Today is Mon, 15 Dec 2025
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President William Ruto’s UNGA Visit
President Ruto will be travelling to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Assembly opened on September 9 and will be concluding on September 29, with the high-level General Debate scheduled from September 23 to 27. This visit carries high stakes as Kenya faces a proposed review of its designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally of the United States. Ruto’s visit seeks to expand digital opportunities for Kenyans by lobbying for M-PESA integration into Facebook’s payment system and pushing Google to accept M-PESA for ad purchases.
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Back to Business as the National Assembly Returns from Recess
The National Assembly resumes regular sessions this Tuesday September 23 after an extended break. With regular sessions resuming, Members of Parliament will continue to tackle a range of matters of public interest. On the agenda is the Virtual Asset Service Providers (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to strengthen regulation in the digital financial space. The House will also consider the Fifth Report on the Examination of Financial Statements of Selected State Corporations, underscoring its accountability role. Similarly, the Report on the Examination of Financial Statements for the Water Sector Trust Fund is lined up for debate, highlighting scrutiny of special funds. Infrastructure remains a priority through the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill, 2025, while broader economic governance will be addressed with the Privatisation Bill, 2025, which is slated for its Second Reading.
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Defamation Case Against MCA Robert Alai
MCA Robert Alai has been accused of delaying a defamation case filed by veteran broadcaster Obachi Machoka against him for stating that he was HIV positive. The last time the matter was in court, Obachi’s lawyer Danstan Omari expressed concern that Alai had not filed any responses to the matter months after it was filed. Alai’s lawyer who was new to the case at the time sought for more time to file their documents and responses. The case will be mentioned on September 30 2025 to confirm compliance.
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ODM 20th Anniversary Celebrations
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is marking 20 years of resilience, sacrifice, and commitment to democracy and justice. The celebrations will take place from October 10th to 12th, 2025, in Mombasa, reflecting on the Party’s struggles, victories, and vision for a just and prosperous Kenya. The three-day program will feature a Youth Summit, a Women’s Convention, a Youth Concert, and a four-team football tournament involving AFC Leopards SC, Bandari FC, Gor Mahia FC, and Shabana FC. In the coming days build-up events will also be held across the country, with major highlights in Migori and Wajir counties to promote inclusivity and grassroots participation. The event will also see the participation of high-level guests from Kenya’s political and business community, underscoring ODM’s central role in shaping the country’s democratic journey.
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Moody's and GCR Ratings Kenya Risk Summit 2025
The Moody’s and GCR Ratings Kenya Risk Summit is set to take place on 24 September, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Nairobi Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya. This flagship event is jointly hosted by Moody’s and GCR Ratings, marking their first collaborative effort. As Kenya’s financial environment continues to evolve, the summit aims to provide critical insights into the credit, profitability, and macroeconomic challenges that are shaping the country’s financial landscape. Attendees can expect an enlightening and engaging experience, featuring leading industry speakers alongside analysts from Moody’s and GCR Ratings.
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Senior Counsel Mohamed Nyaoga
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has appointed Senior Counsel Mohammed Nyaoga, as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2025. He succeeds Charles Muchene, whose nine-year tenure as a Director and Chairman concludes on September 30, 2025.
Mr. Nyaoga is the Senior Partner at Mohammed Muigai Advocates, where he specializes in corporate finance, civil, and commercial litigation. Over the course of his career, he has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as Chairman of the Central Bank of Kenya, Ecobank Kenya, the International Commission of Jurists (Kenya Chapter), and the Commission of Inquiry into the Suspension of the County Government of Makueni. He was also Vice–Chairman of the Law Reform Commission, where he chaired its Business Laws Committee, as well as Chairman of the Mining Licences Task Force. In addition, he has served as a Director of the Capital Markets Authority and as a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) External Experts Panel in Washington, D.C.
He currently chairs the African Development Bank Group’s Disclosure and Access to Information Appeals Panel. Beyond governance, he is a certified corporate governance training consultant with the Centre for Corporate Governance, a consultant and trainer in procurement with the State University of New York (SUNY Kenya), and a lecturer in the University of Nairobi’s School of Law, where he teaches Public Procurement and Accounting Law in the LLM programme
Mr. Nyaoga was called to the Bar in 1985. He holds LLB and LLM degrees from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and professional qualifications as a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) and Certified Company Director. He is also a member of the Institute of Directors of Kenya. In recognition of his distinguished service, he was awarded the Presidential honor of Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS).