The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that 105 fully registered political parties have submitted their certified nomination rules ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election, marking a critical milestone in the country’s electoral preparations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon announced that the commission had concluded the receipt process, with all eligible parties meeting the November 6, 2026 deadline. The commission will now undertake a comprehensive 14-day review to determine whether the submitted rules comply with the Constitution, the Elections Act and other applicable regulations. The review will scrutinise several key…
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President William Ruto will deliver his 2026 State of the Nation Address to a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 19, parliamentary leadership has confirmed, setting the stage for a national address expected to centre on his administration’s new long-term development blueprint and the operationalisation of two flagship economic institutions. The date was announced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi in a formal communication to legislators. “Pursuant to Article 132 (1) (b) and (c) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President will deliver the State of the Nation Address at a joint sitting of…
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has intensified its enforcement operations across the country, targeting unlicensed productions, sexually explicit music videos, and inappropriate content displayed in public service vehicles (PSVs), in a move that pits the regulator against filmmakers and artists who accuse it of overreach. The crackdown, which spans digital platforms, public transport, and the formal film industry, comes amid a complex legal landscape following a landmark Court of Appeal ruling earlier this year that struck down certain coercive powers of the Board while leaving its broader censorship mandate intact. In its most recent operation, the KFCB announced it…
At least eight people were killed Tuesday morning when heavily armed assailants ambushed a security vehicle escorting road construction workers in Mandera County, in an attack authorities say bears the hallmarks of al-Shabaab militants operating along the Kenya-Somalia border. The attack occurred at Koromey, near Hagarsu along Arabia Road, targeting personnel working on the Mandera-Arabia-Lafey road project. Seven victims died at the scene, while the driver of the security vehicle succumbed to gunshot wounds while being rushed to Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital. Preliminary police reports indicate that the deceased included five engineers and construction workers attached to the…
The Kenyan government has confirmed the permanent shutdown of its embassy in Bern, Switzerland, marking a significant contraction of its diplomatic footprint in Europe. The closure, which was announced in a public notice earlier this week, is part of a broader “rationalisation” strategy aimed at aligning Kenya’s overseas missions with shifting national priorities. The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Bern issued a directive on Monday, November 9, 2026, informing Kenyan nationals and the public that its operations would cease permanently. According to the notice, the consular section is scheduled to close on November 30, 2026, effectively ending direct…
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Board has appointed Eng. Francis Miano as the agency’s Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 16, 2026, following the departure of former CEO Wilson Muthaura, who has proceeded on terminal leave. The appointment was announced by KTDA Holdings Chairman Chege Kirundi, who expressed confidence in Miano’s ability to steer the organization through the transition period. Miano, a registered professional engineer and corporate member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, brings over 30 years of professional and managerial experience to the role. Prior to his appointment, he headed KTDA’s Group Technical Services…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has directed police commanders across the country to launch an intensified enforcement operation targeting speeding motorists, drunk drivers and unroadworthy vehicles as Kenya enters the high-risk festive travel season. The directive, issued Saturday during a joint prayer service at Holy Family Minor Basilica in Nairobi, comes against the backdrop of a growing road safety crisis that has seen nearly 4,000 fatalities recorded in the first nine months of 2026 alone. “As we move into the final weeks of the year, we anticipate increased road traffic and heightened commercial activities; we expect you to curtail…
Before occupying one of the highest offices in Murang’a County, Deputy Governor Stephen Munania had to find creative ways of making ends meet while at university. His campus business ventures included selling boiled eggs, preparing uji over the weekends and making fresh juice for sale after church services on Sundays. The seemingly modest businesses were part of a journey that would eventually take him from student leadership and university activities to the county government, where he now serves as the deputy to Governor Irungu Kang’ata. Campus life In an interview with The Nairobian, Munania opened up about his university experiences,…
Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto, married Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge on Friday in a white wedding ceremony at the Malaika Beach Resort along the shores of Lake Victoria, culminating a cross-border romance that began with a traditional Kalenjin engagement in August. The outdoor ceremony was attended by family, friends and prominent political figures from both Kenya and Tanzania, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, dressed in coordinated maroon attire, escorted their daughter down a mirrored walkway towards a white floral…
Approximately 20,000 students placed at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) through the national placement service fail to take up their admission slots during every intake cycle because they cannot afford training fees, the institution’s chief executive has revealed. The disclosure was made on Thursday, November 5, when KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch appeared before the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committee in Parliament to seek lawmakers’ intervention in securing Higher Education Loans Board financing for KMTC trainees. Oluoch explained that the root of the crisis was administrative, with KMTC operating under the Ministry of Health rather than the Ministry…
