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Kenya politics news and explainers: Parliament, parties, elections, devolution and power. Clear reporting for citizens tracking policy and 2027.
Kenya's Judiciary Declares KRA Asset Seizure Law Unconstitutional
The High Court has struck down KRA's asset seizure provisions as unconstitutional, ruling they violated fair hearing rights and placed an impermissible burden on taxpayers to prove their innocence.
Anti-Corruption Commission Arrests Three Senior Government Officials in Tender Scandal
The EACC has arrested three senior officials from the Ministry of Health over a Ksh 2.3 billion SHA medical supplies tender, marking the largest public procurement arrest in three years.
Kenya-Tanzania Border Relations Improve as Heads of State Sign Trade Pact
Presidents Ruto and Hassan signed a bilateral trade pact in Arusha that eliminates non-tariff barriers and establishes a joint border economic zone, ending years of commercial friction.
Gen Z Political Movement Registers as Formal Party Ahead of 2027 Vote
The youth-led movement that upended Kenyan politics in 2024 has formalised into a registered political party, naming accountability and fiscal transparency as its founding pillars.
IEBC Announces 2027 General Election Registration Drive Starting January
The IEBC has announced a nationwide voter registration drive beginning January 2027, with a target of registering 7 million new voters before the August 2027 general election.
Governors Forum Demands Ksh 400 Billion County Allocation in 2027 Budget
The Council of Governors has formally demanded Ksh 400 billion in the forthcoming 2027/28 budget, warning of a service delivery collapse if the Treasury ignores their submission.
Raila Odinga Returns from AU Commission Role with New Political Agenda
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has returned to active Kenyan politics after his African Union Commission bid, signalling a fresh agenda centred on constitutional reform and economic justice.
Kenya's Senate Passes Constitutional Amendment Bill on Devolution Funding
The Senate has passed a landmark bill guaranteeing counties a minimum 35 per cent share of national revenue, reshaping the fiscal architecture of Kenya's devolution framework.
Kenya Parliament Passes Data Protection Amendment Strengthening Citizen Privacy
Parliament has passed amendments to the Data Protection Act imposing stricter consent rules, mandatory breach notification within 72 hours, and fines of up to Ksh 10 million for violations.