Latest government stories from across Kenya.
Following the completion of a recent by-election that temporarily halted voter registration in the area, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the commencement of the Enhanced Continuous Voter…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – Nearly nine years after the Ruring’u Stadium project was first conceived, residents of Nyeri are now seeing renewed construction activity at the site. Elizabeth Mureithi,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 11 – Mwai Kibaki Clinical Annex in Nyeri is creating employment opportunities for local residents while providing a source of livelihood for skilled and semi-skilled workers from…
Following months of public participation, policy review, and intense debate within the Nairobi City County Assembly, the Nairobi City County Finance Act, 2026 has officially come into effect. Assented to in late July and published in…
Speaking after inspecting a passing-out parade at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, IG Kanja cited banditry, technology-driven crimes, organized criminal gangs, gender-based violence among others.
The multi-stakeholder consultative meeting, held at the Central Bank School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, brings together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, professional bodies and development…
According to Kinyanjui, the extension will enable Kenyan manufacturers retain US orders and make fresh investment decisions after years of uncertainty over the future of the preferential trade program.
The Ministry of Health has issued an official statement providing clarity on the legal foundation and implementation strategy for inbound travel health insurance. The notice, signed by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale, details the…
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), AGRA, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), have launched the Youth in Agrifood Systems Performance Index…
Kenya is gearing up to host more than 10,000 delegates from over 40 countries at the 16th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), marking the event’s largest gathering to date as the nation aggressively pursues a goal of 5 million…
On Tuesday evening, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) issued a brief statement announcing a temporary disruption to its online voter services. The commission noted it was undertaking a routine ICT upgrade to…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially released the placement results for the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates. According to the Ministry of Education, a total…
Kenya has successfully unlocked a massive US$1.25 billion (Kes 161.86 billion) financing package from the World bank. The multi-layered financing package aligns precisely with Kenya’s current fiscal planning and is structured to address…
In a landmark judgment for digital rights and free speech, the High Court of Kenya at Milimani has declared key provisions of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025, unconstitutional. The ruling, delivered by Justice…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 1 – Growing up in rural Nyandarua, Engineer Maureen Wangui knew firsthand the challenges poor roads could create. Accessing her village was often an all-day affair, a…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has officially launched a new digital e-Certificate platform, allowing former Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates to…
The foundational bond between law enforcement and the public relies entirely on trust. When that trust is shattered by systemic issues, such as excessive force, unlawful killings, and the intimidation of citizens during protests and…
The Government of Kenya has enacted the National Cybersecurity Agency Order 2026, under Legal Notice No. 89. This order formalizes cybersecurity as a primary component of national security policy, reflecting the country’s reliance on…
When Francis Lesilampa was arrested and charged in July 2025 for allegedly publishing a fabricated M-Pesa message about Samburu County Governor Jonathan Lelelit, he faced up to 10 years in prison or a Ksh 5 million fine. Today, he is a…
As of June 1st, 2026, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially operationalized an enforcement framework designed to digitize minor traffic offenses. This was done in collaboration with the National Police Service…
The Nairobi City County Government has officially joined the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). Nairobi joins a network of more than 30 global cities participating in the initiative. The partnership is…
In August 2023, Senator Edwin Sifuna stood before the Senate and tabled a motion. His motion laid bare a terrifying reality that our boarding schools are putting our children in direct danger. The 100% transition policy jammed every…
Nairobi City County has officially launched a public awareness campaign alongside a six-month compliance window, allowing property owners to regularise unapproved yet structurally sound developments without facing penalties. The grace…
Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy recently pulled back the curtain on its Draft National Data Governance Policy. Developed with technical backing from the European Union and the GIZ Digital…
