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El Niño declared a national security concern as government urges Kenyans to heed safety measures
El Niño has been declared a national security concern as the Kenyan government intensifies preparations for the anticipated rains. The government has allocated KSh 281.2 million towards 17 water projects in Makueni, Kitui, Machakos, and Kajiado counties to mitigate the effects of the anticipated El Niño rains. The Cabinet Secretary for Water, Eric Mugaa, has issued a stern warning to contractors working on water dam projects in Tana River County, demanding the completion of these crucial projects before the onset of the El Nino rains. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has waived building permit requirements for minor repairs as the city ramps up preparations for the anticipated El Niño rains. Additionally, Nairobi police are preparing by deploying additional traffic officers to manage city roads and alleviate anticipated congestion.
President Ruto Addresses UN General Assembly
President William Ruto of Kenya is delivering the nation's primary address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York today, Wednesday. At the assembly, Ruto called for a significant overhaul of the United Nations and the global financial system, stating that institutions established approximately 80 years ago are no longer effective in governing the modern world. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has officially backed President William Ruto's campaign for a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Kenya and 124 other member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the tribunal, labeling it an out-of-control and anti-American institution.
IPOA condemns attacks on police officers, calls for stronger safety measures
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has strongly condemned recent attacks and killings targeting police officers across Kenya, emphasizing that these incidents compromise public safety and trust in law enforcement. IPOA is demanding new policing strategies from the National Police Service (NPS) following a series of fatal attacks on police officers across Kenya. The authority is urging the NPS to enhance policing strategies following a concerning rise in attacks and killings targeting police officers nationwide.
NCIC summons Didmus Barasa, John Ariko over public utterances
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned two Members of Parliament, Didmus Barasa and John Ariko, over alleged inflammatory public utterances made in Bungoma and Turkana counties respectively. The commission is investigating separate public utterances that risk arrest, with Barasa representing Bungoma and Ariko from Turkana.
KRA Reveals New Timelines for Processing Tax Refunds
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has confirmed an extension in the processing period for tax refunds, increasing it from the previous 90 to 120 working days. KRA has also announced significant changes to Value Added Tax (VAT) regulations under the Finance Act 2026, notably extending the waiting period for businesses seeking VAT refunds on unpaid debts. Separately, KRA is intensifying its tax crackdown after seizing over 55,000 undeclared smartphones at Eldoret International Airport, preventing an estimated Ksh21.5 million tax loss.
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