Step-by-Step Guide: How political parties register in Kenya
The first step is reserving a party name and slogan, which comes with a 90-day reservation period. These are carefully checked to ensure they are not offensive or misleading to the public.
The first step is reserving a party name and slogan, which comes with a 90-day reservation period. These are carefully checked to ensure they are not offensive or misleading to the public.
The renewed legal battle comes after two of the accused, Rashmi Chamanlal Kamani and Deepak Kumar Kamani, challenged a High Court ruling that placed them on defence, following the court’s finding that the prosecution had established a prima facie case. The pair is seeking a full and independent review of the lower court’s decision by the appellate court.
The institute has given the Controller of Budget 14 days to respond, warning that any disbursement of funds would be unconstitutional.
The President highlighted that clearing these arrears is critical to completing the 6,000 kilometres of contracted roads next year, as well as opening up an additional 28,000 kilometres of new road projects.
As of February 4, 2026, only the 66-page passport can be applied for via eCitizen, marking the removal of cheaper alternatives from the system.
Ethekon said the commission’s work is firmly guided by the Constitution, which he described as the highest expression of the will of the Kenyan people.
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) directed Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani to take administrative action against county officers who failed to submit critical documents to the Office of the Auditor-General during the 2024/25 audit cycle.
According to the Principal Secretary, cancer remains a major global health challenge, with Kenya experiencing a rising burden due to increased life expectancy and the shift from communicable to non-communicable diseases.
The office of the Auditor General, in its reports, revealed that from Level 4 and Level 5 health facilities, seven health facilities collected a total of Sh722 million towards the health facilities' improvement, which was transferred to the Nyeri County Health Services Fund.
According to the department, the peak of the long rains is expected in April across most parts of Kenya, except the Coast, where peak rainfall is anticipated in May.
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the luxury vehicle had been booked for a paint job on January 30, 2026, but was later reported missing, along with the watchman on duty.
The hospital emphasised that all recruitment processes are conducted strictly in line with applicable laws, public service regulations, and established institutional policies.
Residents called for ring-fencing of the divestiture proceeds to ensure funds go only to pre-approved, high-value projects across all 47 counties, rather than just mega infrastructure projects benefiting certain regions.
The Commission said the ruling was more than a routine tax matter and instead confirmed long-standing concerns about how large corporations operate in the country.
Prosecutors argue the gravity of terrorism offences and public safety concerns outweigh his medical and family grounds for release pending appeal.
Speaking on Wednesday on Radio Generation interview, he explains that while sugar production remains sufficient, the problem is not supply, but that the profits made by factories never return to maintain the industry.
Kenya and the UK have signed a border security MoU to combat organized crime, human trafficking and smuggling, initially targeting key border counties to boost safety and regional stability.
Abdi explained that county governments cannot independently fund large-scale infrastructure, especially trunk roads, which are under the national government’s jurisdiction. According to him, the region’s future growth hinges on three essential elements: reliable roads, sufficient electricity, and basic ICT networks.
The Deputy President said the planned expansion will allow more young people to benefit from the key areas of the programme, which include business support, on-the-job experience and recognition of prior learning.
Kagwe stressed that agricultural programmes must be designed internally, with counties leading the process to ensure interventions reflect their specific production systems and challenges.
Recurrent droughts in northern Kenya are predictable yet poorly managed, Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud warns, citing weak planning, limited water access and urgent need for a national response plan.
The directive came during a session where Kitui Governor Julius Malombe appeared before the Committee to answer questions on the county’s financial statements for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
During the meeting held at State House in Nairobi, attended by UDA party aspirants, Ruto said the new measures are designed to protect workers at the lower end of the income scale while keeping the economy stable.
Governor Njuki was set to appear before CPAC on Tuesday to answer queries regarding the management of county funds during the 2024/25 financial year. However, as the hearing was about to start, he disappeared from the Parliamentary precincts under unclear circumstances.
Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud says backlash over development funds in northern Kenya exposes deeper national inequalities and double standards in scrutiny of government spending across regions.
Tensions around the issue also reached the media, with a planned interview between Gachagua and journalists from Northern Kenya cancelled following public outrage, showing how sensitive the subject had become.
Murkomen also warned that anyone living in the forest should leave immediately to avoid being caught up in the operation.
Justice Martin Muya instructed that Sgt Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga be examined at a government health facility and return to court on February 17, 2026, to formally respond to the charges.
The Employee Protection Unit (EPU) and the Gender, Inclusion and Diversity Unit (GIDU) are set to provide confidential systems for reporting harassment, discrimination, and other workplace violations while ensuring adherence to diversity and inclusion policies.
A Kilifi court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to life imprisonment for defiling his five-year-old cousin, relying on medical evidence and witness testimony that confirmed serious sexual abuse and breach of family trust.