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The judges noted that impeachment proceedings are by nature political and constitutional processes, making it unrealistic to expect legislators to participate without prior knowledge of the issues or without having already formed political views.
The demands cover a broad range of state-provided services, including transport, security, medical care, administrative staff, travel facilitation, and financial benefits
Ultimately, the judgment is expected to define the balance between political authority and constitutional oversight in Kenya
Speaking during a church service at PCEA Muteero Church, Karen Nairobi, Gachagua said he was confident in the independence of the courts and insisted that he would accept whatever outcome is delivered by a three-judge bench expected to rule on his challenge.
Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.
The Speaker said motorcycle taxi operators play a critical role in supporting local economies and should be allowed to work in a secure and enabling environment.
The National Assembly Speaker made the decision following a petition by Nyeri tea farmer John Omanga, who challenged the integrity of the legislative process.
The Kenya Roads Board had earlier planned to mobilise Sh175 billion through the bond by the first quarter of 2026. The money was meant to repay commercial bank loans that were taken as a bridge facility to help clear pending bills owed to road contractors.
At the centre of the standoff is the amount set aside for counties. The National Assembly settled on Sh420 billion, while the Senate pushed the figure upward to Sh454.7 billion, arguing that devolved governments are under increasing financial strain linked to new obligations and outstanding bills.
The petitioners are asking Parliament to revise the Law of Succession Act to introduce strict timelines for settling inheritance disputes, simplify probate procedures, and create alternative ways of resolving family disagreements without going through lengthy court battles.
Of the Sh2.31 trillion earmarked for debt servicing, Sh1.25 trillion, representing 54 per cent, will be used to pay interest on loans while Sh1.06 trillion will go towards repayment of the principal debt.
At the moment, the President nominates the deputy governors of the Central Bank of Kenya and forwards the names to both the Senate and the National Assembly under the framework of the Parliament. The two Houses then carry out joint approval hearings and later prepare a joint report that is debated in both chambers.