Also known as: the State
Kenyan national government entity involved in infrastructure, health, software licensing, asset management, and youth employment programs.
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… The UN Gigiri Complex sits on 140 acres of land donated by the Government of Kenya, the largest land contribution made by any host country to the Organization. …
$340 Million UN Nairobi Expansion Signals Global Shift Toward Africa, Says UNON Ahead of Guterres Kenya visitThe Standard
… rces its growing role in job creation, cultural expression and economic transformation."KDC will also engage in the AIM2030 High Level Breakfast Meeting under the Africa Initiative for Medical Access and Manufacturing (AIM2030), a flagship programme led by the Government of Kenya …
KDC roots for creative economy, innovation and youth-led enterprise growthCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya April 29 – Pan-African Business conglomerate Amsons Group has, in a landmark corporate grant to the Government of Kenya, committed to establishing 10 Mother-and-Child hospitals in Kenya within the next 3 years to alleviate the plight of more than 1 million underser …
Amsons Group commits Sh4.5bn grant for construction of 10 Level 4 mother and child hospitalsThe High Court has declined to remove senior government officials and businessman Jayesh Saini from a multi-million-shilling lawsuit concerning alleged development and financing of specialised software for the Government of Kenya, finding that the case raises substantive issues warranting a full hearing.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declined to remove senior government officials and businessman Jayesh Saini from a multi-million-shilling lawsuit concerning alleged development and financing of specialised software for the Government of Kenya, finding that the case raises substantive issues warranting a full hearing.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Standard editorial criticizes the timing and scale of state handouts—mattresses, gas cylinders, boreholes, roads, and electricity—distributed in Ol Kalou ahead of the July 16 by-election, noting the pattern mirrors cash distributions in November 2025 by-elections but says IEBC and the anti-graft agency have found nothing wrong.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has dismissed applications by senior government officials and businessman Jayesh Saini seeking to have their names struck from a multi-million-shilling lawsuit over alleged specialised software development for the Government of Kenya. The court ruled that the suit raises serious triable issues that require a full hearing rather than preliminary dismissal.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Petitioners have asked the High Court to declare the Government's proposed sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom unconstitutional, arguing it amounts to unlawful disposal of a strategic national asset. They contend that the Constitution permits the national government to raise revenue only through taxation, levies, charges and borrowing, not by disposing of public investments; the transaction would reduce the Government's shareholding from 35 per cent to 20 per cent while increasing Vodacom's effective ownership to approximately 55 per cent.
30 June 2026 · Capital News →
Petitioners led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have urged the High Court to declare the government's proposed sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC unconstitutional, arguing that the National Treasury has no constitutional authority to raise revenue through the sale of public assets and that the Constitution only permits revenue-raising through taxation, charges and borrowing.
29 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the Directorate of Criminal Investigations is investigating individuals mobilizing and sponsoring people to take part in violent activities during planned demonstrations, which he accused unnamed political actors of hijacking for campaigns. He said police will protect peaceful protesters and public businesses while dealing decisively with those seeking to exploit protests to cause chaos, looting, or property destruction.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has let off Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale with a stern warning in a contempt of court matter after he confirmed the suspension of a US-backed Ebola quarantine programme linked to Laikipia Air Base. The court had summoned Duale over alleged non-compliance with court directives relating to the proposed facility.
23 June 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked the High Court to pardon him after being found guilty of contempt for establishing an Ebola quarantine facility at Nanyuki airbase despite two court orders halting the process. Duale's legal team argued that his actions were driven by public health concerns regarding risks posed by soldiers returning from a UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's government should shift from controlling expenditure to measuring the value and productivity of public institutions—ensuring service excellence and fiscal sustainability through institutionalized productivity measurement rather than compliance-focused spending controls.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Liberal Party has condemned Uganda's detention of People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport, calling it a political provocation and an affront to East African Community regional integration. The party demanded an immediate explanation from Uganda regarding Karua's whereabouts, condition, and legal basis for detention.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has made significant progress against HIV/AIDS over four decades, but rising infections among young people risk reversing those gains, the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council has warned. The country's HIV response has expanded dramatically since the 1980s–90s through partnerships with government, PEPFAR, and the Global Fund, though early stigma and lack of knowledge created barriers to testing and treatment.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate County Public Accounts Committee that the capital has untapped revenue potential of up to Sh63 billion, primarily through land rates collection. He noted that only 20 per cent of Nairobi's 256,000 registered property owners regularly pay land rates, and called for stronger enforcement mechanisms through the National Rating Act, 2024.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Narok Water and Sewerage Services Company won approval from residents to raise water tariffs by between Sh20 and Sh50 per cubic metre over the next five years, citing rising operational costs and the town's water supply challenges—Narok currently produces 4.5 million litres daily against a demand of 12 million litres.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya demand urgent action beyond public outrage. It cites statistics that an estimated 34 percent of Kenyan women have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, 13 percent sexual violence, and between 2022 and 2024 Kenya recorded 1,639 femicide cases.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has commissioned the Sh8.4 billion Isinya–Konza 400kV transmission line and substation, a 98-kilometre double-circuit link designed to enhance transmission capacity, improve grid stability, and provide reliable power supply to Konza Technopolis and the lower eastern region.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company has energised a 400kV transmission line and substation, a Sh8.4 billion project jointly financed by China's Export-Import Bank and the Kenyan government, designed to strengthen grid reliability and secure power supply for Konza Technopolis and the lower eastern region.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait dismissed recent reports of new restrictions on domestic worker recruitment, clarifying that Kenya voluntarily suspended deployment to Kuwait approximately ten years ago, not as a result of new restrictions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Basketball Federation has invited France 3x3 head coach Karim Souchu to conduct a training camp for national team players and coaches through Saturday. The programme, organised with FIBA, focuses on athlete preparation, coach education, and modern high-performance methods ahead of the FIBA Women's Series and continental competitions.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi argues that Kenyans are justified in questioning the US Government's secret construction of an Ebola isolation and treatment centre at Nanyuki Air Base, which will be exclusively for American use under US military management and will not be available to Kenyans.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government will disburse the second tranche of NYOTA business support start-up capital on June 30, benefiting 122,147 youth across all 1,450 wards in a nationwide simultaneous payout. The programme, part of a five-year job creation pipeline supported by the World Bank, provides skilling, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and market access to vulnerable and marginalised youth.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced the second tranche of start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project will be disbursed by June 30, 2026. All beneficiaries will receive funds simultaneously, marking a shift from the earlier phased disbursement approach.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said Kenya is screening an average of 3,000 travelers entering the country daily as part of enhanced Ebola surveillance, with no cases of the disease recorded so far. The government has deployed screening measures at all entry points and established quarantine facilities as part of broader health security infrastructure.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament from Laikipia County have opposed plans to establish a United States-backed Ebola quarantine and treatment facility at the Laikipia Air Base, demanding full government disclosure over the proposed project and questioning why the county was selected.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto commissioned the 400/220KV Mariakani substation in Kilifi County, developed by KETRACO, which links the Coast to Nairobi through the national transmission grid. Since its energization in December 2025, thermal power generation at the Coast has reduced from 100MW to 35MW, a 65 percent reduction in fossil-fuel reliance.
26 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Karate Federation is preparing to host the UFAK Region East Karate Championship from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium, expecting elite athletes, coaches, and officials from 14 countries across the East African region. Kenya's team captain said the nation is targeting top honours after finishing 2nd last year, with a 50-athlete squad selected to compete.
23 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Karate Federation will host the UFAK Region East Karate Championship from May 28 to 31, 2026 at Nyayo Gymnasium, drawing elite karate athletes and officials from 14 countries across East Africa. Kenya's team of 50 athletes aims to claim top honours after finishing second the previous year.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Turkana community leaders in Isiolo County have criticized the Government of Kenya for inadequate welfare and lack of insurance cover for National Police Reservists, who frequently face bandits but struggle with medical expenses when injured and whose families receive no compensation when killed on duty. The leaders, speaking at a burial of an NPR officer shot dead in Isiolo, called on Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen to extend medical insurance and family compensation schemes to NPR officers similar to those announced for regular police officers.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has proposed paying Kenya's approximately 110,000 village elders a monthly stipend of Ksh.3,000, with a policy framework and identification criteria developed after years of consultation. MPs have pushed for higher payments.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Agence Française de Développement Group unveiled new initiatives in energy, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and sports development at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. Key announcements include a €173 million financing package to improve electricity access in Benin through the construction and rehabilitation of approximately 4,500 kilometres of power lines, expected to benefit about 600,000 people.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Governments at the Global Landscapes Forum Africa conference have committed to advancing action for rangelands and pastoralist communities. Kenya will host the global observance of Desertification and Drought Day on 17 June 2026 under the theme "Rangelands: Recognise. Respect. Restore."
11 May 2026 · The Standard →