Kenya Gazette 23rd May,2025

  • 26 May 2025
  • 8 Mins Read
  • 〜 by Agatha Gichana

The State Corporations Act, Appointment to State Corporations Advisory Committee
John Mwangi Karondo has been appointed as a Member of the State Corporations Advisory Committee for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025. The appointment of Joseph Kimani Machiri is revoked.

The National Youth Service Act, Appointment to National Youth Service Council
Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Adan K. Mulata has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Youth Service Council for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The State Corporations Act & The Companies Act, Appointment to Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya
Granton Samboja has been appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis Act, Appointment to KIPPRA Board
Monique Mukayagi has been appointed as a Member of the Board of the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Designation of Analyst
Meldah Abenyo Adung has been designated as an Analyst under the Act, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The State Corporations Act, Appointment to Kenya Shipyards Limited
Simon Mwachia has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of Kenya Shipyards Limited for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Agricultural Finance Corporation Act, Appointment to Agricultural Finance Corporation Board
Kenneth Ndung’u Mburu, Joshua K. Koskei, Joyce K. Kioko, and Bernard M. Wakhungu have been appointed as Members of the Board of the Agricultural Finance Corporation for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Agricultural Finance Corporation Act, Re-Appointment to Agricultural Finance Corporation Board
Hassan Mohammed Haji has been re-appointed as a Member of the Board of the Agricultural Finance Corporation for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The State Corporations Act & The Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation Order, Appointment to Nyayo Tea Zones Development Authority
Malika Omar, Geoffrey Wachira Mahinda, Manyone Matunke David, and Patrice Chumba have been appointed as Members of the Board of Nyayo Tea Zones Development Authority for a period of three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The State Corporations Act & The Companies Act, Appointment to Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya
Paul Munyiri Kaguamba and Milton Luchiri have been appointed as Members of the Board of Directors of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act, Appointment to Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
Judy Ngene has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Pest Control Products Act, Re-Appointment to Pest Control Products Board
Mohamed Muktar Noor has been re-appointed as a Member of the Pest Control Products Board for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act, Re-Appointment to KEPHIS Board
Silas M. Kilingo has been re-appointed as a Member of the Board of Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Crops Act, Appointment to Commodities Fund Board of Trustees
Eng. Edward Musebe has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Commodities Fund for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025.

The Geologists Registration Act, Appointment to Geologists Registration Board
Ruth Mumo Mulwa has been appointed as a Member of the Geologists Registration Board for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025. The appointment of Florence Tanui is revoked.

The State Corporations Act, Appointment to Kenya Pipeline Company Limited
Christopher Odhiambo Karani has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025. The appointment of Eng. Edward Musebe is revoked.

The Energy Act, Appointment to Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation Board
Dr. Charles O. Owino has been appointed as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025. The appointment of Milton Luchiri is revoked.

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act & The North Eastern National Polytechnic Order, Appointment to North Eastern National Polytechnic Council
Adan Abdi Hassan has been appointed as a Member of the Council of the North Eastern National Polytechnic for three (3) years, effective 23rd May, 2025. The appointment of Rashid Kassim Amin is revoked.

The Crops Act, Public Notice on Draft Crops (Fibre Crops and Crop Fibres) Regulations, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has published Draft Crops (Fibre Crops and Crop Fibres) Regulations, 2025. Public comments are invited within fourteen (14) days from 23rd May, 2025. A public consultative meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 at Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.

The Constitution of Kenya & The Power of Mercy Act, Remission of Sentences
The President of the Republic of Kenya, upon recommendation of the Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy, has remitted the unexpired portions of sentences for:
(a) 2,135 petty or minor offenders of good conduct serving six (6) month sentences;
(b) 2,664 offenders with sentence balances of six (6) months or less.

The Constitution of Kenya & The Power of Mercy Act, Approved Petitions for Remission of Sentences
The President of the Republic of Kenya, upon the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on the Power of Mercy, has approved petitions for mercy for the following 30 individuals:



  1. Alfred Kimutai Kiposgei 
  2. Ezekiel Kiposgei Chelimo 
  3. Lelai Eregai 
  4. Joseph Wanga Aburiri 
  5. Cosmas Nzuki Valiki 
  6. Samuel Kilonzo Musau 
  7. Samson Lumumba Mulama 
  8. Lokwakeju Lengeron 
  9. Reuben Mwangi Gitau 
  10. Gerisjhon Kubai Mwithia 
  11. Peter Kibue Wanyeki 
  12. Robert Wekesa Simitu 
  13. Julius Yaula Sindani 
  14. Edson Boli Mazai 
  15. Tom Musaika Kuloba 
  16. Samuel Kipkoech Rono 
  17. Munyiri Ndirangu 
  18. Silvanus Emoit Sindano 
  19. Chrispinus Sifuna Sudi 
  20. Titus Chepreti Mongoi 
  21. Sammy Lotore 
  22. Joseph Irungu Maina 
  23. Joseph Mwangi Githaiga 
  24. Samuel Korgoren Metit 
  25. Edward Shivachi Makongo 
  26. Jacob Kahiga Ndung’u 
  27. Francis Njeru Kabuthi 
  28. Gabriel Wabwire Baraza 
  29. David Lowar 
  30. Reuben Mulati

Kenya Revenue Authority, Customs And Border Control Department, List Of Overstayed Goods Inland Container Depot, Nairobi

Notice is given that the goods overstayed at the custody of the Customs Warehouse Keeper, Inland Container Depot, Nairobi within thirty (30) days of this notice be entered and removed, or they will be deemed as abandoned to Customs and will be disposed by public auction on 7th July, 2025 to 11th July, 2025 through KRA online Customs auctions portal https://ibid.kra.go.ke. Interested buyers may view the goods at specific locations indicated on 3rd July 2025 and 4th July 2025 during office hours.

Kenya Revenue Authority, Customs And Border Control Department, List Of Overstayed Goods Inland Container Depot, Nairobi

Notice is given that the goods overstayed at the custody of the Customs Warehouse Keeper, Inland Container Depot, Nairobi within thirty (30) days of this notice be entered and removed, or they will be deemed as abandoned to Customs and will be disposed by public auction on 14th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025 through KRA online Customs auctions portal https://ibid.kra.go.ke. Interested buyers may view the goods at specific locations indicated on 10th July 2025 and 11th July 2025 during office hours.

The Constitution Of Kenya, The Kenya National Commission On Human Rights Act, List Of All Applicants And Shortlisted Candidates For The Position Of Chairperson Of The Kenya National Commission On Human Rights (KNCHR)

The Selection Panel considered all the applications, shortlisted and invited the following applicants to appear for an interview on the 2th May 2025 from 9:00 am. 

  1. Victor Okoth Ojwang Lando
  2. Selina Amsugut Iseme
  3. Claris  Awour Ogangah
  4. Edward Katama Ngeywa
  5. Duncan Oburu Ojwang 
  6. Michael Peter Otieno Okelloh

The Proceeds of Crime And Anti-Money Laundering Act (No. 9 Of 2009), Forfeiture

The Registrar of the High Court gives NOTICE to  David Njoroge Joram, that the High Court has issued Forfeiture Orders in High Court Civil Suit (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division) ACEC SUIT E32 OF 2024. 

The Proceeds of Crime And Anti-Money Laundering Act (No. 9 Of 2009), Forfeiture

The Registrar of the High Court gives NOTICE to  Moris Maina Njuguna, that the High Court has issued Forfeiture Orders in High Court Civil Suit (Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division) ACEC SUIT E029 OF 2024. 

The Standards Act (Cap. 496), Declaration Of Kenya Standards

The National Standards Council declares the specifications or codes of practice to be Kenya Standards with effect from the date of publication of this notice. 

The Crops Act (No. 16 Of 2013), Proposed Grant Of Licences

The Agriculture and Food Authority proposes to issue the licence to the applicants who will have complied with the Crops Act, 2013, the Crops (Coffee)(General) Regulations, 2019 and any other relevant written law by the 26th May, 2025. Any objections to the proposed grant of licence concerning the applicant should be lodged in writing with the Agriculture and Food Authority Coffee Directorate, Coffee Plaza. 

The Companies Act (Cap. 486),  Intended Dissolution

The Registrar of Companies gives notice that the names of the companies listed in this gazette shall be struck off from the Register of Companies at the expiry of three (3) months from the date of publication of this notice, and invites any person to show cause why the companies should not be struck-off from the Register of Companies. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of An Asset Of Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Limited By Skyvault Holdings LLC, Authorisation.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed Acquisition Of An Asset Of Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Limited by Skyvault Holdings LLC.

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of Direct Control of Raisons Distributors Limited By Kimo Kali Holdings Limited, Authorisation.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed Acquisition of Direct Control of Raisons Distributors Limited by Kimo Kali Holdings Limited. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of 75% Shareholding In Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited By Moniepoint Inc., Authorisation. 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed Acquisition of 75% Shareholding In Sumac Microfinance Bank Limited by Moniepoint Inc.

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of 100% Of The Shares In Mananasi Fibre Limited By Del Monte Kenya Limited, Authorization. 

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed Acquisition of 100% of the Shares in Mananasi Fibre Limited by Del Monte Kenya  Limited. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of  65% Of The Issued Shares In Takaful Insurance Of Africa By Tamini S.A, Authorization

The Competition Has Authorized The Proposed Acquisition Of 65% Of The Issued Shares In Takaful Insurance Of Africa By Tamini S.A. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of 100% Of The Shares In Alp North Limited By Nettle Holdings Limited, Authorisation.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed acquisition of 100% of The Shares In Alp North Limited by Nettle Holdings Limited. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of 100% Of The Entire Issued Share Capital In Pollman’s Tours And Safaris Limited By Africa Travel Investments Limited, Authorisation.

The Competition Authority has authorised the proposed acquisition of 100% of the entire issued Share Capital in Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Limited by Africa Travel Investments Limited.

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of Direct Control Of Sojpar Limited By Kimo Kali Holdings Limited, Authorisation.

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed acquisition of Direct Control Of Sojpar Limited by Kimo Kali Holdings Limited. 

The Competition Act (Cap. 504), The Proposed Acquisition Of Direct Control Of Jumra Limited By Kimo Kali Holdings Limited, Authorisation

The Competition Authority of Kenya has authorised the proposed acquisition of the Direct Control of Jumra Limited by Kimo Kali Holdings Limited. 

The Insolvency Act (No. 18 Of 2015), In The Matter Of Solarnow Services (K) Limited All Creditors Of Solarnow Services (K) Limited, Proposed Liquidation Of The Company Through A Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation

The Director of Solarnow (Company Number PVT/2016/022502) issued a notice of the Liquidation through Credit Voluntary Liquidation and in accordance with section 406 of the Act. The meeting shall be held on 27th May 2025. 

The Mental Health Act (Cap. 248) In The High Court Of Kenya At Nairobi Family Division, Miscellaneous Civil Appliation No. E10 Of 2024, In The Matter Of The Estate Of Humphrey Gerald Miriga Alias Humphrey Gerald Miriga Ngari (Being A Person With Mental Illness Namely–Dementia), Application For Guardianship Ad Litem By Martin Ngari, Suing As A Son And Next Of Friend To Humphrey Gerald Miriga (A Person Suffering From Dementia), Appointment

The Court in Civil Misc Application Case No. E010 of 2024 appointed Martin M. Ngari, as manager of the estate and all affairs of Humphrey Gerald Miriga alias Humphrey Gerald Miriga Ngari, with effect from the 21st November, 2024.