Senator Edwin Sifuna Removed From Senate Petroleum Committee - June 2026

Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed from the Senate's Petroleum Committee, a move that has sparked tensions within the Kenyan Parliament. This development comes as the Finance Bill 2026 enters its second reading stage, with MPs debating revenue proposals amid a divided legislature. The parliamentary tensions escalate as Opposition MPs protest the passage of Finance Bill 2026 while a nationwide matatu strike continues over increased fuel prices. Separately, Senator Okiya Omtatah is advocating for the establishment of an independent National Treasury to bolster protection of public funds.