Samson Kurgat

Video Journalist & TV Producer @kassFM_Official. Thomson Reuters Foundation @TRF Fellow, @uonbi Alumni

[Dr Chris Kiptoo, CBS @DrChrisKiptoo]

I welcomed the newly appointed Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Mr. Adan Mohamed to the National Treasury.

We are working closely with KRA to mobilise domestic revenue, promote efficiency, broaden the tax base, tap into emerging tax streams in the digital economy and create an enabling business environment that supports investment, job creation and economic growth.

@KRACorporate @CG_KRA @KeTreasury

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

The High Court upholds impeachment former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High CourtThe IEBC had no relevance in the appointment and approval of Kindiki #GachaguaImpeachment

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court finds that claims of bias by petitioners against the House Speakers, MPs and Senators were not backed by evidence #GachaguaImpeachment

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court: The Standing Orders are constitutional and lawful #GachaguaImpeachment

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court ruling : Public participation was not required in Kithure Kindiki’s nomination and installation as Deputy President #RigathiImpeachment

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court: The IEBC secretariat legally conducted it's administrative role even in absence of commissioners #RigathiImpeachment case.

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court rules public participation was not required for Kithure Kindiki’s appointment as DP, says law is silent on the nomination process. #GachaguaImpeachmentcase

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

High Court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine whether the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment process was constitutional. #GachaguaImpeachmentcase

[Hussein Mohamed, MBS. @HusseinMohamedg]

President Ruto’s Key Achievements in Brussels :

- Secured €102 million (KSh 15.3 billion) under the EU–Kenya Digital Partnership to boost digital transformation, connectivity, and jobs.

- Welcomed €37 million (approximately KSh 5.6 billion) in EU funding for the Blue Raman cable’s Africa extension, strengthening regional connectivity & reducing bandwidth costs.

- Advanced the EU–Kenya Digital Dialogue and Data Adequacy process, positioning Kenya to become the first African country to secure an EU data adequacy decision, unlocking digital trade, investment, & tech-sector jobs.

- Launched the Kenya–Benelux Chamber of Commerce to expand trade, investment, export opportunities, & job creation between Kenya & the Benelux region.

- Advanced discussions on expanding Kenya–Belgium trade & investment, including support for regional transport links connecting the Port of Mombasa to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, following talks with King Philippe.

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

Justice Frida Mugambi: National Assembly conducted and facilitated adequate public participation in impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua #impeachmentRuling

[Samson Kurgat @KurgatSamson]

A battery of journalists has pitched camp ahead of the High Court ruling on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at the Milimani Law Courts. The matter will be determined by a three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, & Frida Mugambi.

[Kenya Space Agency @SpaceAgencyKE]

#GDFKSEC2026 Day 3:Plenary Session: From Data Silos to Shared Insights

The session highlighted the importance of breaking down institutional data silos to unlock the full value of data for national development.

Speaking during the session, Eng.John Kipchumba Tanui, CBS, Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy, Kenya, emphasized the need for greater data interoperability and collaboration among institutions to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and enhance the use of data in policymaking.

[Kenya Space Agency @SpaceAgencyKE]

#GDFKSEC2026 Day 3 - Session:Africa Business Innovation Lab (ABIL): Unlocking Innovation in Space and EO Sectors

This session explored how innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration can accelerate the growth of Africa's space and Earth Observation (EO) sectors. Discussions focused on strengthening innovation ecosystems, fostering public-private partnerships, enabling policy frameworks and building technical capacity.

[DCI KENYA @DCI_Kenya]

SUSPECT BEHIND VIRAL INFLAMMATORY POSTS ARRESTED IN MOMBASA

Detectives have apprehended David Onyango Elgon, aka MC Adek Tatu, the mastermind behind insensitive and inflammatory social media posts that have sparked widespread public outcry.

The offensive content, which was published on the suspect's Facebook account (MC Adek Tatu), has since gone viral across various social media platforms, threatening public order and peace.

Acting swiftly on actionable intelligence, a team of detectives launched a manhunt, trailing the suspect to his hideout at Queen’s Court in Utange, Mombasa County, where he was arrested in his residential house.

The suspect is currently in custody, undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment.

The DCI reminds all netizens that the digital space is not a lawless jungle. While we enjoy the freedom of expression, publishing or distributing inflammatory posts that incite public outcry and divide us as a nation is a crime. We urge the public to use social media platforms responsibly.

#FichuaKwaDCI. Call 0800 722 203 (Toll-free) or WhatsApp at 0709 570 000 to report anonymously. Usiogope!

[Eng. Kefa Seda @EngKefaSeda]

The Menengai Geothermal Development Project continues to stand out as one of Kenya’s most strategic clean energy Public Private Partnership models, demonstrating how deliberate public sector de risking can unlock long term private investment into critical national infrastructure.

Last evening, together with PS for National Treasury, Dr. @DrChrisKiptoo , PS @SDPI_AM Dr. Cyrell Odede, PS Roads Eng. @PSRoads_Ke , and officials from the PPP Committee, we undertook an inspection tour of the Menengai Geothermal Project in Nakuru County to assess the progress of the ongoing geothermal power generation programme being implemented through a structured partnership framework between the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

Under this model, GDC undertakes the high risk and capital intensive upstream activities including geothermal resource exploration, appraisal drilling, steam field development, reservoir management, and steam gathering infrastructure before supplying verified geothermal steam to private power producers for electricity generation and dispatch into the national grid. This government led de risking framework substantially improves project bankability, lowers investor exposure to exploration uncertainty, accelerates private sector participation, and strengthens financing viability for large scale geothermal infrastructure.

The first phase of the development targets 105MW through three separate 35MW power plants being developed by Sosian Menengai Geothermal Power Limited, Globeleq Menengai Limited, and OrPower Twenty Two Limited. Upon completion, the projects are expected to strengthen baseload electricity supply, enhance grid stability, support industrial productivity, reduce pressure on thermal generation, and reinforce Kenya’s position as a global leader in renewable energy development.

The Menengai model continues to provide an important reference point on how governments can strategically undertake early stage infrastructure and resource risks while leveraging private sector capital, operational expertise, and generation efficiency in delivery of commercially sustainable infrastructure. The framework is increasingly becoming significant in expanding long term energy security while supporting manufacturing growth, investment attraction, and rising national electricity demand driven by economic expansion.

[felix koskei @koske_felix]

The National Land Commission, led by its Chairperson Dr. Abdillahi Saggaf Alawy, paid me a courtesy call at my office today.

The Commission shared its plans towards the delivery of its constitutional mandate and we discussed key areas requiring government support. I assured the Commission of the Government’s full support as it undertakes its important work in land administration and management.

[Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) @KeRRA_Ke]

His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto today launched the upgrading of the 35km Tezo–Kakanjuni–Jaribuni Road to bitumen standard in Kilifi North Constituency, Kilifi.

The project will improve market access for farmers, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance access to essential services such as health facilities and learning institutions.

#InfrastructureDevelopment
#RoadsForGrowth

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme continues to gain global recognition as one of Africa’s leading models for sustainable urban development, inclusive growth, and social transformation.

By 2050, most urban growth will be concentrated in Africa and Asia, making affordable housing one of the defining priorities of our time.

Meeting this demand requires reform of the international financial architecture to address financing inequalities affecting Africa and the Global South, even as Africa increasingly commits to financing its own development through stronger African multilateral institutions and domestic resource mobilisation.

We commend the people of Kenya for demonstrating how locally mobilised resources through the Housing Levy can help address the challenges of rapid urbanisation, making Kenya’s housing agenda one of Africa’s most ambitious urban transformation initiatives.

Proud to share Kenya’s experience in building climate-resilient communities through affordable housing while transforming informal settlements, creating jobs, and supporting enterprise as I addressed the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum at the Baku Convention Center, Baku.