Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has come under sharp criticism from senators over a suspected loss of Sh9 million linked to irregular fee waivers at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. Governor Sang and his county officials appeared before the Senate County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee, where lawmakers questioned the management of key county institutions. These included the Kapsabet Nandi Water and Sanitation Company, Kapsabet Municipality, and the county referral hospital. The session was chaired by Senator William Kisang, who focused heavily on an audit report of the referral hospital that received a qualified opinion from the Auditor-General, meaning there…
Author: David Wafula
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is considering new legal options to compel governors to appear before Parliament and explain how money allocated to their counties is used. The move follows growing frustration within the Committee after several governors failed to honour summons to appear before it, a situation lawmakers say is weakening Parliament’s constitutional oversight role. Committee members claim some governors have even received support from the National Police Service, making it difficult to enforce the summons. On Monday, January 26, 2026, Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit failed to appear before CPAC, choosing instead to attend a United Democratic Alliance…
The Government of Kenya has announced a three-day visit by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, scheduled from January 28 to January 30, 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, said the visit will focus on strengthening ties between Kenya and the United States. According to the statement, the visit presents an opportunity to deepen Kenya–U.S. strategic engagement, particularly on regional peace and security, the Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, and Kenya’s role in the Haiti Gang Suppression Force. “Kenya is committed to maintaining…
President William Ruto has appointed 15 new judges to the Court of Appeal following a recruitment process conducted by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The appointments come after the JSC shortlisted 35 candidates for the positions. The vacancies were advertised on June 9, 2025, inviting applications from qualified Kenyans to fill 15 available slots at the Court of Appeal. The appointment was made through a special gazette notice dated January 27, 2026. Among those appointed are former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan and High Court Judge Ebock Chacha Mwita. Others appointed to the appellate court…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it will review constituency and ward boundaries using a phased approach, citing constitutional requirements, court rulings, limited resources and preparations for the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Tuesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said the decision was reached after a detailed assessment of the law, past judicial guidance and the country’s electoral calendar. “This decision reflects the Commission’s commitment to upholding constitutionalism while safeguarding the integrity and preparedness of the electoral process,” Ethekon said. Boundary delimitation is a key constitutional role of the IEBC and is meant…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice announcing new interest rates that will affect employers, employees, and some taxpayers at the start of 2026. The notice, released under the authority of the Income Tax Act, sets the market and prescribed interest rate at 8 percent for fringe benefit tax, deemed interest, and low interest benefits. These rates will apply for different periods between January and June 2026. According to KRA, the decision is meant to guide how certain non-cash employee benefits and interest-related tax calculations will be handled. The authority says the rates are prescribed under the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced vacancies for the positions of Deputy Commissioner. In a public notice on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, KRA said it is seeking results-oriented, self-driven, and experienced individuals with high integrity to fill the senior roles. The authority is looking for candidates to serve as Deputy Commissioner – Audit & Risk and Deputy Commissioner – International Tax. Interested applicants are invited to visit the PKF website at https://www.pkfea.com/careers for full job descriptions and requirements. Online applications must be submitted by February 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm EAT. Successful applicants will be required to present a…
More than 500 universities and colleges are expected to take part in the inaugural Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) National Career Conference and Exhibition from January 27 to 29, 2026 in Nairobi. The three-day event, organised by KUCCPS, the government body responsible for placing students in universities and colleges and coordinating career guidance programmes, will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The forum is timed ahead of the launch of the 2026 university and college placement applications and will bring together Form Four leavers, secondary school students, teachers, parents, career guidance experts, and other…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has issued a stern warning to contractors who have not renewed their licenses for two consecutive years. In a statement on Tuesday, January 27, NCA CEO Maurice Akech said the Authority will take action against contractors who have failed to pay their annual subscription fees. “Pursuant to Section 25(1)(c) of the Act, the Board of the Authority may delete the name of any registered contractor who fails to pay annual fees for two consecutive years,” the notice reads. “Contractors whose names are deleted cannot be re-registered under any other name, as per Section 25(5) of…
Garissa police have arrested two suspects in connection with a recent armed robbery and a separate shooting incident along the Alikune–Dagahaley Road. According to a statement on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, officers from Dagahaley Police Station, led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) and working with the Dadaab Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) team, swiftly pursued those responsible for terrorising road users and local residents. A 26-year-old suspect was apprehended at Dagahaley Market. During questioning, he admitted involvement in the crimes and revealed that the firearm used had been hired for the attacks. He led officers to a hidden site…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has opened recruitment for 51 positions across various departments. In a notice dated January 27, 2026, IRA said the vacancies cover senior management, professional, and support roles within the Authority’s key functional areas. “The Insurance Regulatory Authority @ira_kenya is seeking applications for 51 vacant positions,” the notice partly read. The Authority stated that all applicants must adhere to the terms and conditions of service as outlined in IRA’s approved Human Resource Instruments. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the IRA Job Applications Portal: https://careers.ira.go.ke The deadline for submissions is February 16,…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has opened recruitment for 32 positions across the organization. In a public notice, HELB said it seeks “transformative, competent, and self-driven individuals with strong dynamism” to join its team. The board emphasized that successful candidates should be passionate, innovative, qualified, dependable, and emotionally resilient. The vacancies include roles for directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, and other positions within the board. VARIOUS-HELB-JOB-ADVERTS Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit a cover letter quoting the position title and reference number, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, and relevant testimonials. All…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has rejected claims by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua that one of his bodyguards was involved in the attack during a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday, January 25. In a statement on Monday, January 26, posted on X, Kindiki said the individual shown in a widely circulated photo is not known to him and is not part of his security team. “The image you have circulated is not of any officer or staff attached to me. I don’t know who that is. I know you are desperate to link…
The Government of Kenya has launched the Kenya Cyber Resilience (KCR) Project, a major national programme aimed at strengthening the security and reliability of the country’s fast-growing digital space. The €3 million (Sh460 million) project will run for 36 months and is designed to protect Kenya’s digital transformation by improving cybersecurity systems, coordination and public awareness. Speaking during the launch, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke said Kenya has become a global leader in digital innovation, citing mobile money, the digitisation of more than 20,000 government services and the growth of Konza Technopolis. However, he noted that rapid…
The Principal Secretary for the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy, John Kipchumba Tanui, has said trust is the most valuable asset in the digital economy. Speaking on Monday, January 26, 2026, while officially opening the 2026 Data Privacy Conference in Mombasa, Eng. Tanui reaffirmed the government’s commitment to data protection as a key driver of digital trust, innovation and economic growth. He said that as data increasingly powers government services, healthcare, financial systems, artificial intelligence, e-commerce and cross-border trade, data protection must go beyond legal compliance. “Trust is the currency of the digital economy. Data protection and…