Office of the President — Kenya's presidential administration, responsible for policy implementation and coordinating government initiatives including governance transparency and recognition of local administrative structures.
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… The appointment followed the transfer of the commission from the Office of the President to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. …
Bishop Wanjiru gives notice to resign as Nairobi Rivers Commission chairpersonThe Standard
… On the other hand, more than 500,000 Kenyans have secured jobs abroad, according to data from the Office of the President. …
eSIM providers eye Kenya's growing diaspora marketThe Standard
… Next Monday, they will present their petition on the matter to the Government through the Office of the President, where they want to directly appeal to President William Ruto to intervene in their matter, Parliament, NLC, human rights organisations, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Co …
Isiolo's Isaak-Harti community wants NLC to stop planned land registrationThe Standard
… Ruto, speaking during a meeting with village elders at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 4, said the government had adopted a policy to recognise village elders under the Office of the President, adding that the move would provide them with specialised training to strength …
Ruto says village elders to get Sh3,000 monthly stipendCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – The Office of the President has launched multi-stakeholder consultations to prepare Kenya’s 2026 State of Openness Report, marking a fresh push to strengthen transparency, access to information and public accountability under the Open Government Partnersh …
Government launches consultations for 2026 State of Openness Report under OGPCapital News
… Police also arrested several youths near Harambee House after they attempted to assemble close to the Office of the President, while authorities maintained that sensitive government installations would remain under tight security. …
Nakuru stays calm as businesses reopen after cautious start to Saba Saba commemorationsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 7 — Several youths were arrested by plainclothes police officers along Harambee Avenue on Tuesday morning after they attempted to gather near the Office of the President as security agencies enforced heightened restrictions during the Saba Saba commemorations. …
Plainclothes police arrest youths near Harambee House amid Saba Saba restrictionsCitizen Digital
… Accelerated progress has been recorded because of prioritised budgetary allocations, extensive stakeholder engagement and resolution of the underlying issues through multi-agency interventions coordinated by the Office of the President. …
OPINION: Barpello-Tot-Marich Pass Highway a legacy of shared prosperityThe Standard
The Office of the President has been allocated Sh7.49b from the Sh5.1b in the current financial year.Under the State House budget, President Ruto will access Sh13.64b in the next fiscal year up from Sh8.5b.[File PSU] Massive increases in budget allocations to the Office of the Pr …
More billions flow to State House and Ruto's office 14 months to pollsCitizen Digital
… Office of the President: it spent Ksh.4.93 billion (89 per cent overall absorption) but with the development budget recording 109 per cent absorption, used to partially settle historical pending bills from the defunct Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). …
Chronic spenders: How gov’t is living beyond its means as Kenyans tighten beltsA 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 →