According to Kenya Insights, a rural anti-poverty programme funded by a UN agency continued to receive funds for three years after it was officially terminated. The money, intended for pastoralists in Turkana and women's cooperatives in Kitui, did not reach the intended beneficiaries but instead was misappropriated by a Treasury cartel.

A new TIFA Research survey has identified unemployment and poverty as the biggest challenges facing Kenyans, dealing a fresh political blow to President William Ruto's administration. According to the findings, a majority of respondents said their economic situation has deteriorated nearly four years after the 2022 General Election. The survey paints a sobering picture of household finances in Kenya and is likely to intensify scrutiny of the government's economic management and cost-of-living policies.

Kenyan President William Ruto has backed a plan to allocate an additional Sh65.9 billion to county governments to fund devolved functions. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the President said the government had also made progress in resolving long-running disagreements over the division of responsibilities between the national and county governments, a recurring point of contention in Kenya's devolution framework.

Pensioners in District Six are reportedly facing monthly electricity bills of R2,000 and experiencing sudden disconnections due to a billing dispute related to municipal arrears. This situation has forced land claimants to make difficult choices between paying for food and electricity, according to TimesLIVE.

The Laikipia County Government has allocated over Ksh100 million to cooperative societies to enhance the value addition of local products. This initiative aims to increase earnings for members of various groups and is part of the Laikipia County Cooperative Revolving Fund, which also seeks to create wealth and employment opportunities, particularly for young people.

The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.