The Kenyan Government has launched a new National Communication Policy to standardize how government entities communicate with citizens. Published via Gazette Notices dated August 28, 2026, the policy aims for timely, accurate, and accessible information.

• The policy mandates proactive communication and establishes structured protocols for crisis communication.
• Key organizations involved include the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications within the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy.
• It emphasizes increased use of digital platforms alongside traditional media and incorporates mechanisms for public feedback and participation.

The Kenyan government has announced a series of fresh appointments and reappointments to key state boards overseeing education, research, health, and communication institutions, as detailed in Gazette Notices dated August 28, 2026.

• Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Health CS Aden Duale, and Information CS William Kabogo Gitau made appointments to boards including the National Research Fund, Kenya Medical Training College, and the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board.
• Notable appointments include Dr Thomas Kiprono Serem as Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Research Fund's Board of Trustees.
• The terms for most appointees are for a period of three years, with some effective from September 1, 2026.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has integrated its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) with the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), introducing new requirements for government suppliers.

• Suppliers must now generate valid eTIMS invoices for all goods and services provided to government entities before payment processing through IFMIS.
• The integration, a collaboration between KRA and the National Treasury, aims to boost transparency, accountability, and tax compliance in government transactions.
• Invoice discrepancies between eTIMS and IFMIS submissions could now impact payment processing due to automated validation.