Activists, led by Okiya Omtatah Okoiti, have filed a constitutional petition in the High Court seeking to halt the proposed privatization of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), citing national security risks and constitutional breaches. They request the Chief Justice appoint a three-judge bench due to the case's weighty constitutional questions.

• The petition argues the sale of KPC, a profitable and strategic state-owned enterprise, has far-reaching implications for national security, public finances, and economic sovereignty.
• Respondents include the National Executive, the Attorney General, Parliament, the Privatisation Authority, the Kenya Pipeline Company Board, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
• The applicants challenge the constitutionality of Kenya’s privatization framework (the Privatisation Act of 2005 and 2025) and whether it aligns with the 2010 Constitution's values on public participation and transparency.
• Concerns are raised regarding the IMF's alleged influence, with claims that privatization stems from conditions tied to international lending programs.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has ordered the removal of all temporary structures along the James Gichuru Road to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Highway. This directive is in preparation for planned capacity enhancement, landscaping, and beautification works along the critical road section.

• Affected developments, including billboards and advertising signs, must be removed within 14 days.
• Acting Director General Luka Kimeli confirmed that non-compliance will lead to structures being removed without further notice.
• The project, awarded to China Road and Bridge Corporation, was announced by President William Ruto in December and is set to begin this January.

The Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to upgrading Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), signaling that long-delayed expansion plans are back on track. This renewed focus comes as Kenya aims to maintain its position as a leading aviation and diplomatic hub amidst growing regional competition.

• The upgrade is critical for Kenya's ambition to remain the top aviation, business, and diplomatic hub in East and Central Africa.

• President William Ruto recently restated the importance of modernizing JKIA.

• The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is now tasked with the execution, including securing financing and showing visible progress, as regional rivals like Ethiopia and Rwanda advance their own airport projects.