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Gachagua Rebukes Speaker Wetang’ula Over Parliamentary Mentions Without Motion

By Ahmed Salat Ali| AARAN TV KE Political Affairs Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Moses Wetang’ula to refrain from allowing discussions about him in Parliament without a substantive motion, accusing the National Assembly Speaker of disregarding the House’s standing orders. Speaking during the funeral service of the late David Njuguna Kiaraho, the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, where Wetang’ula was also present, Gachagua criticised the Speaker’s conduct while presiding over parliamentary proceedings. The Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) leader said the Speaker had repeatedly permitted debates that contravene parliamentary rules. Gachagua cited Standing Order No. 55 of the National Assembly, which bars Members of Parliament from discussing individuals who are not members of the House unless a substantive motion has first been formally introduced. “I want to draw your attention to Standing Order Number 55. To discuss someone who does not sit in the National Ass...

Kalonzo Rallies Support for Raila, Says ODM Betrayal Must Be Called Out

By Ahmed Salat | AARAN TV KE Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly defended the political legacy of Raila Odinga, accusing William Ruto of undermining the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and betraying the ideals upon which the party was founded. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon after hosting a delegation from the Nyanza region at the Wiper Democratic Movement Party (WPF) headquarters in Nairobi, the former Vice President reflected on his long-standing political alliance with the former Prime Minister and called for respect for Odinga’s contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey. Musyoka said his relationship with Odinga had been shaped by years of shared political struggle and mutual trust. “Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga and I have walked a long road together. We faced moments of real danger and, in those moments, we did not flinch. What bound us was not merely politics; it was trust forged over decades of shared struggle for this country,” Musyoka said. He described ODM as a polit...

Committee Reviews Health Bill Proposing Major Reforms to Patient Safety

By Ahmed Salat | AARAN TV KE The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has reviewed a key legislative proposal aimed at strengthening healthcare standards and improving patient safety across the country. Meeting at Bunge Towers in Nairobi, the committee, chaired by Hon. Dr. James Nyikal (Seme), examined a report on the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 41 of 2025). The proposed law forms part of wider reforms intended to reinforce the government’s push toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Lawmakers said the bill seeks to address longstanding challenges in the health sector, including systemic failures, weak regulatory oversight, and cases of professional malpractice that have undermined public confidence in healthcare institutions. During the session, the committee reviewed the draft legislation alongside submissions from various stakeholders in the medical field. Members gene...

Road Projects Signal New Dawn for Wajir as Shs.30 Billion Infrastructure Plan Takes Shape

By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE Political Affairs WAJIR- A sweeping infrastructure plan targeting key road networks across Wajir County is poised to transform the region’s economic landscape, raising fresh hopes of long-awaited development in one of Kenya’s historically marginalized counties. Documents from the Ministry of Roads and Transport and road agencies outline a series of proposed and priority road upgrades aimed at improving connectivity within Wajir and linking the county to major transport corridors. The plan comes as preparations intensify for the national Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled to be hosted in Wajir in 2026. According to an official communication from the State Department of Roads, the government has directed key implementing agencies — including the Kenya National Highways Authority, Kenya Urban Roads Authority, Kenya Rural Roads Authority, and the Kenya Roads Board — to fast-track several projects considered critical to the county’s infrastructure gro...

Duale Urges Youth to Register as Voters, Warns Politicians Against Politicising ‘Niko Kadi’

By Ahmed Salat AARAN TV KE Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has called on young people across the country to register as voters, urging them to take an active role in shaping Kenya’s democratic future. Speaking in Garissa County during the 28th High School Graduation Ceremony at Khadija Bint Khuwaylid Madrassa, Duale appealed to the youth in Northern Kenya and beyond to participate in the ongoing voter registration exercise being conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission. “Young people must seize this opportunity to participate in the democratic process. I urge the youth in Garissa, across Northern Kenya and throughout the country to register as voters and make their voices count,” he said. At the same time, the Cabinet Secretary cautioned political leaders against politicising the youth-driven ‘Niko Kadi’ initiative, which seeks to encourage young people to obtain national identification cards and participate in civic processes. “‘Niko Kadi’ is a nat...

Feiza Ahmed Sheikh Leads Civic Forum Urging Wajir Residents to Register Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Ahmed Salat Ali | AARAN TV KE Political Affairs WAJIR — As the country steadily moves toward the 2027 General Election, a growing push for civic awareness and voter participation is taking shape in Wajir County. In a landmark public engagement forum, Nominated Member of the County Assembly and aspiring Wajir Woman Representative Feiza Ahmed Sheikh convened residents, youth leaders, civil society actors and community representatives to deliberate on voter registration, electoral participation and leadership accountability. The civic forum, organized through the Feiza Ahmed Sheikh Foundation, sought to educate residents on the importance of registering as voters and participating actively in the democratic process. The initiative, described by participants as the first of its kind in the county, aimed at bridging the gap between citizens and the electoral process while addressing growing voter apathy. The foundation, which focuses on community development, environmental con...