The High Court has suspended hearing of a case filed by Katiba Institute challenging President William Ruto's appointment of Principal Secretaries over failure to meet gender parity, pending resolution of whether the Constitutional Court has powers to entertain it.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has suspended hearing of a case filed by Katiba Institute challenging President William Ruto's appointment of Principal Secretaries over failure to meet gender parity, pending resolution of whether the Constitutional Court has powers to entertain it.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition has intensified behind-the-scenes consultations seeking a formula to unseat President William Ruto, with opposition leaders including Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka holding meetings to coordinate strategy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have called for answers regarding government plans to privatise the New KCC processing plant in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has flagged Kenya's public debt at Sh13.01 trillion, with the debt-to-GDP ratio rising to 68.5 per cent against a legal limit of 55 per cent, and called on the National Treasury to urgently reduce borrowing to address rising debt-service costs and budget deficits.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Oilmax Ventures, which lost in the Sh6.5 billion tender for Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kits for the 2027 polls, has moved to the High Court over disputed qualification requirements for bidders.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Highways Authority announced a five-week closure of Mombasa Road at Cabanas on the Eastern Bypass off-ramp (JKIA-bound section) from September 17 to October 22 for drainage construction. Motorists will be diverted to a designated lane and directed by traffic marshals while the works strengthen Nairobi's drainage network ahead of the projected October-December El Niño season.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
US-based AI company Anthropic found that a pro-government operator in Kenya used Claude AI to generate and post fake social media content designed to appear as spontaneous grassroots commentary ahead of the 2027 General Election, including posts praising Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi for halting a Kenya Power electricity tariff hike and posts targeting opposition figures.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement said it will not interfere with a Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Sunday at Jacaranda Grounds, with ODM Nairobi Chairman George Aladwa stating the party believes political competition should focus on ideas and policies rather than confrontations between supporters.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Religious leaders from the lower Eastern region have offered to mediate a standoff between Machakos County's executive and assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The United Clergy Alliance expressed concern that the budget dispute could cause the county to come to a halt if unresolved.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to retain his position beyond the 2027 General Election, praising his conduct in office and working relationship with President William Ruto as reasons for continuity in government.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suleiman Shahbal has refused President William Ruto's request to abandon his bid for the Mombasa governor seat, escalating the contest for the post.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kindiki has warned that the New Nithi Bridge project along the Embu–Meru highway risks remaining stalled unless outstanding land compensation issues are resolved. The Sh7 billion construction budget is available with the contractor, but work cannot proceed until affected landowners are compensated through the National Land Commission.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declared the Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional, finding that Parliament failed to adequately involve the public in the legislative process. The court suspended the declaration and gave Parliament six months to remedy the constitutional violation through meaningful public participation.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Benard Odero Okello, a Nairobi lawyer, was arrested at his Westlands office after allegedly threatening to jump from the eighth floor to evade police arrest. He faces charges of forgery and uttering a false document related to a Sh150 million fee dispute, plus additional charges of resisting arrest and assaulting officers.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat challenged 1,273 newly trained General Service Unit officers to be prepared for demanding assignments and serve wherever deployed, saying harsh training conditions at Magadi were deliberately designed to build physical and mental resilience for the realities of police work.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has defended a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University after a video circulated on social media, saying it deploys registration kits to strategic locations to reach eligible voters and that the Continuous Voter Registration process is being conducted in accordance with the law.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, son of former Minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021 in Kisii County. He pleaded not guilty before a magistrate and his lawyers requested bail.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sotik MP Francis Sigei apologised to President William Ruto after remarks at a Bomet rally were interpreted as endorsing the 'WANTAM' opposition slogan. Sigei said he intended to urge Ruto to serve one more term, not one term, and that the rally atmosphere contributed to his choice of words.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence safety research company, shut down a Kenyan AI-driven propaganda campaign that used its Claude model to praise the government and attack the opposition. The company published a detailed threat intelligence report exposing sophisticated misuse attempts across cyberattacks, coordinated influence operations, surveillance, biology, and weapons development.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is rushing to complete market construction and modernization projects across the capital before the 2027 General Election, with three major markets—South B, Gikomba Quarry Road, and Maji Mazuri—nearing completion as part of his pledge to construct or modernize 20 markets across the city's 17 sub-counties.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Michael Moragia Nyachae, 62, son of former Cabinet minister Simeon Nyachae, has been charged with stealing Sh1,226,036 from Sansora Group Limited between March 2019 and September 2021. He appeared in Milimani Law Courts on Friday and denied the theft; the DPP directed further investigations into proposed money laundering and forgery charges.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Residents displaced by Kenya Railways projects in Laini Saba appealed to the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing over incomplete resettlement programmes. Of 1,432 residential occupants enumerated, only 256 had received houses, while 583 of 833 business occupants received stalls, with many beneficiaries living in deplorable conditions lacking basic amenities.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has stayed proceedings in a petition by the Katiba Institute challenging the 2022 appointment of 51 Principal Secretaries for allegedly violating the two-thirds gender rule, citing an unresolved jurisdictional dispute with the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The petition argued that the nominees—39 men and 12 women—breached constitutional requirements for gender balance in appointive bodies.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will begin a development tour of Nyanza region on Sunday, where he will inspect ongoing government projects including affordable housing, markets, roads and infrastructure, and engage with residents. The regional commissioner said the visit will allow communities to raise issues and the government to assess project progress.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Businessman Suleiman Shahbal has rejected a request by President William Ruto to shelve his plans to vie for the Mombasa governor seat, in a new twist in the battle for the position.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has overturned Moitalel Ole Kenta's appointment as Jubilee Party Secretary General, ruling that he was not a registered party member at the time of his nomination and appointment, contrary to party constitutional requirements. The tribunal declared the entire appointment process invalid and quashed his recognition.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Benard Odero Okello appeared before Kibera Law Courts on 10 criminal counts including forgery, uttering false documents, resisting arrest and assaulting police officers, but was released unconditionally after the High Court issued orders stopping his prosecution.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed political talk over the Deputy President position, insisting it is not vacant and that Professor Kithure Kindiki has been instrumental in supporting the President. His remarks came days after Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya convened Western Kenya leaders to demand he be named Deputy President should President Ruto secure a second term post-2027.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended his administration's borrowing record during a development tour of Kericho and Bomet counties, stating that Kenya has borrowed less under his leadership than during previous administrations, and that debt increased by 27 per cent in his first five years compared to higher increases under his predecessors.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-op Bank leads four Kenyan banks named among the world's top 500 performing lenders in Forbes' inaugural 2026 list, signaling sector resilience amid Kenya's economic headwinds of slowing growth and elevated inflation.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Financial sector leaders at Kenya's National Credit Market Convention have called for stronger data infrastructure, responsible data-sharing frameworks, and greater interoperability to address information gaps and expand credit access. The convention highlighted the need to balance innovation with consumer protection and responsible lending.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rukuriri Tea Factory in Embu has introduced value-added flavoured teas in tea bags—Premium Kenyan Black CTC Tea, Premium Kenya Ginger Tea, and Premium Kenya Lemon Tea—to increase consumption and improve payments to its 10,000 growers. KTDA National Chairman Enos Njeru called on government and supermarkets to support local tea consumption as an economic growth strategy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 2,000 affordable housing units under Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme remain unoccupied, although the government has completed approximately 10,000 units with about 8,000 already occupied. The government is considering sustainable financing mechanisms, including a revolving system where revenues from completed units would fund subsequent construction phases, and a structured financing model for security officers to access homes with progressive repayment.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the Marketing Society of Kenya's annual conference in Mombasa, marketing professionals were challenged to move beyond campaigns and use data, technology and customer insight to drive measurable business results and Kenya's economic growth. Senior leaders emphasized that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding, clear value propositions, and the connection of creativity, technology and commercial outcomes.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Equity Group Holdings, KCB Group and Stanbic Holdings were named among the world's top-performing banks in Forbes' latest ranking, assessed on financial performance, growth, resilience and risk management. Co-op Bank ranked 120th globally in Tier Six, Equity Group 71st in Tier Five, KCB Group 79th in Tier Five, and Stanbic Holdings 138th in Tier Six.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu County has banned street hawking under a 2026 Trade Policy, requiring small-scale traders to relocate to designated spaces in modern markets. Governor Anyang' Nyong'o says the move aims to give hawkers safer, more organized operating environments and better access to customers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Marketing Society of Kenya has urged marketing professionals to shift toward data-driven strategies, customer trust, and measurable business outcomes rather than simple promotional campaigns to drive the nation's economic expansion. Industry leaders emphasized at the MSK Annual Conference in Mombasa that growth must be deliberately designed around customer understanding and technological integration.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 500 boda boda riders in Kitengela underwent financial literacy training organised by Mogo Kenya and the Boda Boda Association of Kenya to promote responsible borrowing and reduce loan defaults. The training covered budgeting, cash-flow management, loan agreement comprehension, and engagement with financiers to address payment difficulties.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Diageo's sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion (approximately Ksh.297.9 billion). The regulator imposed conditions including requirements that EABL reserve funds for outstanding liabilities and allocate 20% of cooler space in retail outlets to competitors' drinks.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 80,000 families in Kilifi County face possible displacement as heavy El Niño rains are anticipated to begin in October and extend into January. The county government has begun mapping flood-prone areas, sensitizing communities, and assembling food and non-food items in readiness for potential humanitarian emergencies.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has intensified preparedness in arid and semi-arid lands, urging pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer ground ahead of anticipated heavy rains. Officials say early action will help reduce loss of life, displacement, and property damage from flooding.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Ksh.39 billion road construction programme in Meru County aimed at opening up rural areas and cutting transport costs. The government has also reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed for farmers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Dairy Board has warned that a milk shortage lasting about three months could persist for at least another month, with supermarket shelves across the country showing limited supplies and some available brands rising in price by as much as 30 per cent.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A neonatologist at Mbagathi Hospital recorded a video showing the effect of the nurses' strike on newborn care in the neonatal intensive care unit, which went viral.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has admitted it lacks the capacity to effectively police counterfeit alcoholic drinks amid rising public concerns. Brands from East African Breweries Limited, Kenya Wines Agency Limited, and Zheng Hong Kenya Limited—including vodka and cane products—are most susceptible to counterfeiting in the local market.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Corporal Stephen Maina Nderitu, a prosecution witness in the murder case of teacher Albert Ojwang, has died, raising questions about possible foul play. Nderitu was set to testify against his former boss Samson Kiprotich Talam and five police constables accused in the case.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Father Sandro Ferretto, an Italian-born priest who served in Kenya for 12 years, has left the priesthood and married. He spent over a decade conducting pastoral work in Kenyan communities before leaving celibacy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan activist and politician Morara Kebaso is in a public family dispute with his estranged wife, Mercy Makini, after she accused him of neglecting their three children following her decision to move out. The argument escalated on social media when both sides posted statements about parenting, money, and reputation.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government is pushing a new education transformation agenda in the Gusii region that will shift focus from examination grades to skills, teacher preparedness, learner welfare, digital literacy and employability. The plan, unveiled at Kisii University, seeks to bring together national and county governments, schools, universities, TVET institutions, industry, communities and parents to address weaknesses in the education system in Kisii and Nyamira counties.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A young man's death in Naivasha following a drinking competition has prompted calls for investigation into the safety of bottled spirits sold in Kenya, with Kenyans reporting unusual hangovers, stomach pain, vomiting and confusion after consuming alcohol they suspect is counterfeit or adulterated.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 10-year-old girl who was abandoned outside a mosque in Wajir County at eight months old has rejected relatives seeking to take her back, telling them "I want nothing to do with you."
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Multi-agency officers from the DCI, APS and GSU arrested a suspected gang member in Kondele, Kisumu County and recovered crude weapons, tactical gear, cannabis products and warfare-related materials from his residence in Manyatta.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Lamu businessman, Mohamed Muse Mire, was abducted from his home in Witu by about six heavily armed gunmen traveling in two vehicles on Thursday evening. His family has demanded his immediate release and investigation, saying they do not know his whereabouts and are in shock.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Registrar of Trade Unions has formally registered Thomas Mboya as Acting Secretary General of KUDHEIHA, following the death of former secretary general Albert Njeru. Mboya, a Senior Deputy Secretary General with over three decades of service in the union, has pledged to provide stable and inclusive leadership while protecting members' rights and welfare.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba says teachers must reinvent their role as artificial intelligence and competency-based learning transform education, shifting from traditional instruction to facilitating critical thinking, collaboration, innovation, and real-world application. He warned that technology alone cannot transform education and stressed that teacher welfare and working conditions must improve to enable educators to perform these new responsibilities effectively.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chief of Staff Felix Koskei has called on the Oral Health Association of Kenya to move beyond treating disease and become advocates for prevention and equity, warning that the oral health system faces challenges of rising preventable dental disease and uneven workforce deployment. OHAK has also raised concerns about increasing dental fluorosis cases, particularly in urban areas relying on borehole water.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
A one-year-and-two-month-old boy, Dylan Muinde, was allegedly abducted in broad daylight from his home in Kangondo Village, Dagoretti South, on Monday afternoon. Police retrieved CCTV footage showing two women believed to be involved in the alleged abduction, and the family is appealing for public information to help identify the suspects.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Trade Unions has formally registered Thomas Mboya as Acting General Secretary of KUDHEIHA, a union representing workers in domestic, hotel, educational, and healthcare sectors. Mboya, who has over 30 years of trade union experience and previously served as Senior Deputy General Secretary, pledged to focus on stable and inclusive leadership.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya National Highways Authority has temporarily closed a section of Mombasa Road (A8) at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp from September 17 to October 22, 2026, to facilitate construction of a box drain. Motorists heading to JKIA will use a designated diversion lane, with traffic marshals deployed to manage flow.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Chartered Kenya has partnered with Hope Mobility Kenya to raise funds for 200 custom-fitted wheelchairs for children with disabilities. Hope Mobility founder Michael Panther will compete in the 42-kilometre Nairobi Marathon on October 25 using a professional racing wheelchair.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police are investigating after two men—a 48-year-old British national and a 42-year-old Dutch national—were attacked and robbed by three men on a motorcycle near Siaya Park in Nairobi. The attackers stole cash, electronics, and other items worth over Sh100,000 before fleeing, and the victims were treated at Nairobi Women's Hospital for injuries.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee questioned Vincent Omondi Mayienga, former principal of Homa Bay High School, over the institution's Sh184 million liabilities and unaccounted imprest accumulated during his tenure. Mayienga attributed the financial strain to a shortfall between budgeted capitation (Sh22,244 per learner) and actual government funding (averaging about Sh15,000 per learner over seven years).
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's annual Digital Essay Competition introduced a mother tongue language category for the first time, attracting more than 200 entries with the theme "Let me speak," enabling students to raise concerns including bullying and educational malpractice.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nurses in Siaya County have rejected a return-to-work order from the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, vowing to continue their strike until the county addresses seven months of salary arrears and restoration of medical insurance benefits.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
A city lawyer has been awarded Ksh.114,616 by the Milimani Small Claims Court after a dry-cleaning company damaged his navy three-piece suit, which was returned with dark patches and loose threads.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alex Owegi Ariango, a 17-year-old Form Three class prefect at Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary School in Dagoretti South, died on September 1, 2026, from severe internal medical complications caused by a stabbing he sustained in April 2026 while intervening in a classroom fight. The Chief Government Pathologist confirmed the stabbing incident directly caused his death.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga County recorded 40 suicide deaths between January and August 2026, with 33 men and seven women, prompting county officials to call for greater openness in discussing mental health challenges. Cases have included family tragedies and school-going children, county officials said.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Small Claims Court ordered Lorenzo Dry Cleaners Limited to pay Sh114,616 after finding that a three-piece suit was damaged while in its custody, plus 12 per cent interest per annum from July 13, 2026, and Sh20,000 in costs. The claimant Emmanuel Mumia had claimed £1,064.95 (Sh183,826.66) as the suit's value, but the court awarded a lesser amount.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Kuria West, Migori County, have launched investigations into the death of a 28-year-old herdsman whose body was found beside the Renyamabairege River. The death followed a dispute over cattle that allegedly destroyed crops, and an estimated 200 people armed with bows, arrows, and machetes gathered at the scene, blocking officers from retrieving the body and demanding the herd be returned before they would allow the body to be taken away.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
A 92-year-old man in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling a 10-year-old girl. The court heard that he, known to the child as a family friend, led her to a secluded area within his compound where he sexually assaulted her.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have arrested surveyor Joan Achieng Odumbe in Narok County for allegedly soliciting Ksh.100,000 from a complainant to facilitate identification of beacons between two parcels of land, with the suspect arrested while receiving Ksh.50,000.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 1,700 young people from refugee and host communities in Garissa and Turkana counties will receive training in artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data analytics through a 25-week programme implemented by Power Learn Project in partnership with the International Labour Organization, Microsoft and the Garissa County Government, supported by the Government of the Netherlands.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council fined Celestial Dental Centre and its proprietor a combined Ksh.2 million after a registered Community Oral Health Officer was presented to the public as "Dr Dennis" in promotional material. The case has renewed concerns over quackery in Kenya's dental sector.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Athletics Ultimate Championships are taking place in Budapest, with Sh19 million up for grabs in each race. Kenyan athletes including Dorcus Ewoi (competing in the women's 1500m in the absence of injured Faith Kipyegon) will face strong international competition including Olympic and World Championships medallists.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Elvis Muigua, the reigning NCBA Malindi Open champion, returns to Malindi Golf & Country Club to defend his title in the three-day tournament running to September 13th, arriving in strong form after winning the NCBA Railway Invitation and two other Kenya Amateur Golf Championship titles this season.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
South African four-goaler Adrian Lavarinhas will lead his country in the Six-Goal-Kenya International tournament at Northern Kenya Polo Club, Timau, ahead of a 12-Goal International Championships the following week where South Africa will present players in the grand finale.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby heads into the 60th Christie Sevens at the top of the National 7s Circuit standings, but Kabras Sugar are only six points behind, with the title race to be decided at the final tournament this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pyramids FC of Egypt defeated Gor Mahia FC 2–0 in the first round of the 2026 CAF Champions League at Nyayo Stadium. The article notes that Kenyan clubs have struggled historically against Egyptian opponents in continental competitions and that no Kenyan club has ever defeated an Egyptian club on Egyptian soil.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Asbel Kiprop, a three-time world 1500m champion and one of Kenya's most recognisable middle-distance runners, was a familiar face at entertainment spots in Eldoret and beyond, where he celebrated his victories with friends, fans and fellow revellers.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Newly promoted SV Elversberg, from a village of 13,000 with no train station, became the smallest in German league history to host a top-flight side. The minnows have won two from two this season, including a 3-2 win over 2023-24 double winners Bayer Leverkusen, before hosting defending Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdul Sidi, a legendary Kenyan rally navigator and motorsport journalist with more than four decades in the sport, passed away on Thursday, September 10, and was laid to rest on Friday at Lang'ata Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi. He competed in the WRC Safari Rally 18 times, finishing 15 times, and mentored generations of rally navigators and drivers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Formula One drivers are anticipating crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madrid, which is hosting the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. The 5.416-km hybrid track, built at a cost of more than 83 million euros, is described by drivers as extremely difficult, with Alpine's Pierre Gasly predicting a red flag weekend.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Benslimane, near Casablanca, at the $1-billion Hassan II stadium being built with a projected capacity of 115,000. FIFA has not yet announced the venue, with Spain and Morocco competing to host the match.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu will host the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Finals this weekend, with 12 teams from six counties competing at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium and Mamboleo Stadium for the regional title.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt said the prize money offered at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest is more lucrative than what was available during his competing career, when he earned most wealth through appearance fees and endorsements rather than prize money.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca faces his first major test as Manchester City manager when City visit United in the Manchester derby on Sunday. Hull, newly promoted and unbeaten, face Chelsea, whose free-scoring attack poses an acid test to their brilliant start.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the US Open women's singles semi-final on September 10, 2026, ending Pegula's hopes for a second trip to the final. Pegula acknowledged that Sabalenka's power and precision were too much to overcome, saying she didn't have the weapons to beat the Belarusian at her best.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the Brewers are ready to finish the job against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Rwanda, Mette attributed the dropped lead to tactical naivety and poor game management by his young squad.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
George Russell admitted he will need luck to beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the runaway Formula One series leader, but said he has not given up hope and is focusing on improving race by race ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was "very surprised" by Gabriel Jesus's claim that he was forced to train alone and given no information before joining Barcelona in September. Arteta insisted he had spoken to Jesus about the transfer and they parted on good terms.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Tusker FC should aim for dominance in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg against Al Ahli Wad Madani at Nyayo Stadium on September 12, despite holding an away-goals advantage from the first leg's 2-2 draw in Kigali.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight teams, including defending champions Obunga FC, have qualified for Saturday's Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional semifinals at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu following inter-county playoffs.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Under-20 head coach Gilbert Selebwa has called on the Football Kenya Federation to prioritise early planning for youth team competitions. Selebwa faced tight deadlines assembling a squad for the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania (September 15–25), with most players from the previous AFCON now overage and recruitment hampered by eligibility and passport issues; his final 25-man squad includes seven schoolboys, eleven Kenya Premier League players, and four foreign-based talents.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades, down 1-0 in their Kenya National Basketball League quarter-final playoff series against Kenya Ports Authority, seek back-to-back wins in Mombasa this weekend to advance to the semifinals. Head coach Tony Ochieng says his team have analysed errors from their 61-77 opening loss and are prepared to face the nine-time league champions.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County has identified 246 flood hotspots across the city as El Niño rains approach, with up to 100,000 people at risk of severe flooding. Sixteen high-risk flood zones have been identified requiring drainage clearance.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August reached all-time high global average air temperatures of 16.96C, surpassing July 2023's previous record by 0.01C, as an unprecedented El Niño pattern strengthens and extreme summer heatwaves and wildfires grip western Europe and the contiguous United States.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A humanitarian crisis is deepening at the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi, where bedding, clothes, and belongings are scattered outside the gates and motorcycles occupy available spaces, signs of lives disrupted.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the United States on Friday over allegations they defrauded more than 100 women of more than $6 million through online romance scams. The men are alleged members of an organized criminal network called Black Axe and were arrested in South Africa in 2021.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's police chief Olatunji Disu said upcoming national polls in January will be safe and secure, despite violence, jihadist insurgency, and kidnapping crises that have historically marred elections and continue to affect vote participation in violence-wracked regions.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, with both multilateral engagements focused on galvanizing solidarity and cooperation across the Global South. The BRICS and SCO members jointly account for more than half the world's population and about 30 percent of the global economy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for two days, stopping in Dublin before heading to his Trump International Golf Links resort in County Clare, where the Irish Open tournament is underway and expected to draw 75,000 spectators. In the village of Doonbeg, Trump is viewed more as a golf resort owner credited with bringing jobs and money to the area than as a polarising political figure.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. A final name incorporating Parton's legacy is being determined.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to shield children from social media dangers, including addressing addictive design, extreme content, and non-consensual AI-generated images. She is considering either EU-wide social media limits for children under 13 or a blanket ban under 15, with details to be revealed in her speech to the EU parliament on Wednesday.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The IMF rejected a Financial Times report claiming it had dropped London School of Economics professor Ricardo Reis as lead economist candidate because of his earlier criticism of President Trump's tariffs. The IMF instead appointed fellow LSE professor Silvana Tenreyro to the role.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tokyo police arrested two 25-year-old American women at Haneda airport for allegedly smuggling cannabis valued at approximately $970,000 in their luggage from New York. One suspect claimed she accepted the job partly because of the free trip to Japan; the other denies knowing about the drugs.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saima Wazed, daughter of ousted Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina and WHO Southeast Asia chief, has resigned. Wazed was convicted in absentia in November for corruption and sentenced to five years imprisonment, and the WHO was already seeking to terminate her appointment following Bangladesh's anti-graft commission cases against her and her family.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Algeria's foreign ministry announced it is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing "provocative or hostile" acts and warning it had exhausted efforts to preserve bilateral relations. The UAE's ambassador was summoned and given 48 hours to comply, though neither country provided specific details on the underlying dispute.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is expected to receive about Ksh.51.8 billion (equivalent to $400 million) in emergency financing from the World Bank through its Rapid Response Option, with funds aimed at addressing El Niño, an Ebola outbreak in the region, and high energy prices. The financing is expected to be made available within six weeks.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya joined global commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei reaffirming the country's commitment to fighting terrorism and violent extremism. Sing'Oei cited Kenya's own experience with major attacks including the 1998 US Embassy bombing, 2013 Westgate Mall attack, 2015 Garissa University attack, and 2019 DusitD2 complex attack.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces denied claims by the Tooro Kingdom's Queen Mother that royal guards were withdrawn and the Royal Family placed under house arrest, saying it instead reinforced security due to Democratic Republic of Congo border threats and was uninvolved in succession matters.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to use its AI model for malicious activity that could support biological weapons development, according to its threat intelligence report. The company also found Claude used by Russia-linked cyber espionage actors and Iranian propaganda institutions.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the Church should not align itself with politicians or political candidates, as doing so compromises its moral authority and witness. The piece criticizes a portion of the Church that aligned with William Ruto, citing expected material benefits and government appointments as the motivation.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fiscal environment is characterized by chaotic annual tax cycles, with budget promises made in February undermined by Finance Bills in June and sudden policy changes like the KRA's customs benchmark shift in August, creating unsustainable uncertainty for businesses.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's Constitution extends fundamental rights protections to all persons on Kenyan soil, not only citizens. The article contends that Article 20 and Article 260 of the Constitution deliberately apply protections to "every person" rather than "every citizen," and that recent hostility toward foreigners raises constitutional concerns beyond immigration law.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial warns that thousands of foreign nationals illegally reside in Kenya using fraudulently acquired identity papers and passports, with some using compromised Kenyan documents to travel abroad. It argues the government must identify and purge corrupt officials facilitating this trade to address the systemic rot underlying the recent immigration crisis.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →