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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Mung'aro reshuffles Kilifi Finance, Water and Blue Economy chief officers
Governor Gideon Mung'aro moved Lawrence Mwazonga Bokoro to Finance, Godfrey Gombo to Water Services and Natural Resources, and Eng. Ezekiel Guma Mwarua to Blue Economy in a Kilifi leadership realignment.
MPs race to pass IEBC election reforms and budget laws before 2027 campaigns
National Assembly returns with IEBC electoral reforms, budget Bills and constitutional amendments on the clock; IEBC wants election-related laws done by 31 August, about 13 months before the 2027 poll.
Mudavadi: September UK military training at BATUK will proceed as planned
Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya welcomes the decision for planned UK military training at BATUK to go ahead in September, days after London had cited missing licences.
NCIC opens hate-speech probes into Gachagua, Duale, Ruku and five other leaders
NCIC chair Kepha Omae said the commission is investigating Rigathi Gachagua, CS Aden Duale, CS Geoffrey Ruku, Busia Governor Otuoma, Mandera DG Ali Maalim, and MPs Waluke, Muhia and Gikaria over alleged hate speech, working with DCI, EACC, ODPP and police.
Ruto directive shifts intergovernmental coordination from Kindiki to Mudavadi
The Standard reports a Chief of Staff Felix Koskei directive under President Ruto reassigns intergovernmental coordination — the devolution link between counties and national government — from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi.
CJ Koome launches justice reforms for digital courts, SGBV survivors and 2027 polls
At the 38th NCAJ meeting, Chief Justice Martha Koome launched five reform instruments including a Justice Sector ICT Policy, SGBV standard operating procedures and people-centred justice guidelines, stressing paperless links already live with ODPP, Prisons and NTSA.
Kasarani MP Karauri sues to freeze $552,000 escrow in loan dispute
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri asked the High Court to restrain Compugeen Africa and Conrad Law Advocates from touching about $552,000 (Sh71.4m) in a UBA escrow account and to order transfer to his Ecobank account within 14 days under a March 2025 loan deal.
IEBC opens CEO search to replace Marjan; applications close 11 August
IEBC advertised for Commission Secretary/CEO on a four-year renewable contract as it rebuilds leadership ahead of 2027; candidates need a recognised degree and at least five years’ management experience. Applications close 11 August 2026.
Senate PAC again orders Kanja to arrest Isiolo Governor Guyo after no-show
After Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo skipped a 27 July PAC sitting with a letter sent about 12:30pm, chair Moses Kajwang renewed the order for IG Douglas Kanja to arrest and produce him — noting a 9 July warrant was never enforced.