Parliament

Parliamentary Joint Services (PJS) Director General Clement Nyandiere reaffirmed that Parliament will continue leveraging the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) for live broadcasts of House proceedings and committee sessions. He emphasized Parliament’s vital role in supporting KBC’s mission to provide national coverage. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2022, Nyandiere acknowledged a significant pending bill owed to KBC. He noted that despite this, KBC has been broadcasting Parliament at historically low rates, with parliamentary support crucial to its outreach. “KBC is fairly sustained by Parliament…

Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna reiterated his concerns over the influence of the Executive branch on Parliament, claiming that the legislative body has been effectively "captured." Speaking early today, Nguna emphasized that this interference is particularly evident in budgetary and legislative matters. Nguna stated, "We are witnessing excessive interference from the Executive. The President has significantly meddled with budgeting and legislation processes." He urged fellow parliamentarians to legislate and budget responsibly, warning against being swayed by greed and emphasizing the need for equitable resource distribution across the country. He criticized the current practice of channeling resources predominantly to regions associated…

Parliament to continue using KBC for live broadcasts

Mwingi West MP Nguna Accuses Executive of Capturing Parliament