Politics Policy
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to allegations by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua concerning the Commission’s preparations and procurement of election technology ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on August 27, 2026, IEBC said the procurement of its Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS), ballot
Kenya has cleared the way for private investment in key Mombasa and Lamu port assets after the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee approved feasibility studies for four major port facilities. In a statement on Thursday, August 27, 2026, PPP Directorate Director General Kefa Seda said the approval covers Mombasa Berths 11–14, Mombasa Container Terminal 1, Lamu
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a fresh clarification on tax amnesty and outstanding debt, saying that the tax amnesty does not wipe out all the tax debt someone has. In a public awareness campaign under the #ElewaFinanceAct2026 initiative, KRA explained that the amnesty only provides relief on penalties, interest, and fines attached to
Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has warned against a National Treasury proposal to bring all 47 counties into a single national account controlled from Nairobi, arguing that the plan could undermine devolution. Musyoka issued the warning on Thursday, August 27, 2026, as Kenya marked 16 years since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya,
The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has called for stronger enforcement against illegal and fake alcohol trade while urging consumers to buy alcoholic beverages only from authorised distributors and licensed retailers. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, the association said it had taken note of recent online discussions and consumer concerns about
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has come out to support the continuing operation against hawkers in the city center, stating that the county must restore order and respect traders and enforcement officers. Mosiria said he had noted some of the comments made on the web after videos emerged showing county enforcement officers clashing with
Nairobi pupils will now have chapati days at school after Governor Johnson Sakaja unveiled a new machine at Toi Primary Kitchen, that will produce thousands of the popular meal for learners under Dishi na County. The machine can make up to 2,000 chapatis every hour. County officials will use a school-by-school timetable to distribute them
Security
Two more suspects have faced court over the alleged Ksh 1.5 billion fraud involving the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), bringing the total number of suspects charged in the case to 13. Eric Otieno Achila, a sole proprietor of Dangzerina Enterprises and Susan Wangari Gathiaka, a sole proprietor of Maxtor
Entertainment
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service, Geoffrey Mosiria has publicly called upon Pastor Kanyari to prove that he is actively involved in celebrating his daughter Sky’s birthday before he starts saying he has no access to her. In a lengthy social media post, Mosiria is telling Kanyari that he should avoid
Weekly Gossip
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are working to implement a joint visa framework to make it easier for fans and other tournament stakeholders to travel across the three countries during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). According to a press release dated August 25, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim
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