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Mbadi Signals Interest in 2032 Presidential Race, Rules Out 2027 Bid Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has openly declared that he is considering running for the presidency in the 2032 General Elections, while making it clear that he has no intention of contesting in the 2027 polls. Speaking during a public meeting held on Sunday, February 9, Mbadi dismissed ongoing speculation suggesting that he could enter the 2027 presidential race, stating that his current focus remains on supporting President William Ruto’s administration until the end of its term. Mbadi explained that his decision is guided by what he described as…

Governors Threaten to Boycott Senate Summons Over Claims of Intimidation Governors across the country have resolved to boycott summons issued by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), accusing some Senate committees of creating an environment that undermines their dignity during oversight sessions. The decision was reached during the ongoing Governors’ Retreat, where members of the Council of Governors (CoG) expressed strong concerns about how accountability hearings have recently been conducted. In a statement released after their deliberations, the Council of Governors said that several governors had complained of being subjected to intimidation, unfair treatment, and public embarrassment while appearing…

Governor Natembeya Criticizes Ruto’s PAYE Tax Proposal, Terms It Political Strategy Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s proposal to remove Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax for Kenyans earning below Ksh30,000 per month, describing the move as a political tactic rather than a genuine economic intervention meant to help ordinary citizens. Speaking on Saturday in Trans-Nzoia County, the governor argued that the Kenya Kwanza administration was attempting to present itself as solving a problem it had originally created through previous tax increases. According to Natembeya, the government is now positioning the proposed tax relief as a favour to citizens…

Thousands of Kenyan workers could face uncertainty over their jobs after the government announced plans that may lead to the closure of nearly 300 companies across the country in the coming months. The move has raised concern among employees and industry players, especially as many of the affected firms operate in sectors that support key parts of the economy. In a gazette notice published on Friday, February 6, 2026, the Registrar of Companies, Damaris Lukwo, confirmed that a total of 293 companies have been earmarked for removal from the official register. The notice explained that the affected firms have been…

Several Cabinet Secretaries have announced a new wave of government appointments and reappointments affecting key state agencies and public boards, as changes continue to take shape across various sectors of government. The latest appointments come at a time when the country is gradually moving closer to the next general elections, with less than a year remaining, and are seen as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership and oversight within public institutions. The appointments were made by a number of Cabinet Secretaries, including Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Treasury CS John Mbadi, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, Education CS Julius Ogamba, Tourism…

President William Ruto has announced a new round of appointments affecting several key government institutions, in a move aimed at strengthening leadership, improving efficiency, and supporting the delivery of services across different sectors. The appointments, which touch on areas such as wildlife conservation, forestry research, sports integrity, tourism training, and trade regulation, were published through a gazette notice dated Friday, February 6. Among those appointed is former Eldoret East Member of Parliament Joseph Lagat, who has been named the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Board. Lagat will serve in this position for a period of three years,…

IEBC Clarifies Viral Job Recruitment Exercise The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has come out to dismiss several fake job advertisements that have been circulating widely online, warning Kenyans against falling victim to fraudsters posing as the commission. The electoral body said the misleading adverts have been spreading mainly through social media platforms, targeting job seekers with false promises of employment opportunities within the commission. According to IEBC, the fake adverts are designed to mislead unsuspecting applicants by claiming that the commission has opened recruitment portals for various job vacancies across the country. The commission noted that many Kenyans…

The government has unveiled plans to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced digital technologies in the fight against complex corruption and financial crimes, with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) placing technology at the centre of future investigations. The move reflects growing concern among enforcement agencies that modern crimes have become more sophisticated, often involving digital platforms, cross-border transactions and virtual assets that are difficult to track using traditional investigative methods. Speaking during the 13th International Symposium of the Forum of State Inspections of Africa and Assimilated Institutions (FIGE) held in Djibouti, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi…

Kenya Met Forecasts Weekend Rains in Four Regions as Cold Nights Expected in Several Areas The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced that several parts of the country are likely to receive rainfall this weekend, even as many regions continue to experience mainly sunny and dry weather conditions. According to the latest five-day weather outlook covering the period from Friday, February 6 to Tuesday, February 10, rainfall is expected in selected areas within Central Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and parts of the South-Eastern lowlands. In its advisory, Kenya Met explained that the Highlands West of the Rift…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has moved to clarify its position regarding recent political activities and statements made by Oketch Salah, emphasizing that he does not speak or act on behalf of the party. In an official statement released by National Chairperson H.E. Gladys Wanga, EGH, ODM made it clear that any engagements, remarks, or political actions associated with Salah were undertaken purely in his personal capacity and should not be interpreted as representing the party’s official stance. According to the statement, ODM stressed that all party programs, meetings, and public engagements must follow established internal procedures. The party explained…