President William Ruto has advocated for the reclassification of Members of County Assemblies’ (MCAs’) job groups from D4 to E2, supporting their increased mandate and workload. He urged MCAs to back his national development plan and the proposed National Infrastructure Fund.

• President Ruto officially backed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) recommendation for MCAs’ job reclassification.
• The President also expressed support for the County Assemblies Pension Scheme Bill and the inclusion of the Ward Development Fund in a constitutional amendment framework, ensuring its legal security.
• He reported that Kenya’s economy has recovered, citing a reduction in the Central Bank Rate from 9 per cent to 8.75 per cent.

The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has criticized President William Ruto's recent nominations for the National Land Commission (NLC), alleging that the selection process sidelined qualified land professionals.

• ISK President Eric Nyadimo questioned the exclusion of landed professionals, urging for the scoring system to be made public.
• The nominations include former MP Mohamed Abdi Haji Mohamed and former Woman Representative Mary Yiane Seneta.
• The ISK emphasizes that the National Land Commission Act (Cap. 281) requires appointees to possess specific land-related professional expertise and experience.

The Kenya Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is facing a significant Sh3.397 billion funding shortfall for the 2026/27 financial year, jeopardizing crucial sustainability and climate resilience programs. This deficit is severely impacting service delivery and the implementation of planned activities.

• The total gross requirement for the ministry is Sh10.105 billion, but the proposed allocation is only Sh6.708 billion.
• Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Festus Ng’eno, highlighted inadequate funding and delays in exchequer releases as major challenges.
• The ministry also requires an additional 1,200 staff, with 700 needed at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and 500 at the Kenya Meteorological Department.