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  • KRA misses first-quarter revenue target by Ksh 58.2Billion

    By Hadrine Joyce | Monday, 12 October 2026

    The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) recorded a KSh58.2 billion shortfall against its ordinary revenue target during the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial year, according to figures reported from the National Treasury.

    The authority collected KSh655.8 billion in ordinary revenue during the three months to September 2026, representing a 14.4 per cent increase from the KSh573.5 billion collected during the same period in 2025.

    Despite the year-on-year growth, collections remained below the government’s target. The National Treasury reported that overall revenue collection was KSh40.4 billion below target by the end of September, partly because ministerial appropriations-in-aid exceeded their target by KSh17.8 billion.

    Income tax recorded the largest shortfall among the main revenue categories, with KSh297.9 billion collected against a target of KSh323.3 billion. Excise duty also fell short of its target by KSh16.3 billion.

    The revenue gap comes as the government faces pressure to finance public expenditure. The shortfall could increase the need for additional borrowing if the government cannot close the gap through stronger revenue collection or spending adjustments.

    The Treasury has identified measures such as broadening the tax base, simplifying tax laws and improving the collection of non-tax revenue as part of efforts to strengthen government finances.

    Source: Business Daily Africa, reporting on National Treasury figures.

    Photo caption: The Kenya Revenue Authority headquarters at Times Tower in Nairobi.

    Photo credit: File|Nation Media Group

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  • Kenya intensifies Ebola surveillance as health officials trace contacts

    By Hadrine Joyce
    October 9, 2026

    Kenya has intensified surveillance and contact tracing following confirmation of its first reported Ebola case, as health officials work to identify and monitor people who may have been exposed to the virus.

    The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), travelled to Nairobi after passing through Uganda. The patient tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease and died on the night of October 5, according to information released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and reported by Daily Nation.

    The Ministry of Health has been tracing people who came into contact with the patient, including family members, healthcare workers and fellow passengers. Authorities have also strengthened screening at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for travellers arriving from countries considered at higher risk.

    Health officials have said that surveillance, laboratory testing and rapid response measures are being strengthened to reduce the risk of further transmission.

    The case has raised questions about the effectiveness of airport screening and the speed at which suspected infections can be identified and isolated.

    The Ministry of Health continues to lead the response, with the public urged to follow official health guidance and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms after a possible exposure.

    PHOTO CAPTION: Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale addresses journalists during a briefing on Kenya’s Ebola response at Afya House in Nairobi on October 6, 2026.

    PHOTO CREDIT: Bonface Bogita / Nation Media Group.

    SOURCE: Daily Nation, October 8, 2026; WHO information reported by Daily Nation.

  • Nema apprehends five as Nairobi plastic bag crackdown intensifies

    By Hadrine Joyce
    October 8, 2026

    The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has apprehended five people following a raid on a facility in Njiru, Nairobi, where banned plastic carrier bags were allegedly being manufactured.

    NEMA said on Thursday that the operation was part of an intensified nationwide crackdown targeting the manufacture, distribution and use of banned plastic carrier and flat bags. 

    The environmental authority said its enforcement officers recovered 90,695 banned single-use plastic bags during the operation.

    Five people, including the owner of the facility, were apprehended during the raid. They were later booked at South B Police Station before being released on cash bail pending arraignment at the Kibera Law Courts, according to NEMA. 

    Kenya introduced a ban on plastic carrier bags in 2017 as part of efforts to reduce plastic pollution and protect the environment. NEMA has continued to enforce restrictions against prohibited plastic products. 

    The latest operation comes as the authority steps up enforcement against manufacturers and distributors involved in the production and supply of banned plastic bags.

  • Government Moves to implement new rules on Public Demonstrations

    By Hadrine Joyce
    October 6, 2026

    The government has formed an inter-agency team to fast-track the implementation of new regulations governing public demonstrations, picketing and police conduct during protests.

    The development follows a March 25, 2026 High Court judgment that ordered the State to publish regulations governing demonstrations, picketing and police use of force against protesters. 

    The inter-agency team includes representatives from the Office of the Attorney-General, Interior Ministry, National Police Service, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, National Police Service Commission and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), among other agencies. 

    The court was informed that the committee had prepared a roadmap to guide implementation of the judgment and was supporting the Public Order Management Bill, 2025, which is before the National Assembly. 

    The proposed Bill is intended to replace the existing Public Order Act and provide a framework for implementing Article 37 of the Constitution, which protects the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions peacefully and unarmed. 

    The development comes after the court found that State agencies had failed to meet a 90-day deadline set for publishing the regulations. The court also directed IPOA to investigate allegations involving deaths and injuries during demonstrations and provide updates on its investigations. 

    The government has sought additional time to complete the required processes.

  • Court gives KeNHA final chance to explain 2.1billion debt

    By Hadrine Joyce
    Monday, 5 October 2026

    NAIROBI, Kenya — The High Court has given the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) a final opportunity to explain how it plans to settle more than Sh2.1 billion owed to Swiss contractor SBI International Holdings (Kenya).

    KeNHA Director-General Luka Kimeli has been directed to personally appear before the court on October 27, 2026, to explain how the authority intends to meet the financial obligations from the 2026/2027 financial year.

    The debt arose from five court decrees linked to disputes over road construction works. The decrees, issued in June 2021, were followed by court orders in September 2023 requiring KeNHA to pay a combined amount of about Sh2.11 billion.

    According to the court record reported by Daily Nation, SBI said only about Sh90 million had been paid by July 27, 2026, despite the outstanding amount.

    The court rejected an attempt to involve other government officials in the payment process, saying responsibility for settling the decrees rests with KeNHA’s accounting officer.

    The judge also warned that interest continues to accumulate as the debt remains unpaid.

    The case has now placed pressure on KeNHA to demonstrate how it will comply with the court orders and settle the outstanding amount.

    PHOTO CAPTION: Kenya National Highways Authority Director-General Luka Kimeli.

    Photo Credit File|Nation Media Group

  • 17 Killed along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

    By Hadrine Joyce

    Saturday, 3 October 2026

    SALAMA, Makueni, Kenya — At least 17 people have died following a multiple-vehicle crash at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, according to a report by Kenyans.co.ke published on Saturday morning.

    The accident occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday when a lorry reportedly lost control after a suspected brake failure and crashed into several vehicles, including a 14-seater matatu.

    The matatu was reportedly carrying passengers travelling to Subukia Shrine in Nakuru County for prayers when the crash occurred.

    Seven other victims were rushed to Sultan Hamud Sub-County Hospital for medical attention.

    Police and emergency responders were assessing the scene as investigations continued to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash. The accident also caused significant traffic disruption along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, with motorists seeking alternative routes.

    Kenyans.co.ke reported that more than 2,100 people had died on Kenyan roads during the first half of 2026, citing National Transport and Safety Authority data.

    PHOTO CAPTION: Wreckage of a 14-seater matatu involved in the Salama accident along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on October 3, 2026.

    PHOTO CREDIT: Kenyans.co.ke

    PHOTO SOURCE: Kenyans.co.ke

  • DANGOTE REFINERY GROUND BREAKING DRAWS LEGAL CHALLENGE IN LAMU

    By Hadrine Joyce
    Wednesday, 30 September 2026

    LAMU, Kenya — Plans for the groundbreaking of the proposed Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu have been accompanied by a land dispute after 133 residents moved to court challenging activities on part of the land earmarked for the project.

    The Malindi Environment and Land Court issued interim orders directing parties to maintain the existing status quo on L.R. No. 13061, located in the Hindi/Manda-Magogoni area of Lamu County.

    Justice Jane Onyango ordered that the status quo be maintained until October 14, 2026, when the case is expected to come before the court for further directions.

    The court temporarily barred activities including clearing, excavation, fencing, demolition, construction, transfer or disposal of the portions of the land occupied by the petitioners.

    The 133 petitioners say they have occupied, cultivated and developed parts of the land for many years. They are seeking recognition of their interests in the property and protection during any acquisition process linked to the refinery.

    Despite the court proceedings, the Dangote Group has maintained that the legal dispute will not stop the planned groundbreaking ceremony. Reuters reported that the company said the ceremony would proceed, although the court ruling could affect some activities at the project site.

    Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi also said on Tuesday that the government intended to proceed with the planned launch.

    The proposed refinery is expected to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Reuters reported that construction is planned for completion in 2030, with the project intended to reduce East Africa’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products.

    The project has been estimated at approximately $16 billion, while local reports have placed its value at about KSh2.2 trillion. It is expected to create employment and increase activity at Lamu Port.

    The refinery’s development has therefore become a major economic project while also facing questions over land rights and the interests of residents occupying parts of the proposed site.

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  • KeNHA Gives Roadside Traders 30 Days to Vacate Four Major Highways

    By Hadrine Joyce
    Tuesday, 29 September 2026

    NAIROBI, Kenya — Roadside traders and owners of unauthorised structures along four major highways have been given 30 days to vacate road reserves or face removal by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).

    In a public notice published on Tuesday, September 29, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli directed illegal occupants to remove their goods, structures and other encroachments from the affected road reserves.

    The directive covers the Likoni–Ukunda–Lunga Lunga (A7), Kilifi–Malindi–Garsen–Witu (A7), Maili Tisa–Kitale (B14) and Eldoret–Nyaru (B124) roads.

    KeNHA said the affected occupants have until October 29, 2026, to comply with the notice.

    The authority warned that structures and goods belonging to people who fail to comply may be removed without further reference to the owners. The cost of the removal exercise may also be imposed on the owners.

    KeNHA said illegal occupation of road reserves is an offence under Kenyan law, including the Kenya Roads Act, 2007 and the Traffic Act.

    The latest directive is part of the authority’s efforts to protect road reserves and maintain road safety and infrastructure across the affected corridors. (People Daily⁠)

    PHOTO CAPTION: KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli during an official engagement.

    PHOTO CREDIT: @KeNHAKenya/X, as published by People Daily.

    SOURCE: People Daily / Kenya National Highways Authority.

  • KENYA-US HEALTH COOPERATION

    Kenya, US Strengthen Health Cooperation After Duale-Rubio Talks

    By Hadrine Joyce

    NEW YORK, United States — Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector following discussions between Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

    The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York and focused on the implementation of the Kenya-US Government-to-Government Health Cooperation Framework.

    According to Duale, the discussions focused on strengthening Kenya’s health systems, expanding medical research and increasing capacity building in the health sector.

    The Health Cabinet Secretary said the cooperation remains important to Kenya’s efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), improve access to quality healthcare and strengthen health outcomes.

    The latest discussions build on a five-year Kenya-US health cooperation agreement signed in December 2025. Under the framework, the United States committed more than $1.6 billion in health assistance over five years.

    The support targets areas including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, disease surveillance and broader health-system strengthening.

    Duale said the partnership would also support professional training and research, helping Kenya strengthen its healthcare workforce and respond to emerging health challenges.

    PHOTO CREDIT: @HonAdenDuale/X, as published by People Daily.

  • NAIROBI STEPS UP FLOOD PREPARATIONS

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    Nairobi Intensifies Drainage Clearance Ahead of Expected El Niño Rains

    By Hadrine Joyce | September 24, 2026

    Nairobi authorities have intensified efforts to clear drainage systems and waterways across the city as preparations continue for anticipated El Niño rains.

    The Nairobi Rivers Commission says drainage clearance is underway in several parts of the capital, including Westlands, Eastlands, Starehe and South C. Teams are unclogging drains and clearing waterways to improve stormwater flow and reduce the risk of flooding. 

    Authorities are also preparing to rehabilitate Nairobi Dam, which officials say has suffered from waste accumulation, encroachment and poor maintenance. The county has identified 227 flood hotspots and established an Emergency Operations Centre and hotline 1508 for residents to report emergencies. 

    The Nairobi County Government has also deployed additional earth-moving equipment to vulnerable areas and is widening, deepening and desilting drainage channels.