The Speaker of the National Assembly alleged that Members of Parliament bring people to State House to collect teacher employment letters and sell them for up to Sh400,000, raising questions about whether the constitutionally responsible office for teacher employment is actually making hiring decisions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Speaker of the National Assembly alleged that Members of Parliament bring people to State House to collect teacher employment letters and sell them for up to Sh400,000, raising questions about whether the constitutionally responsible office for teacher employment is actually making hiring decisions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and his driver Geoffrey Kamau were abducted on Tuesday evening while traveling home, raising questions about press freedom and security.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Key institutions have warned that Kenya is likely to experience post-election violence in next year's General Election if current political and electoral violence is not addressed.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to The Standard, the next presidential election will be won by a large margin, with no closely fought or tight contest expected.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Senior Editor Alex Kiprotich was abducted in Gilgil on Tuesday evening after making a distressed call to the company's Head of Security at 9:20 pm, with his phone subsequently switched off. The article attributes the abduction to Kenya Police.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and his driver Geoffrey Kamau were abducted on a Tuesday evening; the incident has been linked to the DCI's special operations unit.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Senate committee report found that Kikuyus and Kalenjins account for 38.33 per cent of the workforce in 51 state agencies examined, with 56,774 employees out of a total of 148,092, pointing to serious ethnic imbalances in the public service.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Key institutions have warned that post-election violence is likely in next year's General Election if current political and electoral violence is not addressed.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Institute for Human Rights (IFHR) has urged the UN Secretary-General to monitor Kenya ahead of the 2027 election, citing worsening political violence, alleged collaboration between armed groups and police, and concerns over hate speech and incitement by political figures.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
West Pokot leaders and residents have given the national government a two-week ultimatum to disarm suspected bandits operating along the West Pokot-Turkana border and to investigate the source of illegal firearms, after several people including a pregnant woman were shot dead at Kamunono sub-location last week.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the police of shielding senior officers from investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on Tuesday. Gachagua dismissed Inspector General Douglas Kanja's directive to investigate as pointless, saying police cannot credibly investigate their own seniors.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party has accused the government of economic sabotage following the Ministry of Mining's order for Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to halt operations, saying the closure will plunge thousands of families into desperation and cut off local communities from jobs and services. DCP alleged President Ruto is pursuing the country's natural resources for personal gain, citing his involvement in Turkana Oil and gold exploration in multiple areas.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
As the 2027 election cycle approaches, four prominent figures — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro (Kenya People's Party), former Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi (Kenya Reform Party), former Meru governor Peter Munya (Party of National Unity), and former National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi (Democratic Party of Kenya) — are pursuing independent political trajectories while remaining rooted in opposition politics.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched a podcast called "let's talk" to engage residents on development, service delivery, and issues affecting their daily lives as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Sakaja described the podcast as a "digital baraza," saying it will allow him to share his administration's scorecard and vision for the capital.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ndia MP George Kariuki said President William Ruto still stands a chance of winning back Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, pointing to development projects as his strongest card and arguing it remains too early to conclude the region has abandoned Ruto. Kariuki attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election through a campaign called PeacePulse, which monitors both physical communities and digital platforms.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has launched a guide to standardise cybercrime investigations and prosecutions, listing 76 cyber offences and providing sample cases, investigative procedures, and guidance on evidence handling. The guide also establishes procedures for law enforcement and prosecutors to work with foreign counterparts on cross-border cases, with Kenya having committed to sharing cybercrime information with 76 countries.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A lawsuit filed in the High Court challenges Kenya Airports Authority's use of private contractor Automated Parking Services to charge for parking at major airports, arguing it contradicts President Ruto's directive that government entities shift to the unified E-citizen payment system. The petitioner contends that the alternative payment method makes it impossible to account for commissions and funds paid through both platforms.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as "embarrassing and barbaric," calling for investigation and accountability. Murkomen urged the Inspector General of Police to enhance journalists' security ahead of the 2027 General Election and called on those with complaints about media coverage to seek legal redress.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's presidential jet, Harambee One, has returned home after a year of maintenance in the Netherlands. The piece notes that President Ruto has continued to use hired private luxury jets rather than the state aircraft.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga hosted a delegation from the Senate Energy Committee at his Nairobi residence while recovering from a recent hospital visit. The visit included discussions on the committee's work, legislative priorities, and energy sector oversight.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted from the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday, was preparing to publish an exposé on allegedly looted compensation funds for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over financial management in Kenya's national schools, citing growing fee arrears, unauthorised borrowing and weak procurement practices. The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, found that some schools have accumulated outstanding fees dating back more than a decade, with debts in the millions of shillings.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A viral video circulating on social media shows ordinary citizens casually chewing miraa on State House grounds, sparking widespread outrage among Kenyans and leading many to question whether the prestige of the seat of the presidency is eroding.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Accounts Committee is examining the State Department for MSME Development's accounts.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenyan Government has released the Rapid Reference Guide on Investigating and Prosecuting Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to secure the country's digital environment. The launch follows a nationwide assessment that identified more than 2,000 critical vulnerabilities and over 4.8 million leaked credentials.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party claims the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is state-sponsored economic sabotage designed to advance President William Ruto's business interests in mineral exploration in the Magadi area, and alleges the shutdown will harm livelihoods for over 100,000 residents.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A lawyer has submitted a memorandum to Parliament requesting legislation that would allow ordinary Kenyans to challenge public institutions that fail to formulate regulations needed to implement laws passed by Parliament. The proposed Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2024, now before the National Assembly, would address delays by government agencies; the advocate cited the Judicial Service Commission's failure to gazette complaints procedures against judges as an example of prolonged administrative inaction.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging the government is targeting lithium and oil deposits in the area. The MPs demanded immediate reversal of Tata Chemicals Magadi's suspension, warning it threatens jobs and local livelihoods.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as unlawful and barbaric, directing security agencies to ensure those responsible face the law and ordering the Inspector General to enhance security for journalists nationwide.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) told Milimani Law Courts that police officers from Parliament, KICC, Kamukunji and Kilimani Police Stations had failed to record statements on the circumstances surrounding Rex Kanyike Masai's death during the June 2024 anti-government protests, despite an existing court order.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
First Lady Rachel Ruto has hailed Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru for promoting women's leadership and economic empowerment, citing the county's election of a woman governor as an example of opportunities when women are given leadership roles. The First Lady spoke during a Joyful Women Organization empowerment forum in Kirinyaga, urging women to pursue entrepreneurship, investment and leadership opportunities.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Ngong are appealing to President William Ruto to intervene in a long-running dispute over the multibillion-shilling Keekonyokie Community Land, saying cartels have for years terrorised them and forcefully evicted families, and that efforts to have the land subdivided into individual title deeds have been frustrated by known and unknown cartels who have used the courts to stall the process.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's insurance industry saw gross direct premiums grow 16.5 per cent to Sh466.58 billion in 2025, while insurance penetration rose to 2.63 per cent of GDP, the highest level since 2016. Long-term insurance premiums increased 23.20 per cent to Sh236.29 billion.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liberty Life Kenya has launched Secure Plan, a savings and protection product that combines savings with life assurance and maturity benefits, designed to help Kenyans work towards long-term financial goals while protecting against unexpected disruptions such as job losses or income changes.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Manufacturing and business stakeholders have been urged to form partnerships to unlock the Coast Region's industrial potential and create demand for domestic air connectivity. Closer collaboration among manufacturers, investors, suppliers, and tourism operators could position the region as a manufacturing, trade and investment hub with multiplier effects across the local economy.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa and Lamu ports are expecting 55 vessel calls. The article also discusses the long-standing dispute over devolution of port and harbour management to coastal counties under the 2010 Constitution, which remains unresolved 16 years after its enactment.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Healthcare providers are growing rapidly in Kenya's retail sector and have become preferred tenants for landlords, with their expansion footprints now surpassing those of supermarkets.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Galleria Mall in Nairobi is investing Sh2.2 billion in a phase two expansion that will add 210,000 square feet of retail space, 49 outlets, and 887 parking bays, transforming the mall into a modern lifestyle destination with entertainment and leisure experiences alongside retail.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ride-hailing company Uber announced Wednesday it was halting business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately, citing a thorough review of its business. The company's exit from Nigeria comes as drivers face economic hardship amid a cost of living crisis in the country.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following a two-day aviation workers' strike at JKIA that disrupted over 1,000 tonnes of perishable cargo exports, the Kenya Flower Council is calling for the urgent establishment of a National Aviation Contingency Protocol for Perishable Exports to ensure that labour or operational disputes do not disrupt critical goods such as flowers and vegetables.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Women are increasingly purchasing land in Kenya to build financial security and accumulate assets, shifting the property industry's customer base and creating opportunities for developers and lenders to serve investors with limited incomes. The trend reflects growing female independence from traditional inheritance arrangements, though women still face barriers including limited access to credit and inability to use untitled property as collateral.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airways says it lost over Ksh.904 million (US$7 million) during a three-day industrial action that resulted in 63 cancelled flights and over 160 flight delays exceeding six hours on average, with additional losses from passenger accommodation costs and over 370 tonnes of cargo unable to be uplifted. The strike was resolved after a Return-to-Work Agreement was signed, and normal operations have resumed.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, following a thorough review of the two markets. The company said the decision is limited to these two countries and does not signal a broader withdrawal from Africa.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bildad Wambua, a director of Gladdens Homes Limited, has been charged with obtaining money by false pretences after allegedly defrauding 22 people of KSh28 million through a purported housing development scheme in Nairobi between 2024 and 2026. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations says Wambua misrepresented properties under the Urban Housing Renewable Development LPP project to induce buyers to make payments.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has charged Ismail Ali Ibrahim, a Falcon Oil Limited employee, with stealing Ksh.14,890,157 between December 2025 and July 2026, along with charges of conspiracy to defraud and acquiring proceeds of crime. Ibrahim denied all charges before Nairobi Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Digital technology is changing how microfinance institutions in Kenya reach customers, with lenders increasingly using online platforms to expand access to financial services beyond traditional banking networks. The shift is altering how microfinance firms attract customers, process applications, and communicate with borrowers while serving individuals and small businesses with limited access to conventional financial services.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen industrial and investment ties with emphasis on technology transfer, local manufacturing and partnerships at the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair 2026, a three-day event running September 3–5 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Falcon Oil Limited employee has been charged with stealing Sh14.89 million from the company between December 2025 and July 2026, along with conspiracy to defraud and acquiring proceeds of crime. He appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to all charges.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has directed State Departments for Water, Energy, Roads and ICT to promptly provide utilities needed for County Aggregation and Industrial Parks in eight counties. The direction follows governors' complaints that lack of adequate water, power, internet and roads could impede manufacturing and productivity at facilities nearing completion.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has ordered Indian-owned Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya, accusing the company of operating at Lake Magadi for about 100 years while extracting mineral wealth without establishing factories, creating sufficient jobs, or adding value locally. Ruto said the government would seek a new investor with strict conditions requiring manufacturing plants in Kajiado rather than raw material extraction and export.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto ordered the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, accusing it of failing to invest in Kajiado County despite operating there for decades and extracting resources without sufficiently contributing locally. The government will issue the Lake Magadi soda ash mining licence to a new investor required to establish a glass manufacturing plant and chemical facility in the county.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set to sign a controversial oil deal in Venezuela granting the United States control of about one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves, with interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The deal follows US forces toppling former president Nicolas Maduro in January.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A group of professionals called Concerned Citizens of Kenya has rejected government plans to build a Sh500 billion nuclear power plant in Siaya County along Lake Victoria, citing health concerns including cancer risks and potential pollution of the lake.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright dismissed claims that Washington is "stealing Venezuelan oil" after the two nations signed energy deals worth billions of dollars. The United States is due to take majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil in Venezuela, with Caracas projected to earn $209 billion over 25 years from the accord.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has commissioned a 108-kilometre transmission line linking Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado, together with a new substation, to increase power supply reliability in Kajiado South and support the tourism industry around Amboseli National Park.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya faces a potentially unprecedented El Niño event, with forecasts warning of the strongest event ever measured, putting 1.5 million Kenyans at risk of humanitarian and economic shocks.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interlocking hollow concrete blocks are gaining traction as alternatives to conventional stone construction for rural homes, with developers and Habitat for Humanity Kenya noting they can reduce materials, labour, time, and transport costs by being produced on-site using smaller quantities of cement, sand, or quarry dust.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Narok County has stepped up disaster management preparations ahead of the anticipated October-December El Niño rainy season, focusing on vulnerable communities, flood and landslide hotspots, and critical infrastructure safety.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interlocking hollow concrete blocks are gaining traction as alternatives to conventional stone construction for rural homes, with developers saying the technology can reduce materials, labour, and construction time. According to Habitat for Humanity Kenya, the blocks can be produced at construction sites using smaller quantities of cement and sand or quarry dust, potentially lowering costs associated with transporting conventional building materials.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kericho court issued interim conservatory orders suspending the election of farmers' representatives to the Kenya Sugar Board, scheduled for September 5, 2026, in a petition filed by Richard Ochieng and two others. The Election Committee halted the exercise to comply with the court's directions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Development PS said drought preceding anticipated El Niño rains has affected livestock pastures and limited milk production. The government has agreed to allow duty-free import of maize for animal feed and the Kenya Dairy Board will monitor pricing to ensure processors access raw material.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government has announced a duty-free window to import 500,000 tonnes of yellow maize for animal feeds and up to 25 million bags of white maize, citing rising annual demand of 75 million bags and expected shortages from the current season. Sam Gituku's analysis questions whether the yellow maize importation is backed by publicly demonstrated evidence of shortage.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents in Nyanza along Lake Victoria are experiencing high temperatures and drought that have depleted livestock pastures and disrupted daily activities including fishing and trading. Communities attribute the conditions to deforestation and climate change.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ministers from eight African countries have committed to scaling proven livestock innovations and strengthening value chains to reduce the continent's $70–$100 billion annual food import bill, despite Africa holding about a fifth of the world's cattle and producing only about five per cent of global milk.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has directed the contractor on the Muruny (Siyoi) Dam project in West Pokot County to accelerate construction and complete remaining works by December 30, 2026. The Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation urged increased work shifts and day-and-night operations where necessary, and asked the project team to address cash-flow concerns and begin impounding water as construction progresses.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
In Isiolo, pastoralists who lost livestock to a 2010 drought are building resilience by joining savings cooperatives like Nasole Cooperative, which enable them to access loans and diversify livelihoods beyond herding.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has succeeded in getting children into school but continues to face challenges in ensuring they actually learn, indicating a gap between enrollment and educational quality.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Self-esteem begins in infancy with safe, loving care and positive attention, forming the foundation of self-worth. The article suggests the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) can address esteem loss driven by social media.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenyan Parliamentary Report dated 25 November 2025 has highlighted significant labour and safety shortcomings at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), including systemic vulnerabilities faced by local Kenyan workers in high-risk roles, alongside concerns about sexual misconduct, human rights, and environmental impacts.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan households are spending more on basic foods while buying less as shortages of milk, vegetables, meat and eggs spread across shops and markets. Retailers are reporting empty shelves and reduced supplies, with some limiting the amount of milk customers can buy.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health is stepping up preparations for a possible El Nino-linked health crisis, with expected heavy rains threatening to increase demand for healthcare services and overwhelm facilities.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Group Senior Editor Alex Kiprotich made a final call at 9:20 pm on Tuesday to report he was being abducted in Gilgil before his phone went dead and switched off. The article frames this as an ordeal at the hands of Kenya Police.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich on September 2, 2026, has prompted Kenya's media stakeholders to warn that the incident represents a dangerous escalation in attacks against journalists and an assault on the country's constitutional right to press freedom.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Video evidence presented in court during the Rex Masai inquest shows a plainclothes officer firing two shots at fleeing protesters on Mama Ngina Street during the June 20, 2024 demonstrations. A community human rights defender testified that the officer, wearing a blue denim jacket and cap, drew a firearm from his jacket and shot twice before returning it.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A report on the Kenya Prisons Service reveals a service in crisis, marked by corruption, horrific living conditions, and outdated colonial era laws.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has set 2028 as the target to integrate evidence-based traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stating the government will not create a parallel system but bring traditional, complementary, and modern medicine together under one healthcare framework, provided traditional practices meet safety, quality, and effectiveness standards. The integration will be guided by the National Traditional Complementary Intervention Medicine Policy, which the Ministry of Health is finalizing and will present to Cabinet for approval after nationwide public participation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has stepped up efforts since March to unclog blocked waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding before the anticipated El Nino rains in October. The clean-up follows deadly flooding in March that killed at least 33 residents and prompted the government to improve preparedness against recurring inundation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kisumu County has put its health system on high alert ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainy season, intensifying disaster preparedness through training of disaster management teams and strengthening early warning systems to alert communities before flooding occurs.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A report indicates that thousands of police officers in Kenya cannot find decent housing close to their workplaces, despite the country's expectations that they respond to danger at any hour and protect lives and property.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A report on the Kenya Prisons Service reveals a service in crisis, marked by corruption, horrific living conditions, and outdated colonial era laws.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
An inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has uncovered that about 20 per cent of cameras are operational across Nairobi's CBD, exposing the city's severely crippled CCTV network.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of men and women in the National Youth Service are living in squalid conditions despite playing a key role in keeping order in government installations and their dedication to serve.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 20-year-old woman stabbed her 23-year-old husband to death during a domestic dispute over a loan in Naivasha's Kamere estate; he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. The Naivasha GBV cluster group noted a rise in domestic violence cases in informal settlements, with financial challenges and alcohol abuse cited as contributing factors.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has activated its Health Sector El Niño Contingency Plan to address health risks from projected heavy rains, flooding, and displacement expected to begin next month. The ministry is partnering with the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management to improve supply and delivery of medical products, and has begun issuing public warnings and preparing for potential pandemics and trauma.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
An acute water shortage in the Maella area of Naivasha has persisted for five months following the severing of water pipes during road rehabilitation early in the year. The crisis, attributed to leadership disputes and poor infrastructure, has disrupted schools and businesses, with residents appealing to President Ruto for assistance.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has ordered police to produce Sammy Murigi, driver of a matatu operated by Risen Limited that killed three people along Komarock, within 14 days to face charges of causing death by dangerous driving. Victims' lawyers alleged police illegally released the vehicle to the owner for refurbishing despite it being evidence in the case.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has frozen six vehicles and a parcel of land linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga over Sh111.5 million graft allegations.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to health professional associations, 79 patients have died across Kenya during the nurses' strike, including eight maternal deaths, 16 neonatal deaths and 55 perinatal deaths recorded between Monday and Wednesday this week. The professionals warn that the prolonged disruption is affecting operations, specialized care, hospital admissions, and clinical training for nursing and medical students.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has extended the application deadline for first-time university and TVET funding to September 21, giving students and trainees who missed the August 31 cutoff three additional weeks to apply for state support.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected bandits attacked Lokwar Nakuse village in Turkana South, killing three people and stealing livestock. The assault occurred during an ongoing government disarmament and security operation, leaving residents questioning the effectiveness of security measures despite heavy police and military presence in the area.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 40-year-old Swahili teacher at Lalagin Secondary School in Bureti Constituency, Martina Chepkemoi Ruto, who went missing two weeks ago, was found dead in the Kimugu River on the outskirts of Kericho town with chest injuries. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the circumstances of her death.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of repeatedly sodomising a 12-year-old boy in Kaloleni, Kilifi County. The magistrate found the prosecution evidence credible and consistent, establishing that the accused lured the minor with money and sexually assaulted him on multiple occasions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jomo Kenyatta Boys Senior School has been closed indefinitely following a student rampage on Wednesday night, marking the fourth unrest incident this year. Parents express concern over academic performance and repeated damage fees, with one Form Four parent noting he has already paid Sh11,500 in damages and faces potential additional charges.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suspected bandits raided Lokwar Nakuse village in Turkana South, killing three people and driving away livestock during an ongoing government disarmament and security operation. Residents have expressed dismay that attacks continue despite heavy security presence in the area.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation has connected 95 households in Ikhanyi Village to electricity, enabling residents to plan small businesses such as salons, mechanical workshops and cafes. The connection is part of a wider Sh2.46 billion rural electrification programme in Kakamega County targeting 41,262 households.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Public health officers in Busia County are calling for greater involvement in liquor licensing to help combat illicit and potentially dangerous alcoholic drinks. The Busia County Government has signed a recognition agreement with the Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union, creating a formal framework for engagement between the union and county administration.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will on Monday, September 7, 2026, launch three programmes—Fundi Locator, NSSF Haba Haba, and NITA Recognition of Prior Learning—aimed at helping informal workers gain formal recognition, access wider markets, and secure social protection. The initiatives target artisans and skilled workers including masons, electricians, plumbers, welders, mechanics, hairdressers and technicians who lack formal certificates and access to social security schemes.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 451-member community organization in Homa Bay Sub-County raised Sh500,000 to pay school fees for at least 120 vulnerable students from North Kanyabala sub-location, distributing Sh4,000 to each student to prevent educational disruption.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man was struck and killed by a private garbage collection truck at Mishomoroni in Mombasa at around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The truck driver was detained by police while investigations continued.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Association has called for urgent dialogue to end the ongoing health workers' strike, warning that service disruptions are putting patients at risk and affecting vulnerable populations. KMA framed recurring strikes as evidence of systemic governance failures and urged governments to establish effective labour relations systems and implement negotiated agreements timeously.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nancy Akinyi Koiya, a 26-year-old hotel and catering business owner in Nandi County, went missing early in the week and was found dead on Wednesday morning near Excel Filling Station along the Chemelil-Miwani Road in Kisumu County. Her body showed signs of severe physical violence, including a fractured arm and injuries consistent with torture.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UNICEF report finds that 26.83 per cent of internet-using children aged 12–17 in Kenya experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in the preceding year, equivalent to about 1.29 million children. Most incidents (66 per cent) involved someone known to the child, with social media accounting for 61 per cent of abuse cases.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nearly one in five internet-using children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year, affecting an estimated 20 million children. The abuse predominantly occurs on mainstream social media platforms and is frequently perpetrated by people children already know, with Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram accounting for the majority of cases.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government extended the application window for university and TVET funding for first-time students to September 21, 2026, after receiving 789,422 applications by the initial August 31 deadline. The extension was made to allow eligible students who missed the deadline for various reasons to apply.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Two-and-a-half-year-old twins drowned in a water-filled quarry approximately 200 metres from their home in Nyajuok area, Siaya County, after wandering away while in the care of a neighbour. The incident occurred on September 1, and the bodies were retrieved by members of the public.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) seized over 4,000 counterfeit alcoholic products and more than 250 cartons of assorted counterfeit alcoholic drinks during a multi-agency crackdown in Kayole, Nairobi on Wednesday. Two suspects were arrested and the operation, involving KRA, KEBS, NGAO, NPS and NGAPU, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal alcohol supply networks.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Leah Wanjiku has been charged with obtaining Ksh.200,000 from a man by falsely promising to help him secure employment in Denmark. She appeared before Nairobi Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai, denied the charge of obtaining money by false pretences, and was released on Ksh.100,000 bond.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ministry of Education has extended the application period for the Universities Fund and Higher Education Loans Board to September 21, 2026, citing that some eligible students and trainees may have missed the August 31 deadline. The previous window received 789,422 applications, and the government has already disbursed Ksh.22.12 billion in first-semester funding to continuing university students and TVET trainees.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from government, academia, and the private sector gathered at the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre to call for investment in African women and girls to drive the continent's innovation economy. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba emphasized the need for equal access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for girls.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi woman has been charged with obtaining Sh200,000 from a man after falsely claiming she could secure him employment in Denmark. She was released on a Sh100,000 bond pending trial.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has warned that anyone found responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich will face legal consequences, describing the incident as "barbaric" and pledging a proper investigation. Kiprotich was seized from his vehicle on the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on Tuesday night and held for about nine hours before being found safe near Masinga Dam.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
In Ghana, particularly among Ga communities around Accra, "figurative" or "fantasy" coffins are custom-crafted to reflect the professions, passions and status of the deceased — fishermen in fish or canoes, farmers in cocoa pods, drivers in cars, and musicians in instruments — offering intimate, celebratory send-offs.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Global and Olympic medallists, including Kenya's world champions Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi, converge in Brussels for the 2026 Diamond League finals over two days. The competition serves as preparation for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships scheduled for September 11–13.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
South African coach Benni McCarthy's 38-man provisional squad for Kenya's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has drawn criticism for omitting established players including Moses Shumah, Eric Ouma, Tyson Otieno and Alpha Onyango. Kenya opens its qualifying campaign against Eritrea and Guinea while already qualified as a co-host.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Women's Championship enters its penultimate stage at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, with defending champions Malkia Strikers facing Cameroon in a semifinal. The Kenyan side, pursuing an 11th continental crown, clash with Cameroon after the Lionesses lost to Kenya in the 2023 semifinals.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia begin their CAF Champions League campaign against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. Coach Charles Akonnor says the team has prepared well on tactics, fitness and mentality for the preliminary-round first leg.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Armand Duplantis and Jamaica's Oblique Seville headline the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, with five standout events to watch including men's pole vault, where Duplantis faces competition from Greek rival Emmanouil Karalis.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby heads to the Embu 7s this weekend as the national sevens circuit enters its fifth leg, with the bankers sitting atop the standings on 76 points and two legs remaining. The Andrew Amonde-coached side will face Mombasa Rugby, KU Blak Blad and Kisumu Rugby in Pool A as they seek to retain their national sevens crown.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC aim to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, with coach Julien Mette citing financial and sporting benefits. The team faces Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in a preliminary match this weekend.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeated Cameroon 3–0 in the second semi-final of the 2026 CAVB Women's Africa Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the final as defending champions.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 30,000 runners will participate in the 25 October Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which will feature expanded medical coverage, 20 hydration stations, roaming bicycle medics, and sustainability measures including tree seedlings for finishers and a partnership with Nairobi City County to plant 50,000 trees.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United president Abdilrahman Hussein says the club will not accept any decision preventing promotion to the Kenya Premier League after finishing third in the National Super League last season, citing league regulations communicated before the season that three teams would be promoted to the top flight.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Rugby Football Club assistant coach Ntabeni Dukisa says the absence of Kenyan sevens international Kelvin Wekesa for the Embu Sevens this weekend is not a concern, as other teams including leaders KCB are also dealing with player absences.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton aims for his unprecedented eighth world championship and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win at Monza, where he currently trails local driver Kimi Antonelli by 59 points. Ferrari will introduce an updated power unit while Antonelli faces a grid penalty for taking a new engine.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second in his first tournament since a wrist injury sidelined him in April, rallied to beat Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, also advanced through the second round.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Super League side Soy United is preparing for the new season by planning to appoint a new head coach and strengthen its squad. CEO Edwin Ayiro said the club aims to address weaknesses from last season, including a lack of experienced players and transportation challenges, that led to a 10th-place finish.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has called on his players to demonstrate their abilities in the CAF Champions League encounter against Egyptian side Pyramids FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, noting that national team coaches will be watching and the match is an important platform beyond a normal league fixture.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Jereko has become the second Kenyan woman to qualify for the league phase of the UEFA Women's Champions League, representing Danish side HB Køge after they eliminated PSV Eindhoven 2-1 on aggregate in qualifying.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his right knee and will be sidelined for at least four months. The 25-year-old has not played since the end of last season due to degeneration of the cartilage in his kneecap.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Cameroon 3-0 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship semi-final to reach the final against Egypt, one win away from a record-extending 11th continental title.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced he will retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden. The 40-year-old forward, who plays for Schalke in Germany's Bundesliga, said he feels "the time has come to step aside" after giving everything to the national team.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Thunder, who won all 22 regular-season matches, begin their quest for a third successive Kenya Basketball Federation Men's Premier League title as the playoffs start Friday at Nyayo Stadium with the top eight teams competing for national supremacy.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article explains what El Niño is and its expected impacts on Kenya in October, with a photo showing flooding in Mombasa County from June 2025.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
As El-Niño rains approach in October, questions linger about whether the country is adequately prepared to handle any eventualities, with flood fears returning as heavy rains have previously caused vehicle submersion in Nairobi.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lake Turkana is advancing into areas along its western shores in Kalokol and neighbouring fishing settlements, threatening homes, schools, latrines, businesses, water points and fishing infrastructure.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
El Niño weather patterns are returning to Kenya and the Horn of Africa, with the region bracing for increased rainfall toward the end of the year. Communities are preparing for potential flooding, building on lessons from the 2019 floods when Lake Victoria reached its highest level in decades.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Indonesian conservation officials rescued a mother orangutan and her one-year-old daughter from wildfire smoke in Central Kalimantan province on Borneo after spotting them in a tree surrounded by haze from burned peatland. The pair, named Raya and Rayu, were transported to a clinic for observation after a preliminary veterinary check-up found they had not been seriously affected by the smoke.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has assured Kajiado residents that they will have full control of Amboseli National Park management, which he decided to return to the county in November 2025; the transfer has been temporarily halted by court, but Ruto says it will be completed before the end of the year.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Muthoni Mburu has argued that East African Community member states should match their rhetoric on regional cooperation with respect for their own constitutions and justice systems. She cited the case of Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, who was seized from Nairobi in November 2024 and returned to Uganda to face treason charges, saying such actions violate legal principles.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Nations has warned of immense difficulty in reaching Nepal flood survivors following a glacial mountain collapse on August 26, with destroyed roads forcing aid workers to consider cargo drones and porters. More than 1,200 people have been killed and nearly 5,000 are missing on both sides of the China-Nepal border, including over 800 foreigners from at least 34 countries.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States military intercepted and sank a vessel in the Eastern Pacific that US Southern Command said was operating as a floating refueling station to support Los Choneros, an Ecuadorian criminal organization involved in drug trafficking. The operation was conducted in coordination with Ecuador's government, and those aboard were transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Spanish maritime rescuers recovered 44 sub-Saharan migrants from a boat southwest of Gran Canaria and retrieved five corpses, but an NGO reported that 83 migrants may have died on the same vessel that left Gambia 27 days prior.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on his first visit to Cairo in a decade, urged Middle Eastern countries to oppose "external interference" and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping amid the US-Iran conflict.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US federal judge declined the government's demand to break up Google's digital advertising division, instead imposing operational rules on the company. The ruling is the second recent instance of a judge rejecting DOJ efforts to dismantle parts of Google's business.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European Union foreign ministers discussed proposals to reform the bloc's diplomatic apparatus, with France and Germany suggesting a potential merger of elements into the European Commission to strengthen EU influence on the global stage amid growing international tensions.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Golf superstar Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement stemming from a rollover car crash in Florida in March. Woods pleaded no contest to careless and reckless driving after the DUI charge was dropped.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Madagascar court sentenced gendarmerie general Richard Ravalomanana, a key ally of ousted president Andry Rajoelina, to 10 years of hard labour for a crackdown on protests in September and October 2025. At least 22 people were killed in the first days of the protests, some by security forces and others in violence sparked by criminal gangs and looters.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
German media reported that police have identified two Russian suspects linked to an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig airport last month. The German government blamed Russia for the incident and announced measures including shuttering the Russian consulate in Bonn and a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gloria Steinem, the American journalist, author and activist who was a leading figure in the feminist movement, has died aged 92 at her home in New York City. Political figures and activists including Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi paid tribute to her decades of boundary-pushing activism and advocacy for women's rights.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 37 people died in Nigeria's Niger Delta after inhaling fumes while stealing fuel from a pipeline, according to a local NGO. The incident occurred in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, where illegal oil-siphoning is a widespread problem causing serious pollution.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Schools across the Democratic Republic of the Congo reopened for the new academic year with handwashing stations, temperature checks, and restrictions on close physical contact in Ebola-affected eastern regions. In Bunia and Beni, some classrooms remained partly filled due to family hesitation about safety while Ebola transmission remained active.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A US federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a new executive order limiting birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's latest attempt to restrict the constitutional right after the Supreme Court had previously rejected his earlier effort.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Israeli elections approach in October, Western nations are signaling tougher stances on Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Britain's foreign secretary vowed a major policy reset on West Bank construction, and France's foreign minister urged the EU to ban trade with settlements, citing record levels of settler violence.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
A glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border triggered flash floods that killed more than 1,200 people and left more than 4,750 missing across Nepal and Tibet, destroying villages, infrastructure, and hydropower dams. Nepali activists have expressed anger over the disaster, questioning why a climate-vulnerable yet climate-friendly nation should suffer such consequences.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ratko Mladic, a Bosnian Serb convicted of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, died last week while serving a life sentence. His body arrived in Serbia on Thursday and was received with military honours, with the casket draped in the Serbian flag and carried by soldiers, while pro-government media reported crowds gathering to honour him.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, has condemned Uganda President Yoweri Museveni's government over the prolonged detention of opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his former lawyer Erias Lukwago, citing deteriorating health concerns and restricted access.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States imposed sanctions on Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and four entities exploiting Cuba's natural resources, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move is part of Washington's broader pressure campaign against the communist-led island.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo said it would relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in the symbolic step. President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met and spoke of strengthening diplomatic relations, though no timeline was given for the move.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The World Meteorological Organization warned that El Niño could become the strongest since monitoring began four decades ago, with effects set to persist through February and impacts continuing into 2027 as ocean heat releases gradually into the atmosphere.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The FiloJet ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday carrying 267 people; 239 were rescued, ten have died, and 18 remain missing. Another body was recovered Thursday, five days after the vessel sank at a depth of 514 metres.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not characterize the conflict with Iran as a war, despite continuing clashes six months after it began on February 28. Vance stated there is currently no active shooting and that major combat operations lasted six weeks, though he acknowledged fresh clashes have resumed and said the US would not restart talks with Iran until it stops attacks on commercial shipping.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Panama Canal will reduce daily traffic from 36 to 32 ships and lower maximum vessel draft from 15.24 to 14.63 meters starting Friday, in response to severe drought caused by El Niño. The drought, which carries an emergency declaration from Panama, is expected to last until mid-2027 and threatens operations of the locks that rely on freshwater from rainfall and artificial lakes to function.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Israel announced the release of five civilians captured in southern Lebanon during its war with Hezbollah, with one man already handed over to the Lebanese army via the International Committee of the Red Cross. The remaining four detainees — two Lebanese and two Syrians — are scheduled for release on Friday, ahead of Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
The UN says the world has entered a "danger zone of extreme weather" as El Niño impacts accelerate globally. The World Meteorological Organization forecasts it could be the strongest El Niño in more than 70 years and last until at least February 2027, with potential for severe drought, typhoons, flooding, and temperature increases, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
A 59-year-old Chinese national, Jiang Minqiao, lost consciousness and fell into a 147-foot-deep gold mining pit at ArmLight Gold Mining Site One in Siaya County on Tuesday, sustaining severe head and limb injuries. He died at the scene, and his body was moved to Aga Khan Hospital mortuary pending postmortem examination.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and Comoros are deepening trade, investment and regional cooperation following the establishment of a new Comoros Consulate in Nairobi. The consulate aims to improve consular services for Comorian nationals and create opportunities for businesses and investors from both countries to strengthen commercial links.
3 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's industrial future depends on building engineering knowledge, productive capacity, and technical skills today, supported by constitutional provisions and procurement laws that mandate local preference, technology transfer, and skills development in public contracts.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
In an opinion piece, Yvonne Okwara criticizes the Government Spokesman's response to police service concerns on a breakfast show, arguing that officials cannot claim all is well while attributing problems to society rather than acknowledging institutional responsibility in the police service.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamila Mohamed writes that President William Ruto promised in July that all university and college students would receive full funding, with parents unable to contribute causing no child to miss out, yet September has arrived without the promise being kept.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →