Also known as: the State
Government of Kenya — executive branch managing national infrastructure, economic policy, and public services, recent activity includes announced stake in Lamu refinery project and High Court challenge to Safaricom divestiture.
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… However, in a detailed clarification, the Embassy said no new ban had been imposed, revealing that the Government of Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait approximately ten years ago. …
'Suspension was imposed 10 years ago,' Kenya explains Kuwait domestic worker ban reportsCitizen Digital
… The federation also acknowledged the support of FIBA, the French basketball community, the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, the Government of Kenya, and other stakeholders contributing to the growth of basketball in the country. …
France 3x3 coach to lead high-performance camp in KenyaThe Standard
… The Government of Kenya withheld this information from Kenyans and did not seek their views on the project. …
Why Linda Mwananchi stands with Kenyans in rejecting the US Ebola facility in NanyukiCapital News
… The programme, implemented under the State Department for MSMEs Development through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, is part of a five-year job creation pipeline supported by the Government of Kenya in partnership with the World Bank. …
Govt to release second NYOTA business grant tranche on June 30Citizen Digital
… PHOTO| FILE Audio By Vocalize The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the World Bank, has announced that the second tranche of start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project will be disbursed by June 30, 2026, as it moves to resol …
Gov't announces June 30 disbursement of NYOTA youth business grantsCapital News
… Speaking during a media roundtable at Wajir State Lodge on Monday evening, President Ruto assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust systems to prevent, detect and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak. “I want to assure the nation that the Government of Kenya …
Kenya Screening 3,000 Travelers Daily for Ebola, No Cases Recorded So Far, Says RutoCitizen Digital
… Ps raised several concerns, including why the government has not fully disclosed its intentions and why Laikipia was selected as the preferred location for the facility. “Our collective conscience is greatly disturbed by the news that there is intention by the Government of Kenya …
Laikipia MPs oppose planned establishment of Ebola treatment centre in the countyCitizen Digital
… Financing for the Mariakani Substation was provided through a partnership between the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank (AfDB) at a total project cost of KES 4 billion. …
Pressure on Coastal power network to ease as President Ruto commissions Mariakani sub-stationThe Standard
… Richard Binga praised the support extended toward the event. “The Kenya Karate Federation expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of Kenya for its invaluable support towards the hosting of this championship and for the continued investment in the development and prom …
Preparations in top gear for UFAK Region East ChampionshipThe Standard
… Richard Binga praised the support extended toward the event. “The Kenya Karate Federation expresses its sincere appreciation to the Government of Kenya for its invaluable support towards the hosting of this championship and for the continued investment in the development and prom …
Preparations are in top gear for the UFAK Region East ChampionshipDeputy 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.
12 hours ago · 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.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly targeting Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility and calls for violence during a Bunge la Mwananchi event. The arrest follows a government apology to the Burundian community over harassment linked to its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →