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Chief Justice Martha Koome speaking during the opening of the Fourth National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) at the University of Embu on June 18, 2026. PHOTO/HANDOUT
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CJ Koome urges African judiciaries to embrace people-centred justice systems

Speaking during the opening of the Fourth National Conference on Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) at the University of Embu on Thursday, Chief Justice Martha Koome said African justice systems must move beyond conventional performance indicators and focus on the lived experiences of justice seekers.

CS Davis Chirchir (Roads and Transport) appearing before Joint Energy Parliamentary Committees regarding the South Lokichar Basin Field Development Plan (Blocks T6 and T7). February 11, 2026. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang'i
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Chirchir rejects claims linking Chivayo to JKIA expansion deal

The clarification comes as public attention remains fixed on the procurement process for the JKIA expansion, one of the government’s biggest planned infrastructure projects aimed at increasing the airport’s capacity to handle growing passenger and cargo volumes.

President William Ruto speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on June 18, 2026. PHOTO/PCS
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Ruto calls for urgent action as Ocean Conference secures $6.4 billion in global commitments

Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday, Ruto said the global community had reached a critical moment in the fight to safeguard marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa appearing before the Senate plenary on June 17, 2026. PHOTO/SENATE
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State advances Sh27bn water project to expand supply across Mombasa and Kilifi

In a statement to the Senate, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Mugaa said the project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership framework, is currently at the negotiation stage ahead of a final project agreement.

Kuresoi South MP, Joseph Tonui the Chairperson National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works during a committiee proceedings in Parliament on 9th June,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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Government admits cities growing faster than planning systems

Kenya’s Government has acknowledged that rapid urbanisation is outpacing infrastructure development, creating challenges in regulating high-rise buildings, drainage systems and urban planning. The ministry cites enforcement efforts, tighter building-approval requirements under the National Building Code, 2024, and new coordination systems.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking during the Global Observance of Desertification and Drought Day in Vipingo, Kilifi County, on June 17, 2026. PHOTO/DPCS
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Kindiki calls for global action to restore degraded rangelands, protect fragile ecosystems

The Deputy President emphasized that rangelands, wetlands and forests play a critical role in sustaining communities and economies, noting that their degradation directly affects food production, water resources and livelihoods.

MPs flag missing documents in Sh14.5 billion audit probe on President’s office accounts
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MPs flag missing documents in Sh14.5 billion audit probe on President’s office accounts

MPs focused on the Sh 14.53 billion in pending bills, which the Auditor-General said were not cleared within the financial year and were instead pushed into the next budget cycle. The report warned that such delays place strain on future allocations and may disrupt planned government programmes.