Members of Parliament are investigating the Ministry of Energy and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) regarding an afforestation project where a significant portion of allocated funds remains unaccounted for. The probe centers on alleged mismanagement of millions of shillings intended for community forest development.

• Sh7.1 million, representing 68 percent of the Sh10.4 million budget, was spent on expenses not directly related to afforestation activities.
• The key entities involved are the Ministry of Energy and the Kenya Forest Service (KFS).
• Principal Secretary Alex Wachira defended the expenditure, stating the funds were used for critical, albeit indirect, afforestation stages, while MPs demand a detailed breakdown.

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has admitted to a new debt recovery method, deducting up to 50% of prepaid electricity token purchases to offset legacy debts.

• Consumers are receiving significantly fewer electricity units for the same token purchase amount due to these deductions.
• The KPLC is recovering arrears, including those from the Last Mile Connectivity Program, directly from token purchases.
• This quietly implemented policy has sparked consumer concern over transparency and lack of prior notification regarding such deductions.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to implement new rules for VAT returns for exporters starting May 2026, integrating its customs and tax systems.

• Validated export values will be automatically pre-filled in VAT returns, linked to the iCMS and iTax platforms.
• The changes will affect exports to the Single Customs Territory, foreign markets, EPZs, and SEZs, as well as taxable services.
• Exporters and clearing agents will need to provide the exporter's PIN and a valid TIMS/eTIMS zero-rated invoice number when lodging export documents.