March 30 - April 5, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, March 30 to Sunday, April 5, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
March 30
IEBC Launches Enhanced Voter Registration Targeting 2.5 Million New Voters - March 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched an enhanced continuous voter registration exercise starting Monday, aiming to register 2.5 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured of unwavering security for the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise commencing nationwide. The National Liberal Party is intensifying its campaign in the Ukambani region through grassroots town hall meetings, signaling a significant push ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stressed that maintaining peace is crucial for unlocking Kenya's economic potential, warning that instability threatens development gains.
Flood Death Toll Rises to 110 Across 30 Counties - March 2026
Kenya is grappling with devastating floods as the nationwide death toll has tragically climbed to 110. The crisis, fueled by persistent heavy rains, has now impacted 30 counties, displacing over 34,700 people and leaving three missing. The unrelenting rainfall has devastated at least 30 counties, displacing over 6,900 households. Heavy rains have triggered widespread devastation, causing rivers to overflow and infrastructure to collapse. The disaster has expanded significantly, signaling a widening humanitarian emergency.
Govt Boosts Inclusive Education Through Special Needs Games - March 2026
The Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to promote inclusive education and social integration for children with disabilities through a two-day special needs games event in Seme Sub-county. Kenya's vital school feeding program, crucial for millions of vulnerable children, is facing a severe funding crisis, potentially leading to increased dropout rates. The Ministry of Education has launched an inquiry into the death of a 3-year-old learner who drowned in a fish pond at Gilgil Hills Academy on Friday, March 27. The Parliament of Kenya has begun funeral preparations for the late Ol Kalou Legislator, David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away on Sunday morning while receiving treatment in a Nairobi hospital.