“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that, Wednesday, the 27th May, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha,” read a Gazette Notice by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

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NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – The government has declared Wednesday, May 27, a public holiday to mark Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

In an official notice, authorities confirmed that the day will be observed nationwide, allowing Muslims across the country to commemorate the festival with prayers, charity, and family gatherings.

“It is notified for the general information of the public that, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares that, Wednesday, the 27th May, 2026, shall be a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha,” read a Gazette Notice by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.

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Eid ul-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, a central story in Islamic tradition.

Oburu said the party’s priority ahead of the next election would be to secure more elective seats across the country.

Uhuru said his focus remains on ensuring that the party’s structures remain stable and that emerging leaders are given an opportunity to take over...

The demonstrations disrupted transport and business activities, with angry residents barricading roads and demanding intervention from the government over the escalating cost of living.

The President emphasized a shift in infrastructure financing strategy aimed at reducing Kenya’s debt burden while accelerating development of critical energy projects.

Mbadi cautioned that some of the narratives circulating around the Bill are misleading and risk distorting public understanding of the proposed fiscal reforms.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya