The Kenya Revenue Authority has appointed an acting Commissioner General following its decision not to renew the contract of Humphrey Wattanga, marking a pivotal leadership transition at the country’s tax agency. In a statement, KRA Board Chair Ndiritu Muriithi said Wattanga will proceed on terminal leave effective immediately, bringing his tenure to a close after serving…
The Kirinyaga County Government has intensified efforts to modernize livestock management through a large-scale digital registration exercise and a mass vaccination campaign targeting over 80,000 cattle. The initiative, led by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary and Fisheries, combines muzzle-based digital identification with vaccination against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The programme aims to establish…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has demanded the resignation of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over the recent fuel scandal, raising questions about accountability in Kenya’s energy sector. Speaking on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, during an interview with K24 TV, Karua said Wandayi should have resigned immediately. She argued that the CS,…
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has been formally charged in Nairobi with giving false information to a person employed in public service, according to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions. The charge, filed under section 129(a) of the Penal Code, alleges that on March 21, 2026, Tuju informed the Officer Commanding Station at Karen Police Station,…
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….
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…
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…
Somali government forces have killed 12 fighters from Al-Shabaab during a targeted military raid in the country’s southwest, officials said Monday, underscoring ongoing efforts to weaken the insurgent group’s presence. The Somali National Army, working alongside international partners, carried out the operation in the Daynuney area, according to the Ministry of Defence. The early-morning raid…
Kenya National Assembly has approved an additional KSh25 billion allocation to the State Department for Housing, offering a lifeline to more than 1,700 affordable housing units that were at risk of stalling. The funding, passed through the Budget and Appropriations Committee report under Supplementary Estimates I for the 2025/26 financial year, is expected to ensure…
