The Kenyan government has announced a Ksh 21.5 billion plan to stabilize fuel prices amid global oil market uncertainties. President William Ruto revealed this intervention on Tuesday while signing the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to prevent sharp increases in pump prices for Kenyans in the upcoming months.

According to a report by the Budget Controller, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, nine counties in Kenya have spent less than 20% of their development budgets in the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, focusing instead on salaries and other expenditures. Kajiado County recorded the lowest at 9% of its development budget, followed by Lamu at 11%. Other counties with low development spending include Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Tana River, Nakuru, Migori, and Mombasa.

The Kenyan Parliament is evaluating new legislation to regulate the gig economy, which includes recognizing delivery riders as employees. This initiative aims to provide worker protections while maintaining the flexibility that riders and digital platform workers require. Discussions on the proposed regulations took place between the National Assembly’s Committee on Communication, Information, and Innovation and representatives from Glovo Kenya.

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has secured Sh29.2 billion from a tap sale of Treasury bonds in June, contributing to a total of Sh31 billion in bids as the government approaches the end of its domestic borrowing program for the 2025/26 financial year. This move comes amid increasing funding pressures.

The National Government has provided five solar-powered milk coolers valued at Sh 30 million to dairy farmers in Cherangany Constituency, Trans Nzoia County. This initiative aims to minimize post-harvest losses and enhance the income of milk producers. The handover event took place at Biribiriet primary school grounds, where Principal Secretary of the State Department for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, spoke about the benefits of the coolers.

The Ministry of Interior in Kenya has announced a Ksh4 billion plan to establish a National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA) following approval from Parliament. This agency will function as an autonomous body to coordinate national cybersecurity initiatives and protect the country's digital infrastructure, addressing the increasing cyber threats faced by Kenya. The establishment of the NCSA is seen as a significant step in securing Kenya's expanding digital ecosystem.