The Court of Appeal has ordered the Kenyan government to make public all contracts and documents related to the Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). This ruling asserts that withholding information about the USD 4.5 billion (approximately Ksh583 billion) project from taxpayers is unconstitutional.

• The Court of Appeal, on May 15, 2026, dismissed an appeal by the Attorney General.
• The case was initiated by two civil rights advocates seeking full disclosure of financing, procurement, and bilateral arrangements, citing the project's reliance on public funds.
• The court emphasized that access to state-held information is a constitutional right, and the burden of proof for exemptions lies with the state.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a four-hour maintenance window for its iTax system, temporarily disrupting online tax services.

• The maintenance is scheduled from 10:00 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2026, to 2:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026.
• The disruption affects all iTax functionalities, including registration, filing returns, and payments.
• This is part of routine maintenance to enhance system reliability and security ahead of key tax deadlines.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has issued a public warning regarding a fraudulent recruitment scheme where an individual named David is allegedly soliciting money from job seekers by falsely promising employment.

• EPRA is warning the public about a fraudster impersonating their recruitment officials.
• The key person involved is reportedly named David, who is not affiliated with EPRA.
• EPRA emphasizes that their recruitment processes are transparent, merit-based, and do not involve any fees, urging the public to be vigilant against such scams.