Mzalendo

11/05/2026

Kenya’s political system remains heavily influenced by money, making it difficult for ordinary citizens especially youth and women to compete fairly. While young people and women are increasingly politically aware and active, financial barriers continue to limit their transition from participation to leadership.

We generated data on the cost of running for office based on the 2017 General Elections. Take a deep dive here👉:https://mzalendo.com/media/publications/documents/2025/14_-_The_Cost_of_Politics_in_Kenya.pdf

How can we level the political playing field? Let's engage.

11/05/2026

📢📣Public Participation Call: Finance Bill 2026.

The National Assembly invites all Kenyans and stakeholders to submit written memoranda on the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 26 of 2026).

How to Submit Your Memorandum:
✅ Hand-deliver to: Office of the Clerk, First Floor, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi
✅ Or email: cna@parliament.go.ke & financecommitteena@parliament.go.ke

Deadline for submissions: Monday, 25th May 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Link to the Bill:https://parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-05/THE%20FINANCE%20BILL%2C2026%20%281%29_1.pdf
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11/05/2026

President William Ruto assents to three Bills this morning:

1. The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 20 of 2026).
👉 Link to the Bill:http://parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-04/THE%20INCOME%20TAX%20%28AMENDMENT%29%20BILL%2C%202026_1.pdf
2. The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 8 of 2026).
👉 Link to the Bill:
https://parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2026-03/The%20Special%20Economic%20Zones%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202026.pdf
3. The Technopolis Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 6 of 2024).
👉 Link to the Bill:http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2024/TheTechnolopisBill_2024.pdf

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11/05/2026

Senators have raised alarm over what they termed as a wave of consumer exploitation disguised as fuel shortages and unjustified price hikes following an increase in petroleum prices. via

11/05/2026

State agencies near collapse as losses soar into billions. via

11/05/2026

On front page today.

11/05/2026

The lawmakers are pushing for counties to receive 49 per cent of the fund, arguing that devolved units shoulder a huge burden in maintaining feeder and access roads.
https://the-star.co.ke/news/2026-05-10-pg11sty-1-senate-government-clash-over-roads-fund-sharing-formula-1 via

The lawmakers are pushing for counties to receive 49 per cent of the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund.

11/05/2026

Audit uncovers dubious forest deals under Kenya Forest Service. via

11/05/2026

Treasury targets phones, gamblers, scrap metal dealers in new tax plan.
https://the-star.co.ke/news/2026-05-11-treasury-targets-phones-gamblers-scrap-metal-dealers-in-new-tax-plan via

The Bill introduces a 1.5 per cent withholding tax on the gross value of scrap metal sales and formally classifies scrap metal income as taxable.

11/05/2026

President William Ruto has endorsed sweeping legal reforms granting hundreds of internal auditors across Kenya’s public service immunity from dismissal or harassment, in a high-stakes bid to crush systemic corruption that bleeds the nation of an estimated two-thirds of a trillion shillings annually.
https://standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001547522/state-plans-major-audit-shakeup-to-stem-graft-wastage-of-funds via

New reforms will strengthen internal auditors and enforce stricter accountability measures to curb corruption and misuse of public funds.