Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, EGH, appeared before the Senate plenary today to answer a series of questions from senators on the state of roads and bridge construction projects, particularly those delayed due to budgetary and contractual challenges. The session turned into a broad review of government efforts to address transport infrastructure needs across counties.

A fiery Senate session convened by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare laid bare the cracks in Kenya’s social protection fabric as Senators, stakeholders, and top government officials clashed over the country’s commitment to recognising and supporting persons living with invisible disabilities.