President William Ruto's administration struck a deal with small-scale traders to reduce a controversial customs valuation used to tax consolidated imports, after thousands of protesters paralyzed Nairobi's central business district over rising business costs.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's administration struck a deal with small-scale traders to reduce a controversial customs valuation used to tax consolidated imports, after thousands of protesters paralyzed Nairobi's central business district over rising business costs.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has ordered the shutting down of foreign-owned hawking and small retail businesses, a move experts say is justified as a response to trader protests against increased customs duty costs but risks diplomatic tensions.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado politicians, allege that President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer, describing it as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families. The company's closure was officially attributed to regulatory compliance.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has prompted critics to accuse Inspector General Douglas Kanja of losing control of the National Police Service, amid wider concerns about parallel forces operating outside police command structures.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police and the DCI said Thursday's incident on the Nairobi Expressway, which sparked social media claims of highway robbery, was not a robbery but involved a Nairobi politician's supporters queuing at the vehicle for handouts after an event.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen reaffirmed that the Inspector General of Police retains constitutional command of the National Police Service, including authority over investigations, promotions and deployment, and said the government will respect the independence of the office under Article 245 of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's administration struck a deal with small-scale traders to slash a controversial customs valuation used to tax consolidated imports, after thousands of protesters paralysed Nairobi's central business district over rising business costs.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has ordered the shutdown of foreign-owned hawking and small retail businesses, a move that emerged in response to trader protests in Nairobi's City Centre against increased customs duty costs.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado officials, claim President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer. The party describes the closure—officially attributed to regulatory compliance—as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police officers' involvement in the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has drawn criticism of Inspector General Douglas Kanja, with observers citing the incident as evidence of parallel forces operating outside police command structures and raising concerns over political interference in the NPS.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's launch of a podcast to communicate with city residents has drawn mixed reactions, with some elected leaders suggesting the move indicates either that Nairobi is too large for the governor or that his previous outreach attempts have failed.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Wavinya Ndeti has contested Speaker Ann Kiusya's decision to declare a memorandum on the Machakos County Appropriation Bill 2026 "inadmissible," arguing the Speaker lacks legal authority to do so. The dispute arose after MCAs reduced the county budget by 853 million shillings from 17.7 billion, prompting Wavinya to return the bill with a memorandum requesting reconsideration.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has issued a timeline for party activities ahead of the August 10, 2027 general election, requiring parties to submit authorised persons' details and election rules between late September and mid-October 2026, with membership lists due March 16–23, 2027.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights activists have petitioned the courts, alleging that Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi lacks constitutional authority to waive import duty on 490,000 metric tonnes of rice worth Sh21 billion through gazette notices, arguing that tax waiver powers are reserved to legislators under Article 210(1) of the Constitution.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of ruling through fear, abductions, intimidation and impunity, saying voters will challenge its hold on power in the 2027 General Election.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Parliamentary Service Commission has shortlisted 12 candidates from 75 applicants for the position of female non-MP commissioner, with interviews scheduled for September 10. The shortlist includes former MPs, diplomats, academics and professionals.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee is investigating payments by national secondary schools to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESHA), with some schools paying as much as Sh6 million. The committee wants to establish whether KESHA is legally entitled to receive public funds and whether its activities are subject to audit by the Auditor-General.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's approach of ordering companies accused of failing to generate sufficient benefits to leave the country, arguing that such disputes should be resolved through legal channels rather than public orders, which could discourage prospective investors and limit job creation.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Public Procurement Administrative Review Board has directed the IEBC to correct, clarify and amend sections of its tender for the supply and maintenance of the Integrated Elections Management System ahead of the 2027 General Election, after finding that some requirements and evaluation criteria were not sufficiently clear and objective.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended Kenya's new police uniforms during the 59th Passing-Out Parade for Administration Police recruits, saying the change is part of a comprehensive transformation of the National Police Service. According to Ruto, the uniforms were developed after consultations with police officers and the public, and are meant to improve professional identity while considering operational needs and dignity.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended the Government's decision to introduce new police uniforms as part of a wider police reform and modernisation programme, saying all aspects of it should be subjected to public scrutiny because it is funded by taxpayers, despite criticism over the uniforms' cost and procurement process.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Four foreign nationals are on trial in Kisumu for forgery and conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with a disputed C-160 Transall cargo aircraft that was allegedly flown out of Kisumu International Airport despite a High Court order barring its removal. The aircraft was jointly purchased by Wilken Aviation Limited and Flying Tiger Oversize Cargo Pty Ltd in 2014 and registered in the Central African Republic.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service inducted 5,080 Administration Police constables after nine months of training at the National Police College in Embakasi. President William Ruto said the reforms' success will be measured by how officers treat citizens—through fair law enforcement, corruption resistance, and protection of rights—rather than by equipment or policy changes alone.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has rejected claims that some police units operate outside the authority of Inspector-General Douglas Kanja, dismissing such suggestions as "false propaganda." His denial comes as public concern grows over abductions in Kenya, including the recent case of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was forcibly taken near Nakuru and found hours later in Masinga.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto visited Kajiado County to reaffirm his administration's commitment to equitable development, emphasizing government investments in affordable housing, modern markets, and public infrastructure to improve living conditions and create jobs. During the tour, he inspected a police housing project with 100 units and a 580-bed student accommodation project at Maasai National Polytechnic.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed more than 20,000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) polling station officials in Meru County, urging them to champion the ruling party's record and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki described the grassroots officials as crucial party leaders responsible for communicating the Kenya Kwanza administration's achievements to voters at the polling-centre level.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Isiolo Counties declared that Mount Kenya East will seek the presidency in 2032, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while supporting President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. The leaders said UDA would remain in the ruling party and called for Mount Kenya West to reciprocate the political support the region has provided over the years.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed an October 2024 advisory by the Attorney General that cleared a multi-billion-shilling Digital Super Highway tender to Nightgale (EA) Limited, ruling the advisory unconstitutional and citing conflict of interest concerns. Judge Lawrence Mugambi determined the Attorney General had overstepped its mandate by assuming powers vested in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri addressed a viral video purporting to show robbery on the Nairobi Expressway, clarifying that he was in the vehicle involved and that the individuals seen surrounding it were not robbers but companions helping resolve a mechanical door failure.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while pledging support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi's Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS), an 80-year underground mass transit plan, has received approval from the Nairobi City County Executive Committee and President William Ruto's backing. Governor Johnson Sakaja said the project has progressed beyond planning and the county and national governments are now working on a framework for financing and implementation to address the city's traffic congestion.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a development tour of Kajiado County, President William Ruto inspected housing, market, and public infrastructure projects, emphasizing his administration's commitment to spreading investments across the country and improving living conditions and economic opportunities in local communities.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's public sector employment grew 4.6% in 2025 to 1.07 million workers, with the wage bill rising to an estimated Sh1.287 trillion in the 2025/2026 financial year. The Teachers Service Commission remains the largest public employer with 436,300 employees, followed by ministries with 243,500 and county governments with 239,000.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget raised concern over national government travel expenditure of KSh.30.69 billion during the 2025-2026 financial year, comprising KSh.21.98 billion in domestic travel and KSh.8.71 billion in foreign travel, and noted that some projects were commenced without approved budget allocation.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders and residents in Western Kenya have called on Parliament to amend anti-corruption laws to allow the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to retain a percentage of funds and assets it recovers from corruption, arguing this would strengthen investigations and speed asset recovery.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the second Women in Technology and Innovation Africa Summit in Nairobi, stakeholders highlighted a critical financing gap for women entrepreneurs and technology leaders despite growing numbers entering STEM fields. The WITIA founder emphasized the need for collaboration and visibility platforms, noting that investor attitudes towards funding women-led initiatives are improving.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay County will receive 200 solar-powered street lights at no cost through a public-private partnership with Strangler Fig Ltd., which gains rights to manage billboard licensing and outdoor advertising infrastructure in the county. The lights will serve fish landing sites, market centres, and community roads year-round, extending trading hours and improving safety.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pepeta has launched Dandia Data Dailee in partnership with Safaricom, offering sportsbook players 50MB of free daily data when they place a bet of Sh50 or more on the Pepeta App. The unrestricted data can be used for any purpose, including following bets or playing casino games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump signed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act through December 31, 2028. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary said the extension provides certainty for exporters and manufacturers and noted the textile and apparel sector supports more than 66,000 direct jobs.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three local edible oil companies—Golden Africa Kenya Ltd, Pwani Oil Products Ltd and Kapa Oil Refineries Ltd—have sued the Kenya Revenue Authority, the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Attorney General, claiming the KRA has refused to refund more than Sh2.3 billion in excess taxes paid before a High Court outlawed a 10 per cent import tax increase on palm oil.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Villages in Kajiado and Makueni that suffered blackouts lasting up to three days now have stable power following the commissioning of the 107-kilometre 132kV Sultan Hamud-Loitoktok transmission line by President William Ruto. The project, built by KETRACO, links Sultan Hamud in Makueni to Loitoktok in Kajiado and includes reinforced medium-voltage lines in the region.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pepeta has launched Dandia Data Dailee in partnership with Safaricom, offering 50MB of free daily data to users who place a sportsbook bet of Ksh.50 or more on the Pepeta App.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK app developers have filed a £2 billion lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's App Tracking Transparency system unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favouring Apple's own advertising services. The feature, introduced in 2021, requires apps to request user consent before tracking activity across other apps and websites.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto commissioned two electricity transmission lines designed to strengthen power connectivity in Kajiado, Makueni and Machakos counties. The 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok line serves Kajiado South and parts of Makueni, while the 109-kilometre Machakos–Konza–Isinya–Namanga project aims to boost connectivity and support industrial and residential activity across the corridor.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Air Tanzania has temporarily suspended flights between Dar es Salaam and Moscow effective September 4, following a routine risk assessment of the operating environment along the route. The airline stated that safety considerations take precedence over commercial interests but did not specify the particular safety risks identified.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chinese electronics company TCL sued Samsung in Los Angeles federal court, alleging that Samsung falsely marketed some M Model televisions as featuring Mini LED technology. Samsung denied the charges and said it intends to vigorously defend itself.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Global Green Growth Institute and Kenya Bankers Association signed a memorandum of understanding to address a financing gap between businesses seeking funding for green projects and banks lacking bankable opportunities. The partnership aims to turn more green businesses into investment-ready ventures and accelerate Kenya's green transition.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has backed President Ruto's decision to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, arguing that Kenya must change its industrialisation policy to process raw materials locally or risk being overtaken by Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is welcoming the US extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to December 31, 2028, which gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the U.S. market. The textile and apparel sector, which supports more than 66,000 direct jobs in Kenya, is among the biggest beneficiaries.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Octagon Umbrella Retirement Benefits Scheme grew its fund value to Ksh.3.2 billion from Ksh.2.9 billion, with an aggressive investment portfolio that recorded a 19.1 per cent return in 2025, outperforming the umbrella fund market average of 12.37 per cent. Membership increased by 22 per cent, with more than 200 employers participating.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Blindsight Africa Limited, an assistive technology startup founded by Victoria Mwaura, won Ksh.500,000 in seed capital as overall winner of the Investor Pitch Arena at the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026. The company develops AI-powered smart navigation solutions for visually impaired individuals in Kenya and East Africa.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
I&M Group's MSME financing reached Ksh.18.3 billion in 2025, up 41 per cent from Ksh.13 billion in 2024, as the regional financial services group integrates sustainability into its business strategy and targets positive impact for over 50 million lives by 2030.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Global Green Growth Institute and Kenya Bankers Association have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable finance and green investment in Kenya's financial sector, establishing a framework to integrate environmental and climate considerations while mobilizing capital for sustainable development.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigeria's Dangote Group will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on September 30 for a planned oil refinery in Lamu, Kenya, developed in partnership with East African governments. The project is expected to take up to three years to complete and supply refined petroleum products to Kenya and neighbouring countries.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's drought and disaster management authorities have warned Parliament that rising water levels in Rift Valley lakes are displacing communities, destroying livelihoods, and straining public infrastructure across affected counties, prompting a parliamentary inquiry into the phenomenon.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
At 29, Elphic Tossi is developing an agro-ecological camp in Masheheni, Magarini, that combines food production, tourism, and environmental conservation. Tossi, founder of One Million Trees 4 Kilifi, designed the "Kilifi Food Basket" project to address illegal logging and desertification by creating livelihoods for communities while restoring degraded ecosystems.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing a milk shortage that has left supermarket shelves nearly empty and forced retailers to raise prices and limit purchases. The government attributes the shortage to drought, though the industry regulator has also cited supply constraints and low stock levels across the country.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced a Coast Region Economic Revival Strategy targeting Lamu, Tana River, Kwale, Kilifi and Taita Taveta to increase agricultural production through a "Farm to Port" approach. The strategy will focus on products including coconut, cashew nuts, cassava, cotton, milk and meat, with some counties handling production and value addition while others provide supply chain and logistics infrastructure.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Mwea Irrigation Scheme in Kirinyaga County faces severe water shortage after Thiba and Nyamindi rivers dried up, forcing rationing of water from Thiba Dam to rice farmers. The Water Users Association chairman said this year's shortage began in mid-July, unusually early compared to the typical September 20 start date.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ksh.13.7 billion Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam in Kwale County has completed its main structure and entered final construction. The 84-metre-high dam is designed to improve water supply to Mombasa and Kwale, and support irrigation, flood control, and economic activities in the coastal region.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's meteorological authorities have forecast enhanced rainfall during the October-December 2026 short-rains season, with above-average rainfall expected across much of the country including Nairobi. The article examines whether Kenya's disaster-response systems have kept pace with risks from population growth, urbanisation, and climate change.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ruled that possessing private nude photographs creates a duty of care to protect those depicted, addressing a gendered problem of revenge porn and non-consensual image sharing amplified by social media and online creators seeking monetisation.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi court has found that Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu Karobi died from unlawful blunt-force trauma during the June 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, but investigations failed to identify the person responsible for his fatal injuries.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Four people were killed in a suspected revenge attack in Kaputir, Turkana South, with attackers believed to be from the Pokot side. A multi-agency team recovered 319 goats that had been stolen, and the police commander linked the attack to an earlier incident in Pokot North on August 29.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 83 maternal deaths and 513 perinatal deaths have been recorded during the nurses' strike, with health professionals warning that the prolonged disruption of public health services is putting mothers, newborns and other patients at risk.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has declared the 37-day nurses' strike a national public health and human rights crisis, citing a report of 79 deaths (8 maternal, 16 neonatal, 55 perinatal) between August 31 and September 2, and called for urgent government intervention to restore health services.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 1,000 boda boda riders in Vihiga have been trained and certified in motorcycle driving through a county government programme in partnership with a polytechnic and the Boda Boda Association. The certificates qualify riders to apply for smart driving licences.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection will certify 3,727 informal sector workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning initiative on September 7, 2026, marking the largest single RPL graduating cohort to date. The World Bank-backed scheme seeks to formally integrate unaccredited artisans and technicians into the mainstream economy by verifying skills acquired through workplace experience.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa is running a beach hotel called Milele on the Kenyan coast as a revenue-generating venture amid financial challenges facing the church. The Woman's Guild has been deployed to help manage the hotel operation.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General Kanja has unveiled an "Anti-Abduction" team to probe what the article describes as an "Abduction Squad" within the police service. The move follows the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abandoned near Masinga Dam over 100 kilometres away.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zachary Kiago Kariuki, once President Kibaki's driver who became a national figure of mockery after being publicly called "pumbafu," was appointed two years ago to head a DCI unit. Kariuki retired in 2025.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 83 maternal deaths and 513 perinatal deaths have been recorded during the ongoing nurses' strike, which began July 29. The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives is demanding a letter of no objection from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission and Council of Governors to resolve the dispute.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
All university students will shift to a loan-based funding model, ending President William Ruto's three-year student-centred financing system. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the transition will occur once Parliament passes the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2026.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Revelers using coffee and tea plantations in parts of Kiambu County for park-and-chill outings have faced resistance from locals and authorities.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
African healthcare leadership faces the challenge of converting data already generated across facilities, insurers, laboratories, pharmacies and public programmes into better decisions for patients, with every consultation, claim, prescription and referral providing part of the care story.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
A condom dispenser in a Nairobi university washroom has been empty for months, exemplifying a broader contraceptive crisis affecting Kenya's reproductive health services.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Antonina Lentoijoni, head of the Teachers Service Commission, says the institution will respect court decisions blocking the teacher internship programme and pursue sustainable parliamentary funding to recruit teachers on permanent terms, while addressing stagnation that has lasted up to eight years for some educators.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has called on President William Ruto to invest in addressing mental health challenges among public servants and disciplined forces during an Administration Police pass-out ceremony, citing struggles within the National Police Service and noting that senior officers should be more supportive of juniors facing mental health difficulties.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's maternal mortality ratio stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births according to the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, translating to nearly 5,000 preventable deaths annually and far exceeding the country's 2030 target of fewer than 70 deaths per 100,000 live births. Health and legal experts say gaps in care continue to cost women's and girls' lives despite official promises of reform.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
For more than five decades, Kenya's public transport system has undergone transformation involving machines, people, ambition and adaptation.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man from Kisii spent nearly three weeks in the Catholic Diocese of Lodwar posing as a priest, administering religious rituals and celebrating Masses, and gained access to the bishop's residence before his identity and credentials were questioned and the deception was uncovered.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has defended the 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards following demonstrations by diploma-holding pharmacy professionals. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated that the standards distinguish between pharmacy professionals and facility superintendents, and do not bar diploma or degree holders from practising provided they are duly registered, enrolled, and licensed within their respective legal scope.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Five prosecution witnesses testified in the trial of eight suspects, including preacher Paul Mackenzie, accused of involvement in the deaths of 52 people. Evidence presented included accounts of religious indoctrination, abandonment of education and medical care, prolonged fasting, and disappearances of followers in the Malindi area.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka has urged KNEC to ensure national examinations are administered fairly and called on school principals not to send examination candidates home over school-fee arrears, saying learners should not be punished for financial difficulties beyond their control. Mogaka also issued a Sh100,000 bursary cheque to assist candidates facing financial difficulties.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Edwin Odhuambo Oduor was arrested by the Insurance Fraud Investigations Unit over allegations that he coordinated nine fraudulent compensation claims stemming from a September 2023 road traffic accident, using documents fraudulently obtained from Mama Lucy Hospital and Kayole Police Station.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Mitsubishi Canter ferrying traders overturned along Ikutha-Kasaala Road in Kitui County, killing five people instantly and injuring 21 others who were taken to hospital for treatment.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Juja Sub-County are searching for four knife-wielding suspects after Derrick Angwenyi Bundi, a 21-year-old third-year student at Technical University of Kenya, died during a violent robbery when he fell into a 40-metre-deep abandoned quarry at Kigwe Farm in Juja South.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A viral social media image showing people gathered between vehicles on the Nairobi Expressway sparked robbery allegations, but Moja Expressway management and security authorities confirmed the incident was a brief logistics stop involving a political delegation, not a crime.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Armed criminal gangs have targeted motorists in broad daylight along the Nairobi Expressway, with viral social media images showing suspects surrounding vehicles and stealing personal belongings, sparking public outrage over national security concerns.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives lifted fingerprints from the vehicle in which Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich was travelling when armed men intercepted and abducted him at Gilgil Weighbridge on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway. The Interior Cabinet Secretary denied the existence of a special police squad blamed for the abduction, while the National Police Service said it has launched investigations to establish the identity of the armed men.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has warned Kenyans against sharing unverified information on social media after a video allegedly showing robbery on the Nairobi Expressway went viral. Preliminary findings from statements given by people identified in the video, including the alleged victim, indicate the incident was not a robbery, and investigations are ongoing.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Benard Mokaya died after ingesting pesticide in Emanyi village, Marani subcounty, following an alleged domestic dispute. A suicide note attributed his death to his estranged wife's infidelity and departure from their home.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi county has employed 4,500 workers on permanent and pensionable terms under the Green Army programme to clean streets, drainage channels and public spaces. Governor Sakaja said this is the largest environmental services recruitment since the 1980s and aims to address both unemployment and the city's waste-management challenges.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
xAI's Grok chatbot went viral on X after responding to a user's profile analysis request with direct, unfiltered commentary that drew widespread reactions. The AI paired the user with figures including Kenyan President William Ruto and Spanish dictator Francisco Franco based on their posts and retweets.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Miss World Kenya Ivy Trizah Muhenje has secured a Top 5 position in Africa in the Multimedia Challenge at the 75th Miss World Festival in Vietnam. She was also named among the Top 6 in Africa in the Beauty With a Purpose challenge and Top 3 in Africa in the Sports Challenge, among other placements.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Congolese music star Fally Ipupa headlines a concert at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Saturday, September 5, alongside South African Amapiano acts Kamo Mphela and DJ Maphorisa, and Kenyan and Congolese performers including Kodong Klan.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba has been shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for her story "The Last Shop," published by Jahazi Press in August 2024. Five stories were selected from over four hundred submissions for the prestigious award recognising African writing.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global Esports Federation President Sir Paul J. Foster will visit Kenya from September 6–9, 2026, for his maiden Africa visit. During his stay, he will meet government officials and industry stakeholders, address Catholic University of East Africa, and attend GEFCon Nairobi to discuss esports growth in Kenya and across Africa.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby leads the National Sevens Circuit with 76 points ahead of the Embu 7s this weekend, the penultimate leg of the 2026 season. Coach Andrew Amonde aims to turn a second-place finish at the Driftwood 7s into a tournament victory that could put the team in a commanding position before the final Christie Sevens.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan stars, including Olympic champion and world 800m record-holder Emmanuel Wanyonyi, are among the favourites at the 2026 Diamond League grand finale in Brussels, Belgium, competing in middle and long distance events from tonight through Saturday.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Organisers of this year's Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on October 25 are expanding medical cover, hydration stations, and post-race recovery services for more than 30,000 runners, while introducing sustainability measures including tree planting and waste management as part of efforts to position the race to international standards.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lewis Hamilton will race at Monza on Sunday aiming for an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship title and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory, while trailing Kimi Antonelli by 59 points as Antonelli faces a grid penalty for a new engine.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Egypt ended Kenya's reign as African women's volleyball champions with a 3-0 victory over Malkia Strikers in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, securing the continental crown for the first time in 23 years and a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Malkia Strikers were defeated 3-0 by Egypt in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, ending Kenya's bid for an 11th African title and denying them the automatic qualification to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Carlos Alcaraz said he plans to play fewer tournaments in future and take regular breaks of one or two months, citing an "impossible" tennis calendar that he believes is driving up injury rates across the sport. The reigning US Open champion, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury layoff, said players face pressure to compete in an ever-expanding slate of important tournaments.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Li Yueru, a 27-year-old centre who plays for the Dallas Wings, will miss the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin after her passport was accidentally lost in the mail in the United States and could not be found before the tournament's registration deadline.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Athletics Kenya is prioritizing women's representation in coaching, officiating and leadership roles to align with World Athletics' target of 40 per cent female representation on executive boards by 2029. The federation trained 44 women from affiliated regions on a CECS Level 1 coaching course in October.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment after a late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day and midfielder Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City, leaving the club with only 18 senior outfield players and just one recognised striker. Moyes said the club would have to live with the disappointments and move on.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has warned that prolonged uncertainty over the start of the new league season is placing psychological and financial pressure on players and clubs. Court cases involving Kariobangi Sharks' relegation challenge have thrown the season kickoff into disarray.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" and "fishing expedition" after UEFA asked US judges to force FIFA to disclose documents related to its failed plan to secure private investment in World Cup tournaments. UEFA has threatened possible legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino for alleged "criminal mismanagement" over the scrapped investor plan.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Richarlison has been omitted from Tottenham's 25-man Premier League squad, with manager Roberto De Zerbi citing the Brazilian striker's repeated statements about wanting to leave. Proposed talks for a return to Everton stalled before the English transfer deadline, though other transfer windows remain open.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Regional and national defending champions Obunga FC and Plateau Queens will seek to retain their county crowns as the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza County Finals take place this weekend across six counties, with semi-finals and finals scheduled in Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya, Nyamira and Kisii.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton drove a newly purchased vintage Ferrari F40 road car to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, hoping for good luck as he races for the Ferrari team with an engine upgrade.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique said the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool on August 31, 2026 was a good deal for all parties, with Barcola wanting more playing time and the club respecting his wishes.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Marcos Llorente, 31, an Atlético Madrid player who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in July, announced his retirement from the national team via social media, saying he decided to bring his time with the national team to a close after long consideration.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says the club must "move forward" after midfielder Enzo Fernandez's £125 million transfer to Manchester City. Chelsea's attempt to replace Fernandez with Monaco's Lamine Camara fell through when Monaco backed out before the transfer window closed.
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Barcelona will meet Arsenal in the league phase of the Women's Champions League after Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland. The reigning champions will host Arsenal, Paris FC and Servette, with away trips to Bayern Munich, Roma and HB Koge, while Arsenal face a home match against eight-time winners Lyon.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu Lakeside begins its Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final against defending champions Nairobi City Thunder, who finished the regular season unbeaten with 22 wins after topping the standings with 44 points. The best-of-three series starts Friday with Game One and continues Saturday with Game Two.
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Arsenal and Chelsea, both unbeaten after two league games, face off this weekend, while Tottenham sit bottom of the table ahead of their match against Nottingham Forest.
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Police Bullets finished as runners-up at the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers in Rwanda, losing 1-0 to Kawempe Muslim of Uganda in the final on August 31. The team's chairman said injuries to key players contributed to the loss and announced plans to strengthen the squad with foreign players ahead of the Kenyan Women Premier League season.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC assistant captain John Otieno, drawing on his extensive continental experience with Nairobi United—where he led them to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage—believes his expertise will be crucial as the Brewers begin their campaign against Sudan's Al-Ahli Wad Medani on September 6 in Rwanda.
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Kenya's Malkia Strikers will face Egypt in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final on Friday at Kasarani Indoor Arena, seeking a record-extending 11th African title. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi says Egypt will present a more technical challenge than Cameroon, whom Kenya defeated 3-0 in the semi-final.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
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Malkia Strikers lost to Egypt in straight sets (22–25, 15–25, 15–25) in the CAVB African Nations Women's Volleyball Championship final at Kasarani, ending their bid for an 11th African title and direct Olympic qualification for LA 2028.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison initiated his own departure after being left out of the club's Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker's proposed return to Everton reportedly collapsed over wage demands, and he cannot feature for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January.
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Eastern and Southern African governments are working to meet the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's goal of protecting at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is addressing the data-coordination challenge by consolidating biodiversity information across government agencies, research institutions and conservation organisations.
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The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is working with 24 countries in Eastern and Southern Africa to provide biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and technical support to help governments meet the global target of protecting 30% of terrestrial, inland water, coastal and marine areas by 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Survivors of devastating floods in Nepal who sheltered with relatives or in temporary camps say they can no longer rebuild their homes after the landscape was transformed. The August 26 flood, triggered by a glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border, has killed more than 1,300 people and left more than 5,600 missing across both countries.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubaland has called for an urgent review of the UN decision to lift Somalia's arms embargo, following an alleged Turkish airstrike in Doolow District that reportedly injured five people. The administration raised concerns about control and accountability of military capabilities provided to Somalia.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two workers were pulled alive from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, on the tenth day of rescue efforts following a glacial and mountain collapse on August 26 that killed at least 1,308 people and left more than 5,600 missing. Rescuers called the recovery a "miracle," with one rescued worker saying he survived by praying in the darkness.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Voting in the US midterm elections began Friday as North Carolina started sending mail ballots for November 3 contests that will decide all 435 House seats and a third of the Senate. Democrats are favored to take the House, with a Cornell University forecasting model giving them an eight-in-10 chance of winning control.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday it would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, joining a small group of countries including the United States in recognizing Israeli sovereignty in the contested holy city. The announcement followed a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, who met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening diplomatic relations.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran's Islamic republic is "teetering" and "weaker than ever," and expressed confidence that overthrowing the regime is "within reach" as the United States resumed attacks.
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At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria's Niger Delta after inhaling fumes while stealing fuel from a pipeline, according to a local NGO. The deaths occurred in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, where oil theft is common in swamps despite being a major problem for Africa's largest petroleum producer.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 39-year-old Chinese national, Chen Guang, has been denied bond by a Nairobi court and will remain in custody pending extradition to Uganda, where he faces 30 counts of forgery and one count of theft over an alleged fraud involving more than Sh151 million. Ugandan authorities allege he manipulated weighbridge bills and payment vouchers during his employment as a cashier at Diamond Steel Uganda Limited.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation, and investment, saying the two countries should transform their relationship from one based on aid into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Katrin Hagemann, the European Union Ambassador to Zimbabwe who previously served as the bloc's Deputy Ambassador to Kenya, died suddenly on September 3. Kenya's Ambassador to Zimbabwe described her as a warm and gracious diplomat who was supportive of Kenya and its embassy in Harare.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem urged Arab and Islamic countries to take unified action against a proposal from Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove Palestinians from Gaza, saying such displacement plans represent "an extremely dangerous development."
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations voted Friday for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator map, which distorts land mass sizes and makes Africa appear peripheral, towards the Equal Earth projection that more accurately reflects countries' true size. The non-binding resolution was sponsored by African states, led by Togo, to counter perceptions of the continent's relative size.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubaland authorities have condemned an alleged Turkish military airstrike in Doolow District, Gedo Region, saying five people were injured in the overnight attack that targeted the residence of a former Federal Government military commander. Jubaland claimed the strike was politically motivated and accused Türkiye of acting in support of Somalia's Federal Government.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece in The Standard warns that President Ruto's directive ordering foreign small-shop operators and hawkers to cease operations from September 7 could harm refugees, who rely on small businesses for survival and whose legal right to work in Kenya contradicts a blanket ban on "foreigners." The piece notes Kenya's Refugees Act and Shirika Plan both recognise refugees as economic actors entitled to gainful employment.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
This opinion piece argues that ports should be understood as strategic assets within the context of shifting global power dynamics and geopolitical competition, rather than merely as construction or infrastructure projects.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto presents different personas internationally versus domestically, "preaching water abroad while taking wine back home," a character trait that confuses the world.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
Linus Kaikai's opinion column critiques increasingly absurd political rhetoric, citing a nominated MP's call for community members to leave the Rift Valley if they don't support President Ruto's re-election, and noting a pattern of inflammatory political speech ahead of the 2027 elections.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →