Today is Sun, 8 Nov 2026
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President Ruto to Tour Kisii & Nyamira in Three-Day Development Visit
President William Ruto is scheduled to undertake a three-day development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties from Monday, 9 November to Wednesday, 11 November 2026. During the tour, he is expected to launch and inspect key infrastructure projects, including the Sengenya-Openda-Karungu-Kiagware Road and the Nyakeyo–Nyamasege–Nyakorere-Moma Road in South Mugirango, as well as a modern open-air market, last-mile electricity connections, and support for local schools. Major announcements are expected, according to South Mugirango MP and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro, who said State House would release the full itinerary once finalised.
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Parliament Continues Regular Sittings with Key Bills & Regulations on the Agenda
The National Assembly and the Senate are holding regular plenary sittings this week. The National Assembly is scheduled to consider motions, including the 16th report on the NG-CDF Board’s audited financial statements and approval of the Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations 2026. The Senate is advancing several bills at second reading, such as the Artificial Intelligence Bill (Senate Bills No. 4 of 2026), the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, the Plant Protection Bill, and the Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, alongside statements and other business.
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Supreme Court Hosts Annual Moot Court Competition on Environmental Justice
The Judiciary of Kenya is hosting the Annual Supreme Court of Kenya Moot Court Competition 2026 at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi from 4 to 6 November under the theme “Promoting Environmental Justice”. Chief Justice Martha Koome will officially open the event, which brings together 18 law schools for an exercise in legal research, oral advocacy, critical thinking and the practical application of constitutional and environmental law, providing aspiring advocates with a platform to engage with issues of environmental protection, accountability and the role of the courts in contemporary justice challenges.
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Africa PPP Summit to Bring Together Infrastructure Financiers & Project Owners in Nairobi
The 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment and Partnerships Summit, a major public-private event, is set for 11–13 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi. Governments, investors, development finance institutions, developers and advisers from across the continent will discuss how to turn infrastructure priorities into bankable projects under the theme “Building Africa’s Prosperity: Transformative Infrastructure, Investment and Partnerships to Accelerate Economic Development.” Hosted by Kenya’s Public Private Partnerships Directorate, the summit will feature a pre-conference masterclass on project preparation and a deal room for targeted investor discussions.
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Kenya to Host Inaugural One Health Conference
Kenya is set to host its inaugural One Health Conference in November, jointly organised by the Kenya Medical Association and the Kenya Veterinary Association as part of a series of activities leading up to global One Health Day. The high-level forum, themed “By Protecting One, We Protect All,” aims to strengthen collaboration among the human, animal, and environmental health sectors to prevent and manage emerging public health threats. It will feature plenary sessions, student webinars, university and college forums, and a community outreach programme in Thika, including a farmers’ field day and a medical camp. It is the only One Health conference from Africa currently registered on the global One Health Day platform.
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Peter Kagia Named Non-Executive Chairperson of Insurance Institute of Kenya Council
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed Peter Kagia as the non-executive chairperson of the Insurance Institute of Kenya Council for a three-year term, effective 30 October 2026, under the Insurance Professionals Act. The Institute also appointed seven other council members: George Ogutu, Jane Onimo, Christine Ronga, Agnes Macharia, Carolyne Ayiro, Michael Omondi, and Elijah Githinji. The Institute gazetted their appointments and subsequently confirmed them as part of the formal constitution of its leadership body.