Today is Mon, 23 Mar 2026
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President Ruto to continue his Western Kenya Tour
President William Ruto is expected to continue or conclude his Western Kenya tour, a multi-day regional engagement spanning counties such as Bungoma County, Kakamega County, Vihiga County, and Busia County. The itinerary focuses on commissioning and launching development projects, particularly in infrastructure, including roads, rural electrification, and affordable housing initiatives. It also features public addresses, stakeholder consultations, and political mobilization activities. Recent updates place him in Vihiga, with earlier engagements reported in Bungoma, suggesting a structured, county-by-county progression across the region.
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Parliament Eyes Easter Break
The National Assembly is currently in a short recess period from Friday, March 13, 2026, to Monday, March 30, 2026, as per the approved Calendar of the National Assembly for the Fifth Session (2026).
On March 17, plenary sessions resumed with discussions on key bills such as the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill and the Public Audit (Amendment) Bill. On March 18, debates continued on the Culture Bill and Public Audit amendments, alongside various national issues. The session on March 19 included further debates on the Culture Bill, Health (Amendment) Bill, and motions related to community health. Throughout the week, there was significant legislative activity in agriculture, public finance, and health, but the Senate will enter a recess from March 23 to March 29, with no plenary sittings scheduled during that period.
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Courts go on break for Easter
Supreme Court sessions will be suspended during Easter recess from March 26 to April 8, 2026, as announced by Chief Justice Martha Koome. While the registry will handle administrative tasks, there will be no court hearings scheduled. Virtual hearings for unresolved matters took place prior to the recess on March 10-12, but no further sessions are listed for the recess period. Similarly, the Court of Appeal will also observe a recess from March 26 to April 7, 2026, with no regular sittings planned after the final cause lists up to March 25, 2026, in regions like Nairobi and Meru.
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Millicent Omanga Formally Joins Gachagua's Party
In a high-profile defection that’s lighting up social media and news feeds today (March 19), former nominated senator and CAS Millicent Omanga has officially joined the Democratic Coalition Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Viral videos show her dancing and celebrating at the DCP headquarters, framing it as a boost to the United Opposition’s momentum in Mt. Kenya and beyond. Supporters hail it as a sign of growing anti-Ruto alliances, while critics dismiss it as opportunistic. This move is seen as amplifying Gachagua’s narrative of reclaiming dignity and change, especially amid his ongoing public spats with the president.
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ICPPGSJ 2026: Advancing Policy, Equity, and Reform Ahead of 2027
The International Conference on Public Policy, Globalization, and Social Justice (ICPPGSJ), scheduled for March 30, 2026 in Nairobi, is attracting significant attention among policymakers, academics, civil society, and activists. Organized by Scholars Forum, the event will serve as a platform to examine Kenya’s governance challenges, economic reforms, and social equity priorities ahead of the 2027 general elections. It brings together diverse stakeholders to contribute to global discourse on inclusive policy-making, the impacts of globalization on developing economies, and strategies for advancing social justice amid inequality and political transition.
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Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy
On March 12, 2026, William Ruto appointed Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy as Chairperson of the National Land Commission, alongside six commissioners, each serving six-year terms. The NLC is tasked with managing land policy, adjudication, and dispute resolution, placing it at the center of ongoing debates over land reform and governance in Kenya. This leadership change is significant given the strategic role of land in economic development, social equity, and political negotiations, positioning the new commissioners to influence major policy and regulatory decisions in the coming years.