Special Gazette Notice The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, H.E. William Ruto, has appointed Renson Mulele Ingonga to be the Director of Public Prosecutions for a term of eight years. Dated 20 September 2023.  Legislative Supplements, 2023   Legal Notices, 2023 The Lake

Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga, both pushing for a General Election free from violence.  Their campaigns were steered in a way

LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTS   The Universities (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2023  The Climate Change (Amendment) Bill, 2023  The National Land Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023  The Houses of Parliament (Bicameral Relations) Bill, 2023 The Tribunals Bill, 2023 The Gold Processing Bill, 2023  The Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) (No.

African leaders have been urged to collaborate rather than compete with each other in order to realise food security in the continent.   Heads of State and governments have also been urged to align with the Malabo declaration which mandates African nations to allocate a minimum

President William Ruto has appointed Vimal Shah to be the Chancellor of the Maasai Mara University, for a period of five (5) years, with effect from the 7th of September, 2023. President William Ruto has appointed Abdillahi Alawy (Dr) to be the Chairperson of the

LEGISLATIVE SUPPLEMENTS Consolidated Music Tariffs for the Period 1st January, 2023 to 31st December, 2024  The Forest Conservation and Management Act—Declaration of Forest Areas  The Competition Act—Exclusions  The National Health Insurance Fund Act—Declaration of Hospitals, etc   APPOINTMENTS The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury

County Assemblies are inching closer to financial autonomy after the devolution conference rooted for their independence in order to strengthen their oversight role on county executives. Last week, senior state officials who attended the devolution conference at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County,

The Judiciary  The Judicial Service Act (No. 1 of 2011)  The National Council on The Administration of Justice (NCAJ) Committee on Review of Laws on Sexual Offences and Gender-Based Violence in Kenya   The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and the Chairperson of

It’s been a year since President William Ruto took over the leadership mantle amid challenges and opportunities in the country. He promised to revive the economy, improve food production and provide quality infrastructure, education, and healthcare services.  The 12 months have been characterised by high

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE (NCAJ) COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OF LAWS ON SEXUAL OFFENCES AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN KENYA APPOINTMENT Alice Macharia (Dr.) -The Judiciary  Rose Wafula (Dr.) -Ministry of Health  Judith Awinja (Dr.) -Ministry of Health Resila Onyango (Dr.) -National Police

KENYA Shilling wipes out Sh13bn payout to foreign investors The sharp depreciation of the Kenyan shilling against the dollar has hit foreign-owned firms and investors with steep exchange losses on expatriated dividends and profits, threatening Kenya’s position as a preferred investment destination. An analysis of

The government’s spending on various initiatives ranging from affordable housing, healthcare, and support for farmers and small businesses, will be footed by taxpayers following approval of the budget and the Finance Act of 2023.  This outcome stems from the government’s implementation of comprehensive tax measures

KENYA Investors Suffer Sh5 billion losses in bond sales Bond investors recorded net capital losses of Sh5.1 billion when selling their securities in the secondary market on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) in the year’s second quarter, as prices fell due to rising interest rates

KENYA Lawmakers propose to reduce the public service retirement age to 55 years A parliamentary committee is considering reducing the mandatory retirement age from the current 60 years to 55 to give young people an opportunity to be employed in the public service.On Thursday, August

Kenya’s relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently come under scrutiny as the country seeks to address its economic challenges and secure external financial support through the Resilience and Sustainability Fund.  While partnering with the IMF offers opportunities for economic stabilisation and growth,

When the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc) government under Mwai Kibaki took over power in 2003, one of the apparatus they implemented was performance contracts and appraisals within the public service. The rationale behind the move was to infuse a private sector mentality of value for

Legislative Supplements The Traffic Act – Exemption The Competition Act – Exclusions   National Assembly Bills The National Disaster Risk Management Bill, 2023   Senate Bills The Community Health Services Bill, 2023   Appointments H.E. President William Samoei Ruto appointed Lucy W. Waruingi to be

Legislative Supplements, 2022 The Law of Succession (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The National Anthem Copyright Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The County Governments (Revenue Raising Process) Bill, 2023 Appointments The President has appointed the following members of the Selection Panel for the Selection of Nominees for appointment

KENYA Aftermath: The cost of the Raila-led nationwide anti-Ruto demos As the dust settles down from a chaotic day of countrywide protests on Wednesday, businesses are now counting the cost of the demonstrations that disrupted their daily activities and caused wanton looting and destruction of

Azimio la Umoja Coalition led by Raila Odinga on Tuesday launched a digital platform dubbed ‘Tumechoka Citizens’ Initiative’, aiming to collect over 15 million signatures from Kenyans in a bid to remove President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua from office. According to the

National Assembly Bills, 2023 The Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Legislative Supplements, 2023 The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Curfew Extension Order No. 5 of 2023 The Public Order Declaration of

Appointments  The Warehouse Receipt System The President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, has appointed Felicity Nkirote Biriri to be the Chairperson of the Warehouse Receipt System Council, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from the 30th

President William Ruto’s ongoing charm offensive toward the West has sparked both praise and criticism as he tackles such topics as Africa’s financial empowerment, climate action, and peace and security. Through his speeches, President Ruto aims to re-establish Africa’s economic influence while navigating the complexities

Appointments  The President has appointed Joseph Kimani Ngacha (Eng.) as a member of the Board of Directors of the Water Sector Trust Fund, with effect from the 16th of June 2023, up to the 4th of August 2025 revoking the appointment of Abdalla Hassan Abdalla.

KENYA IGAD mediation: Sudan rejects William Ruto’s lead role Warring Sudan has rejected the appointment of Kenyan President William Ruto as head of a quartet to facilitate peace under the regional block, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Junta leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused Nairobi of

The first budget of President William Ruto’s administration, geared towards an economic turnaround and inclusive growth, came against a background of a challenging domestic and external environment. Over the past year, the country has suffered a series of devastating negative and persistent shocks that include

Appointments The President has appointed Manoj Shah (Dr.) to be the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Transport and Safety Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 9th June, 2023 and the appointment of Aden Noor Ali has

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a hot topic in global finance. These digital currencies issued and regulated by central banks are sparking intense discussions and research. CBDCs have the potential to revolutionize monetary systems, reshape transactions, and improve financial inclusion, security, and efficiency

During the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu County on June 1, President William Ruto noted that as international petroleum prices continue to rise beyond reach, the cost of fuel locally is rising steeply. The Head of State went ahead to say that transport, as

Legislative Supplements, 2023     The Division of Revenue Act, 2023.     The Finance Bill, 2023.     The Microfinance Act—Exemption.     The Universities Regulations, 2023.   APPOINTMENTS The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, William Samoei Ruto, has appointed Eng.

The National Assembly The National Assembly is on recess until 5th June 2023. The Senate The Senate is on recess until 5th June 2023.

Kenya   Governors threaten to shut down counties over delayed funds Governors have threatened to shut down operations in counties should the national government fail to release KSh94 billion meant for the devolved units. The county chiefs convened a meeting on Friday to discuss the

As Central Bank of Kenya governor Patrick Njoroge’s term comes to an end next month, the process to find his replacement has begun. On Monday, 15th May 2023, President William Ruto announced that he would nominate Dr. Kamau Thugge as his replacement. His Background Dr.

In a recent visit to Kenya, IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva held discussions with President Ruto and members of the Cabinet on possible policy recommendations concerning Kenya’s recovery from the exogenous economic shocks the country is experiencing. In a bid to address economic growth and

The demand for higher education in Kenya has increased despite inadequate funding from various stakeholders. This has led to the cost-sharing policy where the government and parents or stakeholders/donors (households) share the costs of higher education. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) provides students with

Monday, May 8, 2023 Covid certificates are no longer needed to enter the country after WHO said the virus is no longer a global health emergency.  Starehe Point Affordable Housing Project details released as units put up for sale. Members of Parliament reject extension of

Legislative Supplements The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Staff Car Loan Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Regulations, 2012 The Pre-Shipment Inspection Fund (Winding up) Order, 2023. The Government Coast Agency Clearing Fund (Winding up) Order, 2023 The Joint Consolidated Fund (Winding

KENYA M-Pesa deepens share in Safaricom revenue as voice stutters The share of M-Pesa in Safaricom mobile service revenue has deepened to 41.5 percent as earnings from voice and text messaging came under pressure from applications such as WhatsApp. Safaricom’s mobile service revenue in the

‘Pay to play or pay to be played?’ Sections of the Finance Bill 2023 have caused a buzz amongst them the amendment of Section 32 of the Tax Appeals Tribunals Act to cause taxpayers who seek an appeal on the Tribunal’s decision at the High

The recent proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on petroleum from a rate of 8% to 16%, is bound to impact fuel prices and is poised to reverberate across various sectors of the economy. The VAT rate of 8% on petroleum products

The Finance Bill, 2023 which has got many tongues wagging across the country was tabled before the National Assembly on Thursday, May 4, 2023, by the National Treasury. The Bill proposes an array of tax changes geared towards expanding the tax base and raising revenue

Legislative Supplements The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Curfew Extension Order, No. 4 of 2023. The Public Order Declaration of Disturbed and Dangerous Areas (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Extension Order, No. 4

Kenya The burden of beauty: Wigs, false beards and eyebrows hit with 5pc tax Millions of consumers of beauty products such as wigs and false beards and eyebrows in the country could pay more for the items if the proposal to introduce a five percent

Kenya Rich investors to buy extra shares without CMA approval Investors will be free to buy stakes of up to 30 percent in listed companies without the approval of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), raising the threshold for notifying the regulator of a potential takeover.

Bills, 2023     The County Governments (Revenue Raising Process) Bill, 2023  JUDICIARY Appointments     The Chief Justice and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya has appointed: ○     Carolyne Njagi as the National Community Service Orders Co-ordinator, for a term of

Kenya Sakaja’s plan to split Nairobi into boroughs to cost Sh2bn The Nairobi City County government will spend a total of Sh2.039 billion to establish five administrative boroughs and run functions in the administrative units as well as the sub-counties, should a county executive budget

Migori county Jeremiah Ekamais Lomorukai Napotikan, Governor, Turkana County, conferred the status of Municipality to Kakuma Town following the grant of Municipal Charter on the 30th March, 2023. Bungoma County Kenneth Makelo Lusaka, Governor, Bungoma County, appointed persons to be members of the recruitment panel

President Ruto called for a bi-partisan engagement in Parliament to solve the issues raised by the Opposition. Opposition chief Raila Odinga stood down the planned demonstrations for seven days pending proposed talks.  President William Ruto maintained his position that there will be no ‘handshake’ between

  The National Assembly    The House is on a short recess and  will resume on 11th April 2023.   The Senate  The House is on a short recess and is expected to resume on 11th April 2023.

Legislative Supplements, 2023         The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Curfew Extension Order No. 3 of 2023;         The Public Order (Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, Baringo, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia Counties) Extension

The number of Kenyans using multiple accounts fell further to 48.2 percent last year, down from 62 percent in 2021 as customers cut back on the costs associated with more banking relationships. A Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) customer satisfaction survey found that 48.2 percent of

Kenya Ruto, Raila headed for fresh battle over Parliament talks President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga are on a new collision course barely two days after calling a political ceasefire amid countrywide mass protests. Mr Odinga yesterday spurned an offer by the Head

Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published Tuesday by WHO. Around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality

Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing Africa today, with far-reaching impacts on human livelihoods, food security, health, and the environment. According to the United Nations, Africa is one of the region’s most vulnerable to climate change, with the potential to affect up

The new world order known as BRIC, a group acronym referring to Brazil, Russia, India, and China, has been trying to take over economic dominance from the West and have more sovereignty and autonomy.  The acronym BRIC created in 2001 was predicted to be one

The Public Service Commission has commended public institutions for improvement in terms of their compliance. According to a report released by the Commission, the overall compliance index of various public institutions for the 2021/2022 financial year was 41.7%. Public universities were ranked the best performing

Prices for petroleum products are set to go up after the major oil producers announced plans to cut their production up to 1.15 million barrels per day from May until the end of 2023.  Saudi Arabia announced the biggest cut among Organization of the Petroleum

The current administration is committed to bringing legislative amendments to the fiscal policy through the Finance Bill, 2023, and the Budget Policy Statement. President William Ruto noted that the changes in the fiscal policy would introduce the National Tax Policy within the next three months

“First, they came for the public sector, then for the private sector, then they came for government officials” So would run a poem about the recent happenings in the cybersecurity sector in Kenya. On March 1, 2023, Medusa, a ransomware organisation, targeted Kenya and hacked

On Sunday evening, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga suspended the bi-weekly countrywide protests over soaring costs of living and the alleged rigging of the August 2022 General Election, to allow for dialogue with the government. The move came after President

MOMBASA The Governor of Mombasa County, H.E. Abdullswamad Shariff Nassir, has appointed Maureen Lambisia Nabibya to be the Chairperson of the Mombasa County Valuation Court. Consequently, the appointment of Martin Rabera is revoked, in a notice dated 8th March 2023. MERU The Governor of Meru

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga claimed that the Kenya Kwanza administration is afraid of opening election servers because they rigged the August 2022 presidential poll. Days after Uhuru Kenyatta’s family-owned property (Northlands) was raided by goons, the government, not wanting to witness the Monday

National Assembly   The National Assembly is currently on a short recess until Tuesday, April 11, 2023.   The Senate Statements     Sen. Hezena Lemaletian made a statement regarding the water crisis in northern parts of Kenya.     Sen. Godfrey Osotsi sought a

More on this week’s Kenya gazette: Bills & Legislative Supplements, 2023   Senate Bills, 2023 The Coffee Bill, 2023   National Assembly Bills, 2023 The Public Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2023 The Regional Development Authorities Bill, 2023 The Crops (Amendment) Bill, 2023   Legislative Supplements,

Kenya President Ruto saves Airtel Kenya, Amazon from forced stake sale Airtel Kenya has been saved from forcibly selling a third of its stake to local investors after US tech giant Amazon successfully lobbied President William Ruto to drop the foreign ownership rules as a

Kenya What Joe Biden’s envoy told Raila, Gachagua Opposition leader Raila Odinga stuck to his guns in a meeting with a United States delegation seeking a truce, as it emerged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua flatly rejected any overtures to have him join the government. While

Recent international health emergencies such as Covid-19 pandemic, mpox, Ebola outbreaks, and continued threats of other zoonotic diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) challenges, as well as ecosystem degradation and climate change clearly demonstrate the need for resilient health systems and accelerated global action. One

Greenwashing is a term used to describe a company’s practice of making misleading or false claims about the environmental benefits of its products, services, or operations. Greenwashing is often used to give a company a “green” image, and it is often used to deflect criticism

A data leak is when information is exposed to unauthorised people due to internal errors. This is often caused by poor data security and sanitisation, outdated systems, or a lack of employee training. Data leaks could lead to identity theft, data breaches, or ransomware installation.

Things were calm after the August 9, 2022, General Election. Kenyans returned to their normal routines after the results of the polls were announced. However, a few months after the highly contested elections, the leader of the opposition, Mr Raila Odinga, called for protests for

Several African states have taken steps to curb financial secrecy by adopting beneficial ownership transparency where the ultimate owners of an entity such as a business, are disclosed through a central public registry. The ultimate owners are natural persons who ultimately have the right to

If the recent pronunciation by a court in a copyright suit by Hip Hop artiste Hubert Nakitare, alias Nonini, against Japanese company Syinix Electronics Ltd and influencer Brian Mutinda, does not ring alarm bells for corporates and corporate influencers, concerning intellectual property, then what will?

Makueni County The Governor of Makueni appointed several people to County Secretary and County Chief Officers of the Makueni County, Emali–Sultan Hamud Municipality Board, Makueni County Budget and Economic Forum. Kakamega County Governor Fernanda Barasa made appointments to the Board of Directors of Kakamega County

20th March 2023 Azimio la Umoja leaders led their supporters in protests in Nairobi and Kisumu citing high cost of living. Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga announced that there will be protests every Monday and Thursday until the government heeds their demands. 21st March

Tuesday 21st March 2023 National Assembly       Motions       Reduction of the publication period of a bill       Report on the consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations,

New appointments Cornelly Serem has been appointed as chairperson of the Agricultural Food Authority. Seth Sindani Panyako and Roba Duba have been appointed as members of the Local Authorities Provident Fund Board. Legislation NOTICE is given to the general public that the following Water Service

Kenya SRC raises President Ruto’s CASs pay to Sh780,000 in new review The new chief administrative secretaries (CASs) will be earning more than principal secretaries after the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) raised their monthly pay to Sh780,000, putting them in the league of Kenya’s

Kenya Ex-CoB Agnes Odhiambo, former solicitor-general Ken Ogeto land jobs in Ruto’s govt Former Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo and immediate-former solicitor-general Kennedy Ogeto have landed new roles in President William Ruto’s government.  Ms Odhiambo has been named the head of Government Delivery Services while

Amid the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye over a month ago, as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine now past its one-year mark, three WHO regional offices this week brought together governments, civil society and health partners

Water is a shared resource, with diverse actors and multiple stakeholders involved in its ownership, use and management. As such, the responsibility to take care of water resources and ensure sustainable water use is also shared and requires that all involved parties be committed to

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has appointed Fawzia Ali as Chief Consumer Business Officer effective 15th March 2023. Ms Ali has held this role in an acting capacity since July 2022 and has provided exemplary leadership and inspiration to the team during this period. In a

In a bid to ease pressure on the shilling currently depreciating in value against the dollar, the government has adopted a government-to-government deal on oil importation. In a statement, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Davis Chirchir said the government went into an agreement with

Over time, the country’s financial landscape has witnessed tremendous growth and transformation. Amidst the laudable growth and transformation, numerous risks and weaknesses have been exposed. As a result, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) which holds a regulatory and supervisory role over the country’s foreign

The country’s national policy organ, the Cabinet, reconvened on 20th March 2023 under the leadership of President William Ruto. In the meeting, the Cabinet considered a number of bills and policy documents that aim to enhance economic productivity through agriculture, investments, trade, and industry. Key

The Budget and Appropriations Committee is a standing committee at the National Assembly tasked with among other functions investigating and reporting on all matters related to the coordination, control, and monitoring of the national budget and evaluation of tax estimates, and economic and budgetary policies.

The appointment of 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) on Thursday came as a reprieve for President William Ruto’s political allies who lost in the 2022 General Election as they are the main beneficiaries. The President pointed out that he deliberately appointed some politicians because of

SIAYA ·         The Governor of Siaya County, James Orengo SC, in concurrence with approval by the County Assembly of Siaya of the request on the grant of a Municipal Charter, granted a Municipal Charter to the Municipality of Bondo in a

  Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga called for a nationwide demonstration citing the high cost of living.     UDA Secretary-General Cleophas Malala announced that a total of six parties joined the party.  President William Ruto nominated Bishop (Dr.) David Adang Oginde for appointment as

The National Assembly  Tuesday, March 14, 2023 MOTIONS Report on the Consideration of the 2023 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy. Report on the Consideration of the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations, 2022. Report of Sessions of

Kenya Taxpayers’ burden of keeping Kenya Kwanza CASs in office Kenyan taxpayers will spend more than half a billion shillings annually on salaries and benefits for the 50 Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) whose names were forwarded to Parliament for approval on Thursday, putting more strain

Kenya Govt won’t allow loss of life, destruction of property President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that they have nothing to worry over threats by opposition leaders to hold countrywide demonstrations next week. President Ruto said Kenya is a country governed by the rule of

WHO has updated its tracking system and working definitions for variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to better correspond to the current global variant landscape, to independently evaluate Omicron sublineages in circulation, and classify new variants more clearly when required. SARS-CoV-2 continues to

Peace and environmental management are linked in many ways. In the modern world, environmental degradation has become an increasingly important issue for peace and security. As the global climate changes, natural resources become scarcer, and competition increases, conflicts can arise particularly between states or other

The National Assembly recently adopted the Report of the Procedure and House Rules Committee that amended various sections of the Standing Orders that now allow the Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to physically appear before the National Assembly and answer questions. Standing Orders are the rules and

Telcos in Kenya have adopted Internet of Things (IoT) technology through a variety of projects. Airtel has launched the ‘Always On’ solution to allow devices anywhere to stay connected after launching their eSIM, which has proven particularly useful in the transport sector for tracking cars. 

While Kenyans decried the implementation of the new National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rates, Ms. Audrey Kagwiria, a Human Resource Officer, has lauded the move saying it is the best move as it will encourage Kenyans to cultivate the saving culture which many lack. In

Class action suits are a legal redress mechanism that enables a group of individuals with a similar claim to sue a defendant as a collective. In Kenya, class action suits have been on the rise in recent years, with a growing number of litigants seeking

Background Do we need a new labour law or improve on the existing one to capture the new realities? This remains the fundamental question in the minds of stakeholders against the backdrop of embracing information and communication technology (ICT) in the workplace. The advent, growth

Kenya has been facing a dollar shortage since March last year. This is an acute foreign exchange crunch, with the US dollar reserves dropping to their lowest in eight years. The Kenyan currency keeps plummeting against major global currencies and according to the Central Bank