Today is Sat, 14 Jun 2025
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Ruto Set to Launch Ukambani Tour Following Opposition Campaigns in Ukambani and Coast
President William Ruto is expected to begin a tour of the Ukambani region soon, following a meeting with a delegation of leaders from the area at State House, Nairobi. His visit will come shortly after opposition figures Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua took their popularisation campaigns to the Ukambani & Coast region last weekend.
Kalonzo and Gachagua held a series of roadside rallies across various towns in Ukambani as they made their way to the Coast.
They were accompanied by several prominent politicians, including former Cabinet Secretary and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, Jubilee Party Chairman Saitoti Njoroge, and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr.
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National Assembly to Debate Decriminalization of Suicide
The National Assembly is set to consider a bill that would decriminalize suicide in the upcoming session. Last week, the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, (National Assembly Bill No. 53 of 2024), was read for the first time. The main objective of this bill is to amend the Penal Code by deleting Section 266, thereby decriminalizing suicide and allowing attempted suicide to be treated as a serious mental health issue rather than a criminal offence.
Sponsored by Hon. Anthony Oluoch, the proposed amendment aligns with targets set by both the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Mental Health Action Plan, which aims to reduce the global suicide rate by one third by 2030.
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Judiciary to Launch Countrywide Rapid Results Initiative to Clear Case Backlog
The Judiciary is set to roll out a countrywide Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) in June aimed at significantly reducing the backlog of cases across various courts.
In the past, Chief Justice Martha Koome designated seven divisions of the High Court at Milimani Law Courts, where judges worked to clear 12,000 pending cases over the next six months.
As of 30th March 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court stood at 68,121, translating to a caseload of 873 cases per judge. The RRI is expected to boost the efficiency of the Judiciary and ease the burden on the courts, while also improving access to justice for Kenyans.
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Attorney General Invites Public Comments on Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Reform Bills
The Office of the Attorney General has called for public input on two key legislative proposals aimed at reforming Kenya’s dispute resolution framework:The Dispute Resolution Bill 2025 and the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 by June 30th,2025.
The proposed laws stem from the National Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy, outlined in Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2024, which seeks to promote the use of non-litigious mechanisms such as mediation, conciliation, and adjudication in resolving disputes. The Dispute Resolution Bill 2025 proposes a structured framework for alternative dispute mechanisms, including the creation of a National Dispute Resolution Council and specialized practice area committees.
Meanwhile, the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to align Kenya’s arbitration law ,originally enacted in 1995 ,with global best practices and emerging trends in international commercial dispute resolution.
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FY 2025/26 BUDGET
CS National Treasury John Mbadi is set to read the FY 2025/26 Budget Statement this Thursday, 12th June 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the National Assembly.This follows the tabling of the Finance Bill 2025, which was introduced in Parliament in May and is currently undergoing public participation through stakeholder submissions and hearings led by the Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning. The Budget Statement will outline the government’s revenue and expenditure priorities for the coming fiscal year and signal key policy directions, including proposed tax measures contained in the Finance Bill.
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KCB Group Appoints Mark Mwongela Ngungi as Inaugural Director of Strategy & Innovation
KCB Bank Group has appointed Mark Mwongela Ngungi as its first-ever Group Director of Strategy & Innovation, effective May 1, 2025, as part of a broader executive restructuring aimed at accelerating transformation and digital growth.
Mr.Ngungi, a seasoned executive with more than 15 years of leadership experience in the global payments and fintech sectors, joins the lender from PayPal, where he served as Regional Director for Enterprise Sales & Business Development for the Middle East & Africa, operating out of Singapore. He previously held senior roles at PayPal and also served as CEO of Pesapal, a leading regional payments platform.
In his new role, Mr.Ngungi will report directly to Group CEO Paul Russo and will be tasked with spearheading the execution of KCB’s corporate strategy, while championing innovation across all business lines.
He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Strathmore Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from JKUAT, along with other professional certifications. His appointment is expected to strengthen KCB’s competitive edge as the bank pursues digital transformation and regional expansion.
Nation Media Group Appoints Joseph Muganda as Incoming Board Chairman
Nation Media Group PLC (NMG) has named Joseph Muganda as the incoming Chairperson of its Board of Directors, succeeding Dr. Wilfred Kiboro, who is set to retire during the company’s Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2025.
The transition was confirmed in a statement issued last Friday by Company Secretary Angela Namwakira, who lauded Muganda’s extensive leadership track record across multiple industries and markets.
Mr.Muganda, who joined the NMG Board on November 1, 2024, is no stranger to the media house, having previously served as Group CEO between 2015 and 2018. He also brings a rich executive background from roles at VIVO Energy Kenya, Kenya Breweries Limited, and British American Tobacco, and currently chairs the Board of Stanbic Bank Kenya.
Described by Ms.Namwakira as an “accomplished business leader,” Muganda’s experience spans more than 30 years across Africa and the UK, with a strong grounding in corporate strategy and governance. He holds an MBA from the University of Leicester and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Buckingham.
Dr. Kiboro, who has chaired the NMG Board since 2009 and served as a non-executive director since 2006, will be stepping down after nearly two decades of leadership at the helm of East Africa’s largest independent media house.