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The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Linus Oyimba Makhulo and Susy Ekesa Rauto as Members of the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal for a period of three years, effective 4th September 2026 ...

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget shortfall risks undermining the delivery of a credible, transparent, peaceful and inclusive general election next year. The commission ...

The National Treasury, in support of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has released the National Payment System Bill, 2026 ...

Bank Supervision Annual Report marks a key shift in the supervision of East Africa’s banking sector. The decision to fine 33 ...

World leaders convened in New York for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), themed “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All”. The ...

Kenya Kenya’s Critical Minerals Gain US Attention as Ruto Meets Rubio President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have discussed opportunities to develop Kenya’s critical minerals ...

Fahima Araphat Abdallah made history in July 2025 by being elected Vice Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), becoming the youngest person ever to hold the ...

The Cabinet Secretary for Education appointed Prof. John Shiundu as Chairperson and Emily Kwamboka Nyagarama, Rose Chepkorir, Fredrick Njoroge, Reuben C. Butaki and Amos Okello as members of the Bomet ...

THE COFFEE ACT (No. 8 of 2026), COFFEE BOARD OF KENYA APPOINTMENT President William Samoei Ruto has appointed Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya for a ...

The year before a general election in Kenya is usually characterised by intense campaigning, with greater focus on political activities often unrelated to the country’s real policy challenges. During ...