A new bill, the Public Service Superannuation Scheme (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes to allow public service employees to access their pension savings before reaching retirement age. Sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, the legislation aims to remove long-standing obstacles preventing timely access to funds.

• Under the proposed bill, employees will have immediate vesting of all retirement savings, including personal and government contributions, upon leaving employment.
• The bill mandates employers like the Teachers Service Commission and the National Police Service to remit deductions within ten working days after month-end, with penalties for non-compliance.
• New governance structures are proposed, including representation from unions such as the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) on the board of trustees.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has invited public feedback on the Draft Excise Duty (Remission of Excise Duty) Regulations, 2025, providing a 20-day submission period. These new draft rules, accessible on the KRA website, outline conditions for claiming refunds on excise duty previously paid.

• Deadline for submissions: September 26, 2025
• Key organization: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Purpose: To allow Kenyans to contribute to policies affecting taxation and revenue collection by providing input on when and how companies or individuals can claim a refund on excise duty paid.

A dispute has erupted over the management and revenue collection of Karura Forest after the government directed that entrance fees be paid through the eCitizen platform and significantly increased charges. Karura Ward Representative Kamau Thuo, also known as 'The Green MCA,' has criticized this move, arguing it undermines the successful community-led conservation model.

• Entrance fees for adults rose from Ksh100 to Ksh174, and for children from Ksh50 to Ksh116.
• The Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) filed an urgent petition in the Environment and Land Court on September 1, seeking to halt the shift to eCitizen and reinstate the previous revenue collection system.
• The court deemed the matter urgent, scheduling a hearing for September 22, 2025, and directed the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and the Ministry of Environment to respond within 14 days.

Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime has announced a significant waiver on unpaid land rates, offering relief to landlords and landowners. The initiative includes a 100 per cent waiver on penalties and interests, and a 40 per cent reduction on the principal amount, aiming to boost compliance and county revenue.

• Waiver Period: Valid for 39 days from September 6, with payments due by October 15, 2025.
• Key Person: Governor Andrew Mwadime of Taita Taveta County.
• Context: Similar waivers have recently been announced by Governors Anyang Nyong'o (Kisumu) and Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri).