Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 28th August 2026

  • 31 Aug 2026
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  • 〜 by Stacie Mburugu

THE MILITARY VETERANS ACT (Cap. 199A) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MILITARY VETERANS APPOINTMENT

President William Ruto has appointed Maj. Gen. (Rtd) William Karisa Shume as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Military Veterans for a four-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE SOCIAL PROTECTION ACT (No. 12 of 2025) NATIONAL BOARD FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION APPOINTMENT

President William Ruto has appointed Cecilia Mbaka as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Board for Social Protection for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT (Cap. 511) THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND APPOINTMENT

Dr. Thomas Kiprono Serem has been appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the National Research Fund for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT (Cap. 511) THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION APPOINTMENT

Davidson M. Mwaisaka, Dr. Michael N. Walekhwa and Joel Onditi have been appointed as Members of the Board of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT (Cap. 511) THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND APPOINTMENT

Wakiuru Njuguna, Dr. Fidelis Mwaka Muia, Dr. Samuel Tiriongo and Prof. Jane Catherina Ngila have been appointed as Members of the Board of Trustees of the National Research Fund for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE ACT (Cap. 261) KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE RE-APPOINTMENT

Paul Kaino Cheboi, Eunice Wangui Karanja, Hardlyne Lusui and Eng. Joseph Ouma Atonga have been re-appointed as Members of the Board of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE STATE CORPORATIONS ACT (Cap. 446) KENYA YEARBOOK ORDER, 2007 (L. N. 187 of 2007) KENYA YEARBOOK EDITORIAL BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT

Ndungu Guchu, Jimmy Munyao Mauta and Dinah Samikwo have been re-appointed as Members of the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board for a three-year term, effective 1st September 2026.

THE STATE CORPORATIONS ACT (Cap. 446) THE KENYA INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION ORDER (L.N. 197 of 2011) KENYA INSTITUTE OF MASS COMMUNICATION APPOINTMENT

Mashati Meitamei has been appointed as a Member of the Council of the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC) for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE EDUCATION (KENYA INSTITUTE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION) ORDER (No. 17 of 1986) KENYA INSTITUTE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION APPOINTMENT

Abdi Mouild Abdi has been appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the Council of the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE UNIVERSITIES ACT (Cap. 210) KENYA UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES CENTRAL PLACEMENT SERVICE, PLACEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENT

Daniel Njiru Mugendi and Fred Simiyu Barasa have been appointed as Members of the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Placement Board for a three-year term, effective 28th August 2026.

THE CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA ACT (Cap. 491) LICENSING OF DIGITAL CREDIT PROVIDERS

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensed 25 additional entities as Digital Credit Providers on 9th July 2026, including Baraka Credit Limited, Centenary Micro Enterprise Services Limited, Visionfund Kenya Limited and Welend Limited.

THE KENYA ACCREDITATION SERVICE ACT (Cap. 496A) ACCREDITED BODIES

The Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has published its register of accredited conformity assessment bodies as of 30th June 2026, covering calibration, testing and medical laboratories, inspection and certification bodies, veterinary laboratories, and greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY STATE DEPARTMENT FOR BROADCASTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NATIONAL COMMUNICATION POLICY ENHANCING TRUST IN GOVERNMENT

The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has developed a National Communication Policy to standardize and strengthen public communication across government ministries, departments and agencies, with a focus on consistent and credible messaging, citizen engagement, crisis and risk communication, stakeholder management and the effective use of conventional and digital media.

THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME AND ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING ACT (Cap. 59A) FORFEITURE

The High Court has declared motor vehicle KDP 137N, a Toyota Mark X registered to Car House Limited, as proceeds and/or an instrument of crime and ordered its forfeiture to the Government, with ownership to be transferred to the Assets Recovery Agency.

THE OATHS AND STATUTORY DECLARATIONS ACT (Cap. 15) APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS FOR OATHS

The Judiciary has appointed 141 Advocates of the High Court of Kenya as Commissioners for Oaths, with their appointments remaining valid for as long as they continue practising as advocates and their commissions are not revoked.

THE ADVOCATES ACT (Cap. 16) ADMISSION OF ADVOCATES

Forty-three individuals have petitioned for admission as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya, with members of the public or institutions given 30 days from the notice to submit written objections to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.

THE ANTI-COUNTERFEIT ACT (Cap. 510) ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board has appointed 13 officers as Inspectors to enforce the Anti-Counterfeit Act, effective 1st July 2026.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT (Cap. 7D) CHANGE OF POLITICAL PARTY PARTICULARS

Ukweli Party intends to change its head office location, party symbol and several national officials, with interested persons given seven days from the notice to submit written representations to the Registrar of Political Parties.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT (Cap. 7D) CHANGE OF POLITICAL PARTY NAME

Muungano Party (MP) intends to change its name to The Mwananchi Party (TMP), with interested persons given seven days from the notice to submit written representations to the Registrar of Political Parties.

THE KENYA DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT (Cap. 487C) LIST OF MEMBER INSTITUTIONS

The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has published its list of member institutions whose deposits are insured, comprising 37 commercial banks, one mortgage finance institution and 14 microfinance banks.

THE VETERINARY SURGEONS AND VETERINARY PARAPROFESSIONALS ACT (Cap. 366) CORRETION OF REGISTERS

The Kenya Veterinary Board has directed the removal of specified veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals from its registers pursuant to section 22 of the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act.

THE KENYA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT (Cap. 411A) APPLICATION FOR LICENCES

The Communications Authority of Kenya has received 33 applications for licences across telecommunications infrastructure, community networks, courier services, and commercial free-to-air television and radio broadcasting, with the public given 30 days from the notice to submit representations or objections.

THE KENYA INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT (Cap. 411A) APPLICATION FOR LICENCES

Airtel Networks Kenya Limited has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya for Network Facilities Provider Tier 1 and International Gateway Systems and Services licences, with the public given 30 days from the notice to submit representations or objections.

THE COMPANIES ACT (Cap. 486) INTENDED DISSOLUTION

The Registrar of Companies intends to strike the listed companies off the Register of Companies after three months from the date of the notice and has invited interested persons to show cause why any of the companies should not be dissolved.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI THE INSOLVENCY ACT IN INSOLVECY CAUSE NO. E22 OF 2024 RE: DAVID WAWERU KAMOTHO- DEBTOR B.O. / S. I. 0. /L. 0. made on 18th November, 2025 NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY

A Bankruptcy Order was made against David Waweru Kamotho on 18th November 2025, with the Official Receiver appointed trustee of his estate. He is due for automatic discharge on 17th November 2028 unless the discharge is opposed before that date.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI THE INSOLVENCY ACT IN INSOLVECY CAUSE NO. E020 OF 2024 RE: MARIANNE NYOKABI KAMOTHO- DEBTOR B.O. / S. I. 0. /L. 0. made on 30th January, 2026 NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY

A Bankruptcy Order was made against Marianne Nyokabi Kamotho on 30th January 2026, with the Official Receiver appointed trustee of her estate. She is due for automatic discharge on 29th January 2029 unless the discharge is opposed before that date.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI MILIMANI HIGH COURT HCCOMMIP/E026/2025 RE: IN THE MATTER OF AMANDA APARTMENTS LIMITED (IN LIQUIDAITON) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT (Cap. 53) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR

The Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator of Amanda Apartments Limited following a judgment issued on 2nd June 2026, with creditors required to file proof of their debts or claims by 5th November 2026.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI MILIMANI HIGH COURT HCCOMMIP/E063/2024 RE: IN THE MATTER OF ECP KENYA LIMITED (IN LIQUIDAITON) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT (Cap. 53) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR

The Official Receiver has been appointed Interim Liquidator of ECP Kenya Limited following a court order issued on 8th May 2026, with creditors required to file proof of their debts or claims by 27th October 2026.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA IN THE MATTER OF ATLANTIS FINANCE LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT (Cap. 53) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR

The Official Receiver has been appointed Liquidator of Atlantis Finance Limited effective 21st May 2026, with the company’s affairs and assets vested in the Liquidator and creditors required to file proof of their claims by 5th October 2026.

REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI MILIMANI HIGH COURT HCCOMMIP/E025/2024 RE: IN THE MATTER OF ASTERISK LIMITED (IN LIQUIDAITON) AND IN THE MATTER OF THE INSOLVENCY ACT (Cap. 53) APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR

The Official Receiver has been appointed Liquidator of Asterisk Limited following a court order issued on 12th March 2026, with creditors required to file proof of their debts or claims by 17th November 2026.

KISIMA FARM CLOSURE OF PRIVATE ACCESS ROADS

Kisima Farm will temporarily close six private access roads and footpaths passing through its property to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on 2nd September 2026.

THE RECORDS DISPOSAL (COURTS) RULES (Cap. 14 Sub. Leg) IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI COMMERCIAL AND TAX DIVISION INTENDED DESTRUCTION OF COURT RECORDS

The High Court’s Commercial and Tax Division intends to seek approval to destroy records, books and papers relating to Miscellaneous Civil Cases from 1996 to 2013 after three months, with affected persons required to claim any exhibits before the notice period expires.

DANCY AUCTIONEERS DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Dancy Auctioneers has given the owners of motor vehicles KAJ 169A (Volkswagen Polo) and KBV 260K (BMW X5) 30 days to collect them from Riverside Drive Apartments, Westlands, upon settlement of outstanding amounts and related charges, failing which the vehicles will be sold by public auction or private treaty.

AUCKLAND STORAGE INVESTMENT YARD DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Auckland Storage Investment Yard has given Ibrahim Kariuki, the registered owner of motor vehicle KBN 325L (Toyota Vitz), 30 days to collect it and settle outstanding storage and related charges, failing which the vehicle will be sold by public or private treaty.

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 92 OF THE LAND ACT, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF HIGH COURT JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION NO. E249 OF 2025 STATUTORY NOTICE AND DECREE

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has given notice of its intention to appoint a receiver over income from four properties charged by Nakumatt Investments Limited after continued default on facilities amounting, as at 22nd June 2026, to USD 335,525.83, USD 6.99 million and KSh 967.17 million. The receiver may be appointed after the expiry of the 30-day statutory notice.

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 92 OF THE LAND ACT, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF HIGH COURT JUDICIAL REVIEW APPLICATION NO. E249 OF 2025 STATUTORY NOTICE AND DECREE

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has given notice of its intention to appoint a receiver over income from Creative Enterprises Limited’s property, L.R. No. 209/4062 Nairobi, following continued default on facilities amounting, as at 22nd June 2026, to USD 335,525.83, USD 6.99 million and KSh 967.17 million. The receiver may be appointed after the expiry of the 30-day statutory notice.