The National Government, through the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), has released Ksh 778,536,900 in cash transfers to support 133,101 poor and vulnerable households affected by the worsening drought across Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs). The funds have been disbursed under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) as part of ongoing efforts to cushion families
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatisation Act, 2025, effectively green-lighting the government’s plan to sell stakes in Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the Act does not undermine parliamentary authority, as argued by civil society groups, but instead provides a structured framework for executive and legislative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed Executive Order 9 of 2026, fundamentally altering how Nigeria manages its oil and gas wealth. In a statement on his X account on February 19, 2026, President Tinubu stated that for too long, excessive deductions, overlapping funds, and structural distortions in the oil and gas sector have weakened remittances