The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
May 17, 2026
4h ago

Diaspora to Get Seats in Senate, National Assembly Under Gachagua Plan

Diaspora to Get Seats in Senate, National Assembly Under Gachagua Plan

The appointments, according to Gachagua, are part of a broader political and governance reform agenda aimed at making devolution transformative..

✨ Key Highlights

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to nominate Kenyans from the diaspora to legislative bodies and county assemblies if he is elected President in 2027.

  • Gachagua proposed nominating diaspora professionals to the National Assembly, Senate, and County Assemblies.
  • The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader made these remarks during an engagement with Kenyans in the UK on Sunday, May 17.
  • He criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of lacking professionalism, experience, and integrity, and suggested that diaspora expertise could fix issues with meritocracy in government.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

African Legislators Commit to United Front on Climate and Methane Negotiations as Nairobi Forum Ends
top1d ago

African Legislators Commit to United Front on Climate and Methane Negotiations as Nairobi Forum Ends

African parliamentarians have pledged to unite their efforts in global climate and methane negotiations, emphasizing that international frameworks must align with Africa's development priorities and food security needs.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Nyoro Pushes for Recall of Parliament Over Fuel Price Reduction Debate
top1d ago

Nyoro Pushes for Recall of Parliament Over Fuel Price Reduction Debate

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has formally requested the Speaker of the National Assembly to recall Parliament from recess to debate proposed amendments aimed at reducing fuel prices.

C
Capital News
📰 Read Full Story
Ndindi Nyoro Demands Emergency Sitting of Parliament Ahead of Monday Protests
top1d ago

Ndindi Nyoro Demands Emergency Sitting of Parliament Ahead of Monday Protests

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has called for an emergency recall of the National Assembly to debate a proposal aimed at slashing fuel prices by up to Ksh27 per litre.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
This is how you can reduce fuel prices, Nyoro advises gov't
top1d ago

This is how you can reduce fuel prices, Nyoro advises gov't

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has proposed specific measures to reduce fuel prices in Kenya, suggesting that pump prices could fall below Sh190 if his recommendations are adopted.

T
The Standard
📰 Read Full Story
Stage set for World U20 Champs trials
sports1d ago

Stage set for World U20 Champs trials

The 2026 World Under-20 Championships trials are set to take place in Kenya from May 21-23 at Nyayo Stadium, identifying the nation's best young talent for the global event in Eugene, Oregon.

S
Standard Sports
📰 Read Full Story
Senators raise questions over Sh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City Stadium project again
sports1d ago

Senators raise questions over Sh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City Stadium project again

Kenyan Senators have once again raised serious concerns regarding the Sh45.8 billion Talanta Sports City Stadium project, questioning its escalating costs and procurement processes.

S
Standard Sports
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement