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The Kenyan government is seeking to raise 2 billion Kenyan Shillings to address a growing humanitarian crisis, with over 3 million Kenyans facing starvation due to severe drought conditions in 23 counties.
The Kenyan government is seeking Sh2 billion in additional funding to combat a deepening drought crisis affecting over 3 million Kenyans. This comes as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that the government will spend Sh4 billion monthly to provide essential aid.
Kenya's Cabinet has approved comprehensive payroll reforms following a special audit of the 2024–2025 financial year that revealed widespread integrity issues and governance failures within the Government Human Resource Information System-Kenya (HRIS-K). The overhaul aims to ensure uniform application of statutory deductions across all public entities and address anomalies like altered payroll records and weak cybersecurity.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has reduced its Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 8.75 percent, effective February 10, 2026. This move by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) aims to stimulate private sector lending and bolster economic growth in Kenya.
A new report reveals Kenya's fight against corruption is among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This drop from 32 points last year ranks Kenya 130th out of 182 countries, attributed to withdrawals of high-profile cases and weak prosecution.
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has released new import guidelines following the expiry of its Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) contracts for general goods on February 8. This means existing third-party inspection services have ceased operations.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and President William Ruto have reached a political agreement for the national government to manage key services in Nairobi, including garbage collection and water supply, despite fears of a return to the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) model. The deal follows a period of political tension and aims to restore service delivery in the capital city.
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to halt the recruitment of Kenyan youth into the Russia-Ukraine war, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi scheduled to visit Russia in March to negotiate "structured labour deals." This initiative responds to the discovery of Kenyans fighting for Russia and aims to pursue formal bilateral labour agreements to safeguard citizens seeking overseas employment.
The Kenyan Senate has rejected claims of extortion and harassment by the Council of Governors (CoG), vowing to uphold its constitutional oversight role over county funds. This follows a directive from the CoG instructing governors to suspend appearances before Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) and limit appearances before the County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee (CPIC).
Kenyan Governors have suspended their appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), accusing unnamed members of the oversight body of extortion and using sittings for political witch hunts. The decision was announced during the ongoing Governors’ Retreat in Kilifi.
