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… Prof Mutua said the process comprises registration, verification, authentication, categorisation of harm, approval, and disbursement.He said that the names of all compensated victims shall be published periodically in the Kenya Gazette, in accordance with the provisions of the Da …
Rights defender calls for transparency in compensation of protest victimsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletter“This is the first phase of the compensation programme and will be implemented on a continuous basis until every eligible victim has been compensated,” he said.Names of beneficiaries will be published in the Kenya Gazette in line with data protection ru …
State begins paying Sh448.7 million to protest victims after years of claimsCapital News
… In a special issue of the Kenya Gazette published on Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the declaration under the Public Holidays Act. …
Kenya to observe Eid ul-Adha with a public holiday on WednesdayCitizen Digital
… In a notice published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated May 25, 2026, Murkomen said the holiday is declared under Section 3(1) of the Public Holidays Act. …
Gov't declares May 27 public holiday to mark Eid ul-AdhaCitizen Digital
… His appointment was gazetted in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated May 18, with the notice stating it was made under Section 11(1) of the Kenya Revenue Authority Act and would take effect from May 18, 2026. …
Adan Mohamed sworn in as KRA Commissioner-GeneralThe Standard
… The appointment takes effect Sunday, May 18, 2026, according to a special issue of the Kenya Gazette published the same day. …
Mbadi names Adan Mohamed as new KRA chiefThe Standard
… The appointment was formalised through a Kenya Gazette notice dated May 5, 2026, following Warsame’s nomination by the Judicial Service Commission on April 29, 2026.“In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 166(1)(e) of the Constitution of Kenya, I hereby appoint Hon. …
Ruto appoints Justice Warsame to Supreme CourtCapital News
… The declaration, made in consultation with the National Security Council and the National Police Service, was officially published in the Kenya Gazette. …
Marsabit Declared Security-Disturbed as Govt Cracks Down on BanditryCitizen Digital
… IEBC further clarified that once the verification, audit, and validation processes are complete, the register will be certified and published in the Kenya Gazette, forming the official voter roll for the 2027 elections. …
IEBC adds 505,344 new voters in one week amid late registration rushKenya'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 →