Parliament of Kenya

Friday 24 April

1. Strengthen courts to drive systemic change, not elections alone0:32

   This opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress depends not on electoral cycles or leadership changes, but on activating the judiciary as a force for constitutional accountability. The author contends that courts can enforce transparency, timelines, and resource protection where the executive and parliament have failed, and that citizens must view litigation as a tool for national transformation rather than a last resort.

   25 April 2026 · The Standard →

2. Private sector urges Parliament to cut top PAYE tax to 30%0:25

   The Kenya Private Sector Alliance has petitioned Parliament's National Assembly Finance Committee to reduce the highest PAYE tax band from 35 per cent to 30 per cent, citing pressure on workers' incomes and a "triple crisis" of fiscal strain, energy constraints, and regulatory instability.

   25 April 2026 · The Standard →