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… Osia, a Principal Administrative Secretary in the Office of the President, has criticised Otuoma's record as he seeks to challenge him for the governor's seat.Sidai has also declared his interest in the race. …
Otuoma opens 44-point lead in Busia governor race, poll showsThe Standard
… It describes the meetings as taking place “within sight of” Parliament, the Office of the President, the Supreme Court and the Nairobi County government offices, raising questions about the level of scrutiny the recruitment activities received. …
Russia war victims face compensation hurdle under Kenya's foreign-enlistment lawCapital News
… They sued the Office of the President, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the Attorney General, the National Land Commission (NLC), the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Development Authority and the …
High Court Declines to Block Dangote Refinery Deal Ahead of Wednesday GroundbreakingThe Standard
… sletterThe lawyers sought to withdraw from the matter after the court was also told of a letter allegedly written by the accused persons accusing investigators of malicious prosecution and decriminalisation, and copied to various authorities, including the Office of the President …
Drama as lawyers Ombeta, Omari walk out of Rose Mbithe in Dr Victoria murder caseCitizen Digital
… They have sued the Office of the President, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the Attorney General, the National Land Commission, the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Development Authority, the Lamu …
Court orders status quo on Manda Magogoni and as residents challenge takeoverCapital News
… The residents have sued the Office of the President, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the Attorney General, the National Land Commission (NLC), the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Development Auth …
Ruto backs Sh2.2tn Lamu refinery despite court battleCapital News
… The residents have sued the Office of the President, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the State Department for Lands and Physical Planning, the Attorney General, the National Land Commission (NLC), the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Development Auth …
133 Lamu residents sue govt, Dangote over alleged land takeoverCapital News
… And we shall take this protest to the Office of the President,” the representatives said. …
Civil society plan Thursday protests in Nairobi over alleged xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants.Capital News
… Rivers Commission, giving 30 days’ notice on August 13 and saying she wanted to “move on and give my full attention to other work.” President William Ruto had appointed Wanjiru to chair the commission in October 2024 after the government moved it from the Office of the President …
Bishop Wanjiru declares Nairobi governor bid on K1 ticketCapital News
… He subsequently held ministerial responsibilities in the Office of the President and Office of the Vice President, including portfolios covering Environment and Natural Resources and Lands. …
Prof. Kibwana assumes ILU Chancellorship as Ogamba, Musinga hail professionalism, valuesA Bobea Research poll released Monday shows Governor Paul Otuoma with 66 per cent voter support in the Busia governor's race ahead of the 2027 election, leading challenger Arthur Osia by 44 percentage points, with Osia at 22 per cent and Vincent Sidai at 8 per cent.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Bobea Research poll released Monday shows Governor Paul Otuoma with 66 per cent voter support in the Busia governor's race ahead of the 2027 election, leading challenger Arthur Osia by 44 percentage points, with Osia at 22 per cent and Vincent Sidai at 8 per cent.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyans recruited into Russia's military face a legal obstacle to compensation under Section 68 of Kenya's Penal Code, which criminalizes foreign military service without presidential authority. The law applies even to recruits who allege they were misled into military contracts after seeking civilian employment.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court has declined to block the Dangote refinery project in Lamu, allowing Wednesday's groundbreaking ceremony to proceed despite a pending land dispute involving at least 133 residents of Chandavai who claim generations of occupation and use of the land.
29 September 2026 · Capital News →
At Milimani High Court, lawyers representing Rose Mbithe and her two co-accused in the Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case withdrew from the case after concerns emerged over documents allegedly being filed without their clients' consent. The three accused, who pleaded not guilty, are now required to secure fresh legal representation.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Lamu court ordered that the status quo be maintained on disputed land in the Hindi/Manda Magogoni area while more than 130 Chandavai residents challenge what they describe as an unlawful takeover of their ancestral land. The court set an inter partes hearing for October 14, 2026, and gave respondents 14 days to file their responses.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs, and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The project is scheduled to be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Chandavai in Lamu County have sued the government, the Lamu County Government, Dangote Industries, and contractors, claiming unlawful takeover and destruction of land their families have occupied and used for generations for farming, livestock keeping, and housing. The plaintiffs seek court intervention to stop construction and excavation on the disputed land.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
Civil society groups announced demonstrations in Nairobi on Thursday to protest what they describe as xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants, citing documented incidents of physical, verbal, online and political attacks. The groups plan to march to the Office of the President demanding respect for migrants' rights and dignity.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has announced her bid to contest for Nairobi Governor on the Kenya Moja party ticket, describing it as a call to serve rather than personal ambition. She said Nairobi residents want a leader they can trust with county resources who is firm, transparent, honest, and dependable, and that her campaign will focus on restoring dignity, order, accountability, and opportunities.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Professor Kivutha Kibwana has assumed office as Chancellor of the International Leadership University, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba and former Court of Appeal President Justice Daniel Musinga praising his professionalism and academic experience. Kibwana, a Professor of Law with extensive experience in academia and public service, previously taught at the University of Nairobi and currently serves at Daystar University and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Margaret Wanjiru, chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, has given 30-day notice of her resignation, saying she is ready to move on and focus on other engagements. Wanjiru served in the role for 20 months.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
eSIM providers are exploring Kenya's diaspora market, particularly targeting workers abroad who struggle with expensive roaming charges and connectivity issues. The article notes that slow adoption is hindered by the need for high-end smartphones to support eSIM technology, which many diaspora workers do not possess.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
The minority Isaak-Harti community in Isiolo has begun a four-day march to Nairobi to stop the National Land Commission from registering community land in three electoral wards. The group, numbering about 100 individuals, plans to present a petition to the President and other bodies on Monday, objecting to planned registration in Burat, Ngaremara and Oldonyiro wards.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 effective August 4, 2026, and that the government will formally recognise their role under the Office of the President with specialised training to strengthen their administrative responsibilities.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the President has launched multi-stakeholder consultations to prepare Kenya's 2026 State of Openness Report under the Open Government Partnership, bringing together oversight institutions, Parliament, government agencies and civil society to agree on performance indicators. A key proposal is to integrate transparency and access-to-information compliance indicators into the annual performance contracts of Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nakuru stayed peaceful during Tuesday's Saba Saba commemorations marking Kenya's pro-democracy anniversary, with businesses reopening gradually after a cautious start as heightened police deployment kept many residents off streets in early morning hours. By midday, commercial activity had largely returned to normal.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Several youths were arrested by plainclothes police officers near Harambee House on Tuesday as security agencies enforced heightened restrictions during Saba Saba commemorations. Multi-agency security teams maintained extensive operations across Nairobi, including checkpoints, anti-riot officers, and cordoned government facilities.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Dr. Sitati Olando argues that roads are instruments of statecraft that enable governance, service delivery, and shared prosperity, drawing historical parallels from the Roman Empire and colonial administrations to frame the significance of modern infrastructure investment in Kenya.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the President has been allocated Sh7.49b from Sh5.1b in the current financial year, while State House will access Sh13.64b in the next fiscal year up from Sh8.5b. The substantial increases have raised questions about how the money will be spent as Kenya heads toward the August 2025 General Election.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 Ogiek families in Samburet Forest, Kipkelion, Kericho County, say they were forcefully evicted from their ancestral land by individuals they allege are influential politicians. The residents claim they lost homes, livestock, and belongings, and have appealed to the government for intervention after their petitions to the EACC, Office of the President, and Ministry of Interior yielded little action.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced transfers and deployments of Regional Commissioners and County Commissioners aimed at strengthening coordination of National Government functions and addressing security and administrative concerns. The reshuffle included the movement of officers such as Rhoda Nyaboke Onyancha from Coast Region to Nairobi and Paul Rotich from Eastern Region to Coast.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati, reflecting on his experience across multiple administrations, critiques former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent statements during a visit by French President Macron and UN Secretary General Guterres, urging him to learn from the lesson that loss of power is humbling.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 11 suspects, including NG-CDF Committee members and sub-county officials, accused of embezzling Sh85 million from Eldama Ravine Constituency between 2018/2019 and 2020/2021. Investigators found that Sh85 million was irregularly withdrawn in cash and disguised as Monitoring and Evaluation expenditure.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →