The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has registered 1,370,930 new voters since launching its Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise on March 30, 2026. This figure includes a significant surge of 495,429 new registrations in just one week.

• 1,370,930 new voters registered.
• The IEBC is the electoral commission overseeing the registration.
• Nairobi County currently leads in new registrations with 150,166 voters.

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing a potential 6-month jail term for contempt of court following an application demanding action for his prolonged failure to appoint a County Secretary.

• The application cites non-compliance with a December 5, 2025, High Court order mandating the initiation of a recruitment process and appointment within specified timelines.
• Key figure subject to the legal action is Governor Johnson Sakaja, with petitioners arguing the office has been vacant for over 7 years.
• This marks a second instance where Sakaja has faced potential jailing for contempt, with a previous application related to a collective bargaining agreement with county workers.

Siaya Governor James Orengo and regional leaders have backed Kenya's plan to build its first nuclear power plant in Siaya County, a project estimated to cost Sh1 trillion and significantly boost the nation's electricity generation.

• The project aims to increase Kenya’s electricity generation capacity by 3000 to 6000 megawatts.
• Key figures include Governor James Orengo and the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA).
• Leaders emphasized the importance of continuous public engagement, transparency, and the full consent of host communities for the project's success.