IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon in talks with members of the COIN-10 delegation during a consultative meeting.

IEBC Seeks Predictable Funding Ahead of 2027 General Election

Nairobi, Kenya – 22nd February 2026: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called for adequate and predictable funding to strengthen its preparedness for the 2027 General Election. The Commission, led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, held a consultative meeting with the Committee to Oversee the Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda and the NADCO Report…

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Jonathan Mueke speaking during a farmers’ training forum at a hotel in Meru.

Dairy Farmers Urged to Adopt Technology for Quality-Based Milk Payments

Meru, Kenya – 20th February 2026: Dairy farmers have been urged to embrace Quality-Based Payment Systems (QBPS) within their co-operatives to improve milk quality and boost earnings. Speaking during a farmers’ training forum in Meru, Jonathan Mweke, Permanent Secretary in the State Department for Livestock Development, said co-operatives adopting QBPS will shift the focus from…

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DCI Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit Financial Flows with Nationwide ML/TF Training

Nairobi, Kenya – 20th February 2026: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified efforts to combat illicit financial flows through nationwide sensitization seminars focused on Money Laundering (ML) and Terrorism Financing (TF). The initiative began with Training of Trainers seminars, followed by sessions targeting senior officers, and has now expanded to include members of…

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Police Warn of Operational Strain as Funding Gap Widens

Parliament Buildings, Nairobi – Friday, 20th February 2026: The National Police Service (NPS) has raised concerns over operational strain, citing a widening funding gap ahead of the FY 2026/27 budget cycle. Appearing before the Administration and Internal Security Committee chaired by Hon. Gabriel Tongoyo, Inspector General Douglas Kanja said the Service requires enhanced resource allocation…

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