Justice Gatembu Kairu
The Court of Appeal has elected Justice Gatembu Kairu as its new President after securing 26 of the 41 votes cast in elections held yesterday. He emerged victorious against fellow contenders Lady Justice Lydia Achode, Justice Patrick Kiage, and Lady Justice Agnes Murgor.
In his acceptance message, Justice Gatembu emphasized collaboration, mutual respect, and collective leadership as the foundation of his vision for the Court. He noted that the strength of a collegiate court lies in its collective wisdom and pledged to serve judges and staff while facilitating the Court’s work. He said his presidency would focus on enhancing administrative efficiency and upholding justice, describing the position not as one of singular authority but as a commitment to service and institutional excellence.
The AAK Board of Trustees met yesterday to discuss key issues aimed at enhancing the Association’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness. The deliberations focused on strengthening governance and compliance frameworks, improving stewardship of AAK assets and properties, exploring strategic revenue-generation opportunities, and fostering closer collaboration between the Trustees, Secretariat, and Governing Council. Members also underscored the need for transparent reporting during Annual General Meetings (AGMs), emphasizing measurable impact, outcomes, and accountability to members. The meeting reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to providing strategic oversight and supporting initiatives that promote institutional growth and resilience. Through continuous engagement and sound governance, AAK remains focused on advancing a stronger, sustainable, and professional built environment sector.
More than 7,300 members of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) have gathered in Mombasa for a four-day annual conference amid growing concerns over student unrest in schools across the country. KESSHA National Chairman Willie Kuria said the rising cases of unrest will be a major agenda item, with school heads expected to discuss the causes and identify practical solutions. He noted that the second term of 2026 has been particularly challenging for school administrators and suggested that learners who struggle to adapt to boarding school life should consider enrolling in day schools, where they can receive closer parental supervision. The 49th KCB/KESSHA Conference is themed “Strong Schools and Collaborative Leadership for Promoting Competency-Based Education,” highlighting the need for strong leadership, partnerships, and continuous professional development to support education reforms.
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto yesterday donated school shoes to all 1,665 learners at Karen C. Comprehensive School in Nairobi as part of efforts to support access to education and improve learners’ welfare. During her visit, the First Lady interacted with pupils and encouraged them to remain focused on their studies, embrace discipline, and work hard to achieve their goals. She emphasized the importance of education in shaping a brighter future and urged learners to make the most of the opportunities available to them. Rachel Ruto said the initiative seeks to promote dignity in learning and create a conducive environment for children to thrive. She noted that investing in children’s education is an investment in the future development and prosperity of the nation.
Aviation and Aerospace and Development PS Teresia Mbaika addresses residents during a women empowerment forum where she questioned the decision by Makueni Members of Parliament to vote against the Finance Bill 2026, arguing that the legislation is important for raising revenue needed to fund development projects and government programmes across the country. Speaking during a women’s empowerment forum at Kisau/Kiteta Ward in Mbooni Sub-County on Sunday, Mbaika said the government requires adequate resources to initiate new projects and complete ongoing development initiatives.
Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya increased by two million during the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, reaching 53.4 million accounts, according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The growth was supported by a significant expansion of mobile money agents, whose numbers rose by over 101,000 to 602,470. Safaricom continued to dominate the market with an 89.1 percent share, boosted by its upgraded M-PESA Fintech 2.0 platform. During the financial year, M-PESA processed 46.41 billion transactions valued at Sh41.68 trillion. Mobile money platforms are also expanding beyond payments into investments, insurance, and wealth management. Ziidi MMF emerged as the largest investment product, while insurance offerings such as Tuunza continued to attract increasing numbers of users.
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