The Governance and Public Administration (GPA) Sub-Committee of the National Development Implementation Committee (NDIC) has reviewed progress across key priority programmes under the governance cluster, including security sector housing, digital government services, citizen registration, and the Government Legislative Agenda.

The Sub-Committee noted steady progress under the National Institutional Housing Programme to address housing deficits within the police and prison services and later expanded to include additional security agencies under the Affordable Housing Framework.

The security cluster now represents the largest and most advanced institutional housing pipeline under the Affordable Housing Programme with a current housing portfolio comprising of 165 projects across the country and delivering a total pipeline of 47,464 units. 

To date, 2,092 housing units have been completed while 9,555 units are under active construction and another 24,720 units under procurement.

Major ongoing police housing developments that are underway include at the GSU Headquarters in Ruaraka, Kiganjo Training School, and the GSU Training School in Embakasi, alongside other strategic sites aimed at reducing accommodation deficits in high-demand operational areas.

In parallel, the KDF Affordable Housing Programme is delivering housing units across Kahawa, Embakasi, Langata, Moi Airbase, Lanet, Gilgil, Nanyuki and Mariakani military camps.

The 500-unit development at Roysambu has already been completed and handed over while the completion of other units is scheduled between January 2026 and January 2028.

On digital transformation, the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services reported that 22,665 government services have been onboarded onto the e-Citizen platform out of 26,550 identified services that are targeted by 30th June 2026.

The introduction of Government-to-Government services on the platform has also commenced, beginning with selected state corporations and foreign missions in Nairobi.

With enhanced technical and financial support, the onboarding of specific services within the National Police Service and Correctional Services will be accelerated to expedite integration.

Under the Usajili Mashinani mobile registration initiative100,195 identity cards have been issued since September 2025, including 70,648 first-time registrations. A total of 52,262 birth certificates were issued during the exercise.

To strengthen outreach, 45 new vehicles have been acquired and additional registry and civil registration offices are being operationalized in the current financial year.

This has enhanced inclusion for citizens in remote areas, and strengthened access to government programmes that require official identification.

On the Government Legislative Agenda, the Sub-Committee focused on completed legislative business that has strengthened governance and accountability frameworks within the cluster.

Several key Bills have now been assented into law, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Amendment) Act, 2022: the Conflict-of-Interest Act, 2023; the National Lottery Act, 2023; and the Gambling Control Act, 2023.

In addition, the Public Benefits Organizations Act has been operationalized following gazettement of its commencement date.

The operationalization of the Diaspora Integrated Information Management System (DIIMS), now provides integrated digital services to Kenyans living abroad.

The platform strengthens engagement with the diaspora community, enhances service accessibility, and supports data-driven policy planning in line with the Kenya Diaspora Policy 2024.

The meeting, chaired by the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo brought together Principal Secretaries and senior officials from key departments within the Governance and Public Administration cluster, including Parliamentary Affairs (Dr. Aurelia Rono), Immigration and Citizen Services (Dr. Bellio Kipsang), Correctional Services (Dr. Salome Beacco), Devolution (Michael Lenasalon), Science and Research (Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak), National Police Service (Bernice Lemedeket) and Solicitor General (Shadrack Mose).

The Principals while appreciating the progress, reaffirmed their collective commitment to strengthening implementation oversight, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and accelerating delivery of priority programmes in governance and security sector reform.

The United States has issued a security warning to American citizens worldwide following escalating tensions in the Middle East. 

In a statement on Monday, March 2, the embassy urged Americans to remain vigilant and adhere to official guidance from U.S. missions abroad.

“Following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran, Americans worldwide and especially in the Middle East should follow the guidance in the latest security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

“They may experience travel disruptions due to periodic airspace closures,” the statement read.

The embassy further emphasized the need for heightened caution and encouraged citizens to stay informed through official State Department platforms.

“The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security alerts and follow the U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens channel on WhatsApp,” the statement added.

Americans planning international travel were also urged to carefully review official advisories and updates before departure.

“When planning travel, read carefully our Travel Advisory, country information, and any recent alerts,” the statement concluded.

Elsewhere, President William Ruto has condemned strikes by Iran targeting Middle East nations, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar.

In a statement on Monday, March 2, the president warned that the regionalization of the conflict represents a grave danger to international peace and security.

“Kenya strongly condemns the strikes on the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain in the evolving conflict in the Middle East. It is evident that the regionalization of this conflict poses a grave threat to international peace and security,” he stated.

Ruto emphasized that longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable in resolving the Iran crisis.

He called for an urgent multi-stakeholder engagement to de-escalate the ongoing crisis.

“At this defining and perilous moment in global history, longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable frameworks for the resolution of the current crisis in the Middle East. Kenya calls for urgent multi-stakeholder engagement towards de-escalation,” he concluded.

The Kenya Meteorological Department has revealed that the entire Nairobi Metropolitan Area would receive continued moderate rainfall except in Westlands.

In a forecast published on Monday, March 2, Kenya Met revealed that Westlands will experience heavy rainfall within the next 25 hours.

“Several areas are likely to experience moderate rainfall, with localised pockets of heavier rainfall, especially over parts of Westlands and surrounding areas,” the statement read in part.

Kenya Met predicted that showers will be experienced during the day and night with isolated heavy rainfall.

The Department further called on Kenyans to share photo and video updates of adverse weather conditions with the agency.

The Weatherman further warned of waterlogging in low-lying and poorly drained areas within the Nairobi Metropolis.

Kiambu, Kabete, Kiambaa, Githunguri, and Gatundu will also receive very heavy rainfall, while Kajiado and Machakos Counties will experience moderate rainfall.

Earlier, Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Muga asked Kenyans to take advantage of the rainy season and harvest water.

The rainfall season led to traffic disruptions and flooding. Several deaths have also been reported in Nairobi and across the country in relation to the bad weather.

 On Saturday, Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno and five others died after their chopper crashed while trying to fly during adverse weather conditions.

In Nairobi, a Grade 9 pupil died after being swept away by flooding waters in Nairobi West after he fell into an open sewer.

In Narok County, four people died after a tour vehicle was swept away while trying to cross a flooded river at the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

President William Ruto has warned of the escalating road safety crisis in Kenya, revealing that road accidents claimed 5,009 lives last year.

Speaking during the Presentation of a Report by the National Council on the Administration of Justice on Traffic Accidents and Deaths on Monday, March 2, he said the figure represents an increase of 261 deaths compared to 2024. 

“Kenya records more than 4,000 road fatalities annually. Last year alone, 5,009 deaths were reported on our roads, an increase of 261 compared to 2024,” he said.

Ruto noted that beyond the human toll, road crashes are inflicting significant economic losses on the country.

“These accidents and their ensuing fatalities and injuries cost our economy the equivalent of 5% of our GDP, translating to an estimated loss of Ksh450 billion annually,” he added.

Ruto also singled out the 2025 festive season as particularly tragic, even as he acknowledged ongoing efforts to address the challenge.

“During the 2025 festive season alone, 415 deaths were recorded, a 23% increase from the previous year. I am, however, encouraged that deliberate steps are already being taken to confront this challenge,” he continued.

Ruto said enforcement measures rolled out during the festive season had started to bear fruit.

He noted that the crackdown had led to a notable drop in fatalities involving Public Service Vehicles (PSVs).

“I am pleased to note that the interventions during the festive season yielded measurable gains. The deployment of 36 prosecutors, 40 officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and 121 officers from the National Transport and Safety Authority significantly strengthened enforcement.

“As a result, fatalities involving Public Service Vehicles declined by 10%, largely due to intensified oversight. This initiative has, therefore, established a viable and replicable national model for managing traffic offences,” he further said.

Addressing the causes of road carnage, Ruto outlined a range of contributing factors affecting motorists, operators and pedestrians alike.

“Major contributors include reckless driving, speeding and drunk driving, poor driver training, widespread unlicensed riding, unroadworthy vehicles, counterfeit spare parts, unsafe road design, and the high vulnerability of pedestrians and motorcyclists. Economic pressures on PSV operators are also contributing to risky behaviour,” he explained.

Ruto further pointed to systemic gaps within the justice system that undermine efforts to curb traffic offences.

“The pilot further exposed critical weaknesses within the justice chain. These include persistent corruption and roadside bribery, delays in investigations and prosecutions, weak evidence management systems, digital gaps, inconsistent fines, absence of traffic-specific sentencing guidelines, limited capacity of the workforce, funding constraints, and weak enforcement of Notices to Attend Court,” he stated.