The National Assembly has passed the Kenyan Sign Language Bill 2023, marking a monumental milestone for disability rights and accessibility across the country. Specifically, the legislation builds directly on constitutional provisions recognising Kenyan Sign Language as an official language.
On June 26, 2026, President William Ruto made history by becoming the first Kenyan Head of State to visit Madagascar since both countries gained independence. Specifically, the state visit marks a significant diplomatic milestone, coming on the heels of an extensive international tour that included Belgium, Finland and the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. […]
On June 25, 2026, the Kenyan government announced plans to abolish the Ksh200 registration fee for birth certificates as part of an aggressive shift toward digital civil registration. Specifically, Interior Ministry officials finalised a cabinet memorandum to officially eliminate the charge. Furthermore, the move follows recent fee scrapings for new National ID cards as
On June 26, 2026, the Universities Fund officially released Ksh4.2 billion in university scholarships to benefit over 400,000 continuing undergraduate students. Specifically, the disbursement falls under the Student-Centred Funding Model. Furthermore, this latest release brings the total National Treasury scholarship allocation to Ksh18.4 billion for the 2025/2026
On June 25, 2026, Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority ordered an immediate halt to the Extended Producer Responsibility fee collection framework. Specifically, NEMA Director General Mamo B. Mamo directed the Kenya Producer Responsibility Organisation to stop the current non-compliant model and build a restructured one from scratch. Furthermore, the
Nairobi Birdman is defending his unique lifestyle after medical experts flagged it as a public health hazard. Specifically, the Kenyan content creator responded directly to warnings from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union over his habit of sharing food with wild birds. Furthermore, he argued that he has eaten with wild birds, including […]
Police arrested 355 people across eight counties during the June 25, 2026 Gen Z memorial protests. Specifically, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced the figures at a post-demonstration press briefing. Furthermore, he defended the arrests, stating that those taken into custody committed criminal offences rather than exercising their constitutional right to picket. The
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced that Kenya will hold its next General Election on Tuesday, August 10, 2027, setting the stage for a crucial national vote that will determine the country’s next leadership. At the launch of the Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 and the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029.
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2026 — Prominent opposition leaders, former judicial officials, and grieving families gathered in Nairobi to commemorate victims of the 2024 Gen Z led anti-Finance Bill protests. The solemn procession brought together Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, James Orengo, and former Chief Justice David Maraga. The leaders marched alongside families seeking
Anti-riot police have locked down the Nairobi Central Business District and rounded up dozens of youth during the June 25, 2026, Gen Z memorial demonstrations. Specifically, confrontations broke out on the streets as security forces deployed tear gas to disperse crowds. Furthermore, the clashes resulted in several targeted arrests, including the brief and mistaken











