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Monday, 11 May 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Politics

  1. President Ruto signs three economic reform bills into law

    President William Ruto has assented to the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, and the Technopolis Bill.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Mbadi defends Finance Bill 2026 amid PAYE reform uncertainty

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has sent mixed signals on expected PAYE reforms that would increase tax-free income from Sh24,000 to Sh30,000 monthly for low-income earners, while defending the tax proposals in Finance Bill 2026.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Kenya and France strengthen partnership on digital skills, youth empowerment

    President William Ruto and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have sealed a pact aimed at boosting education, innovation and youth empowerment across Kenya and Africa, with focus on preparing the continent's workforce for the digital economy.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. IEBC warns candidates against electoral malpractices in by-elections

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared itself ready to conduct upcoming by-elections and warned candidates against engaging in electoral malpractices, including unlawful campaigning outside stipulated hours. IEBC Vice Chair Fahima Araphat said the commission has deployed election materials and trained personnel, and will take action against offenders, including denying clearance to candidates who breach electoral rules.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Senate proposes protecting county revenue allocations from shortfalls

    The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Budget has tabled amendments to the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 that would shield counties from revenue shortfalls by requiring the national government to bear the full cost if revenues fall below projections. Counties would receive Ksh 454.74 billion as equitable share revenue (22.2 per cent of audited 2022/23 revenues), while the national government keeps Ksh 2.437 trillion and gains exclusive access to any surplus revenues above projected levels for debt reduction.

    3 hours ago · Capital News →

Business

  1. France pursuing 250 deals at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

    France is seeking to secure at least 250 business and government deals from the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi as it strengthens economic ties with Anglophone Africa, with Kenya emerging as a key strategic gateway to the continent.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

Agriculture & Land

  1. State operatives and private interests battle over 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar property

    A powerful cabal of State operatives and private interests are maneuvering to seize the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills property, one of Kenya's largest public land assets, according to The Standard's investigation.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. KNEC to introduce digital exams in senior schools next year

    The Kenya National Examinations Council is preparing to roll out electronic assessments in senior schools beginning next year, marking a major transformation of Kenya's examination system since the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Lawyer accused of filing case without client's knowledge

    A city lawyer is alleged to have filed a Sh100 million compensation case without the petitioner's knowledge and consent, according to The Standard.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

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