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Kenya secures $311 million power infrastructure deal
Kenya signed a $311 million public-private partnership agreement Monday to build two high-voltage electricity transmission lines, aiming to strengthen its grid and reduce frequent blackouts amid soaring demand. The deal, announced by the Finance Ministry, pairs the state-owned Kenya Electricity Transmission Company with Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform, and India’s Power Grid Corporation, one…
Hospital fined KSh525,000 over patient data mishandling
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has ordered St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital to pay KSh525,000 to a patient after finding it liable for unlawfully disclosing sensitive medical information. In a determination issued under Kenya’s Data Protection Act, 2019, Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that the hospital violated key data protection principles by…
Ruto signs 2026 Supplementary Appropriations Bill amid fiscal concerns
President William Ruto has assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026, officially increasing Kenya’s 2025/26 budget by KSh 393 billion to KSh 4.695 trillion. The signing took place at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, amid growing concerns over government expenditures and public debt. Ruto signs 2026 Supplementary Appropriations Bill amid fiscal concerns…
NTSA launches real-time traffic fines to boost road enforcement
Kenya transport regulator has activated a new automated system that instantly notifies motorists of traffic violations through SMS alerts. The National Transport and Safety Authority said on 9 March 2026 that the Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now operational across the country. The authority said the digital platform is designed to improve transparency, efficiency…
Ruto presides over landmark swearing-in of 37 new judges
President William Ruto on Monday presided over the swearing in of 37 newly appointed judges in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya judiciary and addressing longstanding case backlogs. The ceremony, held in Nairobi, marked a significant milestone for the country legal system as the new judges officially joined the High Court and the Environment and…
Gulf crisis prompts Kenya to safeguard supply chains
Kenya has moved to shield its economy from the ripple effects of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, rolling out targeted measures to protect critical supply chains and stabilise key sectors. In a statement following a high level briefing with economic ministries and private sector stakeholders, President William Ruto said authorities are closely monitoring global…