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Kenya’s Bunge FC beat Burundi’s parliament 2–1 at Kampala’s Nelson Mandela Stadium, securing silver at the East African Inter-Parliamentary Games and highlighting strong performances from Senators Cheruiyot, Chesang and Kihungi.
Maraga said the challenge arose from “a constitutional demand” found in the transitional provisions of the 2010 Constitution, which gave Parliament five years to operationalise the two-thirds gender principle. This rule bars more than two-thirds of elective or appointive positions from being held by members of the same gender.
North Eastern Kenyan MPs have warned that 2.1 million people are facing severe food insecurity, urging President Ruto's administration to declare the drought a national disaster and implement long-term solutions.
Munyao passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 22, 2025, while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have arrived at Parliament grounds ahead of the President’s 13th State of the Nation address.
Ahead of the address, teams from the General Service Unit and regular police were spread across key roads that feed into the National Assembly. Officers were positioned along Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way and the connecting routes to ensure controlled movement as the President made his way to the precinct.
With citizens feeling the pinch of rising living costs and critical sectors under strain, the President’s address sought to highlight progress while acknowledging areas needing urgent attention. The speech, delivered to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and Senate, focused on healthcare, education, finance, employment, and security.
The annual address is required under Article 132(1)(b) of the Constitution, which obliges the President to speak to Parliament at least once every year. President Ruto formally requested the special sitting, prompting the Speakers of both Houses to issue notifications to Members of Parliament and the general public.
According to the petition filed in the High Court, Matindi wants the entire Act suspended, arguing that its provisions on the transfer of state assets to private hands undermine the collective ownership of public resources by Kenyan citizens. The court has ordered that Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor and Parliament be served with the suit papers within three days ahead of a mention scheduled for November 17.
The Speaker emphasized that rebuilding public confidence in the IEBC remains an ongoing process and encouraged the newly constituted commission to engage widely with citizens to restore trust and transparency.
Many recalled Raila’s years in Parliament, highlighting his contributions to legislation and national discourse. The session was not just a farewell but also a commemoration of a man whose presence shaped the corridors of power for decades.
Preparations were also underway for Saturday’s State Funeral at Nyayo National Stadium, which is expected to draw global attention and high-level delegations from across the world. Police said that about 10,000 officers had been mobilized to ensure order during the event.