Huduma Centres

Huduma Centres — government service delivery initiative implemented to improve public service accessibility in Kenya.

2026-04-242026-08-23

In coverage

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April 2026
30 AprThe Standard
… The registration drive was also conducted in 57 Huduma Centres, institutions of higher learning and at the commission’s customer service center at Anniversary Towers.Ethekon described the exercise as a major milestone and thanked Kenyans who participated. …
IEBC decries budget constraints, security challenges after missing registration target
28 AprCitizen Digital
… IEBC said eligible Kenyans will still be able to register after the deadline through continuous registration at Huduma Centres, constituency IEBC offices and at the commission headquarters at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi.
Youth turn out in large numbers as IEBC closes enhanced voter registration drive
28 AprCitizen Digital
… IEBC said eligible Kenyans will still be able to register after the deadline at Huduma Centres, constituency IEBC offices and the commission headquarters at Anniversary Towers in Nairo
IEBC hits 75% of target as enhanced voter registration ends Tuesday
24 AprCitizen Digital
… Upon closure of the current exercise on April 28, voter registration will revert to continuous registration at Huduma Centres and constituency offices nationwide. …
IEBC adds 505,344 new voters in one week amid late registration rush

Politics

High Court orders NTSA to maintain physical logbook validity

The News

Kenya's High Court has issued a conservatory order requiring the National Transport and Safety Authority to continue recognising physical motor vehicle logbooks pending the hearing of a petition challenging the rollout of electronic motor vehicle registration certificates (e-Logbook). Petitioners raised concerns about lack of public participation, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital exclusion.

12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

High Court orders NTSA to maintain physical logbook validity
Kenya's High Court has issued a conservatory order requiring the National Transport and Safety Authority to continue recognising physical motor vehicle logbooks pending the hearing of a petition challenging the rollout of electronic motor vehicle registration certificates (e-Logbook). Petitioners raised concerns about lack of public participation, data protection, cybersecurity, and digital exclusion.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
High Court orders NTSA to keep recognising physical logbooks
The High Court has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to continue recognising existing physical motor vehicle logbooks as valid documents pending the hearing of a petition challenging the implementation of the electronic motor vehicle registration certificate (e-Logbook).
12 August 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 9 July

CS Ruku outlines public service reforms anchored on constitutional values
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the Government is implementing reforms aimed at delivering efficient, effective, and citizen-centred services in line with Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution, guided by national values and principles of governance requiring accountability, transparency, integrity, and professional ethics.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS outlines modernisation reforms guided by Constitution
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced far-reaching public service reforms aimed at delivering efficient, effective, and citizen-centred services, guided by Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution and principles of accountability, transparency, and integrity. Ruku said the Government will conduct weekly public engagement forums through digital platforms to strengthen citizen participation and feedback on service delivery.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 7 July

IEBC: missing voter details due to system upgrade
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission clarified that its voter register remains intact after many Kenyans reported receiving "Search results not found" messages when checking their voter details online. The Commission attributed the temporary unavailability of its online voter verification portal to a routine upgrade of its ICT systems aimed at improving reliability, security and performance.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

NTSA delays enforcement of new 2026 vehicle inspection rules
The National Transport and Safety Authority has clarified that motorists and transport operators will not face penalties over newly introduced vehicle inspection requirements, stating that enforcement of rules on reflectorized stop arms, telematic systems for school and commercial vehicles, and mandatory inspections for private vehicles has not yet commenced.
29 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 28 June

KRA confirms no extension for June 30 tax return deadline
The Kenya Revenue Authority has ruled out any extension of the June 30, 2026 deadline for filing 2025 income tax returns, warning that taxpayers who miss the deadline will face penalties and possible default assessments. KRA has expanded support services through multiple platforms to assist last-minute filers.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
PS Imbunya marks 100 days with public service reforms
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has completed her first 100 days in office, implementing reforms to improve service delivery and accountability. Key achievements include stabilizing the government payroll system (averting approximately Sh6.2 billion in wastage), securing Sh1.5 billion in scholarships for public servants through international partnerships, and establishing AI laboratories and training modules at the Kenya School of Government.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

NTSA sets six-month deadline for uncollected vehicle logbooks
The National Transport and Safety Authority has announced that printed logbooks uncollected after six months will be disposed of under a new records management policy. Motor vehicle owners who have not picked up their logbooks from NTSA offices risk losing the documents and facing difficulties accessing services requiring proof of vehicle ownership.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Public sector must close gap between reforms and citizen experience
Kenya's public services have implemented reforms like e-Citizen and Huduma Centres to improve accessibility, but frustration persists due to gaps between stated intentions and actual citizen experience. The article argues that while many governments are improving service delivery, the public sector continues to lag behind private sector standards for speed and responsiveness.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

IEBC cites budget, security gaps after missing voter registration target
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission registered 2,345,476 voters between March 30 and April 28, falling short of its 2.5 million target by 154,524 voters. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon attributed the shortfall to budget constraints, security challenges faced by staff in some regions, and difficulties reaching remote and historically marginalised communities.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

Youth surge as IEBC closes enhanced voter registration drive
Youth turned up in large numbers at voter registration centres across the country on the final day of the IEBC's Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise, with last-minute rushes in areas like Kahawa West and Garissa Township Constituency.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
IEBC reaches 75% of voter registration target ahead of Tuesday deadline
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,876,274 new voters since March 30, achieving 75 per cent of its 2.5 million target for the enhanced continuous voter registration exercise, which ends Tuesday. Nairobi leads with over 209,000 registrations, while Lamu recorded the lowest turnout at 8,345.
28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

IEBC registers 505,344 voters in final week before deadline
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has registered 1,876,274 new voters in just under a month, with 505,344 added in the past week alone as the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise approaches its April 28 closure. Nairobi County leads registrations with 209,965 new voters, followed by Kiambu and Nakuru.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →