Latest government stories from across Kenya.
In a historic move during its 39th Ordinary Session, the Assembly of the African Union (AU) has officially moved to dismantle centuries of cartographic invisibility. By adopting a landmark decision to overhaul how the continent is…
The integrity of Kenya’s electoral process has long rested on a singular, foundational document: the Register of Voters (RoV). Following the contested elections of 2007 and 2013, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)…
For many Kenyans, the sight of a police uniform does not evoke a sense of safety; it evokes a sense of dread. This collective anxiety is not accidental, nor is it merely the result of a few bad apples. Instead, it is the predictable…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has officially launched a nationwide call for public participation regarding the newly developed National Forensic Science Bill 2026. This legislative effort, spearheaded by a…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has declared a vacancy for the position of Commissioner General, seeking a to steer the institution through its next phase of technological and structural evolution. As the Chief Executive Officer and a…
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially implemented the Consolidated Music and Audio-Visual Works Tariffs for 2026–2028. This framework consolidates royalty collections for authors, producers, performers, and actors into a single…
The Missing Voices Coalition, in partnership with Amnesty International Kenya, has released its 2025 Annual Report, painting a harrowing picture of the state of human rights and law enforcement accountability in the country. The report,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a significant change in its top leadership following the immediate departure of Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga. In an internal memorandum, the KRA Board of Directors confirmed that…
The National Land Commission (NLC) has officially entered a new chapter in its governance following the swearing-in of seven new Commissioners. The appointments mark the beginning of the third Commission since the NLC was established in…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has officially declared USB Type-C as the mandatory charging standard for all mobile phones sold in the country. The move, announced by CA Director General David Mugonyi, is part of an update to…
The High Court has issued a landmark judgment regarding the lifecycle of mobile telephone numbers. The court ruled that a registered mobile phone number is not merely a telecommunications tool but a protected digital identifier that links…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the results for the auction of Treasury Bond Issue No. FXD3/2019/015, conducted as a Switch Auction. This financial maneuver allowed investors to transition from older source securities into a…
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has officially opened applications for its 2026 internship and apprenticeship program. With a mission to provide efficient and competitive port services to facilitate global trade, KPA is seeking to recruit 194…
The High Court of Kenya has ruled that the indefinite retention of criminal records for individuals who were never convicted is unconstitutional. The case, Patrick Kimathi v. Inspector General of Police & 5 Others (2026), highlights a…
On March 7, 2026, the East African Community (EAC) reached a pivotal milestone during its 25th Ordinary Summit. Held under the theme Deepening Integration for Improved Livelihoods of EAC Citizens, the gathering of regional leaders resulted…
The Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that retail pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene will remain unchanged for the March–April 2026 pricing cycle. In a statement released on March 14, 2026,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced the appointment Mohamed Abdul M’maka as the new Commissioner for Investigations and Enforcement. The appointment, effective March 11, 2026, follows a rigorous and competitive recruitment…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has confirmed the commencement of a Ksh. 11.1 billion disbursement aimed at settling approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This move underscores the SHA’s commitment to its…
As the global energy landscape undergoes a violent shift, the recent headlines out of South Africa offer a masterclass in strategic foresight. While much of the world trembles at the prospect of fuel shortages driven by escalating…
The Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, sponsored by Senator Karen Nyamu, represents Kenya’s first comprehensive legislative attempt to regulate the lifecycle of AI systems. It seeks to balance the promotion of technological innovation with…
As the Senate begins deliberations on the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, a growing chorus of tech experts, legal analysts, and civil society groups is raising concerns. While the bill aims to position Kenya as a digital leader, critics…
In a major legal victory for Kenyan motorists, the High Court has officially suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) newly launched digital enforcement regime. Presiding over the case at the Milimani High Court,…
Human rights organizations and reproductive health advocates have moved to court to challenge the constitutionality of sections of the Sexual Offences Act that criminalize consensual sexual activity between adolescents. The petition, led…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially commissioned 350 body-worn cameras. The initiative, launched at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on March 10, 2026, aims to bridge the gap between rigorous enforcement and public…
