A national taskforce led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga called for competitive hiring of top NPS commanders and found that the Security Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2014, was enacted in bad faith to weaken NPS independence and expose it to political manipulation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A national taskforce led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga called for competitive hiring of top NPS commanders and found that the Security Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2014, was enacted in bad faith to weaken NPS independence and expose it to political manipulation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pokot South MP David Pkosing was named Pokot spokesman and kingpin in an Alem ceremony at Longorok in Pokot North Sub-County, where elders presented him with symbolic instruments of leadership including a spear, pen and leopard skin. The timing of the ceremony coincides with Pkosing's bid to become West Pokot governor in 2027, though elders insist it is a cultural rite rather than a political endorsement.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rights activist Francis Awino has filed a case in Milimani High Court seeking orders to compel Parliament to make MPs' voting, attendance and other legislative records publicly accessible to Kenyans, including on crucial legislation like the Finance Bill.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A national taskforce led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga called for competitive hiring for top National Police Service commanders and found that the Security Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act, 2014, was enacted in bad faith to weaken police independence and expose it to political manipulation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has emerged as one of Africa's hotspots for fraud and corruption in African Development Bank-financed projects, ranking second only to Nigeria in the number of sanctioned projects since 2013. The development raises alarm over the integrity of public procurement as Kenya pushes public-private partnerships to plug budget deficits.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly has approved Sessional Paper No. 7 of 2026 on the National Infrastructure Fund Investment Policy, which establishes investment guidelines for critical projects and sets out procedures for project identification, implementation, and review.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that County Governments owe pension schemes Sh115.7 billion in principal, interest, penalties and actuarial deficit, with Sh103.2 billion owed by County Executives, Sh9.3 billion by water service providers and Sh3.2 billion by County Assemblies. The National Treasury has forwarded a proposed Debt Settlement Agreement to the Solicitor General for legal clearance to provide a framework for settlement of the outstanding pension liabilities.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has called off its strike following a return-to-work agreement with the government and other parties, directing members to resume normal duties immediately and restoring operations at four paralysed airports.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto appointed Dr Duncan Oburu Ojwang as chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority for a six-year term effective August 31, 2026, replacing Justice Ahmed Issack Hassan. Ruto also appointed Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni to the Teachers Service Commission for six years after parliamentary approval.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Political analyst Barrack Muluka has challenged President William Ruto to reconsider seeking re-election in 2027, citing alleged human rights violations, police killings, and political violence under his administration. Muluka argued that Kenya needs stronger implementation of existing constitutional safeguards rather than new laws, and questioned how the government could assure protection from enforced disappearances while concerns over police conduct persist.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday to answer allegations of hate speech and incitement linked to inflammatory statements made during public engagements. The commission will deliver a determination next week on separate hate speech claims against Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga dismissed claims he was readmitted to hospital, saying he was discharged on Monday and is recuperating at his Nairobi residence after a brief general checkup. The 83-year-old ODM party leader said he had received several visitors, including Cabinet officials, and urged Kenyans not to be alarmed by illness reports.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Archbishop Anthony Muheria urged leaders to embrace truth, build trust and use ethical leadership to drive Kenya's development, speaking as chief guest at the Institute of Certified Secretaries' 31st Annual Dinner in Nairobi on August 29.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youth disrupted the opening of a UDA party office in Budalangi, Busia County, on Monday, forcing police to intervene. The incident exposed growing political differences within the ruling party, with Cooperatives and MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni accusing Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda Ababu Namwamba of working with a rival political group while claiming government support.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term after winning 60 per cent of August's vote, while opposition runner-up Brian Mundubile remained jailed on treason charges. The election was marked by allegations of intimidation and pro-government bias, with security operations against the opposition resulting in arrests and a former cabinet minister's death.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has declined to assent to the Machakos County Budget Appropriations Bill 2026, citing anomalies she says are inconsistent with the law and residents' interests. At the centre of the dispute is Sh853.96 million allegedly altered by ward representatives, which the governor says strips funds from active contracts, essential services and welfare programmes.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria, businesswoman Jane Waigwe Kimani and five others have been charged afresh in a Sh351.1 million graft scandal involving alleged irregular award of media-buying contracts by the Murang'a County Government, after the anti-corruption court dismissed their application to strike out the amended charge sheet.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has appointed Antonina Lentoijoni and Wilson Sossion as members of the Teachers Service Commission for a six-year term, in exercise of constitutional and statutory powers.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has appointed Duncan Ojwang as Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) for a six-year term. IPOA is mandated to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service, including investigating complaints against police officers and monitoring policing operations.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC transferred senior officials from its Supply Chain Management and Electoral Management departments to counties outside Nairobi after they refused to give what he called false testimony in proceedings over the commission's proposed Integrated Elections Management System tender, which he claims was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration, President William Ruto called on African leaders to ensure political competition does not degenerate into national conflict, saying elections should determine who governs but never who belongs to a country. He stressed that democracy is tested most when citizens and leaders disagree, and urged African countries to strengthen institutions and respect the rule of law.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti rejected the county's Ksh.17.8 billion budget, alleging MCAs unlawfully reallocated nearly Ksh.854 million from critical services, including cuts to the Wikwatyo Fund, women and youth empowerment programmes, bursaries, and road projects.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A National Taskforce on Police Reforms report released by former Chief Justice David Maraga details how Kenya Prisons Service officers collude with inmates to run phone scams, fraud, and drug rings, describing corruption as deeply embedded in recruitment, promotions, and procurement.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed media reports that he was readmitted to Nairobi Hospital, saying he only briefly visited for a general check-up with his doctors and has returned home. Oburu stated he is "very well" and pledged to inform the public if he were seriously ill.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on Kenyans to abandon sugar consumption, arguing that the money saved—estimated at 400–500 shillings—can be redirected toward funding the Social Health Authority (SHA). She framed the reduction as both a financial strategy to keep up with statutory health contributions and a measure to combat medical conditions.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and six others have been charged afresh by the Director of Public Prosecutions in connection with a KSh351 million corruption case involving a media-buying contract awarded to Top Image Media Consultants Limited. Wa Iria faces charges of conspiracy to commit corruption and conflict of interest, with prosecutors alleging he received KSh31.8 million from the company.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC is planning to procure a new election management system from South Korea to bungle the 2027 General Election, claiming IEBC leadership is determined to award the contract to MIRU Systems Technology.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga says he has been discharged from hospital after two days and is recovering at his Nairobi home, dismissing reports that he had been readmitted to Nairobi Hospital.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Murang'a governor Mwangi wa Iria and six others have been charged with conspiracy to commit corruption, conflict of interest, and money laundering in connection with a Sh351 million media-buying contract awarded by Murang'a County Government to Top Image Media Consultants Limited. The prosecution alleges the contract resulted in loss of public funds, with wa Iria accused of acquiring a private interest in the contract and receiving Sh31.8 million from the company.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has demanded government answers over an alleged Ksh.1.89 billion cyber-security maintenance scandal, claiming he has reliable intelligence suggesting a plot to inflate figures for corrupt purposes. He linked the allegation to July's incident when the State House website was hacked and hackers demanded a Bitcoin ransom equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, called for Kenya and Zambia to deepen trade and investment relationships, saying bilateral friendship should be measured by economic opportunities, job creation, and infrastructure development.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto called on African countries to move beyond political liberation and pursue economic independence through industrialisation, manufacturing and intra-African trade, arguing that Africa's next historic task is to convert its natural resources, markets and young population into prosperity for its people.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration in Lusaka, called on African leaders to ensure political competition does not turn into national conflict. Ruto invoked Kenya's 2027 General Election, urging political actors to compete peacefully without treating opponents as enemies or excluding any group, emphasizing that no political victory should be greater than national unity.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) is finalising a ruling on a dispute brought by the Friends of Siaya Anti-Nuclear Plant against the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency over inadequate information disclosure on the proposed Siaya nuclear power project. The community group has raised concerns about access to information, public participation, land acquisition, compensation, environmental impacts, and nuclear safety.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto said at Zambia's presidential inauguration that political contests should not undermine national unity, stability and development, and that African leaders must compete vigorously without becoming enemies or excluding others.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Tuesday over allegations of hate speech, ethnic incitement and utterances that threaten to divide the nation. While clarifying his remarks, he reiterated his push for a split in Mt. Kenya, saying the East region has been marginalised for over six decades and must take a different political position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to appear on September 17, 2026, over remarks made on August 22 in which he appeared to advocate that political parties should not field non-Maasai candidates for positions in Kajiado and Narok. The NCIC is investigating the remarks under provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act relating to hate speech and negative ethnicity, and warns that failure to appear could result in an arrest warrant.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya imported an emergency fuel cargo outside the Government-to-Government arrangement to prevent a jet fuel shortage in late August. The move echoes a controversial March shipment that led to arrests and resignations of senior energy officials and losses for some importers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Japan has relaxed overtime regulation effective Tuesday, removing pressure on businesses to cap monthly overtime at 45 hours, a move intended to spur economic growth but criticized as a return to workaholic culture. The change follows a government growth strategy calling for revised work-hour oversight, amid reports that the 45-hour guidance restricted activity for about 20 percent of Japan's small and mid-sized businesses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kesi, a legal technology platform, is helping businesses and individuals find lawyers and manage legal work digitally while assisting law firms with routine tasks like case law research and contract preparation. The initiative addresses long-standing problems in Kenya's legal sector where clients struggle with access, costs, and timelines—particularly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways has appointed Company Secretary Habil Waswani as acting CEO following the resignation of Captain George Kamal, who cited personal reasons after serving in the airline's executive leadership for more than a year. Waswani will assume the role on September 15, while Kamal remains for a 30-day transition period before his formal exit on September 30, 2026.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Aviation workers called off their industrial action and resumed duties after reaching a return-to-work agreement with employers. The deal provides for the immediate remittance of agency fees owed to the Kenya Aviation Workers Union by the Kenya Airports Authority, and clears the way for fresh negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto announced a government agreement with Pfizer that will slash prices of medicines for breast, stomach, colon, lung, prostate, and oesophageal cancers, as well as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, by more than seven times in some cases — reducing treatment cycle costs from up to Sh1 million to below Sh50,000. The deal, signed with the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority, aims to ease patients' financial burden and accelerate access to newer cancer treatments.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Jambojet warned passengers to expect continued flight delays as it clears a backlog caused by an air traffic control strike at Kenya's airports. The airline said normal operations should resume by September 2 and noted its staff did not participate in the strike.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airways acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal has resigned citing personal reasons, with a 30-day transition period ending September 30, 2026. Kamal had served in the acting CEO role since December 16, 2025, and previously spent three years as Chief Operating Officer.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan internet users aged 16 and above have the highest AI tool adoption rate globally at 97.5 per cent in the past month, according to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update covering 54 markets. The article examines whether widespread AI adoption will translate into measurable economic gains for Kenya, alongside concerns about job displacement, misinformation, and privacy.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's aviation operations have resumed to normal after aviation workers called off their strike, with major airports handling 244 arrivals and departures between 3 a.m. and noon on Tuesday. The Kenya Airports Authority said all airports were operating normally and working to progressively restore flight schedules.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Power is deploying 426 young engineers into regional operations to support grid modernisation and digitisation as the utility serves a customer base of 10.4 million. The engineers have completed four months of classroom training and will undertake five months of regional field rotation to strengthen technical capacity and improve operations.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya sits on mineral wealth with potential to transform its economy, yet investors and communities say the country continues to struggle to convert that geological potential into meaningful economic value.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to prepare for above-normal rains forecast for October–December, with early onset expected in Western, Nyanza and North Eastern regions. The plan includes hotspot mapping of flood-vulnerable areas, infrastructure inspections, drainage desilting, evacuation awareness, water-level monitoring, and coordination among national and county agencies.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Young entrepreneurs across more than 14 African countries say limited access to finance is a major barrier to their participation in sustainable agriculture businesses. Agriculture organisations and youth are calling for greater investment in youth-led agroecology enterprises, which they argue can create jobs, strengthen food systems and build resilience to climate change.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiganda Coffee Estate has become the first farm in Africa to receive the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard certification, a development expected to open access to premium markets where buyers pay higher prices for sustainably produced coffee. The 65-hectare estate's certification could provide a price premium of about a dollar per kilo and help stabilize production cycles through regenerative farming practices.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has commenced a 30-acre greenhouse development for blueberry production as part of its revenue diversification strategy alongside Macadamia and Avocado. The blueberry pilot project, which posted a half-year profit of Ksh 13 million (up from a Ksh 17 million loss the previous year), saw production reach 42,000 kg as of June 2026, up from 8,400 kg the prior year.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Mombasa Law Society has sued Mombasa County and its Lands CEC for failure to constitute a Physical and Lands Use Planning Liaison Committee as required by law, arguing the absence prejudices residents, property owners, and developers seeking access to a statutory dispute resolution mechanism.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dairy Board has assured consumers that milk remains available despite temporary supply constraints in parts of the country, with formal milk deliveries to processors falling 3.7 per cent from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in July. The Board attributes the shortage to seasonal production conditions and dry, cold weather in key milk-producing areas, though pasteurised milk has been more affected than long-life varieties.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has released a contingency plan to prepare Kenya for expected October-November-December El Niño rains, warning of potential flooding, displacement, disease outbreaks, infrastructure damage, and livelihood losses in vulnerable areas including riverine, coastal, highland, and urban flood-prone zones. Authorities have conducted hotspot mapping to identify at-risk areas and guide preparedness and response efforts.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Formal milk deliveries to processors fell from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in July, driven by dry and cold weather in key dairy-producing areas. The Kenya Dairy Board reports temporary supply constraints in some parts of the country, though milk remains available and retail prices have generally stayed stable.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Consumers in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya are facing limited milk supplies, with some supermarkets reporting empty shelves and fewer brands. Traders report declined deliveries and price increases of between Ksh.3 and Ksh.5 for a 500-millilitre packet, though the Kenya Dairy Board said the shortage is temporary and largely seasonal.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A personalised cancer vaccine has shown promising results in reducing the risk of melanoma returning or spreading after surgery, marking a potential breakthrough in treating high-risk skin cancer.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Council of Governors has declared that the Collective Bargaining Agreement at the centre of the nurses' nationwide strike is financially unsustainable, and has called on nurses to end the industrial action, which it maintains is illegal.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights groups are pushing for Kenya to criminalize enforced disappearances and fully implement the Victim Protection Act, 2014, through the Haki Kwa Wote Campaign launched in August. The Missing Voices coalition documented 19 cases of enforced disappearances between January and August 2026, following 55 cases in 2024.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group's Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted by unknown people along the Gilgil-Nakuru Road shortly before 9:20pm. The CEO states this is the second targeting of Kiprotich in two months and links the abduction to state pressure on the news organisation.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An aviation workers' strike in its second day left numerous passengers stranded at airports across Kenya, including at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where some overnight passengers lacked accommodation and many flights were cancelled or rescheduled.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nine of 47 counties are meeting the statutory deadline to remit Social Health Insurance Fund contributions by the ninth of each month, while 38 non-compliant counties have accumulated Sh418 million in unpaid contributions and Sh13.6 million in penalties, according to Social Health Authority data presented by Health CS Aden Duale.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pius Muiru Mbugua, a man who presented himself to job seekers as someone with connections to secure employment, has been caught up in the murder case of Dr Mutiso.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A hidden workforce in Kenya, including employees at Sama Source outsourced by tech giants like Meta, has paid a heavy psychological price moderating online content and training algorithms that power social media platforms.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has reopened 1,631 promotion positions for serving teachers, including 1,470 Deputy Headteacher II posts in primary schools and 132 Deputy Principal III positions and 29 Senior Master I posts in secondary schools. Teachers who previously applied do not need to reapply.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's secondary school heads accuse the government of releasing only Sh14,050 per learner instead of the approved Sh22,244, forcing schools to struggle with food, electricity, and water costs. The capitation was last reviewed in 2017, and school management says inflation has made education expenses unsustainable.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Transport Licensing Appeals Board Tribunal has suspended the PSV operator licence of Nicco Movers following two fatal accidents and widespread safety breaches, after the operator failed to demonstrate adequate compliance with road safety requirements.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa's top hierarchy is divided over a campaign to raise funds to save a multi-million-shilling tourist hotel in Mombasa from auction, with church members demanding a forensic audit of the construction costs before more money is raised.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) says nurses will not end their nationwide strike until the government fully implements the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement, with Secretary-General Seth Panyako stating no agreement has yet been reached with the Council of Governors despite progress on other demands.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Social Health Authority has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to comply with Health Management Information System requirements by one month, to September 30, to give them more time to complete system configuration and other compliance processes under the new digital health framework.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 30-year-old tractor driver, Edward Munene, died after being crushed by the tractor he was driving in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. He is suspected to have lost control of the vehicle while attempting to light a cigarette, and was run over by its rear tyre.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Red Cross has warned that 46 of Kenya's 47 counties risk above-average rainfall in coming months, cautioning that weak drainage and blocked flood paths could turn the rains into disaster. The warning comes as the Kenya Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall across more than 40 counties during the October-to-December short rains.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nurses union has dismissed the Council of Governors' assertion that their Collective Bargaining Agreement was signed under duress and is financially unsustainable, vowing to intensify strikes across the country until demands are met.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Mass Mobility Operators Association has condemned the suspension of Nicco Movers' operations following a passenger falling from a moving bus, calling the blanket suspension unfair to uninvolved drivers and conductors. The association argues that individual culprits should be held accountable rather than suspending the entire fleet of about 130 buses.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A funeral in Kitise, Makueni County turned confrontational when a priest from St Dominic Catholic Church requested the family stop speeches to begin the funeral mass. After a dispute, the priest initially left but later agreed to proceed with the mass and apologised to the family.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) arrested 11 people during a ten-day operation against counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi County, covering eight sub-counties and confiscating illicit beverages, counterfeit KRA excise stamps, and expired products. The authority is collaborating with KRA, KEBS, and the National Police Service to verify seized items and pursue those involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling counterfeit beverages.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jacob Mutungi Matolo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for vandalising telecommunications equipment worth Sh5.1 million belonging to American Tower Corporation in Taita Taveta County between April and July 2025. He was convicted of tampering with a telecommunications plant and stealing after the prosecution presented evidence of his involvement in forcibly accessing the facility and severing equipment targeted for theft.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Key CCTV cameras in Nairobi's Central Business District, including one along Mama Ngina Street, were offline when 29-year-old Rex Masai was killed during the June 2024 Gen Z protests, raising questions about the availability of surveillance footage for investigators.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has re-advertised 1,631 promotional positions for serving teachers, comprising 1,470 Deputy Headteacher II positions in primary schools, 132 Deputy Principal III positions, and 29 Senior Master II positions in secondary schools. Teachers must submit applications through the TSC online recruitment portal by midnight on September 14.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Aga Khan University Hospital has successfully performed a robotic-assisted gallbladder removal, using minimally invasive technology that provides a 3D view and improved instrument maneuverability compared to traditional laparoscopy, potentially enabling more complex surgeries through smaller incisions.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Transport Licensing Appeals Board has suspended Nicco Movers' PSV operator licence with immediate effect, after finding that 45 out of 51 vehicles presented for inspection failed to meet safety standards, with defects including missing seat belts, faulty locks, and missing emergency equipment.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Solomon Angutsa Atsiaya, CEO of National Police DT Sacco, has been sworn in as Chairman of the Co-operative University of Kenya Alumni Association, alongside a newly constituted executive committee, to deepen the university's engagement with alumni and widen opportunities for students.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda National Police have strictly enforced public decency laws at entertainment events, turning away and arresting young women for wearing outfits deemed "shameful" or "indecent," with a notable incident involving an officer apprehending a woman in a mini skirt at a bus park in Rubavu drawing public reaction online.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has warned of significant flooding and displacement risks as the country prepares for above-normal October–December rains, with some Western/Nyanza and North Eastern counties expecting early onset. The Ministry said heavy rains could overwhelm drainage systems and critical infrastructure, and has activated a National Contingency Plan with mapped flood hotspots to guide evacuation and emergency response.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Social Health Authority has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to comply with new Health Management Information System (HMIS) requirements to September 30, 2026, as Kenya transitions to a common digital platform for healthcare delivery and financing under the Taifa Care reforms. Facilities facing technical difficulties can seek assistance from the Digital Health Agency.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's nurses union says the nationwide strike will continue into its fifth week unless the government and Council of Governors sign and implement a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with CBA terms remaining the main unresolved issue despite progress on contract workers and career guidelines.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
A senior police officer testified in an inquest into the June 2024 shooting death of Rex Kanyike Masai that the National Police Service surveillance cameras in Nairobi's Central Business District were not operational at the time of the incident during anti-Finance Bill protests.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Machakos-based man has been handed a life imprisonment sentence after being found guilty of defiling a two-year-old child in Kiemboni village, Yatta sub-county on January 6, 2026. The court ruled that medical evidence and the child's identification of the accused proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary said Kenya should introduce nuclear science and technology to secondary school learners during the curriculum review process, as the country strengthens STEM education under the Competency-Based Education system. The announcement came during a regional meeting in Nairobi that brought together 10 countries.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Little Mister & Miss Environment Kenya initiative held its 2026 edition in Nairobi and is seeking to expand to all 47 counties to give children a bigger role in climate action and environmental conservation. The Environment PS challenged organisers to transform the annual event into a national network of young environmental ambassadors.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position, earning Sh1,585,967.90 in salaries from January to November 2023. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said he used fake Bachelor of Commerce and CPA Final Examination certificates and intends to recover the funds through civil proceedings.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is stepping up universal infant screening for sickle cell disease, with an estimated 250,000 people living with the condition nationwide and about 14,000 children born with it each year. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government is expanding screening, strengthening comprehensive care, and training health workers to support early diagnosis and treatment.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Joseph Mutwiwa Munyao, former Chief Officer of Machakos County government, has been charged with allegedly forging a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi (2004) and a Certified Public Accountants Final Examination Certificate (June 2019) to secure his senior position. He was arrested by the EACC on August 31, pleaded not guilty, and was granted cash bail of Ksh.1 million or an alternative bond of Ksh.2 million.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse arrested 11 people and confiscated counterfeit alcoholic beverages in a multi-agency crackdown across eight Nairobi sub-counties between August 20 and 31, 2026, in response to public concerns about unsafe products circulating in the market.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
African women's rights advocates have warned that appeals to "family values," culture, religion and national sovereignty are being used to undermine protections for women and girls, ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Rights experts and civil society groups examined growing anti-rights mobilisation and its potential impact on gender equality and human rights accountability.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Veteran Kikuyu musician JB Maina has taken fellow artists Samidoh and Waithaka wa Jane to court over claims they used his compositions for commercial gain without payment. According to his management, the dispute follows repeated unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter through management discussions and legal channels.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Anzauni Ndene Clan plans to install Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli as Chief Kyalo Muli I on October 3 at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, marking the first such installation in more than seven decades and described as a reconnection with cultural inheritance.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
David Wakhu captured the seventh leg of the PGK Equator Tour at Sigona Golf Club with a four-round total of 15-under-par 273, finishing ahead of 47 professionals. His victory moved him to third place in the Order of Merit standings.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Little Fish Swim Club and Seahorses Aquatic Center topped the men's and women's divisions respectively at the Nairobi County Swimming Association Inter-Clubs Invitational Championship held at Kiota School. Over 650 swimmers from 42 clubs across Kenya and Uganda competed in the first event of the NCSA 2026-2027 season.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jadini Nzomo, a handicap 2.5 player making a comeback after a year's absence, was named Most Valuable Player at the Captain Prize Championships at Nairobi Polo Club over the weekend, scoring eight goals and leading Tanqueray to a 13-8 victory over Nairobi Hospital.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi, 39, has announced his retirement from international football after 21 years with Argentina. His decision came roughly six weeks after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1–0 to Spain, and three weeks after the death of his father and longtime manager.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, ending a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances for his country. AFP Sport reviews the defining moments of his Argentina career.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 at Villa Park with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season. Manager Mikel Arteta credited the team's ability to finish games, calling it key to their title defence.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City hope to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye before the Premier League transfer window closes on Tuesday. Arsenal are targeting Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, though he reportedly prefers Barcelona.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks after Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final, concluding a career spanning more than two decades and over 200 appearances. AFP reviews the defining moments of his international career.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bukayo Saka scored in the second half to give Arsenal a 1-0 victory at Villa Park on Monday. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to finish games will be key to their title defence, describing it as a tough place to win.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Beckham said Lionel Messi's "legacy will live forever" after the Argentina legend announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, following 207 caps and 125 goals for his country.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City hope to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the transfer window closes on Tuesday at 2200 GMT, while Arsenal target Julian Alvarez. Premier League clubs will be unable to sign players until January once the deadline passes.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's volleyball coach Geoffrey Omondi says his team is prepared for a quarter-final match against Algeria at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship on Tuesday at Kasarani Indoors Arena, with an Olympic 2028 ticket at stake.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's 100m record holder, has ended his 2026 season early after sustaining a stress fracture to the heel bone of his left foot. He will miss the Diamond League Final in Brussels and the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stefanos Tsitsipas said he was not surprised that Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine and was suspended by the International Tennis Integrity Agency; Kyrgios admitted to making "a huge mistake" after failing the test in July 2026.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, defeated Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month absence with a wrist injury. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a provisional 38-man squad for upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea, including maiden call-ups for Kevin Wangaya of Nairobi United, Louis Millard of Swindon Town, and Javan Ochieng of Hickory FC.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for a reported £40 million, with the 18-year-old loaned to Crystal Palace for this season before joining Chelsea officially in 2027. Ahanor made 22 league appearances for Atalanta last season and made his Italy debut in June.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) registered three victories over the weekend in the National Men's Basketball Premier League, beating Equity Dumas 86-70, Umoja 64-60, and Stanbic Shields 86-71, to strengthen their bid for the playoffs.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ninth edition of the Embu Rugby Sevens kicks off September 5–6 at Embu Stadium as the Kenya Rugby Union National Sevens Circuit returns, featuring men's Division One and Two categories, women's competition, and age-grade matches with teams including defending champions Strathmore Leos, KCB Rugby, and Kabras Sugar.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michuki Hinga won the 2WD Non-Turbo Senior Car category at Round Five of the 2026 Shell Autocross Rally at Stoni Athi, clocking 10:39 minutes ahead of Adriano Varese (11:45) and Tariq Rashid (12:11). Tinashe Gatimu finished third in the 4WD Turbo Car Restrictor class with 20:46 minutes.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo pulsed field ablation surgery for a mild benign heart arrhythmia and miss Napoli's Champions League clash with Arsenal and Scotland's Nations League fixtures until after the international break.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers rallied from a set down to defeat Algeria 3-1 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship quarter-finals, advancing to a semi-final against Cameroon. Egypt also advanced to the semis with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia and will face Rwanda.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Antonio Rudiger announced his international retirement on September 1, 2026, two months after playing in the World Cup. The 33-year-old made 86 appearances for Germany and said he wanted to focus on club football with Real Madrid.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's next generation of athletics champions is emerging, with KCB Scholars delivering impressive performances at the FEASSSA Games in Tanzania and the ANOCA Zone V Games. The young athletes are navigating a pathway from school track through regional competition toward potential Youth Olympic Games participation.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Wildlife Service is relocating crocodiles from Kampi ya Samaki on Lake Baringo's western shores to KWS-managed parks and reserves, responding to intensifying human-wildlife conflict as rising lake waters force communities and animals into increasingly smaller shared habitat.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fire in Aberdare Forest, Nyandarua County, has destroyed more than 200 acres of forest land over four consecutive days starting August 28. The Kenya Wildlife Service reports the fire has been significantly reduced and contained, with 62 personnel and community volunteers deployed, though strong winds hampered firefighting efforts in areas covered by bamboo vegetation.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Uganda are deepening cooperation in tourism, technology, and regional mobility ahead of the fifth Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit, scheduled for October 26–27, 2026, at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa. The summit will bring together government officials, tourism players, technology firms, and investors to explore how technology and improved movement of people can unlock tourism opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The recently concluded humanoid robotic games in China showcased advanced science, technology, and artificial intelligence, with robots demonstrating the ability to run, play games like tennis, and balance like humans through complex sensors and computer processing power.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
King Haakon VIII, 53, took an oath before parliament on Tuesday following his father King Harald V's death on Friday at age 89, swearing to govern Norway in accordance with its constitution. His wife Queen Mette-Marit, recovering from a June 17 lung transplant, was absent due to post-operative complications.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Germany blamed Russia for an attempted hybrid attack involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic airport in August and announced diplomatic counter-measures including closing Russia's consulate in Bonn and canceling the contract for a Russian cultural centre in Berlin. Germany also announced it would tighten entry controls for Russian nationals and propose additional EU sanctions against Russian individuals.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ugandan and Kenyan activists blamed Kenya for opposition figure Kizza Besigye's plight, saying his abduction in November 2024 during a Kenya visit circumvented the country's Extradition Act. They called for an independent investigation and protests in Nairobi, with rights groups saying Besigye's health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges in Uganda.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday for a two-day visit as both countries face potential US sanctions over financial links to Iran. The trip comes amid a months-long Middle East war that began with US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, and as Washington threatens expanded sanctions against Tehran's backers and partners.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The jury convicted Davis of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon after just a few hours of deliberation, thirty years after the rap legend's death.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps played a decisive role in helping Niger's military government suppress a mutiny over the weekend in the capital Niamey, exposing the junta's dependence on Moscow at odds with its stated goal of reclaiming national sovereignty from foreign powers.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's government says it will send a bill to the National Assembly to decriminalise attempted suicide, which is currently penalised under colonial-era laws. The health minister cited about 300,000 annual suicide attempts and at least 7,000 deaths, noting that criminalisation deters people in crisis from seeking care.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto departed for Lusaka on September 1 to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who won re-election in August with about 60 per cent of the vote and will be sworn in for a second term alongside running mate Mutale Nalumango.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto travelled to Zambia on September 1, 2026, to attend the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, who was re-elected on August 18, 2026, with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13. Ruto said the victory will strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia and expand cooperation between the two states.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said a dawn bombing raid in Guaviare killed 20 narco-terrorists, captured five, and rescued two minors from guerrillas led by the country's most-wanted rebel, known as Ivan Mordisco.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two countries traded strikes over the weekend—the first exchange in weeks. The incident followed six months of war in which Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz closed and the US has maintained a counter-blockade of Iranian ports.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, who faces possible life in prison without parole, has stated his intention to appeal the verdict.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A knife-wielding woman stabbed and killed a person and injured another in New York's Times Square on Monday before being shot and killed by police. The attacker, identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, pulled large knives from a bag and stabbed a 68-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman in the abdomen.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed for Zambia to attend President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration ceremony, joining other African leaders and dignitaries. The visit underscores Kenya's diplomatic and economic ties with Zambia and the wider region.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been found guilty of murder with a deadly weapon for orchestrating the drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas on 7 September 1996. Prosecutors argued Davis ordered the shooting and supplied the gun used by his nephew after Shakur and his crew were involved in a fight with Anderson hours earlier.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Britain's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged a major reset of policy towards Israel in the coming weeks, condemning "appalling settler terrorism" in the occupied West Bank following increased attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Rwandan government has condemned ethnic references used by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba in posts about businessman Odrek Rwabwogo and President Paul Kagame, with Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo saying Kigali does not agree with the "ethnic extremism" expressed and noting that Rwanda has spent 32 years rebuilding unity after the 1994 Genocide.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Families of 32 Kenyans killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash are set to receive a combined $87.3 million (Ksh.11.3 billion) from Boeing-linked victim compensation funds, averaging about $2.73 million per victim. The payments follow the conclusion of legal proceedings and a 2025 Boeing non-prosecution agreement with the US Justice Department.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan activists have vowed to stage nationwide demonstrations on September 3, 2026, demanding answers over the alleged illegal rendition of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and calling for his immediate release, medical evacuation, and a full inquiry into alleged cross-border repression.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
32 Kenyan families affected by the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash will receive a combined $87.34 million (about KSh11.3 billion) in final compensation linked to Boeing's settlement with the United States Department of Justice. The payments are part of compensation for 93 families represented by Chicago-based Ribbeck Law Chartered, following the conclusion of legal proceedings.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of traders in Nairobi demonstrated against Kenya Revenue Authority's decision to raise the minimum tax yield for a 40-foot container of consolidated general cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million, citing concerns that the increase could harm their businesses. The KRA cited changes in exchange rates, freight costs, and tax laws for the revision, but traders argue they cannot afford the higher taxes during difficult business conditions.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece uses the recent arrest of an impostor priest in Lodwar as a mirror to warn about deceptive political candidates seeking office in the 2027 General Election, comparing them to "wolves in sheep's clothing" who come with false promises.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on Kenya's 1997–98 El Niño rains, which affected more than 1.5 million people and caused damage equivalent to 11 per cent of GDP, argues that forecasts alone are insufficient without systematic mechanisms to translate warnings into preparedness and early action at community and institutional levels.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government has announced plans to remove university funding from the national budget and shift higher education toward a market-based financing model from October 2026, a move the author argues risks transforming education from a public good into a private commodity dependent on ability to pay.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
A baseline study found 84 per cent of women traders in Nairobi's markets rely on self-care arrangements for their children because formal childcare is too expensive or unavailable near their workplaces. The opinion piece argues Nairobi County should move from pilot programmes to permanent policy to address this "gap in market design."
1 September 2026 · The Standard →