Murkomen declares Homa Bay commissioner’s residence a State Lodge
The declaration was made through Gazette Notice No. 7097 published on May 12, 2026, with the change taking effect immediately from the date of publication.
The declaration was made through Gazette Notice No. 7097 published on May 12, 2026, with the change taking effect immediately from the date of publication.
In Gazette Notice No. 6567, issued under the Constitution of Kenya and the Judicial Service Act, the Chief Justice provided a framework aimed at ensuring continuity of cases and preventing delays or prejudice to litigants affected by the transfers.
The waiver was first introduced in 2025, removing the Sh1,000 charge for duplicate identity cards and changes to personal records. At the time, the notice indicated that the exemption would apply for six months from when the rules took effect.
The appointment, made through a gazette notice, takes effect from March 19, 2026, and will run for a period of three years, placing Mutua at the helm of the authority’s board to guide development initiatives within the Tana and Athi river basins.
In a Gazette notice dated March 6, CJ Koome named Gerald Mutiso to preside over matters relating to corruption and economic crimes under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
Cabinet Secretaries exercised powers granted under various laws to reappoint and name new members to boards overseeing standards, retirement benefits, health regulation, agriculture research, youth funding, water development and arbitration services.
In agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the re-appointment of Gabriel Pulei as a board member of the Kenya Dairy Board for another three-year term beginning February 20 this year.
Ugas Mohamed will continue leading the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as Non-Executive Chairperson, with his three-year reappointment taking effect on February 24, 2026.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen re-appointed Yakub Rashid Abdullahi as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Firearms Licensing Board under the Firearms Act.
Among the top appointments, Maj. Gen. Alphazrd Muthuri Kiugu has been named Chairperson of the Anti-Doping Agency for a three-year term, replacing the official appointed in 2024.
The vacancy was formally declared by Chief Justice Martha Karambu Koome through Gazette Notice No. 380, issued under the Judicial Service Act. The notice confirms that the opening is for one post, referenced as V/No. 1/2026, and comes with a gross monthly salary ranging from Sh956,192 to Sh1.26 million, excluding benefits.
In the latest appointments, Bishop Stephen Mairori has been re-appointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse for a three-year term starting January 20, 2026.