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Kenyans who struggle to recover funds sent to the wrong mobile numbers or bank accounts could soon find relief. The government has announced a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity and improve coordination between commercial banks and mobile network operators (MNOs). The strategy was unveiled on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, by the Interior Ministry’s National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4), which raised the alarm over a sharp increase in digital fraud nationwide. Reversal Refusals Flagged as Top Cybercrime. According to the committee’s latest cybercrime status report, the intentional withholding of electronic payments sent by mistake has surged to become one of the most common cyber offenses in Kenya.

The report highlights that Nairobi is the primary hotspot for these incidents, driven by the city’s high concentration of digital transactions and public institutions.

Cybercrime Distribution by Region:Primary Hotspot: Nairobi (Highest volume of digital transactions and online activity).Other Affected Areas: Nyanza, Eastern, Rift Valley, Central, Coast, and Western regions.Beyond the refusal to reverse mistaken transactions, the report identified unauthorized access to computer systems and cyber harassment as the other leading digital offenses in the country.

Inter-Agency Collaboration for Consumer ProtectionWith mobile money and online banking now central to daily life for millions of Kenyans, the government is shifting toward a proactive defense model.To better protect consumers and speed up the recovery of misplaced funds, the committee has resolved to build a collaborative cybersecurity network linking the following critical sectors:Commercial Banks & Financial InstitutionsMobile Network Operators (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom)Aviation FirmsEnergy Companies. The government notes that this cross-industry collaboration will significantly enhance real-time detection of suspicious transactions, making it harder for fraudulent recipients to withdraw or hide erroneously sent funds.

Thousands of Kenyan employees face an uncertain future following the government’s announcement of a massive cleanup of the national business registry. In a gazette notice dated January 2, 2026, the Registrar of Companies, Damaris Lukwo, revealed that over 300 firms are earmarked for dissolution starting in April this year.

Affected Sectors

The targeted companies span a wide range of industries, potentially causing a significant ripple effect across the labor market. The primary sectors facing the axe include:

• Services: Consultancy, security, cleaning, and branding.

• Infrastructure: Building, construction, and electrical services.

• Media & Tech: Publishing, media firms, and internet service providers.

• Logistics: Transport and supply chain companies.

• Niche Industries: Insurance, milling, and education management services.

The 90-Day Grace Period

Under Section 894 (3) of the Companies Act, the Registrar has provided a three-month window for stakeholders to intervene. Any individual or entity with valid reasons why these companies should remain on the register must “show cause” before the April deadline.

“The names of the companies specified shall be struck off from the Register of Companies at the expiry of three months from the date of publication of this notice,” the gazette stated.

Why Is the Government Dissolving These Firms?

This move is part of a broader crackdown by the Business Registration Services (BRS)—an agency under the Attorney General’s office—to enforce compliance. Common reasons for such a strike-off include:

1. Failure to File Annual Returns: A mandatory requirement under the Companies Act of 2015.

2. Dormancy: Companies that have ceased operations but remain on the books.

3. Court Orders: Specific legal mandates requiring dissolution.

4. Regulatory Non-compliance: Failure to maintain accurate operational data.

Potential Roadblocks

While the Registrar has the power to dissolve these firms, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) may step in to halt the process for specific companies. If a firm has an active tax dispute or outstanding liabilities, the KRA can apply to suspend the dissolution until all tax matters are settled.

As the 90-day countdown begins, business owners and employees are being urged to verify their status with the BRS to avoid permanent closure and job losses.

With the current high cost of living in the 254, the government has roped in questions from netizens on whether the heavy taxation is meant to improve the living standards or to enrich Government officials. After a year in office, here’s how your tax has been used;

Fuel

The State Department for Interior and Citizen Services was the biggest government spender on fuel in the country during the 2022/2023 financial year, using Ksh947.57 million in fuel and lubricants.

Other big spenders on fuel were the State Department for Correctional Services at Ksh761.31 million and the National Police Service (NPS) which spent Ksh439.18 million.

The Judiciary spent Ksh163.95 million on fuel, oil and lubricants.

Rent

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) spent the highest on rent and rates at Ksh3.59 billion.

Other big spenders on rent were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Ksh1.9 billion, the State Department for Trade (Ksh 224.72 million), and the State Department for Labour (Ksh256.76 million).

Hospitality

Ruto and Uhuru had the biggest expenditure on hospitality, spending Ksh2.34 billion. This covers the money spent on hosting state luncheons for visiting presidents and other state house events.

The OP’s expenditure was followed by IEBC who spent Ksh2.12 billion.

Routine Maintenance

The total expenditure by the government offices was Ksh3.69 billion including Ksh1.95 billion for motor vehicles and Ksh1.74 billion for maintenance of other assets.

The State Department for Interior and Citizen Services recorded the highest routine maintenance motor vehicle expense at Ksh589.72 million while the Ministry of Health recorded the highest routine maintenance of other Assets at Ksh245.95 million.

Operating Expenses

These operations covered bank service charges, parking charges, constituency office expenses, security operations, and laundry expenses amongst others.

Government agency’s expenditure in this category was Ksh58.39 billion.

The Office of The President spent Ksh8.54 billion while the Treasury had its expenditure standing at Ksh11.16 billion.

A new survey by market research company TIFA has found that a majority of Kenyans are dissatisfied with the performance of the government.

The survey, which was conducted between June 24 and June 30, 2023, found that 56% of Kenyans believe that the country is heading in the wrong direction. This is a significant increase from March, when only 25% of Kenyans held this view.

The survey also found that only 29% of Kenyans approve of the way the government is handling the economy. This is also a significant decrease from March, when 48% of Kenyans approved of the government’s handling of the economy.

The survey’s findings suggest that the government is facing a crisis of confidence. The government will need to take steps to address the concerns of Kenyans if it wants to improve its approval ratings.

WAZIRI Mkuu Kassim Majaliwa amesema Taifa limepoteza kijana aliyekuwa msatari wa mbele kuwahamasisha vijana wajitambue wawe wazalendo kwa nchi yao na watambue fursa za maendeleo zilizopo na wasiwe walalamikaji.

Ameyasema hayo leo (Jumatano, Februari 27, alipokwenda kuhani msiba wa aliyekuwa Mkurugenzi wa Vipindi na Uzalishaji wa Clouds Media Group, Ruge Mutahaba kwa niaba ya Serikali, nyumbani kwa wazazi wa marehemu Mikocheni jijini Dar es Salaam.

Waziri Mkuu amesema vijana nchini walikuwa na kiongozi aliyekuwa akiwaongoza kwa kuwafungua kimawazo na kuwaonesha fursa mbalimbali zitakazowawezesha kuwakwamua kifikra na kiuchumi ili waweze kujitegemea.

Waziri Mkuu amesema msiba huo ni wa wote kwani marehemu amefanya kazi kubwa ya kushirikiana na Serikali kuhamasisha vijana kujitambua na kutambua fursa zilizpo na kuzifanyia kazi. “Ruge ametoa mchango mkubwa kwa Taifa.

Amesema marehemu Ruge katika kipindi cha uhai wake amefanya kazi kubwa kwa upande wa Serikali, kuanzia awamu ya nne hadi ya tano hususani katika suala la kuhamasisha vijana kujikwamua na kutokuwa wategemezi.

Pia, Waziri Mkuu amesema historia yake inaeleza namna alivyozunguka nchi nzima na kukutana na makundi ya vijana mbalimbali na kuwaelimisha namna ya kutambua fursa zilizopo nchini huku akiwahamasisha wawe wazalendo.

Marehemu alikuwa akitoa hadi fedha zake binafsi kwa ajili ya kuwawezesha vijana hasa wale ambao hawakuwa na uwezo wa kiuchumi ili nao washiriki katika shughuli mbalimbali za ujasiriamali na hatimaye waondokane na utegemezi.”

Kadhalika, Waziri Mkuu ametoa wito kwa wazazi, watoto wa marehemu pamoja na wananchi kwa ujumla waendelee kuwa na subira na watulivu katika kipindi hiki kigumu cha kuondokewa na mpendwa wao.

IMETOLEWA NA:

OFISI YA WAZIRI MKUU,

JUMATANO, FEBRUARI 27.