The President renewed Job Chirchir’s term as non-executive chairperson of the Water Services Regulatory Board for another three years, effective October 14, 2026.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe gazettement formally establishes August 10, 2027, as the date for the presidential, parliamentary and county-level elections.
By Samuel OtienoThe verification exercise will run from September 8 to October 29 and will cover officers whose cases are linked specifically to demonstrations, public protests and riots that occurred between January 1, 2013 and June 2, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe appointments, published in the Kenya Gazette on Monday, also saw Flora Nduku Mutua named to the PSC, while Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion were appointed members of the TSC. All four appointments will run for six years.
By David AbonyoTreasury figures show that most of the money released in July was meant for day-to-day operations. Sh39.7 billion went towards recurrent spending, including salaries and administrative expenses, while Sh4.9 billion was set aside for development.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKCAA published the decisions in a Kenya Gazette notice dated August 7, 2026. The approvals were made under the Civil Aviation Act No. 21 of 2013 and the Civil Aviation (Licensing of Air Services) Regulations, 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHuman rights, Reparations, Victim compensation, Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Enforced disappearances, Sexual offences reparations, Data protection, Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Kenya Gazette
By Bradley BosireThe commission said another 10 files had been returned for further investigations, meaning additional inquiries were required before the cases could proceed to the next stage.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the Commission's Second Quarterly Report covering the period between April 1 and June 30, 2026, the cases involve allegations of corruption, procurement fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, money laundering, forged academic certificates and abuse of office across national and county governments.
By David AbonyoThe shortlisted candidates come from 16 counties, with Wajir emerging as the most represented county with seven candidates. Mombasa follows with six, while Lamu has four and Kilifi has three.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPublished in the Kenya Gazette, the regulations require every gambling advertisement to receive approval from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) before it can be aired, published or distributed. They also require foreign betting operators to provide Sh300 million in capital and guarantees before they can do business in the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe appointment was published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated July 22, 2026.
By Bradley BosireThe newly appointed board members are James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has rolled out a 10-year Courier Hailing Service Provider licence to cover companies offering courier services through digital platforms. Under the new category, firms will pay a Sh5,000 application fee, an initial licence fee of Sh100,000 and an annual operating fee of Sh100,000 or 0.4 percent of their annual gross turnover, whichever is higher.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on NTV on Tuesday, Kondiwa argued that the government currently lacks a clear picture of the actual number of active vehicles operating on Kenyan roads, creating gaps that can be exploited and affecting national planning.
By David AbonyoAccording to the court filings, the challenge centres on the process used in introducing the regulations, with the petitioner arguing that constitutional and legal requirements were not properly followed.
By David AbonyoThe panel said compensation is only being issued to victims who have completed the verification process and formally agreed to participate in the programme.
By David AbonyoPresident William Ruto reappointed Dr David Nkedianye as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) Board for three years, effective May 29, 2026, per Kenya Gazette Notice No. 8028.
By David AbonyoIn a special gazette notice issued on Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the holiday had been declared under the Public Holidays Act.
By David AbonyoIn a notice dated April 23, 2026, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said that the extension would take effect on on April 23, 2026 at 6.30 p.m for a period of thirty (30) days.
By David AbonyoUnder the proposed political tariff structure, presidential candidates will pay Sh500,000, governors Sh200,000, senators Sh150,000, Members of Parliament and Woman Representatives Sh100,000, and Members of County Assembly Sh15,000. Political parties will continue paying a yearly flat rate of Sh600,000.
By Bradley BosireMzee Mwinyi Mzee has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coast Development Authority
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn Meru County, Igoji Police Station will dispose of 15 motorcycles after receiving approval from the Nkubu Law Court. The bikes, which are widely used for both business and private transport, include five Captain 150cc models, two Boxer 150cc units and two Tiger 150cc motorcycles.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe appointments, made under Article 166(1)(b) of the Constitution, were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated January 27, 2026.
By David AbonyoThe awards featured the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya and the Order of the Burning Spear, which remain the highest symbols of national appreciation.
By David AbonyoThe designated stations span across various counties, including border areas and remote regions that have historically faced security challenges such as banditry and livestock theft.
By David AbonyoThis move is seen as a way to reduce delays that have long hindered county projects and service delivery.
By Maureen Kinyanjui