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…
Kenyan authorities have successfully disrupted a major Al-Shabaab uniform supply chain in the bustling Eastleigh area of Nairobi, recovering 725 combat uniforms and 1,440 T-shirts in an intelligence-led raid on Wednesday. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, marks a significant blow to militant logistics in East Africa….
The Communications Authority of Kenya has announced a major increase in licensing fees for satellite internet providers operating in the country, including global players like Starlink.Fees for new International Gateway Systems and Services licenses now start at KES 15 million, a jump of more than 840% from the previous KES 1.6 million. Under the revised…
Nigeria’s Zenith Bank PLC has officially completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Paramount Bank Kenya Limited, marking its entry into the Kenyan banking market and a significant step in its expansion across East Africa. The transaction, finalized on April 7, 2026, received all necessary approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya,…
Kenya and China are set to strengthen cooperation in law enforcement and security, officials said Tuesday following high-level talks between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan. The discussions reflect Nairobi’s commitment to reinforcing its security framework and deepening bilateral ties with Beijing. The meeting, held in Nairobi, focused on…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has ignited a fierce national debate after proposing sweeping constitutional changes that could eliminate direct presidential elections and extend presidential terms, a move critics warn may entrench power and weaken democratic institutions. The proposal, driven by the long-governing ZANU-PF party, would transfer the power to elect the president from voters to parliament,…
Rwanda has renewed its call for the international community to adopt stronger legal frameworks to combat genocide ideology, denial and hate speech, warning that persistent extremist narratives continue to threaten global stability. Speaking Tuesday during the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Nairobi, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo, urged…
The Kenya Revenue Authority has surpassed the Ksh2 trillion mark in cumulative revenue collection for the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, signaling steady growth in tax performance. In a statement released Tuesday, 7 April 2026, KRA announced it collected Ksh2.038 trillion as of 31 March 2026 against a target of Ksh2.122 trillion,…
Kenya National Treasury is facing heightened scrutiny after an audit revealed it inflated the 2024/25 fiscal deficit to KSh1.26 trillion without approval from lawmakers, raising concerns about adherence to debt management rules and fiscal discipline. The findings, detailed in a report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, show that the deficit exceeded the KSh768.6 billion approved…
Kenya has stepped up its digital diplomacy efforts following a new partnership agreement with Thailand aimed at boosting innovation, trade, and investment in the technology sector. The initiative gained momentum during the Thailand Kenya Business Matching and Digital Partnership 2026 forum held in Nairobi, where policymakers and private sector leaders from both countries met to…
