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KHRC Raises Alarm Over Missing June 25 Protesters

On June 27, 2026, the Kenya Human Rights Commission updated its report to confirm that five of the six missing activists have been found alive. Specifically, the individuals were arrested by police during the June 25, 2026 protest commemorations near Parliament and were initially detained at the Central Police Station. Furthermore, one protester, activist Davis […]
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Families and Opposition Leaders Honour Gen Z Protest Victims

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
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Ruto Signs Finance Act 2026 Into Law

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2026 — President William Ruto has signed the Finance Bill 2026 into law, officially creating the Finance Act 2026. The signing took place at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Consequently, the government can now implement the KSh 4.8 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The new […]
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Gachagua Orders MPs to Reject Finance Bill 2026

Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), ⁠Rigathi Gachagua, has directed all party-affiliated and allied Members of Parliament to vote against the Finance Bill 2026. The directive comes ahead of the crucial Third Reading in the National Assembly, where the bill faces its final parliamentary test. Gachagua described the vote as a “defining moment […]
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Ruto Signs Sh428 Billion Counties Allocation Into Law

Kenya’s county governments now have budget certainty heading into the new financial year. Specifically, President William Ruto signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law on June 15, 2026. Furthermore, this officially authorises the sharing of nationally raised revenue for the 2026/27 financial year, providing Sh428 billion to Kenya’s 47 counties as their
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Mbadi Unveils KSh 4.8 Trillion Budget

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is presenting the 2026/27 national budget before Parliament today, June 11, 2026. The budget outlines government spending plans and revenue strategies for the upcoming financial year. Consequently, lawmakers, businesses, and taxpayers are closely monitoring the proposals. The Treasury has proposed a spending framework of
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Murkomen, IG Kanja Face MPs Over Rising Insecurity

Kipchumba Murkomen and Douglas Kanja will appear before Parliament. They are scheduled to address lawmakers on April 21, 2026. The session will take place before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Therefore, expectations for accountability remain high. Speaker Orders Fresh Appearance After Failed Summons Moses Wetang’ula issued