Office of the President

Kenya's presidential office that coordinates government functions and receives budget allocations; mentioned in contexts including village elder stipends, open government initiatives, and citizen petitions.

2026-05-072026-08-31

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June 2026
11 JunCitizen 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 belts
May 2026
23 MayCitizen Digital
… The residents further claimed that despite writing to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Office of the President and the Ministry of Interior seeking intervention, little action has been taken to address their grievances or facilitate their return to the disput …
Over 300 Ogiek families decry forceful eviction from Samburet Forest, urge Ruto to intervene
15 MayCitizen Digital
… Samson Macharia Irungu and Flora Nkatha Mworoah were both moved to the Office of the President headquarters from Western and Nyanza regions, respectively. …
LIST: CS Murkomen reshuffles regional and county commissioners
14 MayThe Standard
… I have served this Republic as a District Officer, District Commissioner, and as the First Secretary of Provincial Administration in the Office of the President during Mwai Kibaki’s time. …
Gachagua has disregarded useful lessons we have learnt over the years
7 MayCapital News
… nt at NG-CDF Eldama Ravine Constituency; Peter Kiptanui and Evans Kiprono Keter, both accounts clerks; Stephen Kipyegon Bundotich, ICT Officer; Evans Kipngetich Kiptoo, a clerk at the National Treasury in Koibatek Sub-County; Musa Kiplagat Ngetich from the Office of the President …
EACC Arrests 11 Suspects Over Alleged Theft of Sh85mn From Eldama Ravine NG-CDF

Society

Professor Kibwana becomes Chancellor of International Leadership University

The 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 →

Thursday 20 August

Professor Kibwana becomes Chancellor of International Leadership University
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 →

Thursday 13 August

Nairobi Rivers Commission chair Wanjiru resigns effective August 31
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 →

Wednesday 5 August

eSIM providers target Kenyan diaspora workers abroad
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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Isaak-Harti community marches to halt Isiolo land registration
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 →
Ruto announces Sh3,000 monthly stipend for village elders
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 →

Thursday 16 July

Kenya launches 2026 State of Openness consultations under OGP
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 →

Tuesday 7 July

Nakuru remains calm during Saba Saba commemorations
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 →
Plainclothes police arrest youths near Harambee House during Saba Saba
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 →
Barpello-Tot-Marich Pass Highway infrastructure legacy analysis
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 →

Saturday 13 June

President's office budget rises sharply ahead of 2025 election
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 →

Thursday 11 June

Government spending exceeded budget in key central offices, COB finds
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 →

Saturday 23 May

Over 300 Ogiek families demand intervention after forest eviction
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 →

Friday 15 May

Interior CS Murkomen reshuffles regional and county commissioners
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 →

Thursday 14 May

Governor warns Gachagua against continuing conflict with President Ruto
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 →

Thursday 7 May

EACC arrests 11 suspects in Eldama Ravine NG-CDF theft case
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 →