Latest government stories from across Kenya.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has officially signed on as the conservation partner for the Global Conservation Tech & Drone Forum (GCTDF 2026). The forum, scheduled for March 2–6, 2026, will be hosted across the capital and the Silicon…
The Labour and Relations Court has issued a landmark ruling, ordering the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) to immediately delete all facial recognition data collected from its employees for use in its time and attendance monitoring…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a significant recruitment drive. KeNHA is mandated with the responsibility of managing, developing, rehabilitating, and maintaining the country’s national trunk roads. The…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced a significant recruitment drive to fill over 20 vacant positions. The roles span across senior management, core technical regulation, legal services, and administrative support,…
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has been officially appointed as the owner and operator of the nation’s first nuclear power plant. This strategic decision places Kenya’s primary power producer at the forefront of a…
In Kenya, you can hire police officers for your event or to provide security and there’s a whole framework for it. To start the process, go to nps.ecitizen.go.ke and then choose the police officers that you would like to hire and then pay…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that it has reintroduced its Graduate Trainee Programme. This initiative is a cornerstone of the Authority’s efforts to strengthen succession planning and cultivate the next generation of tax…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a restructuring of the County Executive Team, involving the reassignment of several County Chief Officers (CCOs). The changes, which affect 10 officers, are intended to streamline operations…
The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MOICT) has made public a list of applicants vying for the position of Board Member of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK). The selection panel headed by Kenya Union of Journalists…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has moved forward with the recruitment process for judicial officers under Islamic law, shortlisting 34 applicants for the five vacant positions of Resident Kadhis. The 34 shortlisted candidates were…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that the maximum retail prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the next monthly cycle, running from November 15, 2025, to December 14,…
A legislative proposal currently before the National Assembly is igniting a fierce debate over the future of Kenya’s Foreign Service, aiming to redefine who represents the country on the global stage. The Foreign Service (Amendment) Bill,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors, Shimaka Necheza Leonard. Necheza was officially appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, on…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. George Obell as the Commissioner for the Micro and Small Taxpayers (MST) Department, effective November 10, 2025. Mr. Obell assumes the permanent role after…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a standardized annual fee of Ksh 53,554 for all senior secondary boarding schools in Kenya, effective from January 2026. This move aligns with new guidelines published by the Ministry on the…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) concluded its public participation exercise today in Nairobi, hosting key stakeholders to deliberate on proposed adjustments to tariffs for pipeline transportation and secondary storage.…
The government’s announcement of a six-month fee waiver for replacing lost IDs and updating personal details has been met with a mix of relief and a healthy dose of public irony. The temporary suspension of fees, which previously stood at…
Kenyans seeking to replace their national identity cards or update personal details will not pay any fees for the next six months after the government issued a special Gazette Notice waiving the charges. Interior Cabinet Secretary…
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has been dealt a major legal setback after the Music Copyright Tribunal discharged a crucial interim order that had allowed the organization to continue collecting and distributing royalties. The…
The National government and the Kilifi County government are currently in talks to expand the Malindi International Airport. This infrastructure push is aimed at boosting air connectivity and tourism in Kenya’s coast region. The…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has concluded the shortlisting phase for two high-profile recruitment exercises. They have released the names of successful candidates for both the Judge of the Court of Appeal and the Judge of the…
The National Heroes Council of the Republic of Kenya released its annual publication, National Heroes, 2025, commemorating individuals honoured on Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2025, at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County. The publication, which…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a public notice regarding the temporary closure of a significant section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass this weekend to facilitate the running of the 2025 Standard Chartered Nairobi…
The proposed Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2025 in Kenya, assented by President William Samoei Ruto, introduces several clauses that critics argue pose a severe threat to fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the…
