The Deputy Registrar of Companies is initiating the deregistration of over 700 companies, a move that could significantly impact thousands of workers and business owners across Kenya.

• More than 700 companies are slated for deregistration, with 424 already marked and another 277 facing dissolution within three months.
• The Deputy Registrar of Companies is the key entity overseeing this process.
• Affected sectors are diverse, including construction, real estate, agriculture, and tourism, with many listed companies appearing to be dormant or shell entities.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is championing a proposal to significantly increase the monthly pay for community health promoters (CHPs) from Ksh 5,000 to a constitutional minimum wage of Ksh 18,000.

• The proposed pay rise represents an increase of up to 150 per cent for thousands of CHPs across Kenya.
• Senator Samson Cherargei argues the current Ksh 5,000 stipend is insufficient given the vital role CHPs play in primary healthcare delivery.
• The senator also supported the intended permanent and pensionable employment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers, despite a standoff with the Council of Governors over adoption.

President William Ruto has granted a 90-day extension to the Panel of Experts tasked with compensating victims of human rights violations, including those affected by public protests. The extension, effective June 5, 2026, until September 5, 2026, aims to allow the panel more time to complete its mandate amidst concerns over compensation delays.

• The panel's work is crucial for shaping government policy on restorative justice and compensation mechanisms.
• Felix Koskei, Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, confirmed the extension through a gazette notice.
• This extension may delay compensation for victims of protests dating back to 2017, despite an earlier commitment to conclude the process by June 2026.