The Companies Act, Appointment to Jomo Kenyatta Foundation

John Antira Ketora appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The State Corporations Act, Re-Appointment to Kenya National Shipping Line

Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Levi Franklin Mghalu re-appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya National Shipping Line for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Universities Act, Appointment to Commission for University Education

Prof. James Onyango Owino appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Commission for University Education for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Constitution of Kenya, National Land Commission Act, Impending Vacancies and Appointment of Selection Panel

Impending vacancies declared in the positions of Chairperson and Members of the National Land Commission with effect from 14th November, 2025.A Selection Panel constituted to oversee recruitment. Appointed members: Jasper Micheni Mbiuki, Dr. Peris C.K. Mang’ira, Dr. Electine Nasambu, Ann Mwangangi, Bibiana Rabuku Omalla, Prof. Nichola Letting, and Hon. Rehema Dida Jaldesa.

The Supreme Court Act, Amendments to Supreme Court (General) Practice Directions

Updates to Registry contact details.New requirement for parties to provide full contact details (postal, phone, email, physical address), including advocate information.Document margins standardised to 1 inch (2.54 cm).Filing timelines extended from fifteen (15) to thirty (30) days.For consolidated petitions, submissions capped at thirty-five (35) pages.

The Investment Promotion Act, Appointment to Kenya Investment Authority

Antony Mwangi appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Investment Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.Appointment of Peter Maina Gachunga revoked.

The Special Economic Zones Act, Appointment to SEZ Authority

Joyce Kiprop Cheruiyot appointed as a Member of the Special Economic Zones Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

 

The Special Economic Zones Act, Re-Appointment to SEZ Authority

Philip Coulson re-appointed as a Member of the Special Economic Zones Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Crops Act, Appointment to Commodities Fund

Bernard Mpayakuo Kaparo appointed as Member of the Board of Trustees of the Commodities Fund for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The President’s Award Act, Appointment to Board of Trustees

Aaron Iltele N. Lesiantam and Racheal N. Njenga appointed as Members of the Board of Trustees for the President’s Award for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Biosafety Act, Appointment to National Biosafety Authority
Prof. Awuor Kennedy Otieno appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of the National Biosafety Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority Act, Appointment to Board
Margaret Lotukoi Nasilo, Hussein Dida Sora, and Alex Kiratu appointed as Members of the Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority Board for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The State Corporations Act, Appointment to Kenya BioVax Institute Limited

Olick Nereah Anyango appointed as Member of the Board of Kenya BioVax Institute Limited for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

 

The Kenya National Library Services Board Act, Re-Appointment to Board
Dorcas A. Obwa and Mohammed Abdi Werer re-appointed as Members of the Kenya National Library Services Board for two (2) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

The Water Act, Appointment to National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority

Dancun Gituma was appointed as Member of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025. The appointment of Simon Ngugi Mwihaki revoked.

The Irrigation Act, Appointment to National Irrigation Authority

Simon Ngugi Mwihaki appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of the National Irrigation Authority for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

 

The Water Act, Appointment to Athi Water Works Development Agency

Jane Wambui Mucheru appointed as Member of the Board of Directors of the Athi Water Works Development Agency for three (3) years, effective 15th August, 2025.

Taskforce on Repositioning Kenya Brand through Tourism to Support Youth Employment in Travel and Tourism, Appointment

Taskforce constituted by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife to oversee the strategic rebranding of Kenya’s tourism sector.Chairperson: Maryanne Musangi; Vice-Chairperson: Monali Shah.Members include: John Musau, Isabelle Rostom, Carolyne Kendi, Zizwe Awour, June Chepkemei, Simaloi Dajom, Nelly Wainaina, Maurice Juma, Timothy Birir, Serah Katusia, Rosalind Gichuru, Fakii Liwali, Mike Njogu, Yvonne Ogwang, John Waigi, Yvonne Tharao, Mohammed Hersi, Stephen Kinyanjui, Harrison Pemba Taga.oint Secretaries: Grace Wangui Kamau and Fatuma Huka.Tenure: twelve (12) months, with mandate to rebrand and reposition the Magical Kenya destination, promote youth and women participation, integrate technology, and develop a monitoring framework and implementation roadmap.

The National Crime Research Centre Act (No. 4 of 1997), Appointment
Maj. Rtd. Omar Mude Arale was appointed as a member of the Governing Council of the National Crime Research Centre for a period of three (3) years, effective 15th August 2025.

The Marriage Act (Cap. 150), Appointment of Marriage Registrars

The Registrar of Marriages appointed the following persons as Marriage Registrars:Lelei Beverly – Kisumu,Pauline Wanjiku Waithaka – Nakuru,Kevin Ndungu Maina – Nyeri,Brett Karani Munanu – Embu,Celestine Osebe Ogenche – Kisii,Dan Wafula Simiyu – Kakamega,Rachel Wambui Mungai – Nyandarua,Chilaka Joyce Lumiti – Trans-Nzoia,Yunis Fatma Ibrahim – Kajiado,Darlive Luvinzu Mbaikyatta – Marsabit,Benjamin Kimanthi Kithaka – Isiolo,Hassan Aggiladif Abudullahi – Wajir,Grace Nyangano Esendi – Siaya and Gilbert Cheruiyot – Bungoma.

 

The National Assembly – Thirteenth Parliament (Fourth Session) Calendar, 2025

Sitting period: 11th February – 4th December 2025.Recesses:Short recesses: 17th–31st March; 2nd–21st July; 17th Oct–3rd Nov.Long recesses: 2nd–26th May; 20th Aug–15th Sept; 5th Dec 2025–9th Feb 2026.Annual Prayer Breakfast: 28th May 2025.Committee sittings suspended: 15th Dec 2025 – 25th Jan 2026.Amendments incorporated: 11th March, 27th May, 26th June, and 7th August 2025.

The National Treasury and Economic Planning – Statement of Actual Revenues and Net Exchequer Issues as at 31st July, 2025
Opening Balance (01.07.2025): KSh 6,427,596,936.91,Tax Revenue: Original Estimates – KSh 2,627,062,211,976.26; Actual – KSh 171,532,375,310.40,Non-Tax Revenue: Original Estimates – KSh 127,646,334,082.98; Actual – KSh 415,251,953.95 ,Domestic Borrowing (Note 1): Original Estimates – KSh 1,098,261,888,821.11; Actual – KSh 67,263,382,327.10,External Loans and Grants: Original Estimates – KSh 569,809,081,748.00; Actual – Nil,Other Domestic Financing: Original Estimates – KSh 10,795,343,839.00; Actual – Nil,Total Revenue: Original Estimates – KSh 4,433,574,860,467.35; Actual – KSh 245,638,606,528.36

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority – Schedule of Tariffs 2023 (Electricity Tariffs, Charges, Prices and Rates)

Pursuant to Clause 1 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs, 2023, all electricity prices specified in Part II are subject to a fuel energy cost charge of plus 299 Kenya cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in August 2025.The computation of this charge is based on information used by EPRA to calculate the fuel energy cost adjustment.

 

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Schedule of Tariffs 2023

Fuel Energy Cost Charge: All electricity prices will attract a fuel energy cost charge of +299 Kenya cents per kWh for all meter readings taken in August 2025.Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Adjustment: All electricity prices will attract a forex fluctuation adjustment of +122.49 cents per kWh for August 2025 meter readings. Exchange losses totalled KSh 1,313,589,254.73 against 1,284,278,448 kWh generated and purchased in July 2025.Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) Levy: All electricity prices will attract a WRMA levy of +1.47 cents per kWh for August 2025 meter readings, based on the approved levy of 5.00 Kenya cents per kWh for energy purchased from hydropower plants with capacity ≥1MW.

Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap. 326), Grant, Surrender, Expiry and Withdrawal of Plant Breeder’s Rights

The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development has approved matters relating to plant breeder’s rights under section 17 of the Act, as set out in the accompanying schedule for the respective plant varieties.

 

Seeds and Plant Varieties Act , Applications for Grant of Plant Breeders’ Rights
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development has received applications for the grant of plant breeder’s rights for 84 plant varieties, as set out in the accompanying schedule.Any breeder, successor, or person with substantial interest may make representations or request a hearing within 60 days of this notice, providing relevant documentary evidence to the Cabinet Secretary or authorized officer.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, 2nd Quarterly Report (1st April – 30th June, 2025)

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has published its report covering activities, findings, and performance for the second quarter of 2025.

 

Political Parties Act (Cap. 7D) – Change of Party Particulars
Universal Unity Party (UUP):Constitution: Intends to amend its party constitution.Officials Updated:Party Leader: Robert Wairiri,Deputy Party Leader: Zacharia Mairura Ongeri,Chairperson: Daniel Mwaro Jefwa,Deputy Chairperson: Harrison Simba,Secretary General: Amos Kibe Muigua,Deputy Secretary General: John Kanduka,Treasurer: Antoniah Wanjiku,Deputy Treasurer: Jackline Magata Asuma,Director of Elections: Edward Ngeno,Deputy Director of Elections: Martha Ndungu,Chairperson, National Youth League: Joseph Macharia Maina,Chairperson, National Women Council: Zipporah Moraa,Deputy Chairperson, National Women Council: Irene Mokaya Nyanjoka,Chairperson, National Workers Council: Zainabu Imali Injam,Deputy Chairperson, National Workers Council: Peter Njeri Mbugua,Chairperson, National Equality: Timothy Muiruri and Deputy Chairperson, National Equality: Chepkemoi Jacquilene / Rosemary Kanini.Submissions: Written submissions on these changes can be made within 7 days to the Registrar of Political Parties.

 

Jirani Mzalendo Asili Party of Kenya (J-MAPK)
Officials Updated:Secretary General / Acting Party Leader: Jimmy Kariuki Njine Kuria,Deputy Party Leader: John R. Ibae,National Chairperson: Alex Macharia,Deputy Secretary General: Wilson Kipkorir Mulwa,Treasurer: Beatrice Nyokabi Kara,Organizing Secretary: Stephen G. J. Kimani,Deputy Organizing Secretary: David Murebu Mwaniki,Chair, Women League: Jackline Munyiva Munyao,Chair, Youth Affairs: Marian Nduta Njine.Head Office Relocation:From: Mutall Business Center, 1st Floor, Kiserian  To: World Hope International Kenya, Business Hub, Ground Floor, Lavington, Nairobi.Postal & Email Address Change:From: P.O. Box 954-00206, Kiserian; Info@jiranimzalendoasili.org To: P.O. Box 52700-00100, Nairobi; mzalendojirani@gmail.com .Submissions: Written submissions on these changes can be made within 7 days to the Registrar of Political Parties.

Energy Act (No. 1 of 2019) – Tariff Renewal for NAL Offgrid Limited

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), under sections 11(c) and 163(1) of the Energy Act, 2019, notifies the public that it has approved the tariff renewal application submitted by NAL Offgrid Limited for mini-grid sites in Lolupe, Longech, and Kataboi in Turkana County.

 

Chief Magistrate’s Court, Kitale – Intended Destruction of Court Records

The Chief Magistrate’s Court at Kitale intends to apply for permission to destroy certain court records three months after this notice. The records include criminal cases from 2019, civil cases from 2004–2005, and miscellaneous criminal cases from 2016–2019. A full list is available at the court registry. Anyone wishing to claim exhibits must do so within the three-month period; unclaimed exhibits will be destroyed with the records.

 

Constitution of Kenya; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Act, 2011, Re-allocation of Senate Nominated Seat

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), under Article 88(4), 90, 98(1)(b) of the Constitution, section 4 of the IEBC Act, 2011, section 37 of the Elections Act, 2011, and Regulation 56A of the Elections (General) Regulations, 2012, notifies the public that following the expulsion of Gloria Magoma Orwoba (Ms.) from the register of United Democratic Alliance (UDA), the special seat in the Senate is re-allocated to Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi (UDA).