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Topic: Mps

Inside MPs' strict proposals to regulate TikTok

By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong’o   2026-02-19 08:21:09

Legislators called for stricter regulation of social media platforms to protect minors, as Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina warned against using the pretext of regulation to stifle voices.

Turkey MPs back moves to 'reintegrate' former Kurdish fighters

By AFP   2026-02-18 16:49:41

Kurdish fighters who have laid down their arms should be reintegrated into society, Turkish lawmakers urged in a key report released Wednesday, while ruling out an "amnesty".

MPs push to embed sex education in curriculum

By Mike Kihaki   2026-02-18 16:33:50

Members of Parliament are seeking to entrench structured sex education and nationwide awareness in the school curriculum through amendments aimed at curbing sexual harassment and abuse in schools.

TSC Amendment Bill, 2024: What MPs want

By Mike Kihaki   2026-02-18 18:53:18

MPs have backed proposed changes to the TSC Amendment Bill, saying the amendments would address a growing leadership crisis in schools caused by prolonged acting appointments.

Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats

By AFP   2026-02-17 16:05:13

Iran and the United States began fresh talks as Trump warned of consequences should Tehran fail to strike a deal.

Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF

By Kamotho Waiganjo   2026-02-14 16:50:01

I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.