Leaders allied to the broad-based government have tabled demands for their support of President William Ruto's re-election in August 2027, saying the Western region should be allocated the Deputy President position if he secures a second term.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government have tabled demands for their support of President William Ruto's re-election in August 2027, saying the Western region should be allocated the Deputy President position if he secures a second term.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The EACC has brought a case before the High Court alleging that Sports Ministry officials illegally received kickbacks from travel agencies in connection with a tender to procure air tickets for Kenyan sportsmen and women.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's roadside directives—including orders against Tata Chemicals Magadi, foreign traders, and creditors, as well as his defense of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces officials in Nairobi—have drawn criticism from diplomatic observers and analysts, who warn these actions undermine investor confidence and Kenya's diplomatic relations.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has given foreign nationals operating businesses in Kenya a 90-day ultimatum to regularise their immigration, work permits, business registration and licensing before enforcement begins, following President William Ruto's earlier directive ordering immediate closure of small businesses operated by foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government spent Sh30.69 billion on travel expenses in Financial Year 2025/26, up from Sh25.45 billion the previous year — an increase of Sh5.2 billion, according to a Controller of Budget report.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William has issued a controversial directive ordering foreign traders to close down small-scale businesses, which has sparked intense debate over the government's political motives.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission chairperson warns that political competition is hardening into ethnic competition, with rising hate speech and political goonism. She calls on political leaders, young people, and all Kenyans to prevent elections from becoming chapters of political and ethnic violence, emphasizing that peace is a shared responsibility beyond government.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Analysts warn that Kenya's shutdowns of small businesses operated by foreign nationals may breach its binding commitments under the East African Community's Common Market Protocol, ratified in 2010, and could trigger retaliatory measures harming Kenyan commercial interests in the region.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has cited weak reporting mechanisms for development partner-funded projects under loan Appropriations-in-Aid (AIA) arrangements.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Diplomatic observers warn that President William Ruto's roadside directives—including orders against Tata Chemicals Magadi, foreign traders, and creditors—undermine Kenya's international investor confidence and could strain the country's diplomatic relations.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has given foreign nationals operating businesses in Kenya a 90-day ultimatum to regularise their immigration, work permits, business registration and licensing before enforcement begins, following President William Ruto's directive last week ordering immediate closure of small businesses operated by foreign nationals.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
After President William Ruto directed a crackdown on foreign nationals operating illegally in Kenya, the government issued a 90-day compliance notice and faced criticism from Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana, who condemned anti-Burundi sentiments and called for swift action against harassment of fellow Africans.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Party Secretary-General Joakim Simiyu says Kenya's opposition risks losing the 2027 election not because of President Ruto but because it lacks a credible plan for what comes after him. He urges opposition politicians to move beyond anti-Ruto rhetoric and present practical solutions to Kenya's debt crisis, cost of living, and public resource management.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Suba Council of Elders is requesting that the government honour freedom fighter Tom Mboya posthumously during this year's Mashujaa Day celebration, citing his significant contributions to laying the foundation for development in the country.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Governor Ochillo Ayacko has called for a national constitutional conference to revisit devolution, arguing that more than a decade in, counties remain constrained by held-back funds and legal "clawbacks." He noted devolution has shifted development toward local needs and advanced healthcare, roads, and industrialisation, citing Migori's progress toward an international airport and tourism development.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Webuye East MP Martin Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing Barasa's development agenda and proposal to construct ECDE centres across the county.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
County governments are shouldering the cost of health agreements negotiated by the national government without receiving adequate resources, according to Murang'a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania. The problem is particularly acute with collective bargaining agreements affecting nurses, some unresolved since 2017, leaving counties responsible for paying health workers despite budget constraints.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Siaya arrested 12 people accused of attempting to block First Lady Rachel Ruto's motorcade on Wednesday, September 8, after a women's economic empowerment function. A group of youths allegedly forced their way through a secured gate, obstructed the convoy, and hurled stones at police officers, who responded by restoring order.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has tightened baggage-handling rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, warning passengers against practices like attaching luggage to other travellers' bags and directing airlines to ensure baggage is correctly identified and processed. Airlines face regulatory action, including potential suspension, if they facilitate cargo movement outside authorised channels.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research survey found 52 per cent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government arrangement between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while 30 per cent support it. The poll was conducted among 2,048 adults across all 47 counties in June 2026.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Coastal and inland water counties have yet to receive devolved control of ferries and harbours 16 years after the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, despite the Fourth Schedule designating these as county responsibilities. Counties including Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Tana River, Turkana, Marsabit, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Busia remain unable to benefit from revenue and management of these water-body infrastructure.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya says President Ruto's directive barring foreign nationals from certain small-scale trade violates the East African Community Treaty and Kenya's Constitution, arguing that while government can regulate trade and enforce immigration laws, it must do so without discrimination based on nationality alone.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens of the East African Community and those committed to regional integration have expressed concerns about how Kenya is communicating and implementing measures targeting foreign informal and small-scale traders, calling for enforcement to be lawful, proportionate, and non-discriminatory under Kenya's Constitution, the EAC Treaty, and the Common Market Protocol. The group welcomed a 90-day regularisation period following President Ruto's pronouncement on foreign nationals operating small businesses but described it as "a reprieve, not a remedy," citing distress already caused to foreign traders.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused the opposition of lacking an agenda and spending time attacking him rather than outlining alternative plans. He challenged opposition leaders to produce their own manifesto, funding strategy, and development priorities, citing his administration's work on roads, housing, health coverage, and youth employment.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched a four-day South Rift tour, announcing Sh19 billion allocated to Bomet County for construction of eleven roads covering 380km. He also launched projects including Itembe Airstrip inspection, road construction, a market, and electricity connectivity, while claiming 80 per cent implementation of his 2022 campaign pledges.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto ordered unlicensed foreign businesses to shut down by September 7, sparking panic among foreign nationals and embassy queue-ups. The government later clarified the order was not a blanket ban on foreign traders and opened temporary registration.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit in Nairobi, President Ruto said Africa is seeking partnerships of mutual benefit and no longer accepting exploitative relationships, calling for investment pacts anchored on mutual gain to advance societies.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for MSMEs defended the EAC's free movement of people and trade, dismissing reports of an ultimatum against small-scale traders from neighbouring EAC states as propaganda. The government said Kenya remains bound by regional agreements providing for movement of people and businesses across EAC member states.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two court staff, Linet Okungu and Benard Ngeno, on September 8, 2026, for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes in connection with court services. Okungu was accused of receiving Ksh.20,000 following a complaint that a Magistrate had demanded Ksh.50,000 for a stay order, while Ngeno was accused of soliciting a bribe to allocate a convenient mention date.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has moved the deadline for filing Individual Income Tax Returns from June 30 to April 30, effective January 1, 2027, under the Finance Act 2026. The change is intended to improve tax administration efficiency and reduce last-minute system congestion.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA survey reports that 42% of respondents linked protest-related violence to President Ruto and the national government, while 24% blamed the national police; 82% of respondents support peaceful demonstrations as legitimate public expression.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi Expressway will divert traffic at the Westlands exit from September 8 to September 20, 2026, for maintenance and construction on the elevated overpass, requiring motorists to use the lower A8 road on Waiyaki Way.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Mukhisa Kituyi, a former Trade Minister and UNCTAD Secretary-General, has joined Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political outfit as part of opposition realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kituyi, who was recently appointed spokesperson for the United Opposition, brings experience in national and international affairs to the movement.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Twelve people were arrested in Siaya after youths attempted to block a convoy carrying First Lady Rachel Ruto and other dignitaries following a women's economic empowerment event. The group allegedly forced their way through a secured gate and pelted police officers with stones, prompting law enforcement to intervene.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has handed over 220 housing units at the Chepalungu Affordable Housing Project in Bomet County as part of efforts to expand home ownership in urban centres and reduce agricultural land subdivision for residential development.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to shift focus from political activities to preparations for anticipated El Niño rains, warning that inadequate planning could worsen crop failures, food insecurity, and disruptions in the health sector.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has introduced stricter operational rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to improve passenger processing and airport operations, including digitization of passenger identification and luggage/cargo processing, and strict enforcement of baggage-handling procedures.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump gave his executive assistant Natalie Harp and two other White House employees, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris, $45,000 each in cash gifts labeled "Cash Gift for Holidays," according to financial disclosure forms reported by the Washington Post.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Inspector-General Douglas Kanja are attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, China, which brings together international security officials to strengthen cooperation against cross-border security challenges including migration, drug control, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has called on the government to review its directive affecting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade, warning that enforcement must comply with the Constitution and Kenya's obligations under the East African Community Treaty. The statement follows President Ruto's September 2 directive targeting foreigners in certain small-scale trade, with the government offering undocumented foreigners 90 days to regularise their status.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto's recent public remarks, including a directive that triggered anxiety among Burundian nationals and statements on tax thresholds for traders, have sparked confusion and forced government officials into damage-control mode.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliamentary aspirant Farah Adow has withdrawn from the 2027 Mandera East race and endorsed incumbent MP Hussein Weytan after a consultative meeting with elders and leaders from the Maalim Kullow community of the wider Murule clan aimed at uniting the two candidates from the same family.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Revenue Authority has defended newly imposed cargo clearance requirements, stating it is implementing what is already established in law.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is pushing to professionalise social safeguards following project losses linked to corruption and mismanagement. The Arror and Kimwarer multipurpose dams in Elgeyo Marakwet County, which were intended to deliver irrigation, electricity, water supply and employment, became mired in corruption allegations and investigations and were never completed as planned, leaving anticipated benefits unrealised.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses how Kenyan small and medium enterprises can scale their businesses across other African countries while retaining management control, using an example of an SME receiving its first international order from another African customer.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto presided over the signing of a pact for a 535-acre Special Economic Zone in Jomvu, Mombasa, valued at roughly sh12 billion, expected to create between 8,000 and 10,000 direct jobs in the first phase, with 67 companies already signalling interest.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bank of Baroda has blamed its former lawyers, Taibjee & Bhalla Advocates, for failing to file its defence in a Sh2 billion Infinity Industrial Park dispute after Justice Peter Mulwa dismissed the bank's bid to set aside a default judgment against it, with the bank claiming the advocates failed to inform it that the High Court had granted leave to file a defence.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A TIFA Research survey of 2,048 adults across all 47 counties conducted in June found that 66 per cent of respondents say their personal economic situation has worsened since the 2022 election, while 12 per cent report improvement and 23 per cent say it has remained the same. Regional disparities emerged, with Mt Kenya recording the highest share at 79 per cent reporting a worsening situation, followed by Western at 74 per cent.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard distinguishes between "can't pay" debtors facing genuine cashflow problems and "won't pay" debtors with available funds, noting that each type requires different recovery approaches.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and other African nations are adopting harmonised standards to remove technical trade barriers and reduce costs, allowing goods certified in one country to move freely across the continent without repeated testing. Officials say the effort under the African Continental Free Trade Area will accelerate intra-African trade, which has been hindered by disjointed standards that force reliance on imports from outside Africa.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Boeing's 2026 Commercial Market Outlook projects Africa's commercial aircraft fleet will grow from 755 to 1,625 planes over the next 20 years, driven by rising passenger traffic expected to grow nearly six per cent annually. Of nearly 1,200 newly delivered aircraft, 870 will be single-aisle jets for domestic and regional networks, while cargo freighters are forecast to increase from 60 to 150.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto signed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which changes how passenger service charges are collected and distributed to beneficiary agencies. The move follows October 2025 increases in charges on international tickets from $40 to $50 and domestic tickets from Sh500 to Sh600.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi recorded one of the greatest improvements in prime office performance, with Grade A occupancy rising from 81.5 per cent in December 2025 to 84.8 per cent in June 2026, while prime rents remained stable at about Sh1,684 per square metre per month, according to Knight Frank's Africa Offices Market Dashboard report.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than Sh14 billion in road projects are under construction or at the contracting stage in Kisumu County, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing travel times across the region. Key projects include the 30.5-kilometre Maseno-Kombewa-Kalandini road (67.7 per cent complete) and the Kisumu Boys Roundabout-Mamboleo Junction A1 dualling (98 per cent complete).
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Susan Mang'eni, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, stated that the government's Hustler Fund and its successor, the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, are designed to address gaps in access to affordable credit for people unable to obtain financing through conventional institutions, rather than simply provide handouts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Adani Group's airport unit will raise $1 billion by selling a 5.54 percent stake to investors including Singapore's Temasek and US firm BlackRock, valuing the company at $18 billion. The funds will support airport expansion and modernization.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is rolling out new flight-information and passenger-data systems at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and the Advanced Passenger Registration system, as part of a 154.2 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving operational controls and strengthening the airport's regional hub status.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs has praised President Ruto's investment strategy as "bold" and progressive, highlighting Kenya's emergence as a leading gateway to Africa's market and citing reforms in transfer pricing regulations, cybercrime accession, and strategic goods control as evidence of progress in improving the investment climate.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Apple is expected to unveil a foldable iPhone and other devices at its hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, marking the first major event under new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto handed over 220 housing units at the Chepalungu Boma Yangu Affordable Housing Estate in Bomet County, with 99 per cent of units already sold. The project comprises studios through three-bedroom units targeting different income groups, and Ruto said the Government would proceed with Phase Two in the coming month.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is moving forward after a meeting with President William Ruto. Chivayo did not identify specific projects, companies involved, or agree on any concrete details.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto addressed the American Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, pitching Kenya as an investment gateway and emphasising that capital flows on clear rules, timely licensing, and contract respect rather than presidential directives alone. His remarks come amid debate over the government's approach to foreign investment, including disputes involving Tata Chemicals.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Port of Mombasa discharged 863 containers from a single vessel (MV Aniello) in one shift, setting a new benchmark. Kenya Ports Authority attributes the record to investments in equipment, technology and workforce skills, as ports face pressure to reduce vessel turnaround times and strengthen regional competitiveness.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues after the Ministry of Mining suspended the company's mining and export operations on July 28, citing gaps in mineral beneficiation, royalty reconciliation, community development agreements, local employment and environmental compliance.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Small-holder cane farmers from Western Kenya have petitioned Parliament to block a proposed law that would divert 40 percent of the Sugar Development Levy from the sugar sector to the Kenya Agricultural Development Corporation for general agricultural lending, arguing the levy should remain dedicated to reviving the troubled sugar industry.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy rains are expected to begin in September and continue through February as El Niño conditions set in, with the government urging riparian residents to relocate to safer areas. The Ministry of Health is launching a mitigation plan in 18 high-risk counties.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Felistus Njeri Muturi, a woman from Limuru, has died barely a year after a road tragedy in Naivasha claimed the lives of her husband Frank Muturi, their three children (Fidelis Waithira, 14; Catherine Wanjiku, 12; Victor Kirubi, 8), and two brothers-in-law. According to family sources, she fell ill following the accident that killed her family members.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi, are investigating circumstances under which two women were rescued from a house believed to be an abortion den on Monday evening.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public health system faces deepening strain as the nurses' strike continues into its 40th day, with health workers warning of worsening disruption to essential services and accusing authorities of failing to resolve the dispute.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nurses have been on strike for 44 days demanding full implementation of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement, permanent and pensionable appointments for UHC-recruited nurses, and revised career progression guidelines. Doctors threaten to join in sympathy, risking near-total collapse of public health services as the government and Council of Governors blame each other.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's public health system faces increasing strain as the nurses' strike enters its 40th day, with health workers warning of worsening disruption to essential services and accusing authorities of failing to resolve the dispute.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A days-old infant in critical condition was rescued from a house in Riverside, Ruaraka, suspected to be operating as an illegal abortion centre after police raided it on Monday evening following a public tip-off. Two women found at the premises were in severe pain and bleeding heavily, and police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the infant's presence there.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is consolidating academic records from recognised institutions into a National Qualifications Database to make it harder for people with forged qualifications to secure employment. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority aims to connect all universities to the system by the end of the year, with only 22 percent currently onboarded, to streamline verification of academic credentials for employers.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following a nurses' strike that began over 40 days ago, Nakuru residents are facing a healthcare crisis linked to the January 2024 closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital. At least 11 people died at Nakuru Level Five Hospital during the strike, with leaders attributing the deaths to the loss of the War Memorial facility's capacity.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Burundians, Congolese, Rwandese, and Ugandans have increasingly entered Kenya's street food and small goods hawking sector, selling items such as mandazis, tea, coffee, and groundnuts. The growth has raised concerns about health, environmental risks, and plastic waste disposal practices.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rights defenders warn that the Government's directive requiring foreign nationals to shut down small businesses such as hawking, street vending, salons and retail could push vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers into unsafe livelihoods. President Ruto extended the regularisation period by 90 days after initially setting a deadline of September 7.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Transport services on the Webuye-Eldoret Highway were disrupted after residents of Matunda protested rising insecurity in Likuyani sub-county, with leaders and residents demanding an overhaul of the security team over increased cases of murder and robbery. Residents say more than seven people have died in the area in less than three months.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's nurses have called off their 43-day nationwide strike after the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives and the Council of Governors agreed on a return-to-work formula. The agreement gives the two sides 45 days to conclude negotiations on the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and commits county governments to employ UHC staff on permanent and pensionable terms from July 1, 2026.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Trans Nzoia County have called on the government to address fraudulent college admissions and academic fraud, citing concerns that unregistered colleges are issuing fake certificates and hiring unqualified staff. A college principal stressed that rigorous inspections of nursing training institutions are essential to ensure adequate facilities, qualified staff, and professional-standard graduates.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 67-year-old woman in Malindi, Kilifi County, was fatally attacked by unknown assailants in her compound who accused her of practising witchcraft. According to rights group Haki Yetu Organization, many elderly persons in Kilifi have reportedly been killed over similar accusations.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 200 families in Ololama village, Trans Mara South, are living in tents after their houses were burnt during clashes between the Kipsigis and Siria communities. The displaced residents face additional hardships, including children unable to attend school as the local ECDE facility has been converted into a shelter.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Health professionals and education stakeholders are pushing to make oral health education and prevention part of everyday school life, arguing that schools provide an important platform for children to develop good hygiene habits, prevent dental diseases, and transfer health messages to families. The Oral Health Association of Kenya (OHAK) conducted an outreach at Mirera Comprehensive School in Naivasha as part of its 32nd Annual Scientific Conference, during which officials urged the public to seek treatment only from registered and licensed practitioners.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Faith Mwikali Ndiwa, a Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant also known as Mama Tutam, has been acquitted of defrauding a Nigerian businessman of Sh25 million. She says the case and an alleged affair with the investor led to her being kicked out of her marriage.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Three suspects have been arrested by the DCI over allegations of luring women through an anonymous TikTok account to gang-rape and rob them. The suspects allegedly used the account to establish contact with women before arranging meetings in secluded areas, where victims were sexually assaulted, robbed of valuables, and in some cases forced to transfer money via M-Pesa; five victims have identified the suspects.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy rains and strong winds swept through Makunga Market in Tongaren, Bungoma County on Tuesday evening, damaging residential houses, business premises, and the Makunga Police Station quarters. A police corporal's house collapsed but he was rescued by residents; affected families are appealing to the county government for assistance.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has signed a partnership with Italian firm GKSD Group to develop 15 new hospitals across the country, comprising 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and two Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The agreement, signed at State House Nairobi and witnessed by President Ruto, is part of the Government of Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa partnership framework.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has unveiled a partnership with Italy and GKSD Group to construct 13 Level Five county referral hospitals and two Level Six national teaching and referral hospitals across 15 counties, aimed at expanding specialized healthcare and addressing hospital bed shortages.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested a court assistant in Eldoret over allegations of receiving a Sh20,000 bribe to facilitate a stay order, and a court process server in Nakuru accused of soliciting a bribe for a convenient mention date. Both suspects were released on cash bail pending investigations.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police have launched investigations into the murder of 21-year-old Francisca Thuranira, whose body was discovered in Umoja Two, Nairobi with eight stab wounds to the chest. Investigators are pursuing a possible relationship-related motive and are seeking the deceased's boyfriend.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers has condemned an alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County on September 8, demanding arrests and an independent investigation. One officer sustained a complete fracture and was admitted for surgery, while others suffered soft-tissue injuries.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives in Trans Nzoia County arrested Isaack Walumoli in connection with his 35-year-old brother Nelson Wanundu's death following a physical confrontation on August 5 at Mbai Farm Village. Wanundu was taken to hospital the next morning but was pronounced dead on arrival, and Walumoli was apprehended in Kitale Town after going into hiding.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested 12 suspects after rowdy youths allegedly obstructed a convoy of dignitaries attending a women's economic empowerment function hosted by First Lady Rachel Ruto at KMTC grounds in Siaya on September 8, 2026. The suspects reportedly hurled stones at police officers and attempted to force their way through the convoy's path, prompting security to restore order.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scheduled maintenance on the Nairobi Expressway deck after the Westlands Exit from September 8 to September 20 has redirected motorists exiting at Westlands onto the lower A8 road along Waiyaki Way, causing heavy traffic and long queues on the already busy corridor.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Three men aged 17 and 21 were arrested in Ruai for operating an anonymous TikTok page to lure women to secluded areas for robbery and sexual assault. The suspects forced some victims to transfer money via M-Pesa and robbed others of mobile phones and valuables.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 25-second video circulating online shows adult men forcibly handing alcoholic drinks to schoolboys in uniforms in a residential area, sparking public outrage over child exploitation and illegal supply of alcohol to minors.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Union of Nurses called off a 43-day strike after signing a Return to Work Formula with the Council of Governors. The stalemate centered on non-implementation of a 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement and issues including UHC payroll coverage and reinstatement of nurses dismissed by Kisii County.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Rwanda have increased enforcement against what they describe as "indecent behaviour" in recent weeks, including a viral video of a woman being arrested for wearing a dress showing her legs, and turning away concertgoers from a Diamond Platnumz concert in Kigali for style grounds.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three suspects have been arrested for an alleged scheme in which young women were lured through TikTok into meetings that turned into sexual violence and theft. Detectives say the suspects used an anonymous TikTok account to contact victims and arrange meetings in secluded areas, where they were assaulted and robbed; the suspects also allegedly forced some victims to transfer money via M-Pesa. Five victims have identified the suspects in separate cases across Buruburu, Embakasi, and Ruai.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
A 32-year-old Kenyan man accused of making inflammatory remarks targeting Burundian nationals has been charged with hate speech and related offences after a video of him speaking at a September 6 gathering circulated online. He was released on a Sh300,000 bond pending a case mention on October 28.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has identified 18 counties as high-risk areas ahead of heavy rains and flooding expected from October, with a multi-agency team already working in Baringo County on evacuation and preparation efforts.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stephen Maina Nderitu, a police officer and protected witness in the Albert Ojwang murder case, died on Monday from acute ulcers, cardiac arrest, and depression. His death removes a crucial witness expected to testify about links between the former OCS and CCTV tampering at Central Police Station.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's adolescents face a growing crisis of HIV infections, teenage pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence. State and non-state actors gathered at a National Round Table Forum in Nairobi to address the interconnected challenges, warning that urgent and targeted interventions are needed to prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sandro Ferretto, a 55-year-old Italian-born former priest, married Sharon Jepng'ok in a traditional Koito ceremony in Seretion village, Kasiela, Baringo, on September 6, 2026, blending his Italian background with her Tugen heritage.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Emmanuel Wanyonyi will be Kenya's only reigning world champion at the inaugural Ultimate Championships in Budapest, where 381 global athletes compete for an Sh9 million winner's prize. The Olympic champion will compete in the 800m alongside other Kenyan runners in various events, with notable absences including reigning world champions Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Lilian Odira.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two Kenyan boxers were knocked out in the first round of their bouts at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia. Flyweight Juma Omondi lost on unanimous points' decision to Russia's Arseny Lochnev, and lightweight Phelix Ochieng' was also defeated on unanimous points' decision by Angola's Victor Tewase.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jarrod Bowen struck twice as West Ham came from behind to beat Bolton 3-2 and go top of the Championship on Tuesday. Winless in their opening three games following relegation from the Premier League, the Hammers have won three times in eight days.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final, where she will face Jessica Pegula.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in his Champions League return, while Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City won at Porto. Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also won on the first night of the league phase.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 34, said he has decided to put his Belgium career on standby until September 2027, missing the upcoming Nations League campaign. Real Madrid's Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws he made the decision after new coach Mark Van Bommel could not guarantee him the starting goalkeeper position.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.
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Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5/7), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10/7) in a four-hour 28-minute US Open quarter-final that finished at 3:34 am, breaking the tournament record for latest finish.
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Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 43, is preparing to become the first African to coach a team in the UEFA Champions League as Slovan Bratislava's manager, ahead of their match against Paris Saint-Germain. Toure left his role as assistant with Saudi Arabia's national team to join the Slovak club in July.
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Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov backs his side to beat Umoja in Game Three of their Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League quarter-final playoff series, with the two teams tied 1-1 after splitting the first two games and a place in the semi-finals on the line at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Sports Association for the Visually Impaired (KESAVI) has called on the Ministry of Sports to resolve internal wrangles delaying planned elections. Officials say the disputes threaten the association's preparations for the 2026 IBSA Blind Football Men's and Women's African Championships scheduled for Egypt in November 2026.
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Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the owner of Spanish second-division side C.D. Eldense, with the deal expected to be completed in the coming days pending final legal and contractual procedures.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AS Roma will wear jerseys featuring the World Food Programme logo in their Champions League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday in Istanbul after being banned from displaying their usual sports betting sponsor in Turkey. The one-off jersey carries the message "Together for Nepal" in response to a flash flood triggered by a glacier and rockslide on the China-Nepal border on August 26 that has left at least 1,410 people dead and 5,651 missing.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.
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KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.
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Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya met with Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed and KPL club chairpersons to address grievances delaying the start of the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season. Mvurya urged stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and put the country's footballing interests first.
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Government experts are preparing evacuation and response plans as water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria rise toward a critical threshold; a two-meter rise would breach the divide separating them, contaminating Baringo's freshwater with Bogoria's alkaline waters and threatening local fisheries, residents, and wildlife habitats.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Governments across Eastern and Southern Africa are using satellite technology and shared geospatial data through a cloud-based platform to help meet a Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework target of protecting 30 per cent of land and water by 2030, as fragmented environmental information has threatened conservation efforts.
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Hemingways Collection has finished a heritage-focused interior redesign of River Camp Mara in the Mara North Conservancy, integrating advanced solar water heating and improved waste management systems while pursuing Ecotourism Kenya certification. The camp operates in partnership with over 1,000 local Maasai landowners and works to safeguard wildlife migration corridors while providing sustainable land-lease revenues for the community.
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KANU Chairman Gideon Moi, accompanied by his sons and a colleague, visited South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and First Lady Tshepo Motsepe at their Phala Phala farm in Limpopo over the weekend. The two leaders share a longstanding passion for farming and pedigree cattle breeding.
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Following President William Ruto's directive ordering undocumented foreign nationals engaged in small businesses to leave Kenya, Burundian families are scrambling to process travel documents at the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi. School-going children face displacement from familiar classrooms and must adjust to an unfamiliar education system, language, and curriculum in Burundi.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bangladesh has recorded 1,002 measles deaths and 187,484 infections among children since March, making this year's outbreak the country's deadliest in decades, health officials said Wednesday. The outbreak has continued despite a mass vaccination drive that inoculated over 18 million children, though about four million were left out of the campaign.
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Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as fighting between Iran and the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards also extended a "prohibited zone" to parts of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
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More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
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Israel ordered the closure of Britain's consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation for Western sanctions led by London over Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Israel also said it would expel British diplomats monitoring a Gaza ceasefire, bar British training for Palestinian Authority forces, and ban 12 British officials from entering Israel.
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The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they captured an American unmanned submarine in the Strait of Hormuz during what they described as a complex intelligence and operational action. The device, delivered to the US fleet in 2025, is equipped with technology for subsurface reconnaissance, surveillance, seabed mapping, mine detection, and inspection of submarine cables and pipelines.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had an "extremely frank" one-hour phone call on Tuesday after US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow over the weekend for talks with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, the leaders exchanged views on the outcome of the visits and the Ukraine conflict, though the talks brought no immediate breakthrough.
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Hundreds of Burundians queued at their embassy in Nairobi to obtain travel documents to return home, saying they feared violence following President William Ruto's order to close small-scale businesses run by foreign traders. Kenya announced a 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans, but many said they doubted it would protect them.
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A Seoul court ordered Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin to pay $1.5 billion in a divorce settlement, the largest asset division ever awarded in South Korea. The settlement includes a 35-percent stake in Smilegate and 65 billion won in cash.
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Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered all Turkish nationals to leave Uganda immediately, declaring he has "severed anything to do with the Turks" and warning that those acting as Turkish agents during a planned protest at the Turkish Embassy on September 18 will face arrest.
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Turkish police arrested a 58-year-old British tourist near Antalya after he allegedly spat on a Turkish flag in a hotel lobby following an argument with staff. He was formally arrested on charges of insulting or degrading a symbol of the Turkish state and remanded in custody.
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Jacob Coxon, 27, has left Anthropic after three years pretraining AI models at OpenAI and Anthropic, accusing both companies of "racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives." Coxon said AI developers earnestly believe the technology could kill humanity by decade's end, and Anthropic safety executive Evan Hubinger estimated such risk at over 10 percent in the next decade.
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Norway bid farewell to King Harald V on Wednesday in a funeral attended by dignitaries including Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prince William. The king died on August 28, aged 89.
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced Singapore's first ministerial pay raises in 15 years, with his own benchmark salary rising 64 percent to Sg$3.6 million annually. The increases have drawn mixed public reactions, with some arguing the demands of governing justify the raises while others questioned their scale and called for transparency.
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As BRICS leaders prepare to meet in New Delhi on September 12–13, the expanded grouping reflects the Global South's push for greater influence over trade, finance, development, and international governance decisions. The group has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia alongside its original members.
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Kenya and Burundi have begun talks to resolve a dispute over business operations by Burundian nationals in the country. The Foreign Affairs PS says the government has extended the registration window for foreign nationals and businesses by 90 days and warned against targeting or attacking foreign nationals.
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A visit to a rural calabash hotel in Murang'a County, where tea costs Sh20 and mandazi Sh10, contrasts sharply with five-star urban hotels where tea costs Sh800 for the same quantity. The price difference reflects rural pricing stability, consumer anonymity in cities, and urban class consciousness rather than differences in product quantity.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that targeting foreign nationals hawking on streets is an oversimplified response to Kenya's unemployment crisis, noting that EAC citizens have legal rights to work and trade under the Common Market framework, and that the issue requires more complex solutions than simply removing foreigners from streets.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's debt service burden—roughly three times the World Bank and IMF's prudent upper range of 15–20 per cent of government revenue—demands fiscal continuity rather than political experimentation.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has focused narrowly on Kenya Airways' financial self-sufficiency while neglecting broader questions about aviation capacity, routes, and Nairobi's status as East Africa's premier aviation hub.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns about the dangers of AI-generated deepfakes, citing an example of a firm that lost Sh3.33 billion due to an error involving deepfake technology. The author emphasizes that critical thinking is essential in an era where seeing is no longer believing.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that threats to journalists and media freedom pose an existential risk to Kenya's democracy, citing the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich as evidence of a gap between constitutional guarantees of freedom and actual practice.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examining how businesses that had developed diversified revenue streams or alternative operating models fared better during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown than those dependent on a single sector, using the events industry as an example of those hit hardest.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece marks International Literacy Day's 60th anniversary, arguing that literacy in the twenty-first century extends beyond reading and writing to include digital, financial, health, environmental, media, information and civic literacy, requiring education systems to develop competencies that enable learners to apply knowledge in real-life situations.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →