives At Senate For His Impeachment Trial
This comes shortly after a three-judge bench of the High Court hearing petitions seeking to stop Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment trial has declined to stop the Senate process.
This comes shortly after a three-judge bench of the High Court hearing petitions seeking to stop Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment trial has declined to stop the Senate process.
Senate Bans The Media From Broadcasting Gachagua’s Impeachment
The Senate has banned media from broadcasting the impeachment proceedings, adding an extra layer of confidentiality to the process. The Senate will adjourn at 7:30 p.m. and reconvene on Thursday, the final day of the impeachment hearings.
The Senate has banned media from broadcasting the impeachment proceedings, adding an extra layer of confidentiality to the process. The Senate will adjourn at 7:30 p.m. and reconvene on Thursday, the final day of the impeachment hearings.
Beaking News! Court Declines To Stop Gachagua’s Senate Trial For The Last Time
Justice Mwita emphasized the need for judicial restraint in impeachment matters, allowing the process to unfold naturally. He cited the principle of separation of powers, arguing that courts should avoid interfering.
Justice Mwita emphasized the need for judicial restraint in impeachment matters, allowing the process to unfold naturally. He cited the principle of separation of powers, arguing that courts should avoid interfering.
DP Geoffrey Gachagua In Court To Stop His Impeachment Hearing At The Senate
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeks to block Parliament from proceeding with his impeachment proceedings.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeks to block Parliament from proceeding with his impeachment proceedings.
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai's Impeachment Trial To Begin In Senate
The plenary sitting is scheduled to start at 9 am. The Kericho Governor is set to know his fate Tuesday when the senators will conduct a vote.
The plenary sitting is scheduled to start at 9 am. The Kericho Governor is set to know his fate Tuesday when the senators will conduct a vote.
Governor Charity Ngilu Fined Ksh.500,000 By Senate Committee
Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu is facing a Sh500,000 fine for failing to appear before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee to address issues related to the Kitui County Textile Centre
Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu is facing a Sh500,000 fine for failing to appear before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee to address issues related to the Kitui County Textile Centre
Senate To Conduct Impeachment Trial On Gachagua On Wednesday, Thursday
The Senate could extend the hearing to Friday, October 18, should parties require additional time to interrogate documents filed and cross-examine witnesses.
The Senate could extend the hearing to Friday, October 18, should parties require additional time to interrogate documents filed and cross-examine witnesses.
Senate Begins Hearing DP Gachagua’s Impeachment Charges
The session has been convened to discuss the impeachment proceedings against the embattled second-in-command.
The session has been convened to discuss the impeachment proceedings against the embattled second-in-command.
Senate Invites Public Views On Bill Seeking To Extend Presidential Term To 7 Years
The Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights will hold a public hearing on the Bill on October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Senate Chambers.
The Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights will hold a public hearing on the Bill on October 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the Senate Chambers.
Senate Summons Charity Ngilu Over KICOTEC Financial Challenges
Charity Ngilu has been summoned to appear next month alongside the former top management officials and all officials who signed financial statements for the Kitui County Textile Center.
Charity Ngilu has been summoned to appear next month alongside the former top management officials and all officials who signed financial statements for the Kitui County Textile Center.
Amason Kingi Gazettes Special Sittings to hear Mwangaza’s Impeachment Case
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is facing accusations of gross violation of the Constitution of Kenya, gross violation of various national and county laws, and abuse of office.
Governor Kawira Mwangaza is facing accusations of gross violation of the Constitution of Kenya, gross violation of various national and county laws, and abuse of office.
Blame Game: MPs Accuses Senate Of Weakening Anti-Graft Bill
The National Assembly has accused the Senate of weakening the Conflict of Interest Bill 2024, undermining its ability to combat graft in public service.
The National Assembly has accused the Senate of weakening the Conflict of Interest Bill 2024, undermining its ability to combat graft in public service.
US Senate Passes Bill To Force TikTok Divestment Or Face Ban
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly in support of legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, fails to sell the popular short video app within the next nine months to a year.
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly in support of legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its owner, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, fails to sell the popular short video app within the next nine months to a year.
Senate Summons CS Miano, Linturi In Fake Fertiliser Probe
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and his Trade Counterpart Rebecca Miano are expected to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and his Trade Counterpart Rebecca Miano are expected to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.