The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced a vacancy for a new Director General to take over from the interim head, Jackson K. Magondu. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing strategic goals and overseeing resource management for the Authority.

• Applicants must have at least 15 years' professional experience, including a minimum of 10 years in highway and road engineering and 10 years in a senior managerial position within the roads sector.
• Candidates must be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) as a Professional Engineer.
• The application deadline for this position is January 13, 2026.
• The Director General will provide leadership for KeRRA's mandate to develop, manage, maintain, and rehabilitate rural roads across Kenya.

The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has publicly warned against engaging with Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, stating he is no longer their Chief Executive Officer after his dismissal on April 3, 2025, a decision upheld by two High Court rulings in May 2025.

• MCSK's Board of Directors accused Dr. Mutua of continuing to present himself as CEO despite his termination.
• The notice cautioned all stakeholders, including broadcasters and event organisers, against transacting with Dr. Mutua in MCSK's name to avoid legal and financial risks.
• The ongoing leadership dispute raises concerns within Kenya's creative industry regarding royalty collection and distribution to artists.

Ali Abdullahi Surraw has been sworn in as the new Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. The ceremony was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome, who emphasized the importance of balancing fair remuneration with fiscal responsibility.

• Ali Abdullahi Surraw's appointment follows his nomination approval by the National Assembly in December 2023 after successful vetting on December 4, 2023.
• The Chief Justice, Martha Koome, urged the SRC to continue striking a careful balance between the expectations of public officers for fair pay and the constitutional imperative of fiscal responsibility.
• Prior to this role, Surraw served as an Assistant Registrar of Political Parties, overseeing Regulation, Compliance, and Capacity Building.