Raila Odinga's family and the ODM party have announced separate plans as preparations gather pace for the former Prime Minister's first anniversary.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Raila Odinga's family and the ODM party have announced separate plans as preparations gather pace for the former Prime Minister's first anniversary.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2027 General Election 11 months away, controversial statements by politicians aligned with President William Ruto's administration—including claims that votes could be "added" and dead people's fingerprints used to cast ballots—have intensified concerns over the integrity of the electoral process ahead of what is expected to be a closely contested election.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Some second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid, facing political oblivion or uncertain futures if he loses.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is increasingly adopting a hardline public posture towards foreign investors and businesses with blunt ultimatums, only for government officials to later qualify or soften his position. Political analysts and diplomats argue that making demands publicly, creating maximum pressure, then allowing officials to negotiate creates a deliberate scheme using the weight of the Presidency to pressure investors into accepting demands.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's visit to Nyanza exposed tensions between the ODM party's zoning push and the UDA party alliance, with hired hecklers and supremacy battles marked during the tour.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Odinga family and ODM party have announced separate plans as preparations gather pace for the former Prime Minister's first anniversary.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
With the 2027 General Election 11 months away, controversial statements by politicians aligned with President William Ruto's administration—including claims that votes could be "added" and fingerprints of dead people could be used to cast ballots—have raised questions over electoral credibility and the ability of electoral institutions to guarantee a free and fair election.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Politicians including second-term governors and veteran politicians have backed President William Ruto's reelection bid because their own political futures depend on his victory, with some facing political oblivion or relying on lucrative appointments if he loses.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Bank of Kenya has published draft guidelines proposing to ban shell banks, closing a regulatory loophole that officials say has enabled paper-only entities to facilitate money laundering and terrorism financing in the country.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi movement held a successful rally in Nairobi, capturing political territory once dominated by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The movement must now sustain its political momentum and following over the 10 months before the General Election.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has gazetted the 2027 General Election for August 10, 2027, across 290 constituencies and 1,450 wards. Aspirants have until December 9 to participate in public fundraisers, as Section 26 of the Elections Act bars them from doing so within eight months before the election.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Anglican Church of Kenya's Bishop Jackson Ole Sapit has cautioned political leaders against fuelling violence and deaths during campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election, citing recent incidents in Embu and Homa Bay counties where people died and vehicles were torched during political rallies.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has been elected unanimously as Chairperson of the Senate Roads, Transport and Housing Committee, replacing Migori Senator Eddie Oketch who took up the Senate Deputy Minority Whip position.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has accused opposition politicians of lacking unity and an alternative governing plan, saying they are "speaking in tongues" instead of offering policy. Ruto described the broad-based government as the only formation with the capacity to unite the nation and plan for transformation.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the removal of the national tallying centre at Bomas of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing the Constitution does not provide for it and that results should be counted and announced at polling stations and constituency level.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's High Court upheld Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, which bars a retired president from holding a leadership position in any political party more than six months after leaving office. The ruling means former President Uhuru Kenyatta must step down as Jubilee Party leader.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that the county is deploying teams across all sub-counties to clear drainage systems ahead of the predicted El Niño phase from October to February, aiming to shield the city's five million residents from flooding.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge bench declared the government's 15 per cent divestiture of Safaricom shares null and void, finding it violated the Constitution and laws on public finance, procurement, capital markets and competition. The court ordered the shares restored to State ownership and faulted the transaction, undertaken with Vodafone Group at Sh34 per share on December 3, 2025, for proceeding before policy and parliamentary approval were complete.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the introduction of QR-coded identification cards for city enforcement officers ("Kanjos") to combat impersonation by criminals and enhance accountability.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja says the city is owed Sh2.7 billion in outstanding land rates, with police stations, prisons, and military barracks among the biggest defaulting tenants. Sakaja told the Senate that full collection could raise up to Sh80 billion annually, but his administration faces difficulty recovering what is owed.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced a three-week tour of the United States from September 17 to October 5 to advance his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, during which he plans to visit several states and meet supporters, as well as engage with international leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration and commencement of Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration in Ol-Kalou Constituency from September 21 to October 20, 2026, ahead of the 2027 General Election. Registration services will be available daily at County Assembly Ward level, constituency offices, Huduma Centres, institutions of higher learning, and the IEBC Customer Experience Centre.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Hughes Obilo, a Kenya Revenue Authority officer in Kisumu's Debt Refunds Department, on September 14, 2026, for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate irregular clearance of tax arrears. Obilo was arrested while receiving Ksh.30,000, allegedly having demanded Ksh.100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears of Ksh. 4.5 million.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, to the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who previously served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN (2020–2024) and held positions on the UN Security Council, succeeds Ghana's Akyaa Pobee.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court ruled on September 14 that retired presidents cannot hold political party office for more than six months after leaving State House, though they may participate in party activities. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced he will step down from his role as Jubilee Party leader in compliance with the ruling.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji have written to the Inspector General of Police and Director of Criminal Investigations demanding an impartial investigation into last weekend's deadly violence at Nembure Ground, saying the state has sent contradictory signals about whether their client is under investigation.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has awarded Kamagambo University a Letter of Interim Authority, saying it will create higher education opportunities for young people in Migori County and the country while training teachers, entrepreneurs and professionals.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has filed a complaint demanding the suspension of Communications Authority Board Chairperson Charles Kamau Karondo over alleged involvement in political activities during the July 2026 Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, and is seeking an independent tribunal investigation.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives arrested another unnamed suspect on September 14 in connection with deadly violence that erupted at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu on September 12, bringing the total number of arrests to three. DCI says it will continue to identify and apprehend all those involved in the violence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Gender and Equality Commission has raised concerns that gender-based violence during elections discourages women, youth and persons with disabilities from participating in elective politics. The Commission is conducting nationwide dialogues in counties including Kisii, Meru and Nyamira to address these barriers ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has welcomed a High Court ruling on the transition of retired presidents from formal political leadership, calling it a reaffirmation of Kenya's democratic maturity and the rule of law. The ruling provided clarity on the transition of the Jubilee Party chairmanship and interpreted Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has denied reports of a fallout with Senator Edwin Sifuna, stating he supports Sifuna's presidential bid while scaling down participation in Linda Mwananchi activities to focus on his own Nairobi gubernatorial campaign.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has warned that Kenyans will not "gamble" with the country's future by electing political leaders without a clear agenda or track record, contrasting the Broad-Based Government's demonstrable record and vision with other political formations built around personalities rather than policy.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
David Mogire Nyabuti, a former Kenya Electricity Generating Company official, was convicted of fraudulently using forged KCSE documents to secure admission to a training institution and employment at KenGen, receiving salaries and benefits totalling Ksh. 14,946,118.82 between August 2003 and September 2018.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Azimio coalition party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the Council would convene a meeting to decide on Uhuru Kenyatta's role as Council Chair, following a High Court ruling that barred retired presidents from holding political party office for more than six months after leaving State House.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement's Acting Secretary General Catherine Omanyo warned party lawmakers who have not declared their political stance to align themselves with the party's current arrangement with the ruling United Democratic Alliance, criticizing those she described as "fence-sitters."
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports of a fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, affirming full support for Sifuna's 2027 presidential ambitions under the Linda Mwananchi movement. Owino traced their relationship to a period of ODM tensions when Sifuna, then party Secretary General, faced possible disciplinary action.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has discussed her political positioning and the "fence sitter" label, explaining she is not driven by the need to align with political alliances simply for their sake. She also recounted a near-death experience when a boat she was travelling in during Homa Bay campaigns developed a problem and burst, which she suggested may not have been coincidental.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou said the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties is awaiting the court's decision on the Linda Mwananchi party registration standoff. Cox explained that political parties must meet requirements including 25 offices across counties and at least 1,000 members.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Omar Abdulkadir Ahmedfiqi, a businessman, is campaigning as a presidential candidate in Somalia's 2027 election, positioning himself as an alternative to established political leadership. His campaign emphasises accountable governance, stronger institutions, economic development and improved public services as responses to insecurity, unemployment, corruption and weak institutions.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will conduct an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency from September 21 to October 20, 2026, with services available at Ward and Constituency Offices, Huduma Centres, institutions of higher learning, and the IEBC Customer Experience Center. The month-long exercise aims to update the Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated he will not surrender his own political party for a single united Linda Mwananchi outfit, despite supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid. The dispute over which party should carry the opposition movement into the 2027 elections has exposed tensions within the alliance, which has publicly projected a unified image.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School in Nyeri has been ordered to explain a Sh1 million investment in the Nairobi Securities Exchange after MPs questioned why it earned only Sh5,381 in dividends in a year. The school also failed to immediately provide investment documents or evidence of National Treasury approval.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency running from September 21 to October 20, 2026, allowing eligible citizens to register, transfer registration, update details, and verify status ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political parties have declined to sign a new charter with the National Cohesion and Integration Commission aimed at curbing political incitement and violence, citing lack of involvement in the charter's formulation, absence of major parties from the meeting, and failure to act against leaders linked to political violence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has been granted Ksh.1 million anticipatory bail by the High Court in Embu, blocking his arrest until he appears before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. The court ordered that if arrested, the MP be released on the bond or an alternative of Ksh.500,000 cash bail, conditional on reporting to the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi on September 21.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of opposition groups led by former Chief Justice David Maraga is calling for the scrapping of the national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that presidential results declared at constituency level should be final and not re-tallied at a central venue like Bomas of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says the government has dismissed public servants found to have used fraudulent academic credentials to gain employment or advance their careers, and will continue to do so. He commended the EACC, KNEC, and CUE for working with his ministry to detect fraudulent qualifications.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As the 2027 general election approaches, Kenyan political leaders are traveling to the United States seeking legitimacy, lobbying opportunities, and financial support for their campaigns.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugenya MP David Ochieng, former Rarieda MP Nicholas Gumbo, and Deputy Governor William Oduol are positioning themselves as candidates for the Siaya gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. All three have expressed support for President William Ruto's Broad-Based Government.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Nairobi High Court has struck down NTSA regulations that imposed an 18 per cent commission cap on ride-hailing companies, ruling the rules procedurally defective and unconstitutional because they were changed without public participation. The court ruled that commission rates should instead be determined through negotiations between contracting parties, and faulted the government for imposing regulations on digital platforms while exempting traditional taxi operators.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amsons Group has begun construction of a Sh4.5 billion Level Four mother-and-child hospital in Bomet County, the first of ten healthcare facilities the group plans to build across Kenya within two years.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Battery and scrap material manufacturers are pressuring Kenya Revenue Authority to stop dealers smuggling tonnes of scrap metal to Tanzania and Uganda through border points like Holili and Busia, alleging that KRA officials stationed at borders allow the contraband through. The industry warns that unchecked smuggling threatens legitimate recycling businesses and government revenue.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Special Economic Zones Authority is advancing the Kericho Special Economic Zone at Chelimo as a major industrial project intended to create jobs and shift the region from exporting raw materials to producing finished goods. The master plan identifies seven key industrial clusters including agro-industry, business process outsourcing, veterinary medicine, and biotechnology.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amaco Energy Group has partnered with US firm GE Vernova to support construction of a $1.5 billion smart power system to energise an artificial intelligence data centre in Mombasa. GE Vernova will supply gas turbines to Amaco's Hercules project, which aims to develop integrated energy infrastructure supporting industrial growth and digital transformation across Kenya and East Africa.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Milimani High Court has ordered the attachment and sale of Bank of Baroda's movable assets to recover a Sh2.996 billion judgment awarded to Infinity Industrial Park after the bank failed to honour an earlier court order. Moran Auctioneers has been directed to seize the bank's property and conduct a public auction following 15 days' notice.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has contracted fifteen companies to provide electronic monitoring, tracking services, and seals for transit goods moving through Mombasa port. The move aims to combat cargo diversion and theft as KRA transitions to a multi-vendor model for electronic seals, phasing out government-provided seals by October 26.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has launched a multi-vendor, user-owned electronic seal framework effective October 26, 2026, replacing its previous government-owned system to enhance cargo security, reduce theft and smuggling, and support port decongestion. The new model enlists 15 approved private vendors to provide advanced tracking and tamper-alert technologies for both dry and wet cargo.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ghanaian entrepreneur Basil David Anthony is expanding Modern Floors and Walls, a flooring and interior-finishing company founded in Ghana in 2018, into the East African market starting with Kenya. The company has already established operations in the United Arab Emirates and uses Dubai as a regional sourcing and supply hub.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sidian Bank and Kenya Industrial Estates have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand access to credit and financial support for MSMEs in manufacturing, addressing barriers including affordable finance, business skills, and market opportunities through capacity building, training, and graduated financing.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Montran, a global payment and capital market infrastructure provider, has appointed Josephat Iseme as regional technical sales lead and Nicolas Muchiri as senior software engineer at its Nairobi-based African regional hub, which launched in December 2025.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as chief executive following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. Mutiga brings investment banking expertise and telecommunications sector leadership experience to the role as the bank reports a Sh6.6 billion profit after tax for the first half of 2026.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Technopolis Development Authority has completed its board appointments with three new members—James Musee Nduna, Yvonne Teresia Ogwang, and Yunis Omar—enabling the Authority to implement its expanded national mandate under the Technopolis Act, 2026.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive Officer, following Central Bank approval. Mutiga, a lawyer and banker with previous roles at Safaricom, Citibank, and Absa, takes over from Abraham Ongenge and will lead the bank's next growth phase.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge High Court bench declared null and void the government's partial divestiture of its 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, ruling that the process violated the Constitution by failing to undertake meaningful public participation and that the government concealed material information including the identity of the intended buyer.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge bench faulted the government's partial divestiture of Safaricom shares, ruling that the process lacked adequate public participation and involved concealment of key documents and the identity of the proposed buyer, making it difficult for the Cabinet to objectively evaluate the divestiture in accordance with the Constitution.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Internet Service Provider Jamii Telecommunications Kenya Ltd's flagship brand Faiba Mobile has hit one million subscribers, with the milestone subscriber receiving a reward. According to the company's Chief Commercial Officer, the milestone reflects customer trust in the brand since its launch.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE features a faster 3nm Exynos 2500 chip (30% CPU boost over last year's model) and shifts to a glossy finish with new colorways including Pistachio and Blueberry, while maintaining Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP68 durability ratings.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 policymakers, regulators and investors from across Africa are meeting in Nairobi at the Sustainable Capital Markets Conference to discuss unlocking domestic capital for infrastructure, energy and business financing, as governments face mounting fiscal pressures and weaker external funding.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sanlam Allianz General Insurance (Kenya) recorded Ksh.344 million profit before tax in 2025, up from Ksh.284 million in 2024, with profit after tax rising 21 per cent; the insurer attributed the growth to the integration of Jubilee Allianz and Sanlam General, which strengthened its balance sheet and IT systems.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The State Department for MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni has urged partnerships to help businesses access affordable, personalised financing. Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Sidian Bank and Kenya Industrial Estates, Mang'eni noted that Kenya's MSMEs have a financing demand of 4 trillion shillings.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Standard Chartered has launched a new investment platform in Kenya, the Signature Select Variable Capital Company (VCC), which gives eligible investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies and addresses wealth-transfer planning challenges.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Businesses in Nairobi are calling for reduced costs of doing business and changes to licensing and regulatory processes to create a more efficient and predictable operating environment. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Nairobi Chapter plans to raise these issues at the Governors' Roundtable, citing concerns about county licence costs, delays, and bureaucratic hurdles in accessing county services.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court ordered Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited to pay Infinity Industrial Park Limited Ksh.2.996 billion in special damages in a commercial dispute over an industrial park development in Nairobi's Njiru area. The ruling, issued on September 1, 2026, came after Infinity Industrial Park sought various orders including an injunction against the bank's sale of the land and approval of a development loan.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dangote Industries has confirmed a September 30 groundbreaking date for a planned Sh1.95 trillion oil refinery in Lamu, with construction expected to take about three years, as Kenya also advances plans for commercial oil production in Turkana by December.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States is pitching American companies to Kenya's mining sector to help develop critical minerals processing and compete with China for extraction rights at Mrima Hills, which contains niobium and rare earth mineral deposits.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Maize farmers in Trans Nzoia County face compounded losses as El Niño rains approach following drought-reduced yields; farmers are delaying harvests to avoid crop rot and aflatoxin contamination, while calling for reopened NCPB drying facilities to replace government-purchased mobile dryers deemed less efficient.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Muthaiga Golf Course including holes 2–9 has been closed to members after the Kenya Forest Service claimed the area falls within Karura Forest, citing a long-running boundary dispute between the club and the gazetted forest land. The club is working with government land surveyors and legal teams to resolve the matter.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Africa's young people entering the labour market require real opportunities for productive and decent work, especially in the continent's agrifood systems, to turn their energy, ambition, and talent into inclusive and sustainable development.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo has launched a Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination campaign targeting over 113,800 cattle, with farmers paying Sh50 per cow and the county government subsidising Sh110 per animal. The two-month programme, implemented through an e-voucher system under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project, aims to protect livestock and strengthen food security.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Forest Service has defended its move to take over part of the Muthaiga Golf Club course, saying the section in question encroaches on the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. KFS says Karura Forest was surveyed in the early 1920s, registered in 1923, declared a Forest Reserve in 1932, and later declared a Central Forest in 1964.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Cemetery near Eldoret, containing five Commonwealth burials from the Second World War and one French war grave, is being targeted by grave robbers searching for valuable relics to sell.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Toyota IST collided head-on with an Easy Coach bus at Kikopey on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway early Monday, killing five family members returning from a funeral in Kisumu. One survivor, aged 20, is recovering at Nakuru Level V Hospital with serious injuries.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has moved to court against United States International University (USIU), claiming he was defending his dissertation for a doctoral degree after completing coursework and obtaining board approvals.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Robbers are digging up graves at Eldoret's European Cemetery, which contains five Commonwealth Second World War burials and one French war grave, searching for valuable relics to sell for cash.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Literature Bureau has accumulated Sh600 million worth of unsold first edition Competency Based Curriculum textbooks following a curriculum review by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms, prompting concern from National Assembly members.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
West Pokot County has received health products and technologies worth Sh81 million from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority for distribution to 173 health facilities across the county, including 14 newly opened or reactivated dispensaries receiving KEMSA supplies for the first time.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
One hundred and twenty dependents of Kenya Defence Forces personnel aged 18–30 have begun a 12-week training programme in plumbing, electrical installation, and ICT skills at the Defence Technical College, under a partnership between Family Bank Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's family planning programme requires about Sh2.8 billion annually but was allocated only Sh500 million in the 2025/26 financial year, leading thousands of women to drop out of family planning as hospitals run out of contraceptives.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto issued a Letter of Interim Authority admitting Kamagambo University in Migori into Kenya's higher education system at a ceremony in Kisumu. The institution, which traces its roots to an Adventist mission established in 1912 and operated as a teacher-training college, becomes the third private university founded by the Adventist Church.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa County will recruit 3000 youth across six sub-counties to unclog drains, culverts, and waterways in preparation for El Niño rains, with recruitment through the County Public Service Board and participants receiving safety training and protective equipment.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has directed counties to activate emergency coordination teams, strengthen disease detection, ensure medicine and vaccine supply, and implement malaria prevention measures ahead of heavy El Niño rains expected between October and December 2026.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man and his son died when a freight station company's perimeter fence wall collapsed onto their house in Mombasa; in a separate incident, two family members drowned when their boat capsized in the Indian Ocean while the family was on holiday, with three others rescued.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 35-year study of paediatric malaria admissions at Kilifi County Hospital found that malaria hospitalisations among children aged 1 month to 14 years fell from 25.5 per 1,000 children annually in 1999 to 0.65 per 1,000 children per year by 2020–2024, the longest continuous severe malaria surveillance record in Africa.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A new 22-classroom primary school is being built in Ruring'u, Nyeri as part of an affordable housing project to reduce the distance children have been travelling to neighbouring schools and ease pressure on existing institutions. The school will have capacity for 880 pupils and serve both housing project residents and the wider community.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 28-year-old woman at Thika Level Five Hospital delivered five babies (four girls and a boy) born at 26–27 weeks on September 14. The infants were transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised care due to prematurity and low birth weights; unconfirmed reports indicated four died while in care, though KNH had not confirmed the deaths by publication.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's Central Park has reopened to the public following extensive rehabilitation of its green spaces, walkways and recreational facilities. The reopening, which had been delayed by outstanding works and handover processes, is part of Governor Sakaja Johnson's efforts to revive public spaces in the city.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hughes Obilo, a KRA Refunds Department officer in Kisumu, has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly demanding a Sh100,000 bribe from a construction company to facilitate clearance of Sh4.5 million in tax arrears; he was apprehended while receiving Sh30,000 of the alleged bribe.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Airports Authority distanced itself from a viral video showing a passenger attempting to recover a mobile phone left onboard an aircraft at JKIA, stating the interaction involved airline personnel, not KAA staff. KAA expressed sympathy for the passenger's inconvenience and said it was working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to ensure professional handling of customer interactions and strengthen awareness of procedures for recovering left items.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
David Mogire Nyabuti was convicted of using forged KCSE certificates to gain admission to a training school and secure employment at KenGen, where he received salaries and benefits totalling Sh14,946,118.82 between August 2003 and September 2018. The Anti-Corruption Court sentenced him to 11 years imprisonment, ordered compensation of Sh14,946,118 to the Government, and imposed a fine of Sh900,000.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Muthaiga Golf Club has restored access to a section of its course after the Kenya Forest Service temporarily took it over, claiming it forms part of Karura Forest. The club's board intervened to resolve the dispute and resumed normal operations.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A middle-aged man in Kyamavui Village, Mithumo, Mbooni East, was seriously injured when his elder brother allegedly bit his ear during a dispute over their father's land. The incident occurred on Sunday morning while the man was cutting a tree, and no arrest has been made despite a police report.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kenya Revenue Authority officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of demanding a Sh100,000 bribe from a construction company to clear Sh4.5 million in tax arrears from the iTax system. The suspect was apprehended on September 14 as he allegedly received Sh30,000.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini on a motorway in May, and also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide canisters for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the Kenya Public Health International Conference (KEPHIC 2026) from October 27 to 29 in Nairobi, focusing on disease prevention, surveillance, pandemic preparedness, primary healthcare and climate-related health risks. The conference comes as Kenya monitors mpox, measles, polio cases and prepares for El Niño rains.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Concerns have been raised in Kirinyaga as more women, including elderly women, are being caught consuming illicit alcohol, with a deputy county commissioner reporting that three women were found in a local bar during a recent security operation and residents reporting increased female frequentation of illegal drinking establishments.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued an advisory urging households to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains by securing roofs, clearing drains, identifying evacuation routes, protecting water sources, and assembling emergency supplies including medication, documents, rain gear, and drinking water.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has petitioned the High Court to compel United States International University Africa to release his dissertation results and include his name in the graduation list scheduled for late September. Masengeli is pursuing a PhD in International Relations and claims uncertainty about his dissertation examination status and what remains to complete his programme.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nambale, Busia County, are searching for a woman whose husband, a casual labourer named Swaleh, was found dead outside their rental house with several injuries on Tuesday morning. Neighbours reported a confrontation at the house on Monday night, and residents say the woman had previously threatened to kill her husband.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a coin-sized wearable sensor that clips into underwear to measure gas production around the clock, challenging decades-old assumptions about normal flatulence frequency based on updated data.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NACOSTI announced new research licence fees beginning October 1, 2026, with student and researcher fees increasing up to six times from their previous levels — diploma students rising from Ksh.100 to Ksh.1,000, degree-level from Ksh.100 to Ksh.2,000, Master's from Ksh.1,000 to Ksh.6,000, and PhD students from an unspecified prior amount to Ksh.10,000.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Digital Health Agency is working to link health information systems across Kenya so patient records can be shared between facilities, reducing the need for patients to carry physical medical files. The Health Information Exchange will connect different systems to allow records to move with patients across healthcare facilities.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced the reopening of Central Park to the public following a five-year closure for renovations and facility modernisation. The prolonged closure was attributed to controversy surrounding project completion, payments, and formal handover of the facility.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Airports Authority says the interaction in a viral video showing a passenger alleging harassment and demands for a bribe while retrieving her phone at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport involved airline personnel, not KAA staff.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercy Kanini of Juja delivered quintuplets through normal delivery at Thika Level Five Hospital, but four of the extremely premature infants died at Kenyatta National Hospital where they had been transferred for specialised care. The babies, weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, were born after a six-month pregnancy in what is believed to be one of only five such quintuplet cases recorded in Kenya's history.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rapid population growth in Kenol and surrounding areas has strained water and sanitation services. Through the Kenya Towns Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Programme, several towns are expanding sewerage services, reducing residents' costs for waste removal.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has processed 1,083 claims for compensation from deaths, injuries, sexual violence and economic losses during demonstrations and public protests. The compensation process covers both civilians and uniformed officers, and includes 139 verified claims for economic losses from small and informal business owners whose livelihoods were disrupted.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
David Nyabuti, a former Kenya Electricity Generating Company employee, was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison for using forged KCSE and disability certificates to secure employment and obtain more than Sh14.9 million in salaries and benefits. The Anti-Corruption Court also ordered him to pay Sh14,946,118 in compensation and imposed additional fines for uttering false documents.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Five family members—a couple, two minors, and a sister-in-law—died in a Sunday night accident at Kikopéy, Gilgil, on the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway. Relatives gathered for burial and are appealing for help to cover funeral costs, including post-mortem expenses.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ruring'u Stadium revitalisation project in Nyeri Town has created internship and attachment opportunities for TVET students, allowing them to apply classroom learning in practical construction work and develop specialised skills in the building industry.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in public participation forums have called for major changes to proposed education reform laws, raising concerns about funding for tertiary learners, management of Junior Secondary Schools and Teacher Training Colleges, and inequalities in the education system.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has disbursed Ksh.1.014 billion to 1,083 protest victims across fatalities, injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other recognised forms of harm. The panel verified and authenticated each claim before payment, with 139 economic-loss claims settled.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is set to receive 10 specialised mother-and-child hospitals under a $35 million grant from Amsons Group. Construction has begun on the first 250-bed Level 4 hospital in Chebunyo, Bomet County, which will provide maternity, neonatal, and antenatal care services.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dancehall veteran Redsan has denied circulating rumors that radio presenters were running away or hiding from him out of fear, attributing the misconception to a lighthearted skit by media personality Kwambox and accusing critics of trying to derail momentum around his 30-year anniversary concert.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-nine young artists from Mathare's Dream Building Service Association Art Class travelled on the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Emali as part of a long-term art project, using the railway experience as a source of inspiration and subject matter for their creative work.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby Club secured the Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit title despite finishing third at the Christie Sevens final leg, extending their record to six national sevens championships. Their consistency across the season's six legs proved decisive as they finished ahead of Kabras Sugar, with coach Andrew Amonde crediting the victory to consistency, determination, and character.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parklands Sports Club won the Nairobi County Swimming Association Masters Swimming Championships at Kiota School, garnering 83 medals (47 gold, 28 silver, eight bronze) across the two-day competition that featured 28 clubs. OliveFin Academy finished second with 56 medals.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Josphat Rono of Golf Park Golf Club won the NCBA Malindi Open at Malindi Golf & Country Club on Sunday with a three-round total of 217 gross, claiming the winner's prize of Sh127,200. Rono held off defending champion Elvis Muigua, who finished tied for third with 222 gross, while Alex Mwangi of Windsor came second with 220 gross.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia exited the CAF Champions League after losing 5-1 to Pyramids FC in Cairo on Sunday, bowing out 7-1 on aggregate, while Tusker narrowly survived in the Confederation Cup. The contrasting results expose gaps between Kenyan clubs and leading African sides, with both teams entering continental assignments without competitive league matches due to the delayed SportPesa Premier League start.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi will host the 2029 world outdoor athletics championships, becoming the first African host of the event. World Athletics announced the decision Tuesday after a council meeting in Budapest, following competition from London, Munich, and Rome.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leeds United defeated Newcastle United 4-1 at Elland Road, rising to third place in the Premier League table on Monday. The victory inflicted a first defeat for Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, with goals from Lewis Miley (own goal), Jayden Bogle, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Betis defeated winless Villarreal 2-1 on Monday to move third in La Liga and level with Real Madrid, while Villarreal remain in the relegation zone winless from five league games.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix have indicated they will make changes to the new Madrid circuit after drivers criticised its inaugural race, citing lack of overtaking opportunities. Team bosses praised the facility while drivers noted issues such as limited racing action, though some commended its challenge on a single lap.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, seeks a top-three finish at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunis, which would also secure qualification for next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland. Coach Gideon Tarus aims to improve on the team's ninth-place finishes at the previous two editions in 2021 and 2023.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former 800m world champion Mary Moraa has returned to competition after an injury-enforced break and is setting her sights on the next World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The announcement coincides with Sports Direct opening its first African store in Nairobi.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Sports PS Elijah Mwangi has called on the corporate sector to invest in commercial opportunities around AFCON 2027, a tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, describing it as a one-in-a-generation event offering economic benefits beyond the competition itself.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's hosting of the 2029 World Athletics Championships—the first African city to stage the senior global event—represents a transformational opportunity for Kenyan athletes and long-term infrastructure development beyond medal competition.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reuben Ndolo, president of the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission, says unlocking Kenya's potential to produce world-class professional boxers requires greater investment in young talent and a stronger pathway from amateur to professional boxing. Ndolo has called for regular competitions and increased international opportunities for young boxers, noting that professional boxing can provide a pathway out of hardship for many talented athletes.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto hailed Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. Nairobi beat competition from London, Munich and Rome, with World Athletics president Sebastian Coe calling the decision "historic."
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to host the event. The decision was announced by World Athletics after a council meeting in Budapest.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto hailed Nairobi's selection to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African nation to stage the senior competition. He noted that 32 stadiums are under construction across the country to support Kenya's preparation for the event and strengthen its capacity to host international sporting competitions.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said his team should channel frustration from their Premier League derby defeat to Manchester City as they prepare for Wednesday's League Cup third-round match against Brighton. United lost to City despite a first-half red card for Phil Foden, with Erling Haaland scoring a controversial winning goal that was initially disallowed for offside but overturned by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi was selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first African city to stage the event in its 43-year history. The Kenyan capital beat London, Rome, and Munich, with officials citing Kenya's status as one of the sport's powerhouses and its rich athletics heritage.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi has officially won the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking the first time the event will be held in Africa, beating rival bids from London and Rome.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Under-23 football team head coach Anthony Kimani has named his provisional squad for the first-round 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania. The Emerging Stars will host Tanzania at Nyayo National Stadium on September 28, with a return leg in Dar es Salaam on October 6, with the aggregate winner advancing to face Ivory Coast.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A North-West University climatologist warns that a powerful El Niño could bring drought and heat to southern Africa and excessive rainfall and flooding to parts of the east, threatening harvests, water supplies, and electricity generation. The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates El Niño has a greater than 90 per cent chance of becoming very strong during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter of 2026-2027, with a 69 per cent probability of exceeding the strength of any El Niño recorded since 1950.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Forest Service has occupied a section of Muthaiga Golf Club's course, blocking member access to holes 2 through 9, claiming the land falls within Karura Forest boundaries. The club's board is working to resolve the dispute.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Lake Victoria Basin Commission Executive Secretary called for sustained action to protect the Mara River during the 15th Mara Day celebrations in Bomet County, urging Kenya and Tanzania to move beyond annual commitments and implement practical conservation measures focused on climate resilience, scientific research, and community livelihoods.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Saudi Arabia warned Tuesday it will react "firmly" to Yemen's Houthis after a series of attacks using ballistic missiles and drones that wounded 13 civilians in the country's south. The Iran-backed rebels have escalated fighting since July, seizing Yemen's Red Sea coast and targeting Saudi oil infrastructure and military bases.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Martin Kimani has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as Assistant Secretary-General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. Kimani, who served as Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2020 to 2024, brings 25 years of experience in international relations, peace and security.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Malek Mohammed Balouchzehi, an Iranian national arrested in Kenya in 2021 and extradited to the USA to face heroin trafficking charges, has sued the Kenyan government seeking to overturn his conviction and imprisonment. The extradition followed requests from the US Drug Enforcement Administration beginning in 2020.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Pastoralist communities from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia have called for a regional framework allowing cross-border access to water and pasture, citing traditional seasonal livestock movements that increasingly conflict with national borders, climate shocks, insecurity, and shrinking resources. The proposal emerged from dialogue sessions at the 11th Karamoja Cultural Event in Moroto, Uganda.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amnesty International reports that Russia exploits vulnerable migrants, refugees and foreign prisoners using deceptive and coercive practices to recruit them into the military to fight in Ukraine, offering false promises of civilian jobs, high salaries, legal status or citizenship.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rejected fears that artificial intelligence could threaten humanity, calling them a hoax and dismissing global calls for safeguards on the technology. He compared AI warnings to climate change concerns and past Russia investigations, and argued that a "strong and smart president" was the only guardrail needed.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan diplomat Martin Kimani has been appointed UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, succeeding Ghana's Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee. The role places him at the heart of UN efforts to prevent conflicts and support peace processes across Africa and other regions affected by instability.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
The worst Ebola outbreak to hit the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 3,400 people and recorded 7,200 cases in seven provinces as of September 12, according to the WHO. While the outbreak showed improvement in some regions like Ituri province, it continues to spread in hotspots such as Butembo in North Kivu.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ambassador Martin Kimani has been appointed United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, where he will head the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations and oversee the UN's political and peace operations work across the continent.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Diplomatic correspondence and family petitions reveal that Ugandan citizens were recruited under false promises of civilian employment, coerced into the Russian armed forces, and suffered casualties on Ukrainian frontlines. According to Ukrainian estimates, Russia has recruited about 27,000 foreign nationals from 130 countries since 2022.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's plan to restrict voting by mail before the midterm elections, upholding a federal judge's order that temporarily blocked the USPS from implementing new requirements for postal ballots. Although a conservative justice indicated the matter may not be finally settled, the ruling prevents immediate implementation of restrictions that election officials from 24 Democratic-led states warned could prevent ballots from reaching voters.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya is set to receive approximately Sh51.8 billion (US$400 million) in emergency financing from the World Bank to address risks posed by El Niño, accessed through the Rapid Response Option to support response to El Niño-related disruptions, an Ebola outbreak in the region, and high energy prices. The article argues that while the financing is necessary, it raises questions about why Kenya must borrow to respond to predictable disasters rather than investing in long-term resilience.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard publishes opinion analysis marking the fourth anniversary of President William Ruto's September 2022 inauguration, examining various performance scorecard assessments of his administration's record across different sectors.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that trust should be recognized as a seventh factor of production, noting that marketing's role in Bachelor of Commerce programmes has declined despite rising market competition from digitalisation and globalisation.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that delayed wage payments constitute a moral wrong because workers rely on timely pay for survival needs—food, rent, school fees—while employers can absorb the uncertainty; the piece invokes biblical instruction requiring same-day payment to emphasize that employers must account for workers' dependence when deciding payment timing.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that African leaders should focus on deliberately designing sustainable, efficient, and inclusive agrifood systems for 2046, rather than only reacting to immediate challenges like droughts, floods, and supply-chain disruptions. The continent has strengths in agricultural resources, a youthful population, and growing technological capabilities to shape this future through the CAADP Strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar's suggestion about using dead voters' fingerprints in the 2027 election as the kind of remark that fuels opposition suspicions of vote manipulation, joining other recent statements by ruling party officials that raise concerns about election integrity.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's cooperative movement requires a strong national federation to represent Sacco interests and coordinate policy, despite the recent liquidation of Kuscco shaking confidence in the sector. The proposed Kefescco should fill this gap but must be built with clear legal and financial separation from Kuscco to avoid transferring failed practices.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece distinguishes between borrowing capacity—what a lender will approve based on collateral and credit scores—and debt capacity, the amount a business's cash flow can actually service without breaking. Banks focus on collateral coverage but rarely assess whether a business can truly repay, a gap the author identifies as a source of SME failures in Kenya.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →