Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 18th September 2026

  • 21 Sep 2026
  • 9 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Stacie Mburugu

THE INSURANCE ACT (Cap. 87) INSURANCE REGULATORY AUTHORITY RE-APPOINTMENT

Moses Njenga Chege has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Insurance Regulatory Authority for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE STATE CORPORATIONS ACT (Cap. 446) THE LAPSSET CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ORDER (L.N. 58 of 2013) LAPSSET CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT

Moses Narok has been appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority Board for a one-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE AUCTIONEERS ACT (Cap. 526) APPOINTMENT

Maurice Murunga Osundwa has been appointed as a Member of the Auctioneers Licensing Board for a three-year term, effective 4th September 2026.

THE STATISTICS ACT (Cap. 112) KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS RE-APPOINTMENT

Rose Towett has been re-appointed as a Member of the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Board for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS AUTHORITY ACT (Cap. 197) RETIREMENT BENEFITS AUTHORITY RE-APPOINTMENT

Ibrahim Mohamed Salat has been re-appointed as a Member of the Retirement Benefits Authority Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE BORSTAL INSTITUTIONS ACT (Cap. 92) BOARD OF VISITORS OF BORSTAL INSTITUTION APPOINTMENT

Ten members have been appointed to the Board of Visitors of the Shikusa Borstal Institution for a three-year term, effective 14th August 2026.

THE BORSTAL INSTITUTIONS ACT (Cap. 92) BOARD OF VISITORS OF BORSTAL INSTITUTION APPOINTMENT

Seven members have been appointed to the Board of Visitors of the Shimo La Tewa Borstal Institution for a three-year term, effective 14th August 2026.

THE MINING ACT (Cap. 306) APPLICATION FOR MINING LICENCE

Aasritha Mines and Minerals (Africa) Limited has applied for a mining licence to extract gold over 5.5563 km² in Narok County, with the public given 42 days from the notice to submit comments or objections.

THE ENERGY ACT (Cap. 314) ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY RE-APPOINTMENT

Diba Daudi Huka has been re-appointed as a Member of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE TOURISM ACT (Cap. 381) TOURISM FUND RE-APPOINTMENT

Patrick Ngere has been re-appointed as a Member of the Tourism Fund Board of Trustees for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE TOURISM ACT (Cap. 381) TOURISM FUND APPOINTMENT

Nicholas Kimeli and Dr. Yvonne Tharao have been appointed as Members of the Tourism Fund Board of Trustees for three-year terms, effective 18th September 2026.

THE TOURISM ACT (Cap. 381) KENYA UTALII COLLEGE RE-APPOINTMENT

Rose Polyne Nyambura has been re-appointed as a Member of the Kenya Utalii College Council for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE TOURISM ACT (Cap. 381) KENYA UTALII COLLEGE APPOINTMENT

Dr. Dorothy Jepkoech Rotich has been appointed as a Member of the Kenya Utalii College Council for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT ACT (Cap. 376) KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE APPOINTMENT

Michael Michemi Ndegwa and Beatrice Lempaira have been appointed as Members of the Kenya Wildlife Service Board of Trustees for a further three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE WATER ACT (Cap. 372) NATIONAL WATER HARVESTING AND STORAGE AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT

Lilian Anyango Yonga has been appointed as a Member of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE KENYA WATER INSTITUTE ACT (Cap. 372A) KENYA WATER INSTITUTE APPOINTMENT

Silas Tochim has been appointed as a Member of the Governing Council of the Kenya Water Institute for a three-year term, effective 18th September 2026.

THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND ECONOMIC PLANNING STATEMENT OF ACTUAL REVENUES AND NET EXCHEQUER ISSUES AS AT 31ST AUGUST, 2026

The National Treasury reported KSh 882.23 billion in actual revenues and financing as at 31st August 2026, against annual estimates of KSh 5.18 trillion. Total Exchequer issues stood at KSh 780.64 billion, including KSh 724.998 billion to the National Government and KSh 55.64 billion in equitable share releases to county governments, leaving an Exchequer balance of KSh 101.59 billion.

THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) LAPSSET CORRIDOR, LAMU INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND

The National Land Commission intends to compulsorily acquire specified parcels of land in Lamu County on behalf of the LAPSSET Corridor for the development of the LAPSSET Corridor Road. A separate notice will be issued for inquiries into the affected land and compensation claims.

THE LAND ACT (Cap. 280) DONGO KUNDU BYPASS ACCESS ROAD INTENTION TO COMPULSORY ACQUIRE LAND

The National Land Commission intends to compulsorily acquire 0.0213 hectares of land in Kwale County on behalf of the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) for the Dongo Kundu Bypass Access Road. A separate notice will be issued for inquiries into the affected land and compensation claims.

THE LAND ACT. (Cap. 280) INQUIRY INTO PROPOSED COMPULSORY ACQUISITION OF LAND DONGO KUNDU BYPASS ACCESS ROAD

The National Land Commission will hold an inquiry on 22nd October 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ngombeni Chief’s Office over the proposed compulsory acquisition of 0.0213 hectares in Kwale County for upgrading the Dongo Kundu Bypass Access Road to bitumen standard, including consideration of ownership and compensation claims.

ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF TARIFFS 2023 FOR ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, CHARGES, PRICES AND RATES FUEL ENERGY COST CHARGE

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has set the Fuel Energy Cost Charge at KSh 3.00 per kWh for electricity meter readings taken in September 2026, based on fuel costs and 1.377 billion kWh of electricity generated and purchased in August 2026.

ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF TARIFFS 2023 FOR ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, CHARGES, PRICES AND RATES FOREIGN EXCHANGE FLUCTUATION ADJUSTMENT

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has set the Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Adjustment at KSh 1.1443 per kWh for electricity meter readings taken in September 2026, based on foreign exchange adjustments totalling KSh 1.316 billion and electricity generation and purchases of 1.377 billion kWh in August 2026.

ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF TARIFFS 2023 FOR ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, PRICES, CHARGES AND RATES WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY LEVY

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has set the Water Resource Management Authority (WRMA) Levy at 1.48 cents per kWh for electricity meter readings taken in September 2026, based on 339.42 million kWh purchased from eligible hydropower plants in August 2026.

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT ACT, 2004 KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL DEPARTMENT LIST OF OVERSTAYED GOODS AT INLAND CONTAINER DEPOT, NAIROBI

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed overstayed goods held at the Inland Container Depot and other customs facilities in Nairobi for disposal if they are not cleared and removed within 30 days. Unclaimed goods will be auctioned online from 19th to 23rd October 2026, with viewing scheduled for 15th and 16th October 2026.

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT ACT, 2004 KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL DEPARTMENT LIST OF OVERSTAYED GOODS AT CONTAINER FREIGHT STATIONS IN MOMBASA

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed overstayed goods held at Container Freight Stations in Mombasa for disposal if they are not cleared and removed within 30 days. Unclaimed goods will be auctioned online from 26th to 30th October 2026, with viewing scheduled for 22nd and 23rd October 2026.

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT ACT, 2004 KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL DEPARTMENT GOODS TO BE SOLD AT CUSTOMS WAREHOUSE KILINDINI MOMBASA

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed 30 Peugeot 3008 and Peugeot 508 motor vehicles consigned to Urysia Limited and held at Kilindini Port for disposal if they are not cleared and removed within 30 days. The vehicles may be sold by public auction from 2nd to 6th November 2026, with viewing scheduled for 29th and 30th October 2026.

THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY CUSTOMS MANAGEMENT ACT, 2004 KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER CONTROL DEPARTMENT LIST OF OVERSTAYED GOODS CONTAINER FREIGHT STATIONS – MOMBASA, CLUSTER B2

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has listed overstayed goods held at Container Freight Stations in Mombasa, Cluster B2, for disposal if they are not cleared and removed within 30 days. Unclaimed goods will be auctioned online from 2nd to 6th November 2026, with viewing scheduled for 29th and 30th October 2026.

THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION ACT (Cap. 7C) THE ELECTIONS ACT (Cap. 7) NOMINATED MEMBERS TO THE COUNTY ASSEMBLIES RE-ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL SEATS CORRIGENDA

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revised the allocation of special seats in the Kwale County Assembly following a High Court decision, replacing Fartun Mohamed Musa with Agnes Otieno, Augustine Ndegwa with Aaron Kennedy Kavuwa, and Rachael Katumbi Mutisya with Nuria Huka. The three deleted nominees are consequently excluded as Members of the County Assembly of Kwale.

THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY CODE FOR STATE OFFICERS IN THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION A COMMITMENT TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY ACT, 2012

The National Land Commission (NLC) has published a Specific Leadership and Integrity Code for its State Officers, setting standards on integrity, professionalism, financial conduct, impartiality, confidentiality, use of public resources and compliance with legal and ethical obligations. State Officers must sign and commit to the Code upon appointment or within seven days of its publication in the Gazette, with breaches subject to disciplinary action and, where applicable, removal from office.

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

The New Democrats Party intends to change its national leadership, including appointing Samir Suleiman Shahbal as interim Party Leader, replacing David K. Sudi, alongside changes to several other party positions. The public has seven days from the date of publication to submit written representations on the proposed changes to the Registrar of Political Parties.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT (Cap. 7D) PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTY

The Co-operators Development Party (CDP) has applied for provisional registration as a political party, with olive green, navy blue and ivory white as its party colours and the slogan “Ushirikiano kwa Maendeleo ya Nchi yetu.” The public has seven days from the date of publication to submit written representations on the application to the Registrar of Political Parties.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT (Cap. 7D) REINSTATEMENT OF VIBRANT DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS A FULLY REGISTERED POLITICAL PARTY

The Vibrant Democratic Party (VDP) has been reinstated as a fully registered political party effective 8th September 2026, following a High Court order. The Registrar of Political Parties has consequently revoked the party’s deregistration issued in January 2026.

THE POLITICAL PARTIES ACT (Cap. 7D) PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTY

The Movement United for Super Action (MUSA) has applied for provisional registration as a political party, with blue, pink and white as its party colours and the slogan “Future Yetu.” The public has seven days from the date of publication to submit written representations on the application to the Registrar of Political Parties.

THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT (Cap. 490) INQUIRY ORDER

The State Department for Co-operatives has ordered an inquiry into NHIF Sacco Society Limited (CS/9459) covering its by-laws, financial and operational condition, membership and governance structures, and the conduct of current and former officials. Silas Okoth Dede and Grace Mwihaki Gichuhi have been appointed to conduct the inquiry within 12 days.

THE INSOLVENCY ACT (Cap. 53) IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA PHONESERVE TECHNOLOGIES CO. LIMITED APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATORS

Phoneserve Technologies Co. Limited has entered a Members’ Voluntary Winding Up, with Muniu Thoithi and George Weru appointed as joint liquidators following a resolution passed on 8th September 2026. Creditors have until 30th September 2026 to submit and prove their claims, while the liquidation will not affect the operations of other entities previously affiliated with the company.

THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT (Cap. 248) IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI FAMILY DIVISION MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION/PETITION NO. E391 OF 2025 APPOINTMENT OF MANAGER OF THE ESTATE

The High Court has appointed Salome Nyambugi Njuguna as the manager and legal guardian of the estate of John Kamiti Njenga, with authority to manage and administer the estate in accordance with the Court’s orders and the Mental Health Act. Any objections to the appointment must be lodged with the Court within 14 days from the date of publication in the Kenya Gazette.

THE ENERGY ACT (Cap. 314) DECISION ON THE TARIFF APPLICATION BY RENEWVIA ENERGY KENYA LIMITED

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has approved three-year tariffs for Renewvia Energy Kenya Limited’s mini-grids in Turkana County, effective 1st August 2026. The approved electricity charges are KSh 51.47/kWh at Kapelbok, KSh 51.04/kWh at Lomekwi and KSh 57.98/kWh at Katiko.

THE ENERGY ACT (Cap. 314) THE ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY APPROVAL OF THE SCHEDULE OF TARIFFS SET BY THE ENERGY AND PETROLEUM REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY BY THE KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY LIMITED AMENDMENT OF GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 3899

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has amended KPLC’s 2023 Schedule of Tariffs, effective 1st July 2025, introducing new rules for net metering, e-mobility, electricity dumping and customer tariff classification. Key changes include an e-mobility tariff of KSh 16/kWh and KSh 8/kWh during off-peak hours, a net-metering credit equivalent to 50% of electricity exported to the grid, and automatic classification of domestic and small commercial customers based on their three-month average consumption.

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 96 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 issued Creative Enterprises Limited with a statutory notice of its intention to sell Land Reference No. 209/4062 in Nairobi after continued default on facilities secured against the property. The bank intends to exercise its power of sale after 40 days from service of the notice to recover USD 335,525.83, USD 6.99 million and KSh 967.17 million outstanding as at 22nd June 2026.

IN THE MATTER OF SECTION 96 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 issued Nakumatt Investments Limited with a statutory notice of its intention to sell four charged properties in Mombasa, Nakuru and Nairobi following continued default on facilities owed by Nakumatt Holdings Limited. The bank intends to exercise its power of sale after 40 days from service of the notice to recover USD 335,525.83, USD 6.99 million and KSh 967.17 million outstanding as at 22nd June 2026.

EFFATHA AUCTIONEERS DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Effatha Auctioneers has given the owners of a tractor (KTCB 506W) and trailer (ZC4156) held at Startruck Caryard Storage Limited 30 days from the date of publication to collect them and settle all accrued charges. If uncollected, the vehicles will be sold by public auction or private treaty to recover the outstanding costs.

FORESIGHT MOTORS DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Foresight Motors Limited has given owners of four motor vehicles and two sets of household and office goods held at its Eastern Bypass-Kamakis Yard 30 days from the date of publication to collect them and settle outstanding charges. Uncollected goods will thereafter be disposed of through public auction, private treaty or another lawful method, with the proceeds applied towards the accrued costs.

WINDSOR HOUSE AUCTIONEERS. DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Windsor House Auctioneers has given owners of unclaimed motor vehicles, motorcycles and other goods held at Embakasi Police Station 30 days from the date of publication to collect them and pay the applicable publication costs. Any items remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be sold by public auction pursuant to a Makadara Chief Magistrate’s Court order.

WINDSOR HOUSE AUCTIONEERS. DISPOSAL OF UNCOLLECTED GOODS

Windsor House Auctioneers has given owners of unclaimed vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and scrap held at Tarakwa Police Station seven days from the date of publication to collect them and pay the applicable publication costs. Any items remaining unclaimed after the deadline will be sold by public auction pursuant to an Eldoret Chief Magistrate’s Court order.