Latest explainers stories from across Kenya.
Appointing judges to the Kenyan Supreme Court is anchored in the Constitution of Kenya, operationalized through the Judicial Service Act, 2011. The appointment process is designed to ensure transparency and to select highly qualified…
Kenyans can relocate to the United States of America with their children and fiancés through the use of the K-1 and K-2 Visas. The K-1 fiancé(e) visa allows all foreigners, including Kenyans fiancé(e) of a US citizen, to enter the United…
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), Kenya’s energy utility, has explained that prepaid electricity customers who accidentally delete their token SMS can still access their recent token details via a designated service. In a…
The Kenyan government allows foreigners to acquire citizenship through registration under a clear legal framework. Under the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, Chapter Three on Citizenship Section 13(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration…
Third-party insurance is a legal minimum motor insurance required for all vehicles in Kenya that protects road users from driver’s liability claims. Road users are covered by the insurance financially in case of accidents, as the cover…
The Small Claims Court in Kenya is a subordinate court established under Section 4 of the Small Claims Court Act No. 2 of 2016. It is designed to resolve simple civil disputes quickly, cheaply, and efficiently, especially claims that do…
Kenya’s Ministry of Health announces that, under the Facilities Improvement Financing Act 2023, public health facilities can retain revenues locally rather than remit them to County Revenue Funds. According to the Principal Secretary for…
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), or confidentiality agreements, in Kenya are legally binding contracts designed to protect sensitive information shared between parties in business or professional settings. The agreements are used to…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to roll out new vehicle inspection rules after being cleared by the high court to enforce new traffic regulations following a ruling by Justice Maureen Odero. This high court…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has outlined how companies are required to pay corporate income tax in advance through an installment tax system. In a statement on April 17, KRA stated that the Installment tax allows companies to spread…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued detailed guidance on how aspiring driving instructors can apply for an instructor driving licence in Kenya. The move is meant to standardize training, improve road safety, and…
On several occasions, Kenyans have been forced to update their registered mobile numbers in the system to maintain access to SHA services. For example, if one loses their SIM card or can no longer receive OTPs sent by SHA, they must update…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened its 2026 placement portal on April 7, kicking off the annual application period for university, college, and TVET courses. With the application window open until…
Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, provides legal guidelines on how collected data should be handled when the data controller or apps are about to shut down. The act, in coordination with the the Data Protection (General) Regulations,…
Hospitals in Kenya are upgraded through a structured process guided by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and the Ministry of Health. These standards fall under frameworks such as the Kenya Essential Package for Health…
A title deed in Kenya is the most important legal document that proves ownership of land or property and is required for any formal land transaction, such as selling, leasing, or using property as security for a loan. Losing it can expose…
Changing an individual’s name in Kenya is a formal legal procedure that grants the person a new identity recognized by the state and all institutions. In Kenya, the name-changing process is governed primarily by the Registration of…
Galana Energies is a privately owned Kenyan oil marketing company operating in the country’s competitive fuel import and distribution sector. The firm has dominated the petroleum market, supplying fuel to various segments of the economy,…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) opened the 2026 application window on April 7, targeting candidates from the 2025 KCSE cohort and other eligible applicants seeking placement in universities and…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) sets the retail prices of Diesel, Super Petrol, and Kerosene in Kenya under the Energy (Petroleum Pricing) Regulations, 2022. Fuel prices are reviewed and announced by EPRA on the 14th…
Safaricom has addressed concerns raised by users on social media over difficulties accessing and using the newly launched My One App, which merges M‑PESA and MySafaricom services into a single platform. Since its rollout, users have…
Members of the public can hire the Kenya Police Band for private functions, including weddings, graduations, and corporate gatherings. In a statement on April 7, the Kenya Police said the service, offered through official police channels,…
The Judicial Service (Petition for Removal of a Judge) (Procedure) Regulations, 2026 provide a structured framework for addressing allegations of judicial misconduct and for the removal of judges from office. Article 168 of the Kenyan…
Shell is a global energy company that deals in oil, gas, and renewable energy. Unlike privately owned oil companies, Shell is publicly traded, meaning its ownership is spread across millions of shareholders worldwide. However, large…
