Executive Walkway

Ruto Gusii Development Tour

President William Ruto is expected to begin his development tour of the wider Gusii region, covering Kisii County and Nyamira County, after the earlier trip was postponed. The tour, which had initially been planned for 30 March to 2 April 2026, has now been pushed to around 13–15 April 2026, mainly due to the Easter holidays and overlapping State commitments at the time.

While an official day-by-day programme has not yet been released, the visit is expected to focus on key development priorities across the region, including infrastructure, agriculture, and service delivery. It will also provide an opportunity for the President to engage directly with local leaders and residents, as the government continues its on-the-ground outreach and project follow-ups.

Parliamentary Aisle

National Assembly Approves SRC Regulations to Streamline Public Sector Pay

The National Assembly of Kenya has approved the Draft Salaries and Remuneration Commission (Remuneration and Benefits of State and Other Public Officers) Regulations, 2025, a move aimed at streamlining public sector pay and addressing long-standing disparities. The regulations establish a more structured framework for determining salaries and benefits, including standardised pay scales, job evaluation systems and clearer guidelines on allowances, while reducing subjectivity in remuneration decisions. They also align compensation with Kenya’s fiscal realities and national planning cycles, with the broader goal of improving transparency, ensuring fairness across government entities and bringing greater control to the public wage bill.

The Senate is on recess and will resume on 21st April 2026.

Corridors ofJustice

DCJ Mwilu Calls for Registry Reforms to Strengthen Access to Justice

Philomena Mwilu has urged Deputy Registrars to reform court registries into efficient, accountable and responsive units, emphasizing that they are central to delivering access to justice under Article 48 of the Constitution. Speaking at the Annual Deputy Registrars’ Conference, she highlighted that registries manage the entire lifecycle of cases and warned that inefficiencies contribute to backlogs, delays and loss of public trust. She called for strengthened systems, professionalism and effective use of digital tools such as e-filing and case tracking to enhance service delivery, noting that well-functioning registries are essential for transparency, accountability and a fair, predictable justice system.

Talking of Which

Advancing Mediation and Access to Justice: 4th Annual Mediation Summit 2026

The 4th Annual Mediation Summit, scheduled for 15–17 April 2026 at Strathmore University, will bring together key justice sector stakeholders to advance mediation as both a policy priority and a practical tool for dispute resolution. Organised by the Judiciary’s Court Annexed Mediation Secretariat in collaboration with partners, the summit will focus on critical areas such as family disputes, child-centred matters, and succession cases, while also addressing broader themes of justice in a rapidly evolving environment. The forum will promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to ease court backlogs, improve access to justice particularly for vulnerable groups and support ongoing judicial reforms. It will feature policy discussions, paper presentations and stakeholder dialogue involving judges, mediators, legal practitioners, academia and civil society, with selected contributions expected to be published in a special journal or proceedings volume.

Watch out for

Driving Policy, Trade and Investment: Africa Sugar Conference 2026

The Africa Sugar Conference, set for 14–15 April 2026 at Villa Rosa Kempinski, will convene key players across the sugar and ethanol value chain, including producers, processors, traders and policymakers, for one of the continent’s leading industry forums. The conference will focus on market opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), carbon markets, sustainability and broader sector challenges, while also addressing policy frameworks, regulatory developments and investment prospects within the sugar industry. As a high-impact event, it is expected to play a significant role in shaping discussions around Kenya’s agricultural, manufacturing and energy sectors, with direct implications for government policy and regional trade integration.

MovingUp

Mr Geoffrey Ndugwa, CEO Bamburi Cement Plc

Bamburi Cement Plc has appointed Geoffrey Ndugwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Mohit Kapoor, who exits after overseeing a key stabilization phase for the business. Mr. Ndugwa, a seasoned leader within the Holcim Group, brings over two decades of executive experience across sub-Saharan Africa, most recently serving as Mergers and Acquisitions Projects Director for the Holcim MEA Region and previously as CEO of Lafarge South Africa. Announcing the appointment, Board Chairman John Simba described him as a transformative leader with a strong track record in driving sustainable profitability and strengthening governance frameworks, while also commending Mr. Kapoor for guiding the company through a critical transition. Mr. Ndugwa holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School (Heriot-Watt University), a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering from the University of East London, and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and is a Chartered Marketer with professional affiliations in both engineering and marketing bodies.

Playbook

13th April 2026