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Capital News
… The IEBC has previously stated that, after verification and audit processes, the register is finalised and certified by the Commission through publication in the Kenya Gazette. …
High Court Grants Political Parties, Observers Access to IEBC Election RecordsCapital News
… In a special issue of the Kenya Gazette, IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekom said the exercise will run until October 20 The exercise will allow eligible Kenyan citizens to register as voters, transfer their registration to another electoral area, update or correct voter registration d …
IEBC announces enhanced voter registration drive in Ol-KalouCitizen Digital
… In a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated September 14, 2026, the electoral commission said the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise will run from Monday, September 21 to Tuesday, October 20, 2026. …
IEBC announces month-long enhanced voter registration drive in Ol-KalouThe Standard
… The legislation was published in the Kenya Gazette in November last year, read for the first time in February 2026 and subsequently committed to the Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) for consideration.The bill is structured into six comprehensive parts and schedules t …
The Power of Mercy Bill on second readingCitizen Digital
… The new licence conditions were published in the Kenya Gazette Notice Vol. CXXVIII No. …
We are not after your browsing history; CA clarifies new cyber café lawsCapital News
… The extension, published in Friday’s Kenya Gazette, was made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen in consultation with the National Security Council under Section 106 of the National Police Service Act. …
Government extends security-disturbed declaration in Marsabit, orders firearm surrenderCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 25 — President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, in the latest round of board changes published in the Kenya Gazette on …
Ruto appoints Wekesa Mabonga EPRA Chair as Adan Haji Ali moves to PBO AuthorityThe Standard
… In recommendations published in the Kenya Gazette in 2019, the commission called on the British Government to apologise to the affected communities and urged the Kenyan Government to formally acknowledge that the land had been unlawfully taken during colonial rule and should have …
Kipsigis clans renew fight for ancestral land occupied by multinational tea firmsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterHowever, the court rejected the argument that the remuneration framework was invalid solely because it had not been published in the Kenya Gazette, holding that gazettement is not a mandatory legal requirement for every remuneration decision by SRC. …
High Court declares Kenya's envoys pay structure unconstitutionalCitizen Digital
… The panel also announced that the names of compensated victims will be published periodically in the Kenya Gazette in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019. …
348 protest victims to receive Ksh.448.7M in first compensation phaseKenya's High Court has granted political parties and accredited election observers access to examine electoral records and data held by the IEBC, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers and audit logs. The ruling was issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party advocate Gilbert Njoroge, and was opposed by the IEBC and UDA.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has granted political parties and accredited election observers access to examine electoral records and data held by the IEBC, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers and audit logs. The ruling was issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party advocate Gilbert Njoroge, and was opposed by the IEBC and UDA.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced a month-long enhanced voter registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The exercise will allow eligible Kenyan citizens to register as voters, transfer registration, update or correct details, and verify status, with services provided at ward level, constituency offices, Huduma Centres, and higher learning institutions.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency running from September 21 to October 20, 2026, allowing eligible citizens to register, transfer registration, update details, and verify status ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Power of Mercy Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 56 of 2025) has passed second reading in the National Assembly. Moved by Marsabit County MP Naomi Waqo, the bill seeks to operationalise Article 133 of the Constitution and provide a legal framework for four forms of presidential mercy: free or conditional pardons, respites from punishment, substitution of less severe punishments, and remission of all or part of a punishment.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Communications Authority of Kenya has clarified new licensing requirements for cyber cafés and public internet centres, stating that operators must maintain customer session logs (terminal IDs and start/end times for 3 years) and verify customers, but the move does not extend to monitoring browsing history and is aimed at bolstering security rather than restricting digital access.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has extended the declaration of parts of Marsabit County as security-disturbed for another 30 days to contain banditry and inter-communal violence. The Interior Cabinet Secretary ordered residents in thirteen affected localities to surrender all firearms to police stations and government offices for safekeeping until the declaration is lifted.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Moses Wekesa Mwambu Mabonga as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), replacing Adan Haji Ali, who moves to chair the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority. The gazette also announced several other board appointments across energy, communications, irrigation, and other regulatory authorities.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
More than 200 Kipsigis clans have issued a 30-day notice to multinational tea companies in Kericho and Bomet counties demanding the return of land taken during British colonial administration, with the community insisting on ownership rather than financial compensation. If the notice is ignored, the clans say they will file a case at the Environment and Land Court.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has declared unconstitutional the Salaries and Remuneration Commission's March 2024 remuneration framework for ambassadors, high commissioners, and diplomatic representatives, citing lack of public participation. The court suspended the quashing order for 190 days to allow the commission to conduct public participation and independently determine the Foreign Service Allowance, during which diplomats will continue receiving current salaries and benefits.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The government has commenced compensation for victims of human rights violations from demonstrations and public protests between 2013 and 2025, with 348 verified victims set to receive a total of Ksh448.7 million in the first phase. The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations said compensation is being issued only to victims who have consented to the process.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Koros, President of the Institute for Human Rights in Geneva, has called for a comprehensive national approach to address police brutality and torture, with compensation structured in phases beginning with 2007/2008 post-election violence victims, followed by cases from 2017 to 2024, and ongoing violations. He also urged accountability within security agencies and warned that lack of clear presidential commitment risks undermining public trust.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has begun compensating 348 verified victims of protest-related human rights violations with Sh448.7 million in the first phase, covering violations from 2013 to 2025. Payments include Sh3 million for families of those killed during demonstrations, Sh1 million for victims of severe injuries or sexual offences, and smaller amounts for moderate and minor injuries.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday to allow Kenyans to celebrate Eid ul-Adha, one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. Government offices, schools, and many businesses will remain closed as the Muslim community commemorates the Festival of Sacrifice.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Wednesday, May 27, 2026 a public holiday to mark Eid ul-Adha, the Islamic Festival of Sacrifice, under the Public Holidays Act.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Adan Abdulla Mohamed has been sworn in as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga who was appointed Kenya's High Commissioner to Australia in April 2026.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, effective May 18, 2026. Mohamed previously served as Chief of Strategy Execution at State House and held senior roles at Barclays Kenya.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed Mohamed Abdullahi Warsame, a Court of Appeal judge, to the Supreme Court of Kenya to fill a vacancy left by the late Mohammed Ibrahim. Warsame emerged as the top candidate following a two-day interview by the Judicial Service Commission and was praised by Chief Justice Martha Koome for demonstrating competence and integrity.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared 13 localities in Marsabit as security-disturbed areas following escalating banditry and inter-communal violence. The declaration, effective Thursday, allows special security measures and requires residents to surrender illegal firearms.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
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 →