Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has dismissed criticism of Linda Mwananchi's Edwin Sifuna and said he is willing to serve as Sifuna's running mate or vice versa as they work toward defeating President William Ruto in next year's election.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has dismissed criticism of Linda Mwananchi's Edwin Sifuna and said he is willing to serve as Sifuna's running mate or vice versa as they work toward defeating President William Ruto in next year's election.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fresh details have surfaced about how leaders deliberately planned and executed a goon attack on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay on August 16, described as one of the most daring such attacks in a blatant abuse of constitutionalism and democracy.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zachary Kiago Kariuki, the police commander at the centre of the Operations Support Unit (OSU), is facing renewed scrutiny over allegations of abductions, torture, and abuse of authority involving both civilians and officers under his command. The scrutiny has intensified following the abduction and dumping of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, an incident in which one of the officers has been identified as an OSU operative.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Details have emerged of how the August 16 attack on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, which killed four and injured scores with vehicles torched, was deliberately planned and executed by leaders, marking an abuse of constitutionalism and democracy.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Safina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto of jointly manipulating Kenya's 2027 political landscape to avoid accountability over the country's Sh13.3 trillion debt, which he attributes to their earlier decisions as President and Deputy President.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The race to succeed Governor Kenneth Lusaka in 2027 is taking shape as potential contenders increase visibility across the county. Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa is among those positioning themselves, recently distributing Sh5 million to 30 groups across Bungoma's 45 wards to support youth, women and older residents in starting or expanding businesses.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, KMMP leader, announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor, pledging to restore order and dignity in the city. She joins a race that includes incumbent Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and said KMMP is part of the United Alternative Government opposition coalition.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A supremacy battle between Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya is escalating and threatening to weaken the broad-based government in Western Kenya. The rivalry, combined with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rising influence in the region, has complicated President William Ruto's political position in the voter-rich Western region.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has cautioned that visa-free entry into Kenya does not authorize foreign nationals to work, trade, or operate businesses in the country. The government has detected cases of foreigners misusing tourist and investor status to engage in activities outside their immigration permits, particularly in retail and local trade sectors, and emphasizes compliance with work permit requirements.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP and Peoples Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has called on opposition leaders to stop infighting and nominate one presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans want unified opposition leadership rather than divisions.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's directive for foreigners operating small businesses in Kenya to cease operations has triggered an influx of foreign nationals seeking to leave the country, with queues forming at the Burundi Embassy and scenes of foreign traders being harassed in informal markets and at transport hubs.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar following a competitive recruitment process that began in January. Kibor, who has worked at the JSC since 2012 and most recently served as Assistant Director of Legal Services, will provide strategic leadership in managing the Commission's technical and shared services functions.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youth operating under Jeshi Ya Lami in Isiolo have called for political tolerance, peaceful campaigns, and accountability from leaders ahead of next year's General Election, urging voters to assess leaders' performance records rather than rhetoric.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party Leader Jimmy Wanjigi has criticised President William Ruto's directive on foreigners, calling it a cover-up for economic failures and saying it violates the EAC Treaty Common Market Protocol which guarantees free movement of people and labour across member states.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and governors are to hold talks on Monday to resolve the nationwide nurses' strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The meeting will focus on outstanding issues behind the industrial action, with the nurses' strike centred on implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has called for a speedy investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and urged the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute those involved. Cheruiyot also raised concerns about media conduct and called for responsible journalism free from blackmail and extortion.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's aide Faruk Kibet has increased UDA activities in Kisii County through empowerment programmes targeting youth, women, and small business operators, as the ruling party seeks to consolidate support in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move comes as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, from the Gusii region, has declared presidential interest, prompting UDA to counter his growing political influence.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Fifth Nairobi Caucus on combating terrorism, attended by over 200 participants from 24 member states and regional organizations, identified collaboration and citizen sensitization as priorities for governments fighting terrorism and protecting critical infrastructure. The NCTC Director General said Kenya has managed to repel terrorism threats and emphasized the need for public awareness and feedback to security agencies.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has cited misuse of visa-free entry regulations introduced in January 2024 by foreigners engaging in unlawful retail and local trade, stating that visitors under tourist visas must comply with work permit provisions and those found in contravention will have their visas revoked.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun deploying its Electoral Risk Management Tool to identify, assess and manage potential risks affecting the 2027 General Election. The tool, which will operate from September 2026 through October 2027, is designed to track threats including political tensions, electoral disputes, misinformation, violence and logistical challenges throughout the electoral cycle.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has clarified that visa-free entry, introduced in January 2024 and expanded in January 2025 to remove eTA requirements for most African citizens, does not automatically grant foreigners permission to work, trade or operate businesses; the Ministry stressed that foreigners must comply with immigration, work permit and regulatory requirements.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Comedian and political activist Eric Omondi was arrested by plainclothes police officers in Nairobi's Central Business District while launching his "Punguza Mzigo" referendum campaign, which seeks to gather one million signatures to support reducing Kenya's counties from 47 to 8 and scrapping several legislative seats.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya brought together more than twenty-two elected and nominated leaders from Western Kenya in Kisumu to discuss the region's political situation and development priorities, with focus on cooperative sector issues including coffee and SACCOs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Civil society groups announced demonstrations in Nairobi on Thursday to protest what they describe as xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants, citing documented incidents of physical, verbal, online and political attacks. The groups plan to march to the Office of the President demanding respect for migrants' rights and dignity.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as its new Registrar following a competitive recruitment process. Kibor, an Advocate of the High Court with 14 years of post-admission experience, has served at the JSC since 2012 and most recently held the position of Assistant Director, Legal Services.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'Oei said President Ruto's remarks on foreign traders were taken out of context and responded to the ongoing Local Content Bill debate before Parliament. He assured foreign nationals with proper documentation that they remain legally protected to operate in Kenya.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has issued ultimatums targeting both Tata Chemicals and regional nationals engaged in small-scale street trading, with both groups ordered to justify their economic presence or leave Kenya. The moves reflect a broader "economic sovereignty" theme as the administration faces public frustration over jobs, cost of living, and unfulfilled promises ahead of elections.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Kajiado County by commissioning road, water, affordable housing, and market projects in Kajiado North Constituency. He announced that the Karen-Ngong-Kiserian-Ongata Rongai road will be upgraded to dual carriageway by December 2026 and plans to build a bypass around Ngong to reduce traffic congestion.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, arguing that corruption, unpredictable business conditions, and erratic tariffs and taxation policies—rather than the presence of foreign traders—are the main challenges facing Kenyan traders. He warned the crackdown could strain Kenya's relations with neighbouring countries.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has intensified efforts to push for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, describing longstanding divisions within the area dating back to former President Mwai Kibaki's administration and successive governments.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria's involvement in the arrest of TikTok creator Papa TV—footage shows him confronting the handcuffed content creator shortly after arrest—has triggered debate over whether a public official who was the target of alleged online abuse should have a visible role in law enforcement proceedings. The arrest followed an online dispute in which Papa TV allegedly posted insulting content criticizing Mosiria's crackdown on explicit content creators.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the United States have signed a reciprocal agreement allowing eligible dependants of government and diplomatic employees to work while accompanying them on official postings in either country. The arrangement is expected to give dependants greater economic opportunities during diplomatic assignments and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has said that enforcing laws governing foreign nationals working and doing business in Kenya is legitimate state authority and responsible governance, not xenophobia. This follows Ruto's warning that foreigners could be barred from certain business categories, which has prompted government clarification that enforcement targets non-compliance rather than nationality.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing'Oei has apologised to Burundian nationals in Kenya over attacks linked to the government's crackdown on undocumented foreign traders, pledging enhanced security in areas with large Burundian populations. He acknowledged that poor communication around the directive, which targeted unlicensed small business operators, left some Burundians vulnerable to attacks from neighbours who misunderstood the policy.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attacked the united opposition in Kajiado County, accusing its leaders of using ethnic profiling to intimidate voters and promote tribalism and hatred ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto defended the UDA-ODM broad-based pre-election pact as designed to promote national unity and equitable sharing of national resources.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has clarified that its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders is not a blanket ban on foreign nationals, but rather aimed at regulating small-scale retail and informal trade in line with the proposed Local Content Bill. It has opened a Documentation and Registration Window for undocumented East African Community citizens, acknowledging that some, including Burundians, live in Kenya without full documentation.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei apologised to Burundian nationals over harassment resulting from confusion surrounding Kenya's crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders, and promised increased security in neighbourhoods with significant immigrant populations as foreign nationals regularise their documentation.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Power producer KenGen reduced dividends to 75 cents per share from 90 cents, after reporting a 1.2% drop in profit after tax to Sh10.35 billion for the year to June 2026, though revenues rose 6.4% to Sh59.7 billion on increased electricity demand.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Digital inclusion is enabling microfinance institutions to reach customers beyond traditional banking networks, with OYA Micro-Credit CEO Wycliffe Ochola named Digitally Fit Microfinance CEO of the Year for scaling online operations and financial education to connect with a wider customer base.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Infrastructure Fund Board has appointed Dr James Mworia as founding Chief Executive Officer to lead the institution's operations and mobilise billions of shillings for major infrastructure projects. Mworia brings more than 25 years of experience in investment management and previously served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company Plc for 17 years.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has defended its cargo clearance requirements, citing legal obligations under the Tax Procedures Act, amid complaints from clearing agents, motor vehicle dealers, and freight associations about burdensome procedures affecting goods movement. KRA says it is committed to balancing tax law enforcement with facilitating legitimate trade.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum Investment Company has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group chief executive, effective immediately, following James Mworia's departure after 18 years to head Kenya's newly established National Infrastructure Fund.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Government officials said Kenya is working toward a safe and conducive environment for digital investors during the launch of a data centre platform. The PS for ICT and Digital Economy said the government will continue improving policy to attract investors and unlock opportunities in the digital economy sector.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting Chief Executive Officer following Dr. James Mworia's departure to head the National Infrastructure Fund board. Omondi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at Centum Capital Partners since 2018, brings over 25 years of senior executive and strategic transformation experience.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Infrastructure Fund has appointed Dr. James Mworia Mwirigi as founding Chief Executive Officer, effective September 7, 2026. Mworia, formerly Group Chief Executive Officer of Centum Investment Company PLC for 17 years, will lead NIF's establishment as a credible investment institution and develop its institutional frameworks and project pipeline.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teachers in Nairobi county will be able to own land and property within the Nairobi metropolis through an investment deal between KUPPET Nairobi branch and Fanaka Real Estate, offering discounts and customized instalment plans for purchases in areas including Ngong, Kikuyu, Ruiru, Kamakis, Syokimau, Katani, Juja, Athi River, Kamulu, Kibiko, Malaa, and Joska.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, operated by Digital Realty following its acquisition of iColo, to expand its digital infrastructure and support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional digital connectivity. The government aims to position Kenya as East Africa's leading digital hub and attract investment in the digital economy.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui warned foreign nationals that Kenya's visa-free entry regime does not authorise work and trade without required permits, while cautioning Kenyans against taking the law into their own hands as the government enforces a crackdown on foreign hawkers and small-scale traders.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Discoveries of rare earths and critical minerals worth potentially tens of billions of dollars could transform Malawi's economy, but experts warn that without stronger institutions, local participation, and domestic processing, the country risks repeating Africa's pattern of exporting valuable resources while reaping few benefits at home.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Maguje village in Homa Bay County are upbeat following the discovery of gold deposits in the area. The land, previously used only for peasant farming and grazing, has now become a site of economic activity after a soil test confirmed gold reserves.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits, saying the discovery of lithium, oil and gas has heightened interest in the area. He called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi and said concerns should be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho accused Soda Ash manufacturer Tata Chemicals of failing to meet government requirements to operate in Kenya, stating that an initial compliance notice was issued in July and the company sought court immunity instead of responding. Joho said the suspension followed President Ruto's decree to close the company's mining operations in Kajiado County.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KTDA national chairman Enos Njeru attributes the disparity in tea bonus payments between farmers in the East and West of the Rift to poor green-leaf quality, improper handling of tea, and political interference. He said West Rift farmers could improve earnings by adopting recommended tea husbandry practices and delivering only quality green leaf to factories.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties have partnered to complete the Kipkaren Dam Water Supply Project, funded by the National Government and African Development Bank, which is expected to inject 23,000 cubic metres of water daily and benefit about 50,000 residents in Eldoret and its environs.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs) across Kenya have remained closed for years, leaving children with disabilities without assessment guidance. The government is planning to restore these centres, including Tom Mboya School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Mombasa County, which has been vandalised with equipment, doors and windows destroyed.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A task force investigating Kenya Prisons Service reforms found that inmates in correctional facilities across the country have inadequate uniforms, with most wearing tattered attire. The task force noted that some prisoners could not be assigned duties outside prison because they lacked appropriate formal wear.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kenya Revenue Authority employee has been charged with using a forged Jomo Kenyatta University degree to secure employment and fraudulently acquire Sh13,947,114.59 in public property between August 2013 and March 2024. He was released on a Sh5 million bond pending trial.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding compensation from Kenya Airways after Flight KQ491 from Zanzibar to Nairobi was cancelled during a workers' strike on August 31, stranding his family for hours and forcing them to charter a private plane for USD 20,500 (2.65 million).
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has successfully performed the region's first robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that uses enhanced visualization and greater surgical instrument flexibility to treat gallstones and gallbladder inflammation.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Diseases of the retina—the light-receiving layer at the back of the eye—can cause vision changes such as blurred words, bent lines, faded colours, or black spots floating across the field of view.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lairuka Jackson Sindani, a Principal Assistant to the County Commissioner in Kakamega, recounts how alcohol nearly derailed his career and personal life after peer pressure led him to drink chang'aa in secondary school, and how he eventually overcame the addiction.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Sh13 trillion public debt is increasingly affecting health services, with experts warning that fiscal pressure and declining donor support could leave critical health programmes struggling to maintain services as Kenya attempts to finance its health system more independently.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A survey of 1,100 connected working adults in Kenya found that 72 per cent of those who had not recently tested said they did not do so because they felt healthy. The Know Your Numbers survey, commissioned by Doctors for Healthy Living and conducted by Ipsos Kenya, found that despite relatively high awareness of key health indicators like blood pressure (90 per cent) and blood sugar (78 per cent), many respondents had not undergone checks because they perceived no urgency when nothing felt wrong.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Private healthcare facilities in Kenya are turning to solar energy due to frequent power outages and blackouts, particularly in remote areas. WHO data indicates approximately 15 percent of health-care facilities in Kenya and other sub-Saharan African countries lack electricity access, and Kenya Power reported an average of 113 hours of power interruptions per year, disrupting essential services like vaccine storage.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard opinion piece argues that Moi University's plans to retrench over 75 professors and 200 non-teaching staff cannot solve the institution's fundamental problems — which stem from years of financial difficulties, leadership instability, political interference, and questions about resource management. Retrenchment risks severely disrupting teaching, research, and postgraduate programmes while accountability remains unclear.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education Assessment Resource Centres (EARCs) across Kenya have been closed for years, leaving children with disabilities and families without guidance. The government is implementing a plan to restore these facilities, with Tom Mboya School for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Mombasa County cited as an example of a vandalized assessment centre requiring rehabilitation.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mothers of sick newborns remain confined to hospital wards, unable to leave and join family celebrations because they cannot settle accumulated maternity and newborn care bills.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Pharmaceutical Association and Kenya National Union of Pharmaceutical Technologists have threatened strike action over new Pharmacy and Poisons Board guidelines that restrict pharmacists without degree-level qualifications from practising in Level 3 and 4 health facilities. The associations say the rules are discriminatory and could damage healthcare operations as pharmacists constitute over 70 per cent of all healthcare practitioners.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tharaka University Vice Chancellor Peter Muriungi advised first-year students to pursue foreign language courses and additional skills to improve employability in the global job market. He cited the recent deployment of Tharaka students to Germany as evidence of the university's internationalisation efforts and urged students to combine degree programmes with professional certifications and practical competencies from their first year.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An inquest into the death of Rex Masai has been closed following testimony from 30 witnesses called by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lamu County is recording a high burden of Hepatitis C among people aged 40–70, linked to injection drug use through shared needles. NASCOP estimates Lamu has about 29 per cent Hepatitis C prevalence, among the highest in the country.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Senior Superintendent of Prisons named Eric Kiarie Wainaina, 40, was found dead inside a silver Nissan Wingroad in an open field behind Spur Mall in Juja, Kiambu County, on Sunday morning. Police discovered empty bottles of Chrome and hypertension medication in the vehicle.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The anti-narcotics unit recovered bhang worth more than Sh10 million along the Mai Mahiu-Narok Road in Naivasha and arrested three suspects who were unloading and repackaging it. The Nakuru county police commander said the drugs were destined for Nairobi from Western Kenya and that the road is a major corridor used by drug peddlers to ferry bhang to Nairobi and Mombasa.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two trustee-managers of a multi-million-shilling Nandi estate valued at over Sh300 million were arrested for allegedly forging a chief's letter used as evidence in a succession case. The trustees were charged with fraudulently uttering a forged introductory letter in connection with the estate of the late farmer Bernard Chirchir Murei.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An 11-year-old Grade Six pupil is feared to have drowned in River Yala in Siaya County on September 5 after being swept away by fast-moving waters while swimming. A search operation involving family, public members, and police was launched but suspended due to darkness, with the search expected to resume.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya Aburi has urged parents to support teenage mothers who drop out of school, saying they should be given an opportunity to resume their education. She also called on parents to report cases of child sexual abuse and avoid stigmatizing victims.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Motorcycle theft cases in Kirinyaga County have alarmed boda boda operators, with four thefts reported this month including the bike of White Rose Mutithi Boda Boda Operators Chairman Daniel Waweru Kiama, stolen on Saturday from his home in Mwea. Fellow operators say thieves have become brazen, with recent thefts occurring in daylight, including one from a teacher's home while he was in class.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 40-year-old Senior Superintendent of Prisons attached to the Central Region Headquarters in Nyeri was found dead in his vehicle on Sunday morning in an open field behind Spur Mall in Ruiru, Juja Sub-County, sparking a police investigation.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kibra arrested a 47-year-old man after his nine-year-old daughter died following alleged severe physical assault and sexual abuse. The girl was taken to Mbagathi Hospital but died on arrival; her body showed multiple bruises, a lost tooth, and signs of sexual assault.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Community leaders and clergy have backed Kaimosi Friends University's plan to establish the Moses Mudavadi Campus at Vokoli in Sabatia Constituency. The university says the new campus will host complementary academic programmes rather than relocate existing ones from the main Kaimosi campus.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following weeks of public scrutiny and legal disputes over his late wife's death and burial, Kevin Migwe Kimwatu has shared a detailed tribute honouring their 20-year marriage, reflecting on their life together from when they met and building a family.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Garissa have arrested a suspected robbery offender wanted in connection with robberies in Garissa Township following a targeted operation in Bulla Buruburis. A mobile phone suspected to be linked to the alleged robbery operations was recovered at the scene.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Heavily armed militants launched a Sunday evening attack on Arabia town in Mandera County, but security forces engaged them in a gunfight and successfully repelled them. Police have not yet recorded any casualties from the encounter, and a comprehensive assessment is underway.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his Everton debut with a late long-range strike in the 96th minute to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United. Everton failed to reinforce their attack during the transfer window, having sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and Beto to Fiorentina, with a deal for Monaco's Folarin Balogun derailed by a medical issue.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby won their maiden Embu 7s crown by defeating Kabras Sugar 12-10 in a final at Embu Stadium, ending Strathmore Leos' long dominance of the tournament.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kanika Shah, aged 12, won the overall championship at a tournament at Nyali Golf & Country Club, with William Kaguta posting the best gross score of 74. In the men's category, Sanjay Kotecha won with 42 points, while Sylvia Gabil claimed the ladies' section with 39 points.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Home player Anand Thakker fired 44 stableford points to win the overall title at the annual Crossroad Fellowship Charity golf tournament at Nyali Golf and Country Club, topping a field of 170 players.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The article examines how institutional neglect is damaging Kenya's sporting sector and the nation's athletes, who expect their country to support them as ambassadors.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Fiorentina has sacked coach Fabio Grosso after just three Serie A matches, all losses, including defeats to Roma (4-0), Frosinone (3-0), and Torino (2-1). Grosso, appointed in June following a successful spell at Sassuolo, was the 2006 World Cup winner as a player with Italy.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia lost 2-0 to Egypt's Pyramids FC in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary-round tie at Nyayo Stadium, but head coach Charles Akonnor believes his side can overturn the deficit in next Sunday's return leg in Cairo. Akonnor attributed the defeat to Pyramids' greater experience and match sharpness from having played several league matches already this season.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elvis Muigua of Windsor Golf Club won the 2026 NCBA Railway Invitation at Kenya Railways Golf Club with a three-round total of 217, one-over par, finishing four shots ahead of runner-up Aarush Vara.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Hockey Union President Nahashon Randiek called for increased investment in modern hockey infrastructure across the country to strengthen Kenya's competitiveness internationally, citing the inauguration of an artificial turf pitch at Hillcrest International School as an example of the world-class facilities needed to nurture talent.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania are progressing well, according to the Principal Secretary for Sports. A recent CAF inspection of stadium facilities including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, returned encouraging results.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 2,000 runners participated in a warm-up race at Parklands Sports Club ahead of the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon scheduled for October 25. Victor Kiplagat won the men's 21-kilometre race in 1:10:10, while Millicent Kemunto took the women's race in 1:22:46.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their planned November heavyweight fight and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy. Fury said in an Instagram video that Joshua is "weak-minded" and would not fight him, while praising Usyk for having fought him twice.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball team defeated Strathmore Blades 77-61 in Game One of their National Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series. KPA need one victory from their remaining two games at home to reach the semi-finals.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Malkia Strikers women's volleyball team in their pursuit of qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, despite the team's 3-0 loss to Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Championship final which cost them Africa's direct Olympic berth.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d'Or winner after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, with France finishing fourth. Mbappe, 27, has scored 22 goals in World Cup competitions during his career, making him the all-time top scorer.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamu County, known for beaches and Swahili heritage, is expanding its tourism offering by developing wildlife tourism through an elephant collaring exercise that aims to track elephants and curb poaching.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's mangrove conservation is moving from measuring success by seedlings planted to assessing whether degraded coastal ecosystems can recover and protect dependent communities and livelihoods. Conservationists are calling for ecological restoration that considers the health of the entire mangrove ecosystem, as climate change, rising sea levels, coastal erosion, pollution, and resource pressure threaten the shoreline.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
The World Meteorological Organization warned that wildfires and heatwaves generate microscopic airborne pollutants that risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, linking the phenomena to climate change driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bushfire along the Voi-Taveta Road in Taita Taveta County is being contained by the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Wildlife Service, and county fire brigade, who are working to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas and ensure resident and road-user safety.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A bush fire has erupted along the Voi-Taveta Road in Taita-Taveta County, with the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Wildlife Service, and county fire brigade mobilized to contain the spread and protect nearby residents. The incident highlights ongoing fire threats to the Tsavo landscape ecosystem.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Germany will ask the International Court of Justice to dismiss a case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its support of Israel. The hearings at the ICJ in The Hague will span four days, with Germany arguing either that the court lacks jurisdiction or that Nicaragua's claims lack merit.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jakarta's main airport and three others remained closed on Monday after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Saturday, spewing lava and volcanic ash. Eight airports halted operations over the weekend, disrupting thousands of flights and leaving more than 270,000 passengers stranded, according to the transport ministry.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A quarter century after the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon that killed 2,977 people, the United States is working to preserve memory of the tragedy as a growing proportion of Americans did not experience it firsthand. President Trump, Vice President Vance, and four former presidents are expected at commemorations, with institutions like the 9/11 Memorial & Museum now focusing on education and outreach to younger generations.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mwalimu Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar while receiving treatment for a heart-related illness. Kenya's President William Ruto sent condolences to President Samia following Ameir's death on September 7, 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya regards the United States as a critical strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic development. Kenya and the US have signed a Bilateral Work Agreement and are preparing for the Fourth Session of the Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue scheduled for early December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders have expressed condolences following the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ruto conveyed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during the mourning period.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's government announced it is doubling the price of petrol for its heaviest consumers to 10,000 tomans per litre as the United States increases sanctions pressure on the country's economy. The price increase, effective September 8, applies only to Iran's third consumption tier; prices for the first two tiers remain unchanged.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sudanese Armed Forces face new accusations of using chemical weapons in their conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, based on leaked intelligence materials published by The New York Times and The Washington Post that detail an alleged 2024 chlorine-based munitions manufacturing program, bomb blueprints, testing operations, and plans to divert chlorine from a civilian water treatment facility.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and a retired agricultural academic and officer from Zanzibar, died on Monday. He became a historic figure in March 2021 when his wife assumed Tanzania's presidency following President John Magufuli's death, but maintained a largely private existence throughout his life.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of importing drug ingredients and possessing illegal firearms and munitions as part of a criminal gang. Khalifa, 39, has denied the charges and said she would appeal.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Boeing 767-300 Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others, and hitting vehicles on the ground. The FAA grounded all flights as rescue crews responded to the crash, which occurred after the aircraft departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Philippine police arrested Martin Romualdez, a lawmaker and cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., over alleged involvement in a corruption scandal linked to bogus flood control projects. Prosecutors filed a plunder case against Romualdez alleging 7.4 billion pesos in bribes and anomalous budget allocations.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Armed bandits killed at least 10 people and kidnapped at least 40 others in a raid on Tofa town in Sokoto state, Nigeria on Sunday, according to a UN security report and a local resident. The attack is attributed to gangs loyal to bandit kingpin Bello Turji, who operate across rural northwest Nigeria and use kidnappings for ransom and violence to control communities.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front has accused African Union special envoy Olusegun Obasanjo of lacking impartiality as he works to prevent renewed civil war, citing his August visit to Tigray without notice or clear agenda. The federal government and TPLF have massed forces on the northern region's border in recent months, raising fears of returning to the 2020-22 conflict that killed some 600,000 people.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cape Verde's government announced two days of mourning after 25 people, mostly children and teenagers, were killed when a bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep ravine on the island of Fogo on Saturday evening, following an excursion to a village inside a volcanic crater.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma returned to his home country Sunday after authorities dropped treason charges against him related to an alleged 2023 army coup attempt. Koroma had fled to Nigeria in 2024 following the charges and was welcomed back by Sierra Leone's Foreign Minister and opposition party officials.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nepal issued an emotional appeal for aid after visiting flood-affected communities, saying survivors lost their homes, livelihoods, and loved ones within "one to two minutes." An August 26 flood across the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,384 people and left more than 5,500 missing.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hafidh Ameir, the spouse of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu, died Monday morning at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital while receiving treatment for a heart condition, Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced. Funeral arrangements are underway in Kizimkazi, Zanzibar.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of Burundian nationals living in Kenya have flocked to the Burundi Embassy in Nairobi and cyber cafés seeking documentation. An embassy official stated the rush is a routine exercise, as the embassy regularly issues emergency travel documents and consular services to citizens with missing or expired documents.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia and Zambia have expressed solidarity with President Samia and the Tanzanian people.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
A UN Environment Programme and Climate and Clean Air Coalition assessment found that every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, with delayed action estimated to forgo more than US$1.5 trillion in benefits annually.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. Ruto expressed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during this time of grief.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Around 30 AI-powered robots staged a protest in Warsaw on Monday to campaign for regulation of AI and robotisation, organised by Democratism to highlight concerns about labour market displacement and the need for protective rules.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nepali rescue teams are searching for more than 100 hydropower workers feared trapped in tunnels following catastrophic floods on the Himalayan border with China. About 121 of 900 people missing from hydroelectric projects could be trapped in tunnels, with four recent rescue successes offering hope.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers and printing products from Russia and Belarus, citing "disinformation and war propaganda" as threats to its security interests and to further reduce economic ties with countries supporting the war against Ukraine.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has conveyed Kenya's condolences to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment for a heart condition.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations marked the International Day of Police Cooperation, calling for stronger international police cooperation to counter cross-border crime as rising conflict and displacement increase vulnerability. UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma said effective policing depends on public confidence and respect for human rights, and that the UN remains committed to helping countries strengthen law enforcement institutions.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya and the United States are seeking to expand their strategic partnership on trade and investment, healthcare, critical minerals, defence and regional security, according to talks between Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Volker Turk, the U.N. rights chief, warned that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity and called for "cast-iron guarantees" to secure AI, citing risks including disruptions to services, communications, and democratic systems. He pledged to press AI firms to reduce these risks during his address to the UN human rights council.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
King Charles III said his son Harry and wife Meghan are not to be considered "working members of the royal family" and should be treated as "akin to private citizens" following their return to Britain from the United States, where they had lived since quitting royal duties in 2020.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium's football association will not support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing concerns over transparency and governance. Belgium joins England and Italy in withdrawing backing ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A top US envoy said on Monday that weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia showed progress, including movement on scheduling additional trilateral talks to end the conflict that began when Russian forces invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Armed bandits killed at least 10 people and kidnapped at least 40 others in a raid on Tofa town in Sokoto state's Rabah district on Sunday, according to a security report and local resident. The attack was blamed on bandits loyal to kingpin Bello Turji from neighbouring Zamfara state.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Viory, a video news agency of the Global South, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ethiopian News Agency to share news, expertise, and collaborate on areas including news exchange, joint training programmes, and newsroom technology practices.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly leaked intelligence records reported by major US outlets in September describe an alleged programme by the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan to develop and deploy chlorine-based weapons during the 2024 conflict with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, including blueprints, testing accounts, and concealment efforts.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Wadid Benaabou has started his assignment as France's Ambassador-designate to Kenya, succeeding Arnaud Suquet. Benaabou, officially appointed in August 2026, brings experience in multilateral diplomacy and previously served in senior roles at France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UN Security Council delegation.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, with Tanzanian political and religious leaders and Kenyan representatives including Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and MP Oscar Sudi attending the funeral.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Researchers, policymakers and clean-energy innovators gathered at the University of Oxford for the Ayrton-Oxford Academic Symposium, aimed at strengthening international partnerships to accelerate clean-energy research and expand access to affordable and reliable power. The meeting brings together experts from the UK, Africa, Asia and other regions to examine how stronger research collaborations can address energy access, climate change and economic development challenges.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's cancer care infrastructure depends on reliable electricity supply, which oncology facilities, diagnostic labs, radiotherapy equipment, and refrigeration systems require continuously. Power outages disrupt treatment and spoil temperature-sensitive medicines; EPRA data shows the average customer interruption at 9.42 hours, above the standard needed for critical services.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fundamental problem is not who controls government but a loss of national moral compass—a form of intoxication with power that persists even as the nation holds elections, passes budgets, and builds infrastructure.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A guest columnist argues that Kenyan workers have a legitimate grievance about foreign competition in a difficult economy, and the government is entitled to enforce labour and immigration laws, but cautions that the response must not descend into anarchy.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →