The National Land Commission (NLC) has announced revisions to land parcels designated for the Nairobi-Naivasha Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, affecting a total of 38 land portions. This involves acquiring additional land, deleting some previously identified parcels, and amending others for the Phase 2A expansion.

• 25 parcels, totaling 4.8585 hectares, will be acquired.
• NLC Chairperson Gersom Otachi confirmed these changes are on behalf of the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC), as detailed in a gazette notice dated October 6.
• Affected individuals are required to submit claims for compensation to NLC offices, including proof of identity and land ownership documents.

Kenya is establishing two new funds—an Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund—to strengthen its long-term economic stability and ensure prudent investment of public resources. President William Ruto announced the initiative in Vihiga County on Sunday, aiming for a stronger economic future for the country.

• The Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill of 2019, introduced under the previous administration, sought to manage surplus revenues but stalled in Parliament due to governance concerns.
• The proposed Infrastructure Fund aims to support major public projects and reduce reliance on commercial borrowing, potentially reshaping Kenya's fiscal landscape.
• The announcement coincides with an IMF mission visit, suggesting a strategic move by Nairobi to signal fiscal discipline during financial support program negotiations.

The Kenyan Senate, via its Senate Mashinani initiative, has extended oversight to Busia County this week, focusing on inefficient cross-border trade operations and several stalled infrastructure projects that hinder regional integration and local development.

• Senators are investigating the efficiency of operations at the Malaba and Busia One Stop Border Posts (OSBPs), with meetings held with officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Immigration Department.
• Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah highlighted the unutilized Mundika and Malaba trailer parks, which could generate up to KSh720 million annually and decongest the border.
• The stalled Busia Stadium project, a KSh600 million initiative, is also under scrutiny for lack of progress, with questions raised about allocated funds and procurement processes.
• The Standing Committee on Finance and Budget met with Governor Paul Otuoma to discuss pending bills and financial management practices within the county.