The former oil company of Kairat Boranbayev has come under the control of KazMunayGas.
The company Phystech II, formerly owned by Kairat Boranbayev, transferred into the ownership of JSC NC "KazMunayGas" on 29 May 2026.
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Resident of Aktobe challenges dismissal from Emergency Department over bookmaker bets
The chief of the guard at fire station No. 24 of the Emergency Situations Department of the city of Aktobe, Nurbol Uteniyazov, who had worked in the rescue service system for more than 12 years, was dismissed for non-compliance with anti-corruption restrictions following an inspection.
The Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region resigned after the sentencing of Zhaksylyk Omar.
Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region, Nurymbet Saktaganov, submitted his resignation after a guilty verdict was handed down to his former first deputy, Zhaksylyk Omar. However, following the review of his application, it was refused.
President Tokayev responded to criticism of Kazakhstan as a "Fine-stan".
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev commented on criticism of the state’s legal policy and stated that the country will continue to adhere to the ‘Law and Order’ course. The head of state also commented on the use of the expressions ‘Fine-stan’ and ‘Penalty-stan’ in reference to Kazakhstan.
Farmers in the North Kazakhstan Region are being obliged to repay loans due to the slaughter and sale of livestock
Livestock farmers in the North Kazakhstan Region (NKR) have approached the regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs after JSC "SPK "Solтүstіk" demanded early repayment of soft loans totalling 13.8 million tenge. The grounds for this were the results of a state audit, which deemed the sale and slaughter of purchased livestock as a misuse of funds.
Kazakhstani enterprises have been fined 62 million tenge for safety violations
Since the beginning of the year in Kazakhstan, the total amount of fines for violations of industrial safety requirements has reached 62 million tenge. 523 workers were brought to administrative responsibility, and the operations of more than 600 facilities and technical devices were suspended due to gross violations.
The prosecutor's office has identified 2,800 fictitious livestock vaccinations in the Akmola region.
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Zerendinsky District identified 2,800 cases of fictitious animal vaccination and violations in the work of veterinary services. As a result of the inspection, funds spent on unjustifiably recorded veterinary measures, as well as part of illegally paid bonuses and additional payments, were returned to the budget.
OpenAI has launched a tool to combat pandemics and biological threats
OpenAI has launched the Rosalind Biodefense programme and for the first time granted access to its biological model GPT-Rosalind. The company intends to support external teams developing protective tools in the fields of healthcare and biosecurity, as well as to provide access to US government agencies and their allies for addressing sector-specific challenges.
The Education Department of Kostanay has found itself at the centre of investigative actions
In the Department of Education of the city of Kostanay, investigative actions and a search were carried out. According to media reports, interrogations affected the department's management, staff members, and several school principals.
KTZh has confirmed the detention of the head of the depot in Almaty
The head of the Almaty Operational Carriage Depot has been detained as part of a criminal case. The court has authorised a preventive measure in the form of detention.
The beating of a schoolgirl by a group of teenagers is being investigated in Karaganda
In Karaganda, an investigation is underway into the beating of a minor girl which, according to her mother, occurred without any prior conflict and was filmed by the attackers. The victim is in hospital, and the family is demanding an objective investigation and access to the video footage.
Disruptions worth 11.5 billion tenge identified in Kazakhstan's science sector
The Agency for State Service Affairs (ASSA) has conducted an external analysis of corruption risks in the education and science sector of Kazakhstan. Systemic violations have been identified in the implementation of scientific projects and funding. As a result, new mechanisms for expert payment, digital control, and expenditure transparency have been introduced.
The Family Bank has changed the procedure for distributing housing in Kazakhstan
From 2 March 2026, the distribution of housing among those on the waiting list in Kazakhstan will only take place after a data inventory has been completed. This procedure will become a mandatory step before receiving a flat or a preferential loan. Without it, those on the waiting list will keep their place in the queue but will not be able to participate in the distribution.
The Stadler carriages for KTZ have not entered service on routes in Kazakhstan.
In Kazakhstan, passenger carriages from Swiss manufacturer Stadler have not been put into service, despite deliveries and payment having been made. According to sources, the carriages have not passed part of the testing and have not been handed over to the national carrier KTZ. The official commissioning deadlines have been postponed to 2026.
The convicted former head of Taldykorgan police has won a court case against the Zhetysu Regional Police Department.
Former police chief of Taldykorgan, Marat Kushtybaev, previously found guilty of rape by a court, has had his administrative claim against the Department of Police of the Zhetysu Region satisfied. The court ruled the department's inaction unlawful for failing to consider his report on the privatisation of official housing. The decision has entered into legal force.
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