Also known as: the State
The executive branch of Kenya's state, implementing policy across health, security, infrastructure, and economic sectors as documented in recent news coverage.
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… For more than a decade, ASH has worked alongside the Government of Kenya, the haematology community, hospitals, patient advocates and community-based organisations to strengthen sickle cell disease care through research, education, workforce development and long-term partnerships …
Stakeholders hail Kenya for advancing sickle cell disease careCitizen Digital
… The initiative also reflects the growing collaboration between FKF and the Government of Kenya. …
Strategic pivot that could redefine Kenyan footballThe Standard
… ays it will file a case at the Environment and Land Court.Speaking in Nakuru, Ng'etich said the community had instructed about 20 advocates to pursue the matter, insisting the disputed land should be registered in the names of the Kipsigis clans instead of the Government of Kenya …
Kipsigis clans renew fight for ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firmsThe Standard
… The county made the move during a joint meeting between the Government of Kenya's Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the County Government of Busia, where the meeting focused on strategies to expand a …
Busia partners with ABDP and IFAD to boost fish productionCapital News
… April we will come to commission the dam.” The latest package includes a €64.2 million (Sh 9.49 billion) loan from the African Development Bank, €4.2 million (Sh 620.68 million) from the African Development Fund and €15 million in counterpart funding from the Government of Kenya …
Ruto: Construction of Thwake Dam Phase II to Begin in April 2027 After Sh10.6bn Funding ApprovalCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 9 – The High Court has declined to remove senior government officials and businessman Jayesh Saini from a multi-million-shilling lawsuit linked to the alleged development and financing of specialised software for the Government of Kenya. …
Court Dismisses Bid by Jayesh Saini and State Officials to Exit Govt Software CaseThe Standard
… But if the sceptics were reading too much in the return of the train that has been inoperational for over four decades, the succeeding generosity, especially by the State, beggars belief.The stream of goodies; from 'Government of Kenya' branded mattresses, gas cylinders, borehole …
Voter bribery: IEBC, anti-graft agency see nothing wrong in Ol KalouCitizen Digital
… TESY Audio By Vocalize The High Court has dismissed applications by senior government officials and businessman Jayesh Saini seeking to have their names struck out of a multi-million-shilling lawsuit over the alleged development of specialised software for the Government of Kenya …
Court declines bid by top gov't officials and businessman Jayesh Saini to exit multi-million software caseCapital News
… According to the petitioners, the transaction would reduce the Government of Kenya’s shareholding in Safaricom from 35 per cent to 20 per cent while increasing Vodacom’s effective ownership to approximately 55 per cent. …
Petitioners Ask High Court to Block Planned Sale of Govt Stake in SafaricomCitizen Digital
… = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The petitioners have urged the court to find that the proposed transaction would reduce the Government of Kenya …
Safaricom shares sale: Petitioners urge court to declare gov't transaction unconstitutionalDeputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired a meeting with security and regulatory agencies to assess enforcement of measures against illicit alcohol production and distribution. He directed enforcement officers to act without laxity and warned that government officials who abet the sale of harmful drinks will face the full force of the law.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki chaired a meeting with security and regulatory agencies to assess enforcement of measures against illicit alcohol production and distribution. He directed enforcement officers to act without laxity and warned that government officials who abet the sale of harmful drinks will face the full force of the law.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's medical associations have called for urgent government measures to protect healthcare workers after confirmation of the country's first imported Ebola case, requesting adequate personal protective equipment, fully operational isolation units, and intensified port surveillance.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
West Pokot County has completed the Chepareria and Kapenguria-Makutano sewerage projects, worth Sh1 billion combined, to improve sanitation and support urban growth. The projects, funded by the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank, await commissioning by President William Ruto.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared a relentless government campaign against harmful alcoholic drinks across Mt. Kenya region and the country, saying all government agencies have been mobilized and directing politicians to stay out of the effort.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has energized the 132kV Nanyuki–Rumuruti Transmission Line, a new 86.4-kilometre link that addresses supply constraints in Rumuruti by shortening its distribution network by approximately 50 percent and reducing technical losses.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bamburi Cement says it can deliver more than 1 million tons of cement needed for the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical SEZ in Lamu, and is pursuing the commercial opportunity to supply the Ksh.2 trillion project with locally manufactured cement and concrete products.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that the Kenyan government will invest in the planned Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery being developed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, using public assets and the National Infrastructure Fund. The government will participate directly in ownership of the project, though Ruto did not disclose the size of the government's proposed stake or the value of assets to be deployed.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) has issued a seven-day strike notice, with staff at public universities and constituent colleges set to down tools from October 2, 2026, over prolonged delays in concluding and implementing the 2025-2029 National Collective Bargaining Agreement. The union said the strike will proceed if the government and university employers fail to resolve outstanding labour disputes surrounding the agreement.
26 September 2026 · The Standard →
David Munyua has qualified for a second PDC World Darts Championship appearance after winning the North Africa Region qualifier at the Nairobi Gymkhana. The 31-year-old defeated fellow Kenyan Evans Njuguna in the final and will build on his historic 2025 debut, when he became the first Kenyan to compete at Alexandra Palace and defeated Belgian Mike De Decker.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared an all-out war on illicit and poisonous alcohol, vowing that the Government will pursue the entire chain of the trade from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Speaking in Igembe Central, Meru County, Kindiki said illicit brews laced with harmful chemicals pose a serious threat to the health of young people and others across the country.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has ordered the forfeiture to the Government of Kenya of assets worth Ksh.426,851,982.04 linked to former Kilifi Principal Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi, his wife Stellah Nyaboke Otwori, and associated companies, after finding unexplained assets including bank transactions, 18 properties, and three motor vehicles.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court ordered the forfeiture of state assets worth Sh426.85 million held by former Kilifi Principal Land Registrar Felix Mecha Nyakundi, his wife, and associated companies after they failed to explain the source of the wealth, the EACC said.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki held a meeting with senior government officials and department heads to consolidate efforts to protect Nairobi from El Niño destruction, noting that heavy rains are expected in the second and third weeks of October.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has secured a High Court order requiring two former Homa Bay County Government officials to jointly repay Sh708,664 allegedly received through double salary payments between February 2015 and May 2018. The recovery follows investigations establishing that Sh42.25 million was allegedly lost through the county's payroll system.
23 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Government of Kenya called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi. Kenya exports roughly 467,000 metric tonnes of horticultural produce annually, valued at about US$1.143 billion.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, emphasizing that trade and logistics barriers require coordinated public-private action across the region.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaderhub interactive flat panels have been deployed across more than 5,000 schools in Kenya as part of the digital transformation of classrooms, supported by the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Experts recommend couples undergo genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease, to their children. Knowing one's genotype allows couples to make informed decisions about their future and understand the risks of inherited conditions.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court battle has erupted over National Lands Commission Finance Director Benard Kibet Cherutich's appointment, with a Sh7 million alleged refund to the EACC being at issue. Abdi Osman filed the case claiming Kibet allegedly refunded money to the EACC that a company in which he was a director and owner had received from NLC for compulsory land acquisition, arguing this violates the Constitution and Integrity Act.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional and null, ordering the shares returned to the State. The court found the transaction failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements, including meaningful public participation and disclosure of material information.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured development partners and the international community that Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, reiterating the government's commitment to democracy, rule of law, and constitutional requirements.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge High Court bench declared null and void the government's partial divestiture of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, ruling that the process violated the Constitution by failing to undertake meaningful public participation and that the government concealed material information including the identity of the intended buyer.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench faulted the government's partial divestiture of Safaricom shares, ruling that the process lacked adequate public participation and involved concealment of key documents and the identity of the proposed buyer, making it difficult for the Cabinet to objectively evaluate the divestiture in accordance with the Constitution.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. David Silverstein, an American cardiologist who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for decades, has died at 82. He arrived in Kenya in 1974 and was appointed Moi's personal physician in 1983, having first met him at Kenyatta National Hospital in 1977 when Moi was vice president.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Renowned American-born cardiologist Dr David Morton Silverstein, who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for more than four decades, has died aged 82. Silverstein died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at an undisclosed hospital, according to his family.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 32-year-old Kenyan man accused of making inflammatory remarks targeting Burundian nationals has been charged with hate speech and related offences after a video of him speaking at a September 6 gathering circulated online. He was released on a Sh300,000 bond pending a case mention on October 28.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has signed a partnership with Italian firm GKSD Group to develop 15 new hospitals across the country, comprising 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and two Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The agreement, signed at State House Nairobi and witnessed by President Ruto, is part of the Government of Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa partnership framework.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rights defenders warn that the Government's directive requiring foreign nationals to shut down small businesses such as hawking, street vending, salons and retail could push vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers into unsafe livelihoods. President Ruto extended the regularisation period by 90 days after initially setting a deadline of September 7.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →