Kenya Gazette, Week-Ended 16th January 2026
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Act (No. 10 Of 2012), Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, Re-Appointment
The President has re-appointed Hannah Waitherero Muriithi to be the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 20th January 2026.
The State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) State Corporations Advisory Committee, Re-Appointment
The President has re-appointed Phillip Mong’ony to be the Non-Executive Chairperson of the State Corporations Advisory Committee, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 20th January 2026
The State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) State Corporations Advisory Committee, Re-Appointment
The President has re-appointed Muymba Simon Indimuli to be the Secretary of the Board of the State Corporations Advisory Committee, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 30th January 2026.
The Universities Act (Cap. 210), Rongo University, Appointment
The President has appointed John Kipngetich Mosonik (Dr.) (Eng.) To be the Chancellor of the Rongo University, for a period of five (5) years, with effect from 16th January 2026
The Constitution of Kenya, The Judicial Service Act (Cap. 8A), Designation
The Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya designates Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Magistrates’ Court, Kahawa Magistrates’ Court, Mombasa Magistrates’ Court and Busia Magistrates’ Court as Special Magistrates Courts to hear and determine cases of possession and trafficking in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances with municipal and international dimensions. This designation will take effect on the date of this Gazette Notice.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Act (Cap. 511), National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Appointment
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has appointed Florence M’Mogi Olubayo (Prof.), Daniel Oliech, George Nyakundi, Stephen Ikikii (Dr.), Wairimu Njage, Evans A. Mukoye (Dr.), and Benedict M. Mutua (Prof.), as the Chairperson and Members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of the Board of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), with effect from 16th January, 2026.
The Science, Technology and Innovation Act (Cap. 511), National Research Fund (NRF), Appointment
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has appointed Amina Abubakar (Prof.), Caroline C. Kiget, Seth Nyamweya Masese, Jona Wala (FCPA), Jane Mwangi, Mary Gikungu (Prof.), and James Kahindi (Prof.) as the Chairperson and Members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of the Board of Trustees of the National Research Fund (NRF), with effect from the 16th January 2026.
THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT (Cap. 511) KENYA NATIONAL INNOVATION AGENCY(KeNIA), Appointment
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has appointed Shukri Baramadi, Sally J. Tanui, Janet Kung’u, Michael A. Kagika, Ehud Gachugu (Dr.), James Mwaluma (Dr.), and Peninah Aloo-Oluoch (Prof.) as the Chairperson and members of the Selection Panel for the Recruitment of the Board of Trustees of the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), with effect from 16th January 2026.
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Act (No. 10 of 2012), Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, Re-Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has re-appointed Hannah Waitherero Muriithi as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation, for a period of three (3) years with effect from 20th January 2026.
The Kenya Revenue Authority Act (Cap. 469), Kenya Revenue Authority, Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has re-appointed Risper Olick to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Kenya Revenue Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from16th January 2026.
The Anti-Counterfeit Act (Cap. 510), Anti-Counterfeit Authority, Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry has appointed Nelson Ributhi Gaichuhie to be a Member and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 16th January 2026.
The Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A), The Public Finance Management (Financial Inclusion Fund) Regulations, The Financial Inclusion Fund, Re-Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development has re-appointed Melissa Ngania to be a Member of the Board of the Financial Inclusion Fund, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 20th January 2026
The Coast Development Authority Act (Cap. 449), Coast Development Authority, Re-Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, the ASALs and Regional Development has re-appointed Benson Muema Kilonzo as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Coast Development Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 3rd February 2026.
The Environmental Management and Co-Ordination Act (Cap. 387), National Environmental Tribunal, Re-Appointment
The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has re-appointed Winnie Tsuma to be a member of the National Environmental Tribunal, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 8th February 2026.
The Kenya Information and Communications Act (Cap. 411a), Application by Postal Corporation Of Kenya (PCK) For Review Of Postage Rates
The General Public is notified that the Communication Authority of Kenya has approved PCK’s application to review their Private Letter Box Rental fees owing to the increased costs associated with service delivery. Any Objections to this should be filed with the Authority within 30 days of this notice.
The Insolvency Act (Cap. 53), Lafargeholcim East Africa Limited (the Company), (In Members’ Voluntary Liquidation) Company No: C.89509, Insolvency Under Section 402 (2) And Regulation 77G (2), Final Meeting
The Liquidator notified the members that there will be a final meeting which will be held virtually on Monday, 26th January 2026, at 10.00 a.m., E.A.T, for the purposes of having the statement of accounts of the liquidation laid before the meeting, showing the way the liquidation has been conducted and giving any explanations thereof.
The Political Parties Act (Cap. 7d), Change of Political Party Officials
The United Green Movement (UGM) intends to change its party officials. Deputy Daniel Lepeyion will be replaced by Mohamed Osman Omar while the former Secretary General Felix M. Ndoi will be replaced by Bernard Myokangih Miruka. Any Objections should be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties within 7 days of this Notice.
The Political Parties Act (Cap. 7d), Change of Political Party Officials
Mazingira Green Party of Kenya intends to change its party Constitution, the physical location to Ruprani House, Room 302, Moktah Dadah Street, Nairobi and its Party Official. Any Objections should be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties within 7 days of this Notice.
The Political Parties Act (Cap. 7d), Provisional Registration of Political Parties
The Public is notified that People Centred Party and United Super Alliance Party have filed their applications with the Registrar of Political Parties. Any Objections should be filed with the Registrar of Political Parties within 7 days of this Notice.
The Mining Act (Cap. 306) Application For Prospecting Licence
The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs notifies receipt of an application for Prospecting licence from Minex Mining Limited. Any objection by any person or Community against the grant of the prospecting licence may be submitted to the Cabinet Secretary within twenty-one (21) days from the date of this notice at the Ministry Offices.