Important Notice – Nithi Bridge Realignment on Course
Presidential & Cabinet Appointments
President William Ruto re-appointed Fred Muteti as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Special Economic Zones Authority for 3 years.
Cabinet Secretaries made several board appointments across key agencies including:
- Mike Macharia re-appointed to the NSSF Board of Trustees
- Mercy Nehema Nderitu appointed to Kenya Shipyards Limited Board
- David Mwaure Waihiga re-appointed as Chairperson of the National Environment Trust Fund Board
- Nancy Jebungei Bowen appointed Chairperson of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Judiciary & Legal
Chief Justice Martha Koome appointed members to four NCAJ Committees covering Monitoring & Evaluation, ICT, Sexual Offences/GBV, Traffic Reforms, and Anti-Corruption.
Supervisory jurisdiction of High Court criminal divisions in Nairobi was also restructured. The Milimani High Court will only supervise the Milimani Magistrates Court.
The Kibera High Court has the largest coverage in supervising Kibera law courts, Kahawa, Dagoretti and JKIA.
142 advocates were appointed Commissioners for Oaths.
Anti-Corruption (Eacc Quarterly Report — Q1 2026)
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission forwarded 35 investigation files to the DPP covering January–March 2026. Key cases included:
- Siaya County — Ksh. 9.68M embezzled from Assumption of Office funds
- Kisumu County — MCA awarded Ksh. 11M in tenders to own company
- Kisii County — Procurement irregularities in Ksh. 72.6M fire engine purchase
- Garissa County — Ksh. 67.9M irregularly paid to Qorjarey Investment Limited
- Lamu County — Multiple procurement violations in road and construction contracts
- Busia County — World Bank grant of Ksh. 24.8M mismanaged
- Multiple forged academic certificate cases at NCWSC, KUTRRH, IEBC, and county assemblies resulting in prosecution recommendations
- 7 prosecution recommendations accepted; 10 files returned for further investigation.
National Treasury — Budget Update (As At 30th April 2026)
Total Revenue Collected: Ksh. 3.71 trillion against a revised estimate of Ksh. 5.16 trillion
Tax Revenue: Ksh. 1.97 trillion collected.
County Governments Equitable Share Released: Ksh. 309.17 billion out of Ksh. 415 billion allocated
Exchequer Balance: Ksh. 76.65 billion (including Ksh. 74.17B in Sovereign Bond proceeds)
Energy & Utilities
- Kenya Pipeline Company tariffs revised for 2025–2028 at Ksh. 5.44–5.83 per m³/km
- Electricity Fuel Energy Cost Charge set at +306 cents per kWh for May 2026 meter readings
- Forex Fluctuation Adjustment set at +110.33 cents per kWh
- New water tariffs approved for Wote Water & Sanitation (WOWASCO) and Kericho Water & Sanitation (KEWASCO) for multi-year periods
Compulsory Land Acquisition
The National Land Commission notified intention to acquire land for:
- Nithi River Bridge realignment along the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9) Road in Meru County
- Homa Bay–Rongo (B3) Road realignment to expand Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay County
Affected landowners should inspect plans at NLC offices at Ardhi House, Nairobi.
County Government Notices
Notable county notices include:
- Wajir Municipality — Transfer of roads, walkways, and sports functions to the municipality
- Nakuru County Assembly — Special sitting on 20th May 2026 on the School Feeding Fund Bill 2025
- Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi & Isiolo — Intergovernmental bursary partnership agreements with the Ministry of Education
- Taita Taveta — Notice to traders on outstanding land rates for FY 2024/2025
- Garissa County — Appointment of Iftin Sub-County Hospital Management Board
Insolvency & Corporate
- Nafas World Auto (K) Limited placed under receivership by Imperial Bank (In Liquidation); Kamal Bhatt appointed Receiver & Manager
- Ari Bank Corporation Ltd (In Liquidation) — Final liquidation accounts available for inspection on 20th–21st May 2026 ahead of winding-up application
- Over 65 companies flagged for dissolution/striking off under the Companies Act
Land Registration
Extensive notices for replacement, provisional, and new title deeds across nearly all 47 counties. Property owners are reminded that objections must be lodged within 60 days of the notice date. Read the whole Gazette HERE
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