Kenya's public debt reached Sh13.120.87 trillion as of end-June, representing 68.5 per cent of GDP and exceeding the 55 per cent legal ceiling, while President Ruto claims his administration has slowed borrowing and stabilised the economy, a claim contradicted by Treasury data and warnings from fiscal watchdogs and the International Monetary Fund about rising refinancing pressures.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th memorial of late Maasai leader William Ole Ntimama, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for Ruto's peaceful re-election while Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to back the President to secure its interests, with the event focused on Ntimama's decades-long campaign for Maasai land rights and political representation.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a large procession through Nairobi on Sunday as part of his Linda Mwananchi movement, declaring his readiness to become Kenya's sixth President and signaling his emergence as an opposition force ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget has raised concerns over the National Treasury's misuse of Article 223 of the Constitution to access billions from the Consolidated Fund for routine, day-to-day office operations, contrary to law, according to her National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told MPs attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in South Africa to advance Kenya's interests, exchange ideas with other legislatures, and contribute practical solutions to challenges facing parliaments across the Commonwealth.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Northern Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, women are increasingly demanding consideration for political positions beyond those constitutionally reserved for them, marking a shift in a region where male leadership has dominated for over six decades. The Standard argues that "negotiated democracy" should evolve to emphasize competence, integrity, and accountability, and include women in that conversation.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ramogi Achieng' Oneko (1920–2007), a Kenyan nationalist and one of the Kapenguria Six tried with Jomo Kenyatta in 1952, spent nine years in colonial detention and was later imprisoned by Kenyatta from 1969 to 1975. He served as Kenya's first Information Minister after independence, resigning on principle in 1966, and was the only member of the Kapenguria Six to suffer post-independence detention.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 10th memorial of late Maasai leader William Ole Ntimama, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for peaceful re-election of President William Ruto, while Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku urged the Maa community to support the President and leverage its political influence to secure community interests. The event highlighted Ntimama's decades-long advocacy for Maasai land rights and against historical injustices.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Nyanza leaders challenged governors to implement devolution to transform the lives of Kenyans, expressing concerns that misappropriation of public funds and wrong priorities in county governments were denying citizens deserved services.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a lengthy procession through the capital with thousands of supporters, declaring his readiness to run for President as a major opposition force ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police eased planned restrictions on Nairobi's Central Business District on Sunday, allowing Linda Mwananchi leaders and supporters to proceed with rallies amid heavy security deployment. Heavy police presence was deployed at key points including All Saints Cathedral, where Linda Mwananchi leaders attended a church service before their planned rallies.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango has raised concerns that the National Treasury is misusing Article 223 of the Constitution to authorise expenditure from the Consolidated Fund for routine, day-to-day office operations contrary to law, according to her National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2025/26 financial year.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's recent political rally positioned him at the centre of a political tradition shaped by his former party leader Raila Odinga, whose influence in the capital developed through elections, opposition politics and major confrontations since the struggle for multi-party democracy in the early 1990s.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mt Kenya political leaders have threatened to punish President William Ruto at the ballot over the unresolved January 25 attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya, during a church service attended by former DP Rigathi Gachagua. Leaders accused the administration of failing to bring those responsible to justice and said the incident represents growing political intimidation in the region.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
The family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced plans for an inclusive first anniversary commemoration of his death on October 15, 2025. A committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo is coordinating activities to allow supporters to mourn and celebrate him.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Edwin Sifuna, a 44-year-old senator, has become a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of Kenya's August 2027 election, channeling anger over political violence and corruption, particularly among Gen-Z voters who backed him during June 2024 protests against police violence.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that national government ministries owe the county Ksh.2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, and said other public institutions such as police stations, prisons and military barracks have even larger outstanding obligations. Sakaja argued that Nairobi could raise Ksh.80 billion in own-source revenue if land rates are fully collected.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisii Governor Simba Arati, ODM deputy leader, has stated that ODM must secure a 50% power-sharing deal with UDA if the party is to support President Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying the arrangement should cover key government positions and reflect ODM's contribution to Ruto's second-term bid.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and Nyanza leaders addressed a rally in Kisumu.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto defended the Government's affordable housing programme in Kisumu, saying efforts to stop it would cost millions of Kenyans jobs and deny families decent housing. He said the Government allocated Sh44 billion to build 12,000 housing units, 20 markets and 12,000 hostel beds in the city, and claimed about 1.1 million Kenyans had secured jobs through the housing programme across the country.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA MP and businessman, says he is proceeding with his 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial bid despite President Ruto's request to stay out of politics, citing the need for competent individuals in government to transform the country.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has begun mapping areas prone to election-related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli said the NPS will use intelligence-led methods to identify hotspots and will not tolerate sponsored political violence.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued interim orders restraining the Standard Group from republishing or distributing allegations linking President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to a Kenya Police Service uniform procurement. Charlene challenged a Standard publication from August 30, 2026, arguing the reports associated her with an alleged Ksh2.8 billion tender.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was photographed taking an evening walk in London days after travelling to the UK for what ODM describes as a routine medical check-up, following a brief hospitalisation in Nairobi Hospital on August 29.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Danstan Omari, speaking in Nyamira, declared his support for President William Ruto, describing him as both a client and personal friend, and urged the Gusii community to back the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that development in the region depends on cooperation with the government rather than opposition politics.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has issued interim orders restraining The Standard Group from republishing allegations linking President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to a Kenya Police Service uniform tender. The National Police Service clarified that the company allegedly connected to Ms Ruto did not participate in the procurement, with Bedi Investments Limited identified as the actual contractor.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Deputy Inspector General of Police Douglas Masengeli has warned Kenyans against allowing political differences to fuel revenge, hatred and violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing growing threats from political polarisation, hate speech, and misinformation. He referenced recent violence in Embu where a vehicle was torched during disruption of a political meeting, urging Kenyans to reject retaliation and focus on building a peaceful country.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has criticized the Linda Mwananchi movement's proposal to allocate affordable housing units to police officers, saying the government has already planned 20,000 houses for police and accusing the movement's leaders of lacking understanding of the housing programme.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Professor Adams Oloo has been appointed to chair a committee coordinating activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, planned for the week of the 15th. Raila's family says the occasion will give supporters an opportunity to mourn, remember and celebrate his life, with a detailed programme to be announced once preparations are complete.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the opposition has "locked" Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing recent rallies by Linda Mwananchi leaders Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino that drew thousands of residents calling for a one-term presidency. Gachagua asserts the opposition will secure 2.5 million of Nairobi's 2.7 million registered voters and win no seats for William Ruto's UDA or ODM in the city.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu has urged residents to avoid political-related violence and maintain peaceful coexistence as election campaigns intensify, warning that political chaos would undermine development and result in destruction of property and loss of lives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC Commissioner said the Commission is lawfully procuring the Integrated Elections Management System through a tender process for the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims of illegal procurement and asserting they have sufficient time within legal timelines.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested another suspect linked to violence and destruction at a United Democratic Alliance delegates' meeting at Nembure Grounds in Embu County on Saturday. Detectives are continuing operations to identify and apprehend other individuals believed to have participated in the unrest, which resulted in deaths, injuries, and property damage.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging a law that restricts retired presidents from holding office in political parties for more than six months after leaving the presidency. The petitioners argued the restriction violated constitutional protections on political rights and freedom of association, but the court rejected their challenge, finding the restriction constitutional and serving legitimate public-interest objectives.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has challenged Kenyan MPs attending the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town to advance Kenya's interests while sharing the country's parliamentary experience with other Commonwealth states. The week-long meeting provides an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from other parliaments, and identify practices that could strengthen democracy and legislative effectiveness in Kenya.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto commissioned the new Otonglo Police Station in Kisumu West Constituency as part of efforts to strengthen security infrastructure in the area. The facility, formally designated as a police station in March 2026, responds to longstanding calls for increased security presence in the growing commercial and residential area.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country. Speaking in Kisumu during a five-day development tour of Nyanza, Ruto challenged opposition leaders to abandon what he described as outdated politics based on empty rhetoric, tribalism, division and violence, and to present Kenyans with a clear political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has said it has about 120 days to complete procurement of election technology for the 2027 General Election, followed by 60 days for testing, despite legal challenges to the tender process and concerns over delays.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga will tour the United States from September 17 to October 5, visiting multiple cities to engage Kenyans in the diaspora as part of his 2027 presidential campaign on the United Green Movement ticket.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has rejected accusations that President William Ruto has lost support in the Mt Kenya region, attributing them to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's personal political dispute and accusing Gachagua of using vernacular media to spread what he called hatred and propaganda against the President.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto toured Kisumu County unveiling Ksh700 billion in projects. He praised the UDA-ODM coalition and defended his affordable housing programme, while ODM leaders pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid but demanded proportional government positions in return.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has upheld a law barring retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, rejecting a petition that argued the restriction violates freedoms of association and political participation. Justice Lawrence Mugambi ruled that the restriction is justified because former presidents occupy a unique political position and could wield significant influence affecting genuine political competition.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto says the Government is working with the family of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to organise the anniversary of his death and oversee construction of a mausoleum expected to be completed by October 14.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto defended the housing levy during a media engagement in Kisumu, stating that both the Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalitions proposed a levy in their election manifestos, though Kenya Kwanza's manifesto did not specify the deduction percentage. Ruto said the programme addresses Kenya's housing deficit, creates jobs, and supports economic growth.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit is calling for a long-term development framework anchored on the Equalisation Fund to address persistent development gaps in pastoralist communities through sustained investment in water, roads, healthcare, electricity, security and employment. He wants pastoralist leaders in Parliament to initiate discussions on a 50-year framework and proposes extending Article 204 of the Constitution to enable planning beyond individual budget cycles.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →