Also known as: Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura · Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura · Dr Isaac Mwaura
Government Spokesman who comments on economic data, security matters, and government policy in recent Kenyan news coverage.
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The Standard
… On May 17, 2024, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura issued a press release announcing the appointments to various state corporations, saying the same was after a competitive process. …
Court quashes appointment of four parastatal CEOsThe Standard
… Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said June 25 would remain a normal working day, while warning that security agencies had heightened surveillance to prevent violence and politically motivated attacks. …
Activists accuse state of intimidation ahead of Gen Z protestsCitizen Digital
Gov't dismisses public holiday claims ahead of Gen Z protest anniversary By Citizen Reporter June 23, 2026 02:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura during a past press briefin …
Gov't dismisses public holiday claims ahead of Gen Z protest anniversaryCitizen Digital
Gov't dismisses public holiday claims ahead of Gen Z protest anniversary By Citizen Reporter June 23, 2026 02:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura during a past press briefin …
Gov't dismisses public holiday claims ahead of Gen Z protest anniversaryThe Standard
… Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, speaking during a press conference in Nairobi on Monday, June 22, said the right to peaceful assembly was protected under Article 37 of the Constitution but drew a firm line between lawful protest and criminal conduct."We should have a distin …
Mwaura: Security forces on high alert ahead of Gen Z protest anniversaryCitizen Digital
… Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said Kenya's National Albinism Sunscreen and Support Programme has become a global benchmark for disability inclusion. …
Ruto: Human worth isn’t defined by disability, reaffirms PWD commitmentThe Standard
… The government has now declared Thika School for the Visually Impaired a National Centre of Excellence in Special Needs Education in recognition of its long history of serving learners with disabilities.Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura lauded the government's support for pers …
Kenya marks Albinism Awareness Day as advocates push for more supportCitizen Digital
Mwaura calls for collective action as rising student unrest sparks concern By Brian Okello June 08, 2026 06:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura during a past press briefing. …
Mwaura calls for collective action as rising student unrest sparks concernThe Standard
… Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a press conference on Monday, June 8, said health officers have increased surveillance at airports, seaports and land borders following outbreaks in neighbouring countries, adding that no Ebola cases have been detected locally. …
Kenya screens 77,000 travellers as Ebola preparedness tightensCapital News
… Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State will extend the financial support to all 16 families affected by the fatal blaze that engulfed the school dormitory, as well as the family of a parent who died in a separate road accident while rushing to the institution to chec …
Govt to Compensate Families of Utumishi Girls Fire Victims With Sh200,000 EachThe High Court has quashed the appointments of four state corporation CEOs — Philip Kiptanui (MTRH), Agnes Kalekye (KBC), Joseph Kamau (Athi Water Works), and Abdalla Mohammed (KNSL) — ruling that Chief of Staff Felix Koskei unlawfully approved them in May 2024 without board authority, declaring the process illegal and unconstitutional.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has quashed the appointments of four state corporation CEOs — Philip Kiptanui (MTRH), Agnes Kalekye (KBC), Joseph Kamau (Athi Water Works), and Abdalla Mohammed (KNSL) — ruling that Chief of Staff Felix Koskei unlawfully approved them in May 2024 without board authority, declaring the process illegal and unconstitutional.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Activists and opposition figures accused the government of deliberately intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z-led commemorations marking two years since the protests, while security agencies warned they were prepared to respond to any unrest. Demonstrators are expected to take to the streets on June 25.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has dismissed claims by some politicians that Thursday's anniversary of the Gen Z protests will be declared a public holiday, with the Government Spokesperson stating the country cannot afford further economic disruptions as businesses recover from recent demonstrations that caused losses estimated at more than 6 billion shillings.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has dismissed claims that the Gen Z protest anniversary this Thursday will be declared a public holiday, urging Kenyans to proceed with normal activities. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura said the country cannot afford further economic disruptions, citing losses of more than 6 billion shillings from recent demonstrations.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government warned it will deploy security forces against anyone who turns violent during planned demonstrations this week to mark the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, while ruling out declaring June 25 a public holiday. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the right to peaceful assembly is protected under the Constitution but drew a distinction between lawful protest and criminal conduct.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities during International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, pledging continued investment in education, assistive technologies, and programmes to remove barriers to participation in society. He called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject discrimination, saying human worth is not defined by disability or appearance.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya observed International Albinism Awareness Day on Saturday during celebrations at Thika School for the Visually Impaired, with speakers noting progress in supporting persons with albinism but identifying gaps, particularly in sunscreen lotion provision. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government is committed to ensuring children with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn and succeed.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has called for intervention from parents, teachers and wider society to address a growing wave of student unrest across the country, stating that strikes and destruction of school property reflect deeper social challenges facing families and society.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has screened over 77,000 travellers at entry points and placed 37 people in quarantine as health authorities intensify surveillance and preparedness measures against Ebola following outbreaks in neighbouring countries. The government has deployed risk assessment teams, strengthened laboratory capacity, and trained healthcare workers on disease surveillance, with no local cases detected so far.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has announced KSh200,000 in compensation for each of the 16 families who lost students in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire, plus the family of a parent killed in a road accident while rushing to the school. The State will also cover full medical costs for more than 79 hospitalized students.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Government data shows 10,581 child protection cases recorded between January 2025 and March 2026, with abandonment (6,820), abductions (1,952), and missing children (1,636) comprising the majority; about 2,328 children remain unaccounted for. Police records show fewer missing children cases and suggest public concern is driven by social media awareness rather than a surge in actual incidents.
31 May 2026 · The Standard →
A government pathologist has arrived at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, where 16 students died in a dormitory fire. The school has been indefinitely closed, 79 students were injured, and bodies have been transferred to Naivasha General Hospital for DNA identification.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura defended President William Ruto's visits to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, saying the engagements unlock economic opportunities and strengthen Kenya's diplomatic relations. Mwaura noted that bilateral agreements signed during the visit aim to boost export markets for Kenya's agricultural products including tea, coffee, and horticultural produce.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa no longer seeks loans but demands balanced, mutually beneficial investment partnerships and equal voice in the global financial order, moving away from one-sided relationships. He plans to present Africa's case to the Group of Seven summit.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Godfrey Osotsi was assaulted by hooded youths in Kisumi; he alleged the attack was politically motivated. The incident has reignited concerns about a resurgence of politically sponsored criminal gangs, which historically have been used for electoral intimidation and were a major factor in the post-2007 election violence that killed about 1,500 people.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura says the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has cut embassy rental expenses by 3 billion shillings annually through fiscal reforms. The reforms are part of broader efficiency and accountability measures, and the government has also strengthened engagement with the Kenyan diaspora through formalised labour mobility agreements.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has added fertility treatment, including In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), to the public teacher medical scheme under the Social Health Authority, which now covers 30.8 million Kenyans. The Social Health Authority expanded health coverage beyond the defunct NHIF, which covered fewer than eight million people, and also removed co-payments for teachers and expanded benefits to include specialised treatment abroad.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, with the informal sector driving more than 87 per cent of the growth, according to Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura citing Kenya National Bureau of Statistics data. Construction was the fastest-growing employer, expanding by 6.7 per cent, while formal wage employment grew more slowly at 2.8 per cent.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced that Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, pushing total employment to 21.6 million, with the majority coming from the informal sector and growth driven by construction activity including affordable housing and road projects.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 29-year-old woman was swept away by fast-moving floodwaters near Turners Club in Roysambu on Tuesday night and drowned. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura warned of rising dam levels and heightened flood risks in downstream areas as heavy rains continue across the country.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →