The Community Service Orders Act (Cap. 93) – Appointment 

Chief Justice Martha K. Koome has appointed Hon. Charles Mwaniki Kamau as the National Community Service Orders Co-Ordinator for a three-year term, effective 1 July 2026, under Section 10(1) of the Community Service Orders Act. 

The Anti-Counterfeit Act (Cap. 510) – Re-Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui has re-appointed Neddy Jeruto Kiptoo as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 6(1)(h) of the Anti-Counterfeit Act. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Turkana University College Appointment 

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Evelyne N. Kyendo as a Member of the Council of Turkana University College for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Machakos University Appointment 

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Lazarus Kipichii Tanui as a Member of the Council of Machakos University for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act, read with Section 51(1) of the Interpretation and General Provisions Act. The appointment of Dr. Mercy Kanyara has been revoked. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has appointed Dr. Mercy Kanyara as a Member of the Council of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Kenyatta University Appointment 

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Wilson Kipruto Ronno as a Member of the Council of Kenyatta University for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Koitaleel Samoei University College Re-Appointment 

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has re-appointed John Kamanga Ole Ntetiyian as a Member of the Council of Koitaleel Samoei University College for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act. 

The Universities Act (Cap. 210) – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Appointment 

The Cabinet Secretary for Education has appointed Abdihakim Guhad Gabow as a Member of the Council of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act. 

The National Drought Management Authority Act (Cap. 388) – National Drought Management Authority Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for East African Community (EAC), the ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul Moe has appointed Fardosa Ahmed Warsame Salah as a Member of the Board of the National Drought Management Authority for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under paragraph 8(1)(e) of the National Drought Management Authority Act, 2016. 

The Water Act (Cap. 372) – Water Services Regulatory Board Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Eric Muriithi Mugaa has appointed Josephine S. Koisaba as a Member of the Water Services Regulatory Board, effective 2 October 2026, under Section 71(1)(b) of the Water Act. 

The State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) – Kenya Film Commission Re-Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya has re-appointed Lucia Nzoongo as a Member of the Board of the Kenya Film Commission for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under paragraph 6(1)(e) of the Kenya Film Commission Order, 2015. 

The Public Finance Management Act (No. 18 of 2012) – Financial Inclusion Fund Advisory Board Re-Appointment 

Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya has re-appointed Jennifer Mwangangi as a Member of the Advisory Board of the Financial Inclusion Fund for a three-year term, effective 2 October 2026, under Regulation 10(1)(e) of the Public Finance Management (Financial Inclusion Fund) Regulations, 2022. 

The Task Force on the Incorporation and Institutional Transformation of the Public Trustee Department – Extension of Term 

The Attorney-General has extended the term of the Task Force on the Incorporation and Institutional Transformation of the Public Trustee Department by three months, from 12 October 2026 to 12 January 2027, pursuant to paragraph 1 of Gazette Notice No. 8767 of 2026. 

The Political Parties Act (Cap. 7D) – Provisional Registration of Political Parties 

The Registrar of Political Parties has notified the public of applications for provisional registration by the Goodlife Democratic Movement Party (GLDM) and the Democratic Movement for Change (DMC), under Section 5(2)(a) of the Political Parties Act. Written submissions or objections concerning the applications must be submitted to the Registrar within seven days of publication. 

The East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 – Appointment and Limits of a Transit Shed 

The Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Dr. Lilian Nyawanda, has appointed specified places as customs areas and established their boundaries, entrances and exits under Section 12 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004. Gazette Notice No. 13367 of 2024 has been revoked. 

The East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 – Appointment and Limits of a Transit Shed 

The Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Dr. Lilian Nyawanda, has designated specified places as customs areas and established their boundaries, entrances and exits under Section 12 of the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004. 

The Crops Act (No. 16 of 2013) – Proposed Grant of Licences 

The Agriculture and Food Authority has issued notice of proposed licence grants under Section 20(6), (7) and (8) of the Crops Act, 2013. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Coffee Board of Kenya within 14 days of the notice, stating the objector’s contact details and reasons. Licences will be issued to applicants who meet the requirements of the Crops Act, the Crops (Coffee) (General) Regulations, 2019 and other applicable laws. 

The Crops Act (Cap. 318) – Proposed Grant of Licences 

The Agriculture and Food Authority has proposed granting macadamia nut manufacturing licences to Imnal Limited, located on Ruiru–Githunguri Road, Kiambu County, and Fair Nuts Limited, located at MNV Building, Thika, Kiambu County. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Authority’s Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate within 14 days of the notice, stating the objector’s contact details and reasons. Licences will be issued after 30 days to applicants who comply with the Crops Act, the Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations, 2020, and other applicable laws. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Sole Control of Europcar Mobility Group S.A. by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft’s proposed acquisition of sole control of Europcar Mobility Group S.A. under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Shares in Kudura Power East Africa Limited by InfraCo Africa Business Development Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized the proposed acquisition of shares in Kudura Power East Africa Limited by InfraCo Africa Business Development Limited under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Certain Assets of Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited (Under Administration) by Signature Leaf Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Signature Leaf Limited’s proposed acquisition of certain assets of Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited, which is under administration, under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Control of Investment Fund for Health in Africa B.V. by Stichting Social Investor Foundation for Africa: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized the proposed acquisition of control of Investment Fund for Health in Africa B.V. by Stichting Social Investor Foundation for Africa under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Sole Control of ICEA LION Insurance Holdings Limited by First Chartered Securities Capital Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized First Chartered Securities Capital Limited’s proposed acquisition of sole control of ICEA LION Insurance Holdings Limited under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of 60% Shareholding in De La Rue Kenya EPZ Limited by Monarch Capital Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Monarch Capital Limited’s proposed acquisition of a 60% shareholding in De La Rue Kenya EPZ Limited under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Sole Control of Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers Proprietary Limited and PRIF Mauritius Managers Limited by Saxon Court Holdings Proprietary Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Saxon Court Holdings Proprietary Limited’s proposed acquisition of sole control of Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers Proprietary Limited and PRIF Mauritius Managers Limited under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of Control of East African Cables PLC (Under Administration) by Cable Experts Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Cable Experts Limited’s proposed acquisition of control of East African Cables PLC, which is under administration, under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504) – Proposed Acquisition of the Entire Share Capital of Crossroads Limited by Cross Country Developer Limited: Authorization 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorized Cross Country Developer Limited’s proposed acquisition of the entire share capital of Crossroads Limited under Section 46(6)(a)(ii) of the Competition Act. The authorization was dated 21 August 2026. 

In the High Court of Kenya at Kiambu – HCCC No. E033 of 2026: Settlement and Withdrawal of Representative Proceedings 

The representative proceedings in Peter Mulati Nabiswa v Optiven Limited have been brought to an end following a consent agreement dated 28 August 2026, adopted or approved by the High Court on 21 September 2026. Consequently, Gazette Notice No. 13211 of 10 August 2026 and the corresponding notices published in the Daily Nation and The Standard have been withdrawn pursuant to the Court’s orders and directions. 

The Insolvency Act – City Taps Kenya Limited (In Liquidation): Meeting of Company and Creditors 

The liquidator of City Taps Kenya Limited has convened a virtual meeting of the company and its creditors on 9 October 2026 at 11:30 a.m. EAT, pursuant to Section 413 of the Insolvency Act, 2015. The meeting will review the liquidation progress report, receipts and payments, admitted claims and proposed distribution framework, and consider related resolutions. Creditors may vote in person or by proxy, with proxies required to be lodged at least 48 hours before the meeting. 

The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53) – Directline Assurance Company Limited: Petition for Liquidation 

Six creditors have petitioned the High Court of Kenya at Malindi to liquidate Directline Assurance Company Limited. The petition was presented on 27 August 2026 and is scheduled for hearing on 23 November 2026. Creditors or contributories wishing to support or oppose the liquidation may appear in person or through an advocate at the hearing. 

The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53) – Directline Assurance Company Limited: Petition for Liquidation 

Three creditors, including Esau Maganga Kibwanga, as the legal representative of the estate of the late Rachel Nanzugu Bebora, Rose Nasimiyu Barasa and Kache Kahindi Ruwa alias Elina Gona, have petitioned the High Court of Kenya at Malindi to liquidate Directline Assurance Company Limited. The petition was presented on 27 August 2026 and is scheduled for hearing on 23 November 2026. Creditors or contributories wishing to support or oppose the petition may appear in person or through an advocate at the hearing. 

The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53) – Directline Assurance Company Limited: Petition for Liquidation 

Four creditors—Zawadi Ngowa Mwaringa, Samson Kaingu Kalume, Zainab Said Hemed and Jamila Mohamed Katana—have petitioned the High Court to liquidate Directline Assurance Company Limited. The petition was presented on 27 August 2026 and is scheduled for hearing at the High Court sitting in Garsen on 23 November 2026. Creditors or contributories wishing to support or oppose the petition may appear in person or through an advocate at the hearing. 

The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53) – Directline Assurance Company Limited: Petition for Liquidation 

Four creditors—Esha Luvuno Kombo, Saumu Abdulaziz Mambo, Anne Miroyo Mahonga and Amina Mkawesu Shariff, a minor represented by her father and next friend, Joseph Shsriff Ngala—have petitioned the High Court to liquidate Directline Assurance Company Limited. The petition was presented on 27 August 2026 and is scheduled for hearing at the High Court in Malindi on 23 November 2026. Creditors or contributories wishing to support or oppose the petition may appear in person or through an advocate at the hearing. 

The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53) – Directline Assurance Company Limited: Petition for Liquidation 

Five creditors—Carolyne Mutheu Mwangangi, Peter Mutembei Ithali, Patience Nuru Baya, Christine Kabunda Bakari and Raycharles Kalume Kenga—have petitioned the High Court of Kenya at Malindi to liquidate Directline Assurance Company Limited. The petition was presented on 28 August 2026 and is scheduled for hearing on 23 November 2026. Creditors or contributories wishing to support or oppose the petition may appear in person or through an advocate at the hearing. 

The Registration of Persons Act (Cap. 107) – Appointment of Registration Officers 

The Principal Registrar, Gilbert Benjamin Kitiyo, has appointed 19 individuals as registration officers under Section 4(2) of the Registration of Persons Act, effective 1 July 2026. The appointments comprise 12 Registration Officers I, two Registration Officers II and five Registration Assistants III. 

The Mental Health Act (Cap. 248) – Appointment of Manager of the Estate 

The High Court of Kenya at Machakos has appointed Francisca Mbithe Mulandi as manager of the estate of Benedict Samuel Mulandi under Section 27(4) of the Mental Health Act. The manager is authorised to administer the estate in accordance with the Court’s orders and the Act. Any person wishing to object to the appointment may lodge an objection with the Court within 14 days of publication of the notice in the Kenya Gazette. 

The Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 490) – Appointment of Liquidator (Extension Order) 

The Commissioner for Co-operative Development, David K. Obonyo, has extended the liquidation period of Hunters Profile Sacco Society Limited by a further period of up to three months, following the liquidator’s inability to complete the process within the initial six-month period. Davis Muriithi Kathurima, Principal Co-operative Officer, has been reappointed as liquidator for the extended period, under the order dated 30 September 2026. 

Changes to Senator Andrew Okiya Omtatah Okoiti’s Presidential Exploratory Committee 

Senator Andrew Okiya Omtatah Okoiti has appointed David John Bwakali as Chairperson and Dr. Dancan Otieno Onyango as Deputy Chairperson of his Presidential Exploratory Committee, effective immediately. The Committee’s tenure has been extended to November 2026 and it will be dissolved once Omtatah formally announces his presidential candidacy or declares that he will not run. The appointments of Mary Kathomi Ringu as Chairperson and Charles ole Kabaiku as Deputy Chairperson/Diaspora Coordinator, made under Gazette Notice No. 15372 of 2024, have been revoked. The notice is dated 28 September 2026. 

The Companies Act (Cap. 486) – Dissolution 

The Deputy Registrar of Companies, Hiram Gachugi, has notified the public that the companies listed in the notice have been dissolved and their names struck off the Register of Companies under section 894(5) of the Companies Act, effective from the date of publication. The notice is dated 21 September 2026. 

The Companies Act (Cap. 486) – Dissolution 

The Deputy Registrar of Companies, Hiram Gachugi, has notified the public that the companies listed in the notice have been dissolved and their names struck off the Register of Companies under section 894(5) of the Companies Act, effective from the date of publication. 

Invitation of Public Comments on Proposed High-Rise Residential Development in Westlands 

NEMA has invited public comments within 30 days on Stellar Bay Limited’s proposed 30-storey residential development comprising 697 units and associated amenities along Mpaka Road, Westlands, Nairobi. The ESIA report is available on NEMA’s website, and comments may be submitted to dgnema@nema.go.ke. 

Invitation of Public Comments on Proposed Residential-Commercial Development in Woodley 

NEMA has invited public comments within 30 days on GD Bb One Development Limited’s proposed 19-storey residential-commercial development comprising 306 residential units and 110 parking spaces along Jamhuri Crescent, Woodley, Nairobi. The ESIA report is available on NEMA’s website, and comments may be submitted to dgnema@nema.go.ke. 

Sofina Auctioneers – Disposal of Uncollected Goods 

Sofina Auctioneers has notified owners of motorcycles held at Masara Police Station to collect them and pay the notice costs within 30 days of publication. Failure to do so may result in their sale by public auction, subject to court orders and authorisation, without further notice. 

Kenya Bus Management Services Limited – Disposal of Uncollected Goods 

Kenya Bus Management Services Limited has given the owner of bus registration number KBV 726T, held at its Riruta depot, 30 days from publication to collect it and pay storage, additional and publication charges. Failure to comply will result in sale by public auction or private treaty, with proceeds applied to accrued charges and the owner liable for any shortfall. 

Chaka & Company Auctioneers – Disposal of Uncollected Goods 

Chaka & Company Auctioneers has given Hared Petroleum Limited and the owners of a Daewoo Novus Prime Mover (KDH470N), a weighbridge with accessories and a forklift (Chassis No. 243441) 30 days to collect the goods from Leakeys Storage, Mombasa and Kitui Roads, Nairobi, and pay handling, storage, auctioneer’s fees and legal expenses. Failure to comply will result in sale by public auction or private treaty. 

Chaka & Company Auctioneers – Disposal of Uncollected Goods 

Chaka & Company Auctioneers has given the owners of motorcycles KMFF261M and KMFF262M, held at 4B, Royal Market Plaza, Cross Road, Thika CBD, 30 days to collect them and pay handling, storage, auctioneer’s fees and legal expenses. Failure to comply will result in sale by public auction or private treaty. 

Makys Auctioneers – Disposal of Uncollected Goods 

Makys Auctioneers has given owners or custodians of unclaimed motor vehicles and motorcycles at Kigumo Police yards seven days to collect them and pay publication costs, pursuant to court authority under MCCCMISC/E006/2026. Failure to comply will result in their disposal by public auction on behalf of Kigumo Police Station.