Today is Tue, 9 Jun 2026
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State Visit to Finland
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are set to begin their State Visit of Finland between 9th June 2026 and 11th June 2026. They will be received and hosted by the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb. The aim of the visit will be to deepen bilateral relations between Finland and Kenya, strengthening cooperation between the two countries in international contexts, reforming the multilateral system and promoting trade between Finland and Kenya.
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Budget Statement for the Financial Year 2026/27 Budget
As Kenya awaits the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement on 11th June 2026, all eyes will be on Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury John Mbadi and whether his budget can strike a balance between stimulating economic growth and easing the burden on taxpayers. With the government facing pressure to fund key sectors such as health, education, agriculture and infrastructure while maintaining fiscal discipline, the budget is expected to reveal how the Treasury plans to navigate rising public expectations, debt obligations and revenue challenges.
Businesses, investors, county governments and ordinary Kenyans will be keenly watching for signals on taxation, job creation, cost-of-living interventions and development spending, making this a defining budget that could shape the country’s economic trajectory over the coming year.
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High Court to Rule on Gachagua Impeachment
The High Court is set to deliver its ruling on June 8, 2026, in Nairobi on consolidated petitions challenging the impeachment and removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Frida Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima will issue the judgment at 11:00 a.m. at the ceremonial hall. The case focuses on the constitutionality and legality of Gachagua’s 2024 impeachment by the National Assembly and Senate and is widely viewed as a politically significant decision that could influence both legal interpretation of impeachment procedures and Gachagua’s future political prospects.
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National Assembly Launches Vetting Process for NG-CDF Board Nominees
The National Assembly has invited members of the public to submit memoranda regarding four nominees proposed for appointment to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Board ahead of their approval hearings scheduled for 15 June 2026. The nominees, Komora Yvone Nsunsu, Manyanga Yvonne Boyani, Mutua Fidelis Kiketi and Morris Putita Kaaka, will be vetted by the Select Committee on National Government Constituencies Development Fund as part of Parliament’s approval process.
Members of the public wishing to contest the suitability of any of the nominees are required to submit written statements on oath, accompanied by supporting evidence, to the Clerk of the National Assembly by Friday, 12 June 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The invitation is in line with constitutional provisions on public participation and seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in public appointments
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Liquor Boards Caucus Convenes on Alcohol Regulation and Policy Conference
The Liquor Boards Caucus event will take place from June 9 to June 12, 2026, bringing together liquor licensing and regulatory authorities to coordinate alcohol policy, governance, and enforcement across jurisdictions. The forum provides a platform for county and national liquor boards, alongside regulators such as NACADA and other stakeholders, to align on licensing frameworks, alcohol control regulations, and substance abuse prevention strategies.
It also addresses ongoing policy coordination challenges between national and county governments, with the aim of strengthening a more structured and collaborative approach to alcohol regulation and public health enforcement across counties.
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Ramkumar Balakrishnan CEO, AmiViz
AmiViz has appointed Ramkumar Balakrishnan as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition in the company’s growth and continued expansion across the Middle East and Africa. The appointment reinforces the company’s strategic shift toward becoming a services-led, consultative technology partner, with focus areas including cybersecurity, Agentic AI, digital infrastructure, data resilience, and hybrid cloud solutions, aligned with rising regional demand for advanced digital capabilities. Ramkumar brings over 25 years of global leadership experience across IBM, Redington Gulf, and Amazon Web Services. He has led major growth initiatives, built partner ecosystems, and delivered large-scale cloud and digital transformation programmes across the EMEA region. In his new role, he is expected to strengthen AmiViz’s strategic direction, expand its technology portfolio, and deepen partner engagement as organisations across the region accelerate cloud adoption, AI-driven systems, and sovereign digital infrastructure frameworks. The company is also advancing its regional expansion strategy, including plans to scale further into Africa and invest in an AI Centre of Excellence in the UAE. The leadership change positions AmiViz for its next phase of growth, innovation, and ecosystem expansion in emerging markets.