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Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana raised the alarm, stating that failure to provide services exposes newborns to preventable complications.
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano said government is working with county governments to bring more rural and peri-urban areas into the tourism ecosystem
The CS said the sugar industry is currently grappling with a severe cane shortage.
The Senate will hold its sittings in Busia County from Monday to Friday, which will be a change from its normal sittings held at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi.
Kingi downplayed claims of bad blood between Senators and Governors, ostensibly over the oversight of county funds.
Senators have launched investigations into the failure to operationalise trailer park in Busia County which has the potential to generate up to Sh720 million annually.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has blamed governors for their reluctance to implement Senate resolutions aimed at curbing mismanagement and embezzlement of county funds.
Senators want the Controller of Budget, the Auditor General and the Central Bank of Kenya granted access to unauthorised bank accounts operated by county governments.
The Senate's quest to increase its oversight powers has begun, with members of the public supporting a proposal that the Senate be acknowledged as the Upper House.
While farmers in the Mount Kenya region have received substantial bonuses, those in Kisii and Nyamira counties are reeling from significantly lower rates.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot in a motion tabled before the Senate plenary sitting in Busia Town asked KeNHA and KRA, to fast-track the expansion of access roads.
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma called for the border counties to be allowed to impose fees on transit trailers and trucks passing through border points in the devolved units.
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Wafula Wakoli said Kenyan fishermen on Lake Victoria are always under threat, with their boats and fishing gear confiscated by foreign officers.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has called for a meeting with the 47 county assembly speakers and the County Assembly Forum (CAF) to streamline the impeachment process.
The Senate has raised concern over what it it terms the deplorable condition of Malaba town in Busia County despite generating billions in revenue.
The County Oversight and Accountability Bill, seeks to establish a mechanism for effective oversight of county government operations, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and accountability.
The Kenya Women Senators Association is advocating for tougher measures against men who impregnate underage girls and those guilty of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi’s decision to work with President Ruto is expected to significantly reshape Kenya’s political landscape—particularly in the Rift Valley region, where both leaders hail from.
Auditor General revealed unauthorised diversions amounting to Sh127.85 million. Senators seek integrity in revenue collection and data management.
Senators have proposed the establishment of a County Hall of Fame in every county to honour individuals recognised as outstanding or exceptional in their professions or community service.
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