Kenya Gazette Week-ended 29th May 2026
The State Corporations Act (Cap. 446) The Kenya Trade Network Agency Order (No. 6 of 2011) Re-Appointment
The President has re-appointed Joseph Ogendo as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Trade Network Agency Board, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Unclaimed Financial Assets Act (Cap. 494) Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority Appointment
The CS for National Treasury has appointed George Wambugu Kanuri as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Universities Act (Cap. 210) Kenya Advanced Institute Of Science And Technology, Re-Appointment
The CS for Education has re-appointed Emmanuel Mutisya (Prof.), Washington O. Yotto (Prof.), Collins K. Tanui (Dr.), and Meshak Kidenda (Eng.), as the Non-Executive Chairperson and members of the Council of the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, for a period of 3 years, with effect from 29th May 2026
The Companies Act (Cap. 486) Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Re-Appointment
The CS for Energy and Petroleum has re-appointed Mercylinnete Rotich and Janerose Gatwiri, as Members of the Board of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, for a period of 3 years, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Companies Act (Cap. 486) Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Appointment
The CS for Energy and Petroleum has appointed Nick Ochola to be a Member of the Board of the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited, for a period of 3 years, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Export Processing Zones Act (Cap. 517) Export Processing Zones Authority, Re-Appointment
The CS for Investments, Trade and Industry has re-appointed Geoffrey Omenke and Joe N. Muriuki, as Members of the Board of Directors of Export Processing Zones Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Statutory Instruments Act (Cap. 2a), Regulatory Impact Statement
The CS has issued a notice for comments on the proposed Kenya Accreditation Service (Fees) Regulations, 2025 to be submitted within 14 days of this notice.
The Water Act (Cap. 372), North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, Re-Appointment
The CS for Water and Sanitation has re-appointed Risper Maccs Berem as a Member of the North Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The National Construction Authority Act (Cap. 118) National Construction Authority, Re-Appointment
The CS for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development has re-appointed Nicholas Tirop Koech as a Member of the Board of the National Construction Authority, for a period of three (3) years, with effect from 29th May 2026.
The Mining Act (Cap. 306) Application For Mining Licence
The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs has notified the receipt of licence applications from the following companies:
- Bamburi Cement PLC
- Kenya Marble Quarries Limited
- Bridges Exploration Limited
- Timasons Enterprises Limited
- Ablun Mining Company Limited
- Gold Coins Mining Limited
- Celestlink Investments Limited
- SMA Investments Limited
The National Police Service Act (Cap. 11a), Designation Of Police Stations
The Inspector-General of the National Police Service has officially designated the following establishments as police stations:
- Chagaiya Police Station in Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County.
- Olepolos-Kisamis Police Station in Kajiado West Sub-County, Kajiado County.
The designation took effect through a notice issued on 11 May 2026 by Inspector-General Douglas Kanja Kirocho.
The Constitution Of Kenya, The Independent Electoral And Boundaries Commission Act (No. 9 Of 2011), The Elections Act (No. 24 Of 2011), The Election (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.N. 2012 And L.N. 2017), Directives On Handling Election Materials Wrongly Put In The Ballot Box During Elections
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has issued a directive allowing ballot boxes to be reopened at Constituency Tallying Centres where essential election materials have been mistakenly sealed inside. The reopening is strictly for retrieval of the materials, must be witnessed and documented, and does not permit any recount or alteration of polling station results.
The East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004, Appointment And Limits Of A Transit Shed
The Commissioner of Customs and Border Control has designated new customs-controlled areas and transit facilities for Chai Logistics Centre CFS in Nairobi, Vistari (SEZ) Limited in Eldoret, and Nxtra Africa Data (Kenya) SEZ Limited in Tatu City, Kiambu County.
The Companies Act (Cap. 486), Dissolution
Tropical Nectar Limited has been dissolved and struck off the Register of Companies under the Companies Act, effective 8th May 2026.
The Companies Act (Cap. 486), Intended Dissolution
The Registrar of Companies has issued a notice indicating the intended dissolution of approximately 333 companies and the dissolution of about 250–300 already struck-off companies, bringing the total number of companies affected to roughly 600 or more.
The Proceeds Of Crime And Anti-Money Laundering Act (Cap. 59a), Forfeiture
The High Court ordered the forfeiture of KSh 2,680,779.88, a Land Cruiser pick-up (KDC 011E), and a motorcycle (KMFB 091C) as proceeds of crime in ACEC Suit E15 of 2024, directing that they be transferred to the Assets Recovery Agency, with costs awarded against the respondents.
The Co-Operative Societies Act (Cap. 490) Appointment Of Liquidator (Variation Order)
The Commissioner for Co-operative Development has varied an earlier order and appointed CPA Isaac Omanyalla Omasete as liquidator of Trans-Kenya Women SACCO Society Limited for a period not exceeding six months, after the previous liquidator failed to complete the process.
The Labour Relations Act (Cap. 233) Amendment Of Constitution
Members of the National Union of Biomedical Engineers of Kenya (NUBEK) have been notified of proposed amendments to the Union’s constitution, with a 21-day window to submit any objections in writing, as the changes are available for review at the Registrar’s office.
The Transfer Of Businesses Act (Cap. 500), Transfer Of Business
Highland Suites Limited has transferred its serviced apartment hotel business (Highlands Suites Apartment Hotel in Kilimani, Nairobi) to Decale Jewel Hotel Limited effective 22nd May 2026, with the new owner set to continue operations at the same premises while not assuming liabilities incurred before the transfer date.
The Competition Act (Cap. 504)
The Competition Authority of Kenya approved several mergers, including the acquisition of Schenker Aktiengesellschaft by Rheinsee 1071 V V GmbH (to be renamed DSV Holding Germany GmbH), the takeover of Mammoth Foam Africa by Foamex Holdings, and the acquisition of full shareholding in De La Rue Currency and Security Print Limited by Monarch Capital Limited. In a separate notice under the Insolvency Act, Cook ‘N’ Lite Limited was placed under liquidation, with its former administrator appointed as liquidator following court approval, and creditors’ claims moved into the liquidation process.
Mental Health Act (Cap. 248), In The High Court Of Kenya At Nairobi, Appointment
The High Court of Kenya, under the Mental Health Act, appointed guardians and managers for the estates and affairs of two individuals: Rita Wabugi Gitu and Josephine Wamaitha Gitu were appointed to manage the estate of Peter Machatha Gitu, while Jane Wanjiru Wambua was appointed as legal guardian and manager of Isaiah Wambua Mutua’s estate, with interested parties given 14 days to raise any objections.
Disposal Of Uncollected Goods
Racecourse Auctioneers, Maduwande Auctioneers, Axis Auctioneers, and other appointed agents have issued notices requiring owners to collect various unclaimed motor vehicles, motorcycles, household items, and commercial goods within 30 days of publication upon payment of accrued storage and related costs. Failure to collect the items within the stipulated period will result in their disposal through public auction, tender, or private treaty, with proceeds used to offset all outstanding charges without further reference to the owners.