The Council of Governors has condemned what it described as a shocking and unacceptable assault on Samburu Governor Lelelit Lati outside the Senate precincts on 1 April 2026. In a statement issued on 2 April 2026, the council criticised the alleged actions of some senators who attempted to compel Lati to appear before the County…
Speaker Amason Kingi on Wednesday ordered the arrest of Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit after he repeatedly failed to honor summons to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee on audit queries related to Samburu County expenditure. The directive triggered tense scenes at Parliament buildings, where senators moved to enforce accountability by compelling the governor’s…
A prominent human rights defender once commended by former U.S. President Barack Obama has made her formal entry into Kenyan politics. Dr. Josephine Kulea, internationally recognized for her crusade against female genital mutilation and child marriage, will seek the Woman Representative position for Samburu County under the ruling United Democratic Alliance party. The move represents…
