News
Press releases, policy updates, guidance and statistics from Kenya Government ministries and agencies.
- Press Release
Government launches GOV.KE unified digital platform
The Government of Kenya has officially launched GOV.KE, a unified digital platform bringing together services from all 22 ministries, 47 counties, and over 200 agencies in one place.
ICT Authority · 10 March 2026
- Policy
Updated National Digital Master Plan implementation framework released
The Ministry of ICT has published the updated National Digital Master Plan (NDMP) 2022–2032 implementation framework, detailing milestones for broadband connectivity, digital skills, and e-government.
Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy · 8 March 2026
- Policy
All 47 counties to receive digital infrastructure support in 2026
The ICT Authority has announced a KES 4.2 billion investment programme to equip all 47 counties with reliable broadband, county e-services portals, and digital literacy training centres.
ICT Authority · 5 March 2026
- Statistics
Affordable Housing Programme: 50,000 units completed across 12 counties
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development reports that 50,000 units under the Affordable Housing Programme have been completed and handed over to beneficiaries in 12 counties.
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development · 1 March 2026
- Guidance
Social Health Authority fully operational — NHIF replaced
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has replaced the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). All Kenyans aged 18 and above are required to register and contribute to the universal health coverage scheme.
Ministry of Health · 20 February 2026
- Guidance
New Kenyan e-passport applications to be processed within 10 days
The Department of Immigration Services has announced a new processing target of 10 working days for standard Kenyan e-passport applications, down from the previous 21-day target.
Department of Immigration Services · 14 February 2026
- Press Release
Kenya National Highways Authority begins 2,500 km road construction programme
KeNHA has commenced the 2026 Road Construction Programme covering 2,500 km of national trunk roads, with completion targeted for December 2027.
Kenya National Highways Authority · 10 February 2026
- Guidance
KRA extends iTax compliance deadline to 30 June 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority has extended the deadline for filing 2025 individual income tax returns to 30 June 2026, and introduced a one-off amnesty waiving penalties for late returns filed by 31 March 2026.
Kenya Revenue Authority · 1 February 2026