Latest government stories from across Kenya.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has unveiled new proposals that are so restrictive they risk backfiring spectacularly. The proposals to raise the legal drinking age to 21, ban of sales of…
The Constitution of Kenya, 2010, grants citizens the right to recall their elected Member of Parliament (MP), Senator, or Member of County Assembly (MCA) before their term officially ends. This process allows voters to remove a…
Kenyans will face higher costs at the pump over the next month after the Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) today announced a significant increase in the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene. The new…
Kenya has affirmed its visa free travel policy for citizens of more than 70 countries across Africa, the Caribbean, and the world. The policy allows for varying visa-free stays of up to 180, 90, or 60 days, depending on the traveller’s…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is positioning the Aberdare Range as a flagship destination for hiking and adventure tourism, as part of efforts to elevate the Central Kenya tourism circuit through immersive outdoor experiences. The third…
It has been confirmed that Telegram is being restricted in Kenya as protests rock Kenya in the one year anniversary of deaths during the Finance Bill protests in 2024. Telegram is only accessible in Kenya via VPN. The Communications…
Air connectivity and safety assurances are the crucial factors for Kenya’s strategy to draw more European visitors as the country targets a 12.5% increase in arrivals for 2025. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is spearheading efforts to…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER). “This appointment is not just a personal…
Kenya has secured a seat in the United Nations Tourism Executive Council following elections that took place during the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Africa, held in Abuja, Nigeria. The event, hosted by Nigeria in…
The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced the maximum wholesale and retail prices for petroleum products in Kenya, effective from June 15, 2025, to July 14, 2025. During this period, Super Petrol will see an increase…
KICTANet have partnered with MindHYVE.ai and DV8 Infosystems to co-develop Kenya’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The partnership aims to ensure ethical, sovereign, and future-proof AI governance for Kenya. Under their MoU,…
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport (MIA), and the KAA Head Office have been awarded ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and ISO 45001:2018…
Kenya has quietly notched a milestone in the fight against climate change. All 47 counties have passed laws supporting climate action and ring-fencing funds in their annual budgets, marking a decisive shift from policy intent to grounded…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering regional tourism growth and boosting intra-Africa trade through its participation in the Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2025. The expo was held from June 5-7 at Lusaka’s…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has intensified its efforts to attract more American tourists to Kenya, focusing on key metropolitan markets in California. From May 27-29, 2025, KTB led a roadshow across three major West Coast cities: Los…
Kenyan President William Ruto recently pardoned 57 people as part of the prerogative of the power of mercy under Article 133 of the Constitution. The President pardoned 56 Kenyan citizens and one foreign national. 28 of those who have been…
Kenyans will have a public holiday on Friday, June 6, 2025, to mark Eid ul-Adha, a significant Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims. The announcement was made by the Chief Kadhi of Kenya Abdulhalim Hussein, following confirmation of the…
Filing your KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority) tax returns for employment income is a must for all registered taxpayers in Kenya with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The process is done online through the iTax platform and requires a…
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 contains a provision that will make it legal for the government to compel businesses to disclose personal data and trade secrets. A key provision within the Bill seeks to repeal Section 59A (1B) of the Tax…
The Finance Bill 2025 is currently under parliamentary review and the bill proposes a wide array of amendments to existing tax laws. One of the central tenets of the Finance Bill is the expansion of the tax base by extending the scope of…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) convened a Stakeholders’ Consultation Workshop to review and strengthen ongoing research supporting tax policy and revenue administration reforms in Kenya. The workshop was convened in collaboration with…
Kenya’s path towards universal digital access faces a hurdle as the Communication Authority of Kenya’s (CA) Universal Service Fund (USF) Strategy 2023–2027 grapples with a Ksh. 12 billion funding shortfall. Universal Service and Access…
The road section from Kwa-Jomvu to Mariakani, in the Southeast of Kenya is set to be upgraded with the two-lane road converted to a four and six lane dual carriageway. The road upgrading was launched by President William Ruto, The European…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has embarked on a transformation journey, initiating a strategic reform process aimed at modernizing its operations and improving the taxpayer experience. This overhaul, driven by KRA’s 9th Corporate Plan,…
