According to The Standard, Kenya's government is accused of deploying artificial intelligence bots and bloggers as part of a propaganda machine ahead of the 2027 elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to The Standard, Kenya's government is accused of deploying artificial intelligence bots and bloggers as part of a propaganda machine ahead of the 2027 elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's data protection watchdog faces questions about how far campaigners can go using personal data to target political messages, after US-based AI company Anthropic identified a Kenya-based operation using its Claude system to mass-produce political content praising Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi and portraying opposition figures as weakened ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's four-day tour of Kericho and Bomet counties saw him launch, commission and inspect multibillion-shilling projects in roads, healthcare, affordable housing, education, sports, electricity, water and industrialisation, with supporters praising his government's development record while critics question whether the projects will be completed before the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto intensified attacks on the opposition, calling them "planless" and driven by personal grievances while defending his administration's development record. He emphasized that his political agreement with the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was based on national unity and ending tribal politics.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka is positioning himself as a presidential candidate and running mate option for the united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, now 11 months away. After years in diplomatic roles mediating conflicts in Somalia and Sudan, he faces his political test in his quest to become President.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A personal account of the author's meeting with Jomo Kenyatta as KAU Chairman in 1951 to discuss a missed party meeting, and his role in bringing together political figures during Kenya's independence struggle.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that Ruto's government is accused of using artificial intelligence, bots, and bloggers to spread political propaganda in the lead-up to the 2027 election.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has formally entered the 2027 electoral cycle with the gazettement of the election notice, and the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act now bind parties, candidates, public officers and institutions. Key deadlines include party membership list submission by March 16, primary resolutions by May 9, public officers' resignation by February 10, nomination papers submission between May 29 and June 11, and a campaign period closing August 7 with a mandatory 48-hour voting blackout.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A new coalition led by ex-Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to implement sweeping electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election to restore public confidence, citing ongoing concerns about technology, procurement, and the voters' register.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A September 14 court ruling barring retired Presidents from holding political office for more than six months after leaving State House, and a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal decision quashing the appointment of Koitalel Ole Kenta as Secretary General, have dealt the Jubilee Party significant political setbacks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
At a Pre-Summit Roundtable on Governance and Public Institutions in Nairobi, stakeholders including state executives, civil society and youth representatives called for youth to move beyond protesting and claim meaningful participation in decision-making, arguing that restoring public confidence requires meaningful inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabilities alongside stronger constitutional oversight.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party leader Jeremiah Kioni has announced his bid to replace former president Uhuru Kenyatta as Jubilee Party leader through a democratic process. His move follows a High Court ruling that bars former presidents from holding political party offices six months after leaving office, prompting Uhuru to step down.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the 23rd anniversary of late constitutional expert Professor Chrispin Odhiambo Mbai—who designed Kenya's devolution framework through the Devolution Committee formed in 2003 before his death that September—leaders expressed concern that devolution is not being implemented according to his original vision, with some attributing his 2003 death to resistance from powerful leaders opposed to decentralizing resources from the national government.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against a proposed constitutional change. Opposition parties have united to stand against President Felix Tshisekedi's attempt to change the constitution so he can run for a third term, with the C64 coalition calling for nationwide action.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka is departing from his cautious, coalition-focused political style to pursue a more aggressive grassroots campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election, travelling across counties and addressing rallies in competitive areas.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sources within the Linda Mwananchi political movement argue that an online campaign portraying its leaders as divided is being used to undermine its growing momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the campaign appearing to be backed by government circles in response to the movement's rising political influence.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi, Labour Cabinet Secretary Mutua, and Attorney General Oduor have come under scrutiny after failing to appear before the Senate to address the recruitment of Kenyan nationals into the Russian Army and detention of Kenyans in Ukrainian prisons.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos County residents face a competitive senate race as at least ten aspirants vie to unseat incumbent Agnes Kavindu Muthama, who has held the position since March 2021 following a by-election after the death of her predecessor, Boniface Mutinda Kabaka.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans and development partners that the 2027 General Election will be free, fair, and verifiable, saying there will be no compromise on the election's integrity. His remarks come amid debate over the voters' register and electoral transparency, and days after controversial comments by UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar about deceased Kenyans and voting.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose a deterrent sentence on former Migori governor Okoth Obado and two aides convicted of Sharon Otieno's murder, citing the planned nature of the killing, abuse of trust, and harm to her family.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos County faces a competitive senate race as at least ten aspirants have expressed interest in unseating incumbent Agnes Kavindu Muthama, who won her seat in a 2021 by-election and successfully defended it in 2022 on a Wiper ticket. The challengers include county officials, lawyers, and a businessman, with speculation that former governor Alfred Mutua may enter the race through his Maendeleo Chap Chap party.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police fired tear gas as clashes erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday between opposition supporters and pro-government activists during a rally against President Felix Tshisekedi's proposed constitutional change, which would allow him to run for a third term. Opposition parties' C64 coalition called for nationwide action, with tensions also running high in other major cities where police fired warning shots and made arrests.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels, warning that unverified offers can expose jobseekers to trafficking, exploitation and armed conflicts. Kenya has entered labour arrangements with the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Germany, Austria and Italy.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has asked the High Court for conservatory orders to stop USIU-Africa's graduation ceremony scheduled for September 26, 2026, pending the hearing of his case against the institution.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that at least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, citing this as evidence that security agencies and courts are taking action against individuals involved in politically-associated violence.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Legislators at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town raised concerns over persistent government failures to protect and promote rights of persons with disabilities, citing weak implementation of disability laws, employment discrimination, and limited access to public services and infrastructure.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and warned that growing political intolerance, goonism, and attacks on freedom of expression could undermine Kenya's democratic space. He called on politicians to abandon violence and intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election, noting that targeting media practitioners, social media commenters, and citizens for their opinions contradicts the Constitution.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot told the Meru community that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will continue as President William Ruto's running mate in 2027 and succeed him in 2032, citing improved service delivery since Kindiki replaced Rigathi Gachagua.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Chairperson of Parliament's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee says lawmakers must ensure that technological innovation does not move faster than the laws and safeguards needed to protect Kenyans from AI risks. Parliament has a critical role in scrutinising how AI technologies are developed, purchased and deployed, particularly where automated systems influence decisions affecting citizens.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
KANU chairman Gideon Moi has called for immediate government intervention and security deployment in Gotu, Isiolo County, after five people—two ASTU police officers, a National Police Reserve member, and two civilians—were killed in a bandit ambush on Wednesday. The group was pursuing suspected livestock thieves when attacked, with assailants also stealing livestock; Moi urged security agencies to work with local leaders to restore calm and prevent retaliation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado appears for sentencing in the Sharon Otieno murder case at Milimani High Court alongside co-convicts Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, nearly eight years after the 26-year-old Rongo University student was abducted and found dead in Homa Bay County. Obado is seeking a non-custodial sentence citing personal circumstances and the lengthy court process, while Sharon's family, though affected by significant emotional and financial difficulties, has expressed openness to reconciliation.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has begun a strategic review of its voter education, partnerships and communication frameworks ahead of the 2027 General Election, covering policy and operational documents. The review is intended to ensure the Commission's public outreach strategies remain aligned with its constitutional mandate and responsive to changes in technology and the media environment.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of sponsoring opposition leaders during a tour of Nyanza region, calling his political opponents "puppets" and "people for hire" being used to oppose his administration's development agenda. Ruto claimed Uhuru failed to deliver on roads, healthcare, housing and education while in government and is now using political allies to oppose the same programmes.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto's attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying Uhuru is not Ruto's opponent in the 2027 election and that Ruto should instead focus on public concerns including high living costs, unemployment, and healthcare challenges.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced a month-long enhanced voter registration exercise in Ol-Kalou Constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election. The exercise will allow eligible Kenyan citizens to register as voters, transfer registration, update or correct details, and verify status, with services provided at ward level, constituency offices, Huduma Centres, and higher learning institutions.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
An Afrobarometer survey of over 50,000 citizens in 38 African countries found that only 36 percent express full demand for democracy, with fewer than half considering their country a democracy. The decline is linked to negative assessments of government performance and citizens becoming less demanding of democracy and more willing to consider non-democratic alternatives.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured development partners and the international community that Kenya will hold free and fair elections in 2027, reiterating the government's commitment to democracy, rule of law, and constitutional requirements.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service has commended the Linda Mwananchi political faction for holding an orderly rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi on Sunday, describing it as a "blueprint for future political conduct" and a demonstration of how political events can occur peacefully and within the law.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget's report on the 2025/2026 financial year reveals that while ordinary Kenyans face cost-of-living pressures, parts of government continued high spending on travel, hospitality, and emergency expenditures that bypass usual checks. The national government spent Ksh.30.6B on travel and Ksh.74.5B in non-remitted deductions during the period.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto for using his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta as a scapegoat to deflect from his own leadership failures. Gachagua argues that Ruto has proven himself unfit for office and should be removed in the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sentencing in the Sharon Otieno murder case has been adjourned after her family requested a Dholuo interpreter to make a verbal presentation in court. Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, his aide Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero were convicted in July of murdering Otieno, a Rongo University student, in September 2018.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service endorsed the peaceful conduct of the Linda Mwananchi movement rally at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi on Sunday, describing it as "a blueprint for future political conduct" and urging political leaders to make it the standard for future gatherings ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, Caspal Obiero, and Michael Oyamo will be sentenced on November 27 following their conviction in the case of journalism student Sharon Otieno's death. The victim's parents have requested the court consider a non-custodial sentence for Obado.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court will deliver sentences on November 27 for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-convicts following their July conviction for the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno. The three remain in custody pending sentencing.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that at least 1,189 people have been sentenced for offences linked to political violence and goonism since 2022, citing the figure as evidence of government action against such violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The father of slain university student Sharon Otieno told the High Court that he would not oppose a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, citing the convicted former governor's remorse and reconciliation efforts with the family. However, he expressed anger toward Obado's co-convicts Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Ojwang Obiero, saying he had not seen similar remorse from them.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged the High Court to impose the death sentence on former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and his two co-convicts, Michael Juma Oyamo and Caspal Obiero, over the murder of university student Sharon Otieno and her unborn child. The prosecution argued that the maximum penalty should apply despite the victim's parents requesting leniency.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda is offering savings and investment products to Ugandans living and working in Kenya, enabling them to build funds while abroad and facilitating their eventual return home. The engagement, held with the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, aims to deepen financial links between the two countries and tap into diaspora savings potential.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Standard Chartered has unveiled a new investment strategy for affluent clients designed to respond to changes in the global economic environment. The platform has already attracted in excess of Sh2.5 billion in assets under management and aims to offer clients greater flexibility in investment choices.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is deepening its capital markets to attract domestic and regional investment into infrastructure and businesses as an alternative to external borrowing, with the inaugural Africa Capital Week in Nairobi drawing over 500 delegates from more than 20 African countries. The forum focused on increasing investment through African capital markets and creating opportunities for institutional investors to finance long-term projects, as Kenya grapples with public debt of about Sh12 trillion and a debt-to-GDP ratio of around 69.5 per cent as of February 2026.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Repair works on damaged sections of the Thika Superhighway, particularly the Thika-Kenol stretch, have been delayed due to unavailability of funds for comprehensive rehabilitation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's banks hesitate to invest in the blue economy despite its potential, citing concerns over market volatility and unclear regulation. A senior government official has called on financial institutions to support maritime and shipping investments, noting the sector's capacity to create jobs and drive economic growth.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom unconstitutional and illegal, ordering the stake restored to state ownership. The court found the transaction violated constitutional and public finance provisions, lacked parliamentary approval, and involved insufficient public participation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
EmpServe Kenya and the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs launched the South Eastern and Metropolitan Innovation Week 2026, a regional programme covering Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Makueni and Kitui, to help young innovators access funding, technical support and markets for their ideas.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Centum Investment Company named Thomas Omondi-Achola, previously group chief operating officer, as acting group chief executive following James Mworia's departure to lead the National Infrastructure Fund. The appointment prioritizes continuity as the East African investment firm transitions from debt reduction to returning cash to shareholders, having eliminated borrowings and improved its cost-to-income ratio to 66 per cent.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
SanlamAllianz General Insurance (Kenya) Limited reported profit before tax of Sh344 million in 2025, a 21 per cent increase from Sh284 million in 2024, with insurance revenue climbing to Sh7.9 billion from Sh7.4 billion following the integration of Jubilee Allianz General Insurance and Sanlam General Insurance.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A new Australia East Africa Chamber of Commerce has been established in Nairobi to strengthen business links and create trade, investment and partnership opportunities between Australia and East Africa. The chamber, launched at the Australian High Commission on September 15, 2026, brings together government representatives, business leaders and investors to facilitate cross-border commerce and unlock regional opportunities.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has ordered Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited to pay Infinity Industrial Park Limited Sh2.996 billion in special damages over a commercial dispute involving an industrial park development in Nairobi's Njiru area.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 350 international healthcare companies are exploring investment, trade and procurement opportunities at the World Health Expo in Nairobi, with over 5,500 participants and 200 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Global firms are increasingly viewing Kenya as an entry point into the East African market.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyer Philip Nyachoti has asked the High Court to allow his firm, Nyachoti & Company Advocates, to cease representing Foxcapital Investment Limited in a case against KCB Bank (Kenya) Limited, citing the company's failure to provide further, accurate, and sufficient instructions following KCB's response documents.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A three-judge High Court bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional and null, ordering the shares returned to the State. The court found the transaction failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements, including meaningful public participation and disclosure of material information.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 350 international healthcare companies are using the World Health Expo Nairobi to explore investment, sales and procurement opportunities in East Africa, with Kenya positioned as a gateway to the region's healthcare market.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The South Eastern and Metropolitan Innovation Week 2026 has been launched to strengthen grassroots innovation and connect local innovators with markets, investment, technology and support to turn ideas into sustainable enterprises. Organised by EmpServe Kenya and the Association of Countrywide Innovation Hubs, the initiative brings together stakeholders across five counties and focuses on green economy, digital transformation, and the creative economy.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Industry and government representatives from Eastern Africa will convene in Nairobi on September 22–23, 2026, to address trade and logistics barriers affecting horticultural products. The event will include the official launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a regional private-sector platform established to strengthen coordination and market access.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nation Media Group has announced a major regional editorial reshuffle, with Joe Ageyo moving to Uganda as Editor-in-Chief, Harry Misiko taking the Kenya role, and James Smart heading broadcast and new media in Tanzania, effective immediately.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Samsung Electronics East Africa is promoting its Galaxy AI suite as a tool designed for content creators, students, and young professionals. The features include Circle to Search with Google, which allows users to identify and source items from social media by circling them on screen.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has filed a Notice of Appeal against a High Court ruling that declared the sale of the government's 15 per cent Safaricom shareholding to Vodafone Kenya Limited null and void. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated the government disagreed with the court decision, maintaining that the partial divestiture was legitimate.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's financial sector is moving to unlock private capital for infrastructure development through the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF), with pension funds, insurers, fund managers and capital markets players exploring ways to channel domestic savings into bankable projects. The push emerged during the inaugural stakeholder meeting of the Pack Hunters Investments Consortium in Nairobi, which brought together key players to discuss mechanisms for increasing private sector participation in financing both public and private infrastructure.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's government is proceeding with plans to build Kenya's first nuclear plant in Siaya along Lake Victoria shores at a cost of Sh500 billion, despite criticism from nuclear experts, government findings that dismissed Lake Victoria as unsuitable, and resident reservations about the project.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Sh10 million solar-powered fish drying and preservation facility has been launched in Burumba, Busia, to help the Busia Cross-Border Women Traders Association process and preserve fish more efficiently, reduce losses, and create employment in fish processing and marketing.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto promised to return to Migori County next month to personally oversee payment of a bonus to sugarcane farmers, addressing a sector that has long complained of delayed payouts. The pledge comes as Sony Sugar factory faces a history of payment disputes, with farmers petitioning the government in February over Sh185 million in unpaid arrears.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Forest Service has challenged Muthaiga Golf Club's occupation of part of Karura Forest, saying its records contain no evidence of the club's legal right to occupy the disputed section of the gazetted forest reserve. The dispute arose after KFS took control of access to part of the club's Front Nine.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Central American Dry Corridor is experiencing severe drought linked to El Niño weather patterns, leaving animals dead, fields barren, and millions struggling with food insecurity. The region's 10 million residents, including 80 percent of small-scale producers living in poverty, face what locals describe as unprecedented hardship.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Forest Service has accused Muthaiga Golf Club of illegally occupying part of the gazetted Karura Forest, saying its records show no legal evidence the club has a right to the disputed section, despite the club's claim of holding a title deed. Karura Forest, which covers approximately 1,044.1 hectares and was gazetted in 1932, was leased to the golf club in the 1960s with boundary alterations approved in the 1970s.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
East African horticulture exporters face costly freight, weak cold chains, and fragmented trade procedures that threaten competitiveness. Government officials, exporters, and logistics companies will meet in Nairobi on September 22–23 to identify measures to ease cross-border movement of fresh produce, coinciding with the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA).
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The article advises parents on raising financially confident children through everyday lessons, using shopping scenarios to demonstrate that money is limited, choices have consequences, and delayed gratification is sometimes necessary.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A family in Juja, Kiambu County, lost four of five babies born prematurely at Thika Level Five Hospital and transferred to KNH's neonatal intensive care unit. The quintuplets, born at 26–27 weeks weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, developed complications associated with extreme prematurity and very low birth weight, with one survivor remaining under care.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government has paid Sh1.014 billion to 1,083 victims of human rights violations arising from demonstrations and public protests, covering fatalities, injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other recognised forms of harm under the reparations framework, according to the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls High School is facing scrutiny from Parliament's Public Investments Committee over an investment of about Sh1 million in the stock market that generates only Sh5,000 in annual dividends, raising questions about the decision's viability.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An 18-year-old woman was arrested at Ruai Police Station in Nairobi after police discovered pliers and a shear hidden beneath food she brought to three robbery and rape suspects in custody. The DCI said the escape plot was thwarted during a routine food search and warned that aiding an escape from lawful custody is a serious criminal offense.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kabawa in Elgeyo Marakwet County, declared unfit after a 1997 El Niño landslide killed 10 people, has seen resettled families return to the hazardous slopes as a temporary resettlement area became overcrowded. With another El Niño rain event predicted for October, the village faces renewed landslide risk.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court has ordered a man to vacate a multi-million shilling matrimonial home in Nairobi's Karen Estate once his ex-wife purchases the 25 per cent share awarded to him in their divorce case. The ex-wife, Joan Abila, had sought eviction, stating the house was a gift from her mother funded by Sh10.3 million.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 International AI Safety Report warns that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than regulation, with emerging risks in three areas: deliberate misuse, unintentional malfunctions, and systemic risks from widespread deployment. The report notes that at least 700 million people use leading AI systems weekly, though adoption remains below 10 per cent in much of Africa, Asia and Latin America, and highlights increased harmful incidents involving AI-generated content used for criminal purposes.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Kilifi and Tana River Counties have criticized the Basic Education Bill, saying it proposes punitive penalties for unregistered private schools that could hinder investment. The Kenya Private Schools Association chairman called for amendments, including due process before penalties, mandatory KPSA membership before registration, and private school control over fee structures.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Machakos man has been granted a divorce by the High Court after a 23-year marriage ended due to irretrievable breakdown following nearly five years of separation and no intimacy. Judge Noel Adagi found that the law does not require spouses to remain legally bound in marriages that have become a source of emotional or psychological suffering.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A dispute over the use of Sibembe grounds in Nambale for an Iteso cultural gathering has reignited tensions between Samia and Iteso community leaders, raising questions over cultural identity, land, political influence and shared public spaces.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education stakeholders in Trans Nzoia have called for amendments to proposed Education Bills, warning that provisions could hinder access to education. Concerns include Clause 29(b) of the Tertiary Education Placement Bill, which allows funding criteria changes that could disadvantage young people, and overlapping responsibilities between the KNQA and TVET Authority in quality assurance.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A UNICEF report studying 21 countries found an estimated 20 million children aged 12–17 experienced at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year, with nearly 60 per cent of cases occurring on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and WhatsApp.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno's parents, Douglas Otieno and Melinda Auma, have requested a Dholuo interpreter to address the High Court during the sentencing of former Migori governor Okoth Obado and his two former aides. Justice Cecilia Githua adjourned the hearing briefly to secure a Luo interpreter for the parents.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A lawyer representing an investment firm in a dispute over Sh145 billion cash with Kenya Commercial Bank has moved to court seeking to withdraw representation.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Five babies born prematurely to a Juja woman died two days after their arrival at Kenyatta National Hospital for specialised care. The quintuplets, delivered at 26–27 weeks of pregnancy with critically low birth weights, died despite medical efforts to save them.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Revenue Authority officers discovered an underground chamber beneath a bathroom floor in Kimosop Central, Baringo County, containing nine 30-litre jerricans of suspected ethanol, 40 sachets of suspected ethanol, and six kilograms of tobacco. The suspected trader escaped during the raid; KRA estimated the seized goods at Sh226,292 with Sh170,212 in taxes at risk.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The mother of slain Rongo University student Sharon Otieno has pleaded with the High Court not to imprison former Migori Governor Okoth Obado following his conviction for her daughter's murder, saying his imprisonment would cause another death in her family and that her family has forgiven him.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 1,400 Early Childhood Development Education teachers in Taita Taveta County are on strike due to delays in remitting statutory deductions including cooperative loans, PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF, as well as unpaid staff allowances. County Woman Representative Lydia Haika has called on the governor to intervene urgently to restore operations at 334 ECDE centres serving over 12,000 pupils.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An architect and High Court advocate called for sustainable building design to address environmental and community concerns, noting that climate change threatens the value and lifespan of buildings. He emphasized the need to consider environmental impact, community value, governance, and resilient building technologies.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is bracing for above-normal rainfall between October and December, with the government establishing a multi-agency team to coordinate preparations and reduce risks of floods, landslides, and examination disruption. Measures include clearing drainage systems, mapping flood hotspots, pre-positioning relief supplies, and strengthening early warning systems.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is preparing for the October–December rains by implementing new risk maps, county preparedness plans, and a national disaster response system. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told senators that Nairobi has developed a flood resilience master plan worth about Sh47.2 billion targeting drainage and climate-resilient urban development through 2028, and the government has created County Multi-Hazard Risk Profiles and basin-specific flood-risk maps for areas such as the Tana River and Lake Victoria basins.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Some aviation workers at Kenya Airports Authority have distanced themselves from a seven-day strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, saying disputes should be resolved through dialogue instead of industrial action. The workers, led by Aviation Security Instructor Joyce Kaburu, also challenged the legality of KAWU's leadership and demanded fresh union elections.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sharon Otieno's father told the High Court he has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after the latter reached out to the family for reconciliation, but remains bitter toward two of her killers.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers, a National Police Reserve member, and two civilians were killed after an armed group ambushed a team pursuing suspected livestock thieves in Gotu, Isiolo County on Wednesday morning. The attack has prompted renewed calls for stronger security measures in the area.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia County is drafting a five-year sexual and reproductive health policy to address maternal deaths, teenage pregnancies, and gaps in family planning access. The county loses between one and two mothers every month, and officials attribute the high burden partly to inadequacies in the existing national policy framework.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Kitale magistrate has ordered the widow and brother of deceased farmer Joseph Njenga Njuguna from Trans Nzoia County to be held in custody until they enter their pleas on Thursday, following a DCI request for more investigation time. The prosecution has found sufficient evidence to charge them with murder under the Penal Code, while two other suspects will be released or serve as prosecution witnesses.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bandits ambushed a police search team at Gotu grazing field in Isiolo County on Wednesday, killing five people: two police officers (a senior officer and a constable driver), a livestock farmer, and two National Police Reservists. The team had been searching for a missing elderly man when they were attacked near the Lososia-Merti and Gotu-Merti road junction.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
A family in Kathanji village, Ithare, Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, celebrated their mother Janet Wakabari turning 120 years old, with family members, neighbours and church members joining the occasion at her home.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A postmortem examination on Moses Munene and Mike Lewis, who died during chaos at a UDA delegates meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County on Saturday, has established they died from gunshot wounds. Munene sustained a single gunshot wound to the head causing extensive brain damage, while Lewis was shot in the right leg causing severe haemorrhage.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested two suspects and recovered several Kenya Power electricity meters in Lucky Summer, Nairobi, following an operation by officers from Lucky Summer and Ruaraka police stations working with Kenya Power officials. The suspects face court appearance as investigations continue into other cases involving theft and handling of electricity infrastructure.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The European Union unveiled proposals Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as more than 20 countries worldwide have taken steps to block or restrict children's social media access. Seven countries have measures already in place or set to be implemented, targeting children under 15 or 16.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested two suspects in Lucky Summer, Nairobi, after recovering several stolen Kenya Power electricity meters during an operation by officers from Lucky Summer and Ruaraka police stations in collaboration with Kenya Power personnel.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
A lorry lost control and hit pedestrians along the Kisii CBD–Daraja Mbili Road near Chomachoma Zone, killing four people and seriously injuring several others who were rushed to Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruai Police Station officers discovered a pair of pliers and a shear hidden in a meal delivered by an 18-year-old woman to three suspects in custody, leading to her arrest. The three detainees are held over robbery with violence and gang rape allegations, and police allege they operated an anonymous TikTok account to lure victims.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
The parents of murdered journalism student Sharon Otieno have asked the court to consider reconciliation and a non-custodial sentence for former Migori Governor Okoth Obado during sentencing proceedings. Obado, Caspal Obiero, and Michael Oyamo were convicted of Sharon's murder, and the prosecution noted that while the family's position is relevant, the court is the ultimate decision-maker.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kakamega man was sentenced to life imprisonment after the Director of Public Prosecutions secured a conviction for repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl over a prolonged period while threatening her into silence. The abuse came to light after the child's mother grew suspicious and prompted a report to police and medical examination.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two Kiambu MPs have accused the county government of failing to equip Thika Level Five Hospital with specialised equipment and sufficient medical personnel, claiming the deaths of four infants born as quintuplets on September 13 could have been prevented. The MPs said the hospital's inadequate resources forced a transfer that the well-equipped facility should have been able to handle.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
All five quintuplets born to Mercy Kanini at Thika Level Five Hospital died at Kenyatta National Hospital, where they had been referred for tertiary neonatal care. Born at 25 weeks gestation and weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, the infants were at extreme prematurity risk; the fifth died a day after the other four despite multidisciplinary care.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta National Hospital has confirmed the death of all five quintuplets who were referred for specialised care after being born at 25 weeks gestation with critically low birth weights. Despite efforts by its neonatal team, all five newborns died, and the hospital extended condolences to the family.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
USIU-Africa has opposed Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's application to participate in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, stating he has not demonstrated that he met all mandatory requirements or made the necessary application to graduate. Lady Justice Patricia Mande declined to order the university to include Masengeli in the ceremony or stop the graduation.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority and police officers raided a concealment facility in Kimosop Central, Baringo County, and seized illicit goods worth Ksh. 226,292, including alcohol, ethanol, and tobacco hidden in an underground chamber beneath a bathroom floor.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Detectives in Juja are investigating the suspected murder of a 54-year-old caretaker, Michael Kanyeria, whose body was found in a pool of blood inside a house under construction in Canaan area of Juja Farm, Kiambu County. The body, discovered on Tuesday evening by his brother, showed a deep open wound at the back of the head and bruises around the neck.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court declined to direct USIU-Africa to include Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli in the university's September 26 graduation ceremony, instead directing him to serve his application on the university for inter partes hearing on September 21. Masengeli sought the court's intervention after the university allegedly failed to communicate the status of his PhD thesis in International Relations.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Five people, including two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers and a National Police Reserve member, were killed when armed bandits ambushed a security team pursuing suspected livestock thieves in Gotu, Isiolo County on Wednesday. The attack has heightened concerns over cattle rustling and banditry in the region.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Matungulu Sub-County arrested Henry Ogenga, 38, and his wife Ezabel Ogenga, 32, over alleged cult-related practices and suspected denial of basic needs to their three children, aged 13, five, and two years. The three children have been taken into the care of authorities as investigations continue.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that 1,189 people have been jailed for goonism-related offences over the past four years, comprising 1,053 men and 136 women. He cited the figure as evidence that police are taking action against individuals breaking the law.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Forest Service has stated that Muthaiga Golf Club lacks evidence proving lawful ownership of a contested 21.8-hectare section of Karura Forest, declaring the club's occupation illegal. KFS says the disputed land (Land Reference Number 13134/3) encroaches onto the gazetted forest reserve, which has been protected since 1932.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 300 Kenyan nurses will attend the 2026 KNAA National Nursing Conference in Maryland on September 17–19, the association's largest gathering to date. The three-day event will feature professional development, leadership engagement and networking, with sessions covering mental health, HIV treatment, nurse entrepreneurship, and other healthcare topics.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah committed to advocating for improved working conditions for Community Health Promoters, including timely payment and adequate facilitation, after meeting with CHPs in Mugumoini who raised concerns about delayed payments, inadequate facilitation, and limited resources.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a manhunt for Elizaphan Michira, accused of defrauding Kenyan job seekers by posing as an employment facilitator and promising non-existent jobs in Canada while collecting money for visa processing, medical examinations, and travel arrangements. The matter has been registered at Milimani Law Courts under Criminal Case Number E223/2026.
16 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Standard article explores whether traditional Kenyan alcoholic beverages are undergoing a renaissance, framing a social gathering as an informal comparison of drinks including traditional brews alongside modern alternatives.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ed Sheeran said dropping rapper Macklemore from his U.S. concert tour was the tour promoter's decision, not his own, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian comments at a September 4 concert. Several of Sheeran's opening acts and touring band have since quit the tour in solidarity with Macklemore and Palestinians.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Olu Jacobs, a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker and actor who helped establish Nollywood globally with a career spanning over five decades, has died at age 84, his family announced. Jacobs was regarded as a father figure in Nigeria's film industry; his wife revealed in 2021 that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Athletics Council announced that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country to host the event. Kenya has already spent at least Sh6.7 billion renovating Kasarani Stadium for the 2027 African Cup of Nations and is expected to allocate additional funds for organizing the 2029 championships.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri Town Constituency is being transformed into a multi-purpose facility with capacity for more than 15,000 spectators, nine years after the project was first conceived. The national government has secured fresh financing to revive the stalled project and expand its design to include four main pavilions and facilities for football and athletics.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad for Kenya's Group D 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, dropping several foreign-based players including vice-captain Joseph Okumu and Wrexham defender Zak Vyner. The squad features the return of captain Michael Olunga, recovering from a pelvic injury, and young forward Job Ochieng.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool defeated Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup third round, while Arsenal won 4-2 against Ipswich with teenage midfielder Max Dowman scoring in the match on Tuesday. Tottenham, winless in their opening four Premier League matches, had their morale-boosting cup hopes ended at Anfield.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation and participating clubs have resolved disputes over foreign player registration and medical arrangements, clearing the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to kick off on Saturday, September 19. Each club will be permitted to register up to seven foreign players, with only five eligible for selection per match, and every league fixture will have two ambulances available for emergency support.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Beatrice Murugi discovered her running talent in Standard Four and eventually competed professionally for Toyota after training in Japan from age 14. Health problems later ended her athletics career, and she now lives in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An amateur football club association has called for an investigation into Cameroon Football Federation chief Samuel Eto'o over allegations he improperly received approximately 567,000 euros from the Russian Football Federation related to a 2023 friendly match. The association plans to file lawsuits against Eto'o in Cameroon and against the Russian Football Union.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Referees' chief Howard Webb expressed disappointment with a VAR mistake that allowed Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory against Manchester United. VAR official Matt Donohue overturned an offside call, ruling that midfielder Enzo Fernandez was not interfering with play, a decision United manager Michael Carrick said he was "staggered" by.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté—for wearing a tribute shirt supporting Ceuta partially rolled up ahead of their 3-2 win at Elche, which obscured a message reading "we are all Ceutans," while other players wore it normally.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's men's volleyball team Wafalme Stars lost in straight sets to hosts Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship, which doubles as a 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan's 20th Asian Games opened in Nagoya on Saturday, offering fans a chance to attend a major multi-sport event after COVID-19 restrictions barred spectators from almost all Olympic events. Public interest has been muted, with organizers struggling to shift tickets, and torrential rain in the buildup caused evacuations and venue damage.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is largely complete ahead of the Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco next month, though three players from Butere Girls have yet to be released and midfielder Mwanakombo Bakari will miss the tournament after securing a scholarship to the United States.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Dumas head coach Joseph Lubarov expressed confidence ahead of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinals against Kenya Ports Authority, with Game One set for Wednesday at Nyayo Gymnasium. Lubarov said his players are confident and energised after reaching the semifinals, one of their key seasonal targets.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANZA MMA's third professional fight night features eight bouts with sixteen fighters from East and Central Africa competing at Village Market in Nairobi on September 19th. Fans can place bets through official partner ChezaCheza.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal defeated Ipswich 4-2 in the League Cup third round, with 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman scoring two goals and providing an assist in his first appearance of the season, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to praise his performance as "unbelievable."
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi was called up by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement in August. The 39-year-old's international career included winning the 2022 World Cup and Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool defeated Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup third round at Anfield with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, while Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 with teenage midfielder Max Dowman scoring.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA announced that the 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation and Kenyan Premier League clubs have reached an agreement on foreign player registration (up to seven per club, maximum five eligible per match) and medical support (two ambulances at every fixture), clearing the way for the league to kick off on Saturday, September 19.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya has appealed to FIFA and CAF to establish a caretaker committee to run Kenyan football, citing legal disputes and the untenable leadership of FKF President Hussein Mohammed as paralyzing the local game.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-23 women's basketball team defeated Slovenia 18-15 in their FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup opener in Wuhan, China on Wednesday, in what the source describes as an impressive victory in Pool D alongside global contenders the United States, Australia, and Japan.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his Manchester City team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against Manchester United, where Erling Haaland's controversial 60th-minute goal was allowed despite an offside player interfering with play. Pro Ref acknowledged the mistake, saying the video assistant referee should have recommended an on-field review.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Head coach Benni McCarthy has called up a wave of foreign-based youngsters alongside veteran Michael Olunga for Kenya's AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea, with debut call-ups including Real Sociedad's Job Ochieng, Valencia's Amos Wanjala, and Stade Reims's Manzur Okwaro.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation, SportPesa, and the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya held a workshop with club media officers and sports reporters to align strategy ahead of the 2026/2027 Kenyan Premier League season, with a focus on transforming match days into family-friendly events.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
El Niño, a natural climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean and alters atmospheric circulation, is expected to bring above-normal rainfall to Kenya during the October-December season; experts urge communities and authorities to prepare for hazards accompanying heavier rains.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Wildlife Service veterinarians rescued a zebra at Mt Elgon National Park that had a slipper entangled around its leg, cutting into its skin and affecting movement. KWS warned that litter such as flip-flops, plastic, rope and wire pose serious threats to wildlife and urged Kenyans to dispose of litter properly.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A tribunal in The Hague convicted former Kosovo president Hashim Thaci and three other former KLA guerrilla leaders of war crimes including illegal arrests, torture, murder, and cruel treatment. Thaci received 25 years, while his co-defendants received sentences of 25, 18, and 13 years respectively.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called for greater accountability from major climate polluters at the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, urging countries responsible for significant emissions to honour Paris Agreement commitments and provide greater support to vulnerable nations that contribute relatively little to worldwide emissions but face disproportionate climate consequences.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps has launched an offensive operation called Vivaldi near Lyman, an embattled town in the east that Moscow has been pushing towards for months. Lyman is one of the few urban areas in Donetsk still under Ukrainian control, and its capture could allow Russia to advance further south toward Ukrainian-held strongholds.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump attacked the Supreme Court after it rejected his request to lift an order halting his executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of November midterm elections. Trump, who signed the executive order in March citing unsubstantiated fraud concerns, accused certain justices of being influenced by Democrats.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Turkish police detained dozens of demonstrators protesting outside an Istanbul courthouse against a nationwide LGBTQ crackdown that the government frames as protecting traditional family values under President Erdogan's "Decade of the Family" initiative.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
France's Sports Minister Marina Ferrari said the country will honour its commitment to host the 2030 Winter Olympics regardless of next year's presidential election outcome. Environmental groups and left-wing politicians have renewed calls to scrap the project, citing concerns about ecological impact.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition protests in several cities on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term. Reuters witnesses reported tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa, where the C64 opposition coalition organized the demonstrations.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people were killed Tuesday in a fiery crash when a US news media helicopter covering a deadly bus crash came down in a Los Angeles neighborhood. The helicopter was covering an SUV-bus collision that killed another three people and injured many others.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A report by ActionAid International found that climate-vulnerable countries spend nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than on climate action, with debt servicing consuming 65 per cent of their combined government revenue. Kenya's most drought-hit counties face climate shocks as debt pressures limit resources available for climate response.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci was found guilty of war crimes including murder, torture, and illegal detention by the Kosovo war crimes tribunal in The Hague and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Thaci was convicted for crimes committed as top commander of the Kosovo Liberation Army during Kosovo's break from Serbia in the 1990s, including the murder of 96 political opponents and perceived collaborators.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state killed at least 82 people and injured 50 more, with many others still trapped under sand and rubble, according to a local administrator. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with 60 bodies retrieved by dawn and another 22 found Wednesday.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A month after Justice Mugure Thande's judgment that general elections should have been held on August 11, 2026, Kenya faces constitutional uncertainty as the IEBC proceeds with an August 2027 electoral calendar. The opinion piece argues that the judiciary, Attorney General, and IEBC are leading the country into a constitutional crisis over disagreement about when "the next general elections" should take place.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that enforced disappearances violate fundamental human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and undermine Kenya's democratic responsibility to protect citizens' lives, dignity, and liberty through proper legal processes.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya must champion Africa's push for truly open skies, addressing varying understandings of what aviation liberalization means across the continent.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on mental health and suicide in Kenya, noting that at least four people die by suicide daily in Kenya and over 720,000 globally per year, while observing that people's struggles often remain invisible despite being surrounded by others.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
AFP spoke to people in different countries about their fears and hopes for AI's future as the threat of catastrophic danger from rapidly developing artificial intelligence has sparked global debate on regulation. Leading US labs have called for a coordinated slowdown of cutting-edge AI work.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's digital and industrial economy depends increasingly on submarine fibre-optic cables beneath the ocean. The LuLu Coastal Cable System, announced at ITW Africa 2026, is designed to connect Mombasa to Lamu through five strategic landing points and will span 144 fiber pairs with capacity up to 60 Tbps per fiber pair over a 25-year design life.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Umaa Dam in Kitui and Thwake Multipurpose Dam on the Kitui-Makueni border will address water scarcity and serve as an economic turning point for the lower Eastern region, supporting agriculture, businesses, and job creation.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →