Latest government stories from across Kenya.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the results of its recent Treasury Bill auction, revealing strong investor appetite across all tenors. The auction included the 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills, with a total amount…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice to clarify an amendment to the Income Tax Act introduced by the Finance Act, 2025, concerning the taxation of gratuity payments. The key provisions are as follows: 1. Tax…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is advancing its digital transformation agenda by collaborating directly with the country’s tech community. At its second API masterclass, the KRA highlighted the success of its GavaConnect Enterprise API…
The Katiba Institute (KI) and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have filed a petition in the High Court of Kenya, Petition No. E00C1PP/E01 E001 of 2025, to challenge the nomination of Dr. Duncan Oberu Ojwang as the Chairperson of…
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) brought together 25 Vice Chancellors and Deputy Vice Chancellors for an Entrepreneurial Leaders’ Training Program (ELTP) designed to accelerate innovation and commercialization in Kenya’s higher…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the use of National Identity Card (ID) numbers as a new login option for individual users on the iTax platform. This is part of an ongoing campaign by KRA to simplify tax processes.…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that a recent notice about updating vehicle records and duty status only applies to motorists whose information is incorrect or outdated. If your vehicle details and duty…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has mandated that all motor vehicle and motorcycle owners update their records and tax status. NTSA Director General George Njao confirmed that a new vehicle update tool and module are now…
Kenya’s media landscape has entered a new phase today with the official launch of the Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025. The new code of conduct was revised and then sent to the parliament for approval by the Media Council of Kenya…
On Sunday, 27th July, ministers responsible for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) convened in an meeting to deliberate on the future of AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. AFRINIC is currently…
Kenya has committed to strengthening the convergences between air transport and tourism as part of its broader strategy to foster job creation, drive investment, and boost destination competitiveness across the African continent. This was…
Kenyans planning to travel to the United States face a significant cost increase starting this October, as the Trump administration has introduced a new mandatory Visa Integrity Fee of at least $250 (approximately Ksh 32,500). The new…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has commenced the rollout of a major recruitment drive aimed at developing a skilled and adaptable workforce. This move aligns with the KRA’s 9th Corporate Plan under its Key Result Areas, which seeks to…
The first Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit was held and it focused on building legislative capacity in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data protection, digital health and smart manufacturing, in a bid to promote evidence-based…
The process for recalling a Senator in Kenya is governed by the same legal framework as that for a Member of the National Assembly (MP), Article 104 of the Constitution and the Elections Act, 2011. The procedure is nearly identical, with…
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…
