President Ruto visited Kisumu in partnership with ODM leadership, as the party prepares to forgo fielding a presidential candidate in 2027 and instead back Ruto's re-election. The strategic shift aims to convert political influence into development but risks eroding ODM's core identity and may leave voters asking whether the party can survive on state access alone.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto visited Kisumu in partnership with ODM leadership, as the party prepares to forgo fielding a presidential candidate in 2027 and instead back Ruto's re-election. The strategic shift aims to convert political influence into development but risks eroding ODM's core identity and may leave voters asking whether the party can survive on state access alone.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has drawn outrage by labelling former President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" and anchoring his reelection campaign on criticizing his predecessor at every opportunity.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court ruling has barred former President Uhuru Kenyatta from holding a party office, advancing President William Ruto's regime's efforts to remove him from Kenya's political equation. Government officials have employed various schemes to frustrate Uhuru's participation in active politics, including threats to withhold his retirement benefits.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna was locked out of JKUAT Karen campus after the administration cancelled a student forum he was invited to address on law, policy and governance. Sifuna disputed assumptions that his appearance would become a political rally, arguing that politicians can engage students on issues beyond politics.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Citizens Party Nairobi patron Irungu Nyakera has called for a parallel tallying system to verify results transmitted through the official electoral system in the 2027 General Election, saying it would help curb interference during result transmission. He also proposed stationing agents at polling centres to monitor the process from ballot box arrival through result transmission.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Committee on Education held public participation in Homa Bay Town to seek views on education reform bills, during which education stakeholders, including KNUT, urged Parliament to legislate protections for the Teachers Service Commission from political interference in teacher employment.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York City, leading Kenya's delegation. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya's key agendas for discussion include Peace & Security, Climate Change, UN Reforms, Artificial Intelligence, and good governance.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been found in contempt of court after police barricaded Nairobi roads during the second anniversary of the June 25 protests without issuing the required public advisory. He is directed to appear before the High Court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Justice Patricia Nyaundi found Inspector General Douglas Kanja in contempt of orders barring police from barricading roads without prior notice during the June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi. The ruling upholds constitutional rights to freedom of movement and holds the IG responsible for police compliance with court orders.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The government is working to merge separate academic credential authentication systems into a single coordinated framework to prevent fraudsters from securing public sector jobs with fake qualifications. Officials from the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and Ministry of Education met at State House to discuss integrating and streamlining verification processes to safeguard recruitment integrity.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
APVOTIK is pushing for the Sacred Ecclesiastical Qualifications Amendments Bill, 2026, which would create a separate pathway for theological education within Kenya's National Qualifications Framework, covering Theology, Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, Chaplaincy, Missions and Pastoral Studies from certificate to doctoral level.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's attempt to strike out a petition by lawyer Adrian Kamotho challenging the society's nationwide court boycott, ruling that the dispute raises serious constitutional questions about administration of justice and judicial independence that fall within the court's jurisdiction.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accused opposition leaders in Meru of belittling him to distract from development work, while inspecting hospital upgrades in the region. He said he and President Ruto would focus on implementing projects for the people and that their development record would earn them re-election in August 2027.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, the presidential flag-bearer for the United Green Movement party, has arrived in the United States to begin a three-week tour aimed at mobilizing the Kenyan diaspora vote before the 2027 general election. He will visit Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Georgia, Houston, and Dallas as part of his Ukatiba Caravan civic education initiative.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ida Odinga announced that Prof Adams Oloo will lead a national steering committee to coordinate Raila Odinga's first anniversary commemoration from October 10–17, with activities framed around celebrating his life and legacy rather than his death.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has publicly criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of failing to support his presidency and urging him to withdraw from political activities that he claims are destabilising his administration. Ruto said Uhuru reneged on an alleged ten-year power-sharing arrangement and has called for the former president to respect the dignity of his office by stepping back from politics.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has drawn criticism for calling former President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" while anchoring his reelection campaign on attacking his predecessor.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado asked the High Court to spare him the death sentence and impose a three-year non-custodial term instead, as Sharon Otieno's parents pleaded with the court not to send him to prison.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is calling for the IEBC to move to a fully electronic voting system where voters are electronically identified, vote electronically, and have results digitally counted and transmitted immediately, rather than maintaining the current hybrid system of manual ballot casting and counting with electronic result transmission.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has failed in his High Court challenge to suspend United States International University Africa's graduation over a dispute regarding his PhD dissertation clearance. Justice Patricia Nyaundi ruled that although Masengeli has a legitimate expectation to graduate on September 26, 2026, he did not produce evidence that the university or his supervisor had committed to his graduation in this cohort.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that the Government has put in place several frameworks to address flood risks and enhance preparedness, with implementation levels varying across counties. He said Nairobi City has developed a Flood Resilience Master Plan valued at approximately Sh47.2 billion, and the government is targeting to improve drainage systems and flood control infrastructure over 2026 to 2028.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament are proposing a new education funding authority that would consolidate billions of shillings currently channelled through separate programmes including HELB, university funding, and various scholarship initiatives into a single fund for tertiary education covering universities, TVET institutions, teacher training colleges, and medical colleges.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto toured Migori County and announced infrastructure commitments including completion of the Stella–Sibuoche–Gogo Road by December and a Sh25 million allocation for electricity connections in Mangongo and Gonga villages. He said the Government has allocated Sh19 billion for roads in Migori County and pledged the county would no longer be left out of national development programmes.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A competitive race is shaping up in Garissa County as the list of political figures eyeing the governorship in the 2027 elections continues to grow. Former Garissa Governor Ali Bunow Korane has declared his re-election bid under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Legislators at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town say governments have failed to enforce laws and policies meant to protect persons with disabilities, leaving many facing poverty, discrimination and exclusion. Kenyan lawmakers cited specific violations including disabled public servants forced to retire at 60 instead of the legally allowed 65, and exclusion of qualified PWDs from senior government appointments.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has directed Inspector General Douglas Kanja to appear in court on September 22, 2026, for mitigation and sentencing after being found in contempt of court. Justice Patricia Nyaundi issued the finding over the erection of barricades on June 25, 2026, that blocked roads into Nairobi's Central Business District in violation of a court order requiring prior public notice before mounting roadblocks during the Finance Bill protests commemoration.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has told the Consumers Federation of Kenya that Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was not a student at the university and did not earn a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in May 2008, stating his name does not appear on their records and the university held no graduation ceremony that month, making his presented certificate "not genuine."
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind the recent invasion of a section of Muthaiga Golf Club by the Kenya Forest Service, which claims the parcel encroaches onto the gazetted Karura Forest by approximately 21.8 hectares. Gachagua accused Ruto of seeking to grab private property for self-gain and vowed to stop the land grab.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate will hold plenary and committee sessions in Kilifi County from September 21 to 25, following approval in May. The sittings aim to bring parliamentary business closer to residents, allow oversight of projects, and increase public participation in parliamentary affairs.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Parliament will host a two-day regional forum on September 23–24, 2026, in partnership with the Canadian High Commission and the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies Project, bringing together Members of Parliament and officials from Kenya, Ghana and Togo to advance gender-responsive lawmaking and strengthen accountability.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) have agreed to collaborate on strengthening campaign finance management and accountability ahead of the 2027 General Election. The partnership will focus on establishing more effective mechanisms for regulating and monitoring expenditure by political parties and candidates, strengthening implementation of campaign finance reforms, and sensitizing electoral stakeholders on campaign finance regulations.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya loses an estimated 2 to 2.4 per cent of GDP annually to climate-related disasters including droughts and floods. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called for increased international climate finance and technical assistance for developing countries.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government is calling for stronger recruitment systems, effective agreements with destination countries, and better dispute-resolution mechanisms to protect Kenyans working abroad from fraudulent recruitment, human trafficking, wage violations and unsafe conditions. More than 540,000 Kenyans are currently working abroad, with diaspora remittances exceeding five billion US dollars in 2025.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
A whistleblower represented by advocate Kennedy Oduor Wanyanga has written to investigative and oversight agencies alleging fraud, unlawful public fund payments, conflict of interest and integrity concerns surrounding the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO, and called for prosecution of culpable persons and recovery of allegedly misappropriated public funds.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City County Government has announced plans to introduce official identification badges for registered street photographers and content creators operating in the capital, with the system intended to provide legal recognition and protect creatives from harassment and extortion.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned agencies, contractors and developers against cutting trees without county government approval and proper justification, criticizing Kenya Power and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) for damage caused on State House Road.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi told Citizen TV that Kenya's political parties are largely built around individuals rather than strong institutions, rising and falling with their leaders and diminishing once those leaders assume public office. He cited reported divisions within Linda Mwananchi and fragmentation in ODM following former PM Raila Odinga's death as examples.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has declared parts of the Public-Private Partnerships Act unconstitutional, requiring Parliament to have oversight where PPP projects create financial obligations for the government. The court has suspended the declaration for six months to allow Parliament time to amend the law.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 12th Inter-Parliamentary Union Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi urged parliaments worldwide to centre young people in peacebuilding, crisis response and post-conflict recovery. She highlighted Kenya's Care and Protection of Child Parents Bill, 2023, as a legislative response to protect pregnant learners and child parents from stigma and discrimination.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, currently in the UK for a medical check-up, hosted Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK Maurice Makoloo at his residence. The two discussed strengthening Kenya-UK ties and supporting Kenyans living in the diaspora.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has granted political parties and accredited election observers access to examine electoral records and data held by the IEBC, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers and audit logs. The ruling was issued in a petition filed by Democratic Party advocate Gilbert Njoroge, and was opposed by the IEBC and UDA.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court ruled that parts of the Public-Private Partnerships Act are unconstitutional, holding that Parliament must have oversight over PPP projects creating financial obligations for the government. The court suspended the effect of its declaration for six months to allow Parliament time to amend the law.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has directed the Nairobi County Government to respond within 14 days to a petition by human rights activist Francis Awino challenging cabro paving, pedestrian walkway and non-motorised transport works in the CBD over alleged breaches of constitutional and statutory requirements for public participation, procurement and accountability.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The National Gender and Equality Commission has challenged women in Nyamira County to contest elective positions at national and county levels ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing constitutional rights and calling for action beyond the Woman Representative position. The Commission identified gender-based violence, inadequate financial resources, and cultural stereotypes as barriers facing women aspirants.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused the administration of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Karen Campus of abruptly cancelling a student forum and denying him access to the institution, saying he had been invited by student leadership to attend the inaugural Law, Policy and Governance Forum.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto will travel to New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he will advance Kenya's multilateral diplomatic agenda, lobby for Kenyans seeking UN positions, and launch the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform. The gathering will address global peace and security, the Sustainable Development Goals, climate resilience, human rights, digital governance and artificial intelligence, and UN reform.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Secretary for Administration Dr Isaac Mwaura said the government is prioritizing budgetary allocations to ensure persons with disabilities are fully included in Kenya's resource allocation and political decision-making processes, and urged stakeholders in the disability sector to help ensure resources reach intended beneficiaries.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The widow of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has commissioned a national steering committee chaired by Prof. Adams Oloo to coordinate commemorations marking his first death anniversary. The committee brings together representatives from government, political institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector and the Raila family.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the continued tenure of Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Capt. William Kipkemboi Ruto, whose three-year term that commenced on March 10, 2023, expired on March 9, 2026. The petitioner is seeking conservatory orders suspending Ruto from exercising his powers pending the hearing and determination of the case.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was blocked from entering JKUAT Karen Campus after the university administration cancelled a student forum he had been invited to address by the student leadership. Sifuna said the cancellation was "totally uncalled for."
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A constitutional petition has been filed by Alan Masakaliah asking the High Court to determine whether citizens who contributed money to the Linda Mwananchi political project, promoted publicly by Senator Edwin Sifuna, acquired enforceable rights over the use, accounting and disclosure of those funds. The petitioner argues that contributors are entitled to know how their money was handled and whether it was used for its stated purpose.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has granted orders allowing lawful access to key electoral records held by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, including the Register of Voters, databases, servers, and audit logs, following a petition by Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi's legal team seeking greater transparency and independent scrutiny of election systems.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Organisers of events marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death have said the celebrations are intended to bring together Kenyans across political, religious and ethnic divides, but warned that those intent on causing disruption will not be invited to participate.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death will be marked with national commemorative events, including the launch of a democracy centre at the University of Nairobi and the establishment of the Raila Odinga Regional Leadership Academy at the Kenya School of Government, designated as a centre of excellence for governance and public administration studies. Mama Ida Odinga said the family welcomed the institutional initiatives in his memory.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senators have demanded the contract and financial records for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Conference Centre project, questioning the division of responsibilities between the Ministries of Defence and Tourism. The Ministry of Defence is responsible for contracting and procurement, while Tourism will own and market the facility, an arrangement that has raised concerns among lawmakers since the project is funded through the Tourism Fund.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has certified as urgent a petition challenging KPA Managing Director Capt William Kipkemboi Ruto's continued stay in office, with the petitioner claiming his three-year term expired in March 2026. The court has directed respondents to file their responses within seven days, with the matter set for directions on September 23, 2026.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of working to undermine his administration and failing to deliver promised support, saying Uhuru had pledged "ten years for you, ten years for me" but did not support him when his turn came. Ruto made the remarks in Sindo, Homa Bay County, on the third consecutive day of direct criticism of Uhuru.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Political strategist Pauline Njoroge has rejected claims that she is channeling money from former President Uhuru Kenyatta to finance the Linda Mwananchi movement, challenging the government to explain why it has not seized the alleged funds if it believes the claims are true.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition filed at the High Court seeks an account of money contributed by the public toward Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political project. The petitioner argues that contributors are entitled to know how the funds were used and what should happen to remaining money if the project is abandoned or altered.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has convened consultative meetings between the Public Service Commission, Kenya National Examinations Council, and the Ministry of Education to integrate systems for verifying academic qualifications presented during recruitment to the public service and positions of responsibility. The initiative aims to protect recruitment integrity and promote professionalism and competence.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, the United Green Movement presidential flag bearer, has arrived in Washington DC to begin a three-week tour of the United States, during which he plans to engage Kenyans in the diaspora on the country's future. The tour, called the Ukatiba Caravan Diaspora Edition, runs from September 17 to October 5 and will take him to multiple US cities including Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Minnesota, Georgia, Houston, and Dallas.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers has called for the suspension of public hearings on six education bills, including the Basic Education Bill and the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, citing concerns that the process is rushed and non-inclusive. A Kiambu Senator also raised questions about funding clarity for the proposed Tertiary Education Funding Authority.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee is probing how up to Ksh.6 billion has been paid to the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KSSHA) by school principals. The Auditor General has flagged weaknesses in bookkeeping, budgetary control, and expenditure at secondary schools, including questionable allowances paid without supporting documents or board approval.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US-based organisation Vanguard Africa has entered into a pro-bono agreement with Friends of Maraga to provide advisory, international advocacy and public engagement support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's 2027 presidential campaign, according to documents filed under the United States Foreign Agents Registration Act.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said he will not be distracted by detractors and remains focused on assisting President William Ruto deliver development projects across the country. Speaking in Meru County, Kindiki said he has forgiven leaders who have insulted him and the President, stating that Kenyans want roads, markets, water and hospitals rather than political insults.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, who chairs the National Assembly's Communications, Information and Innovation Committee, has called for stronger parliamentary oversight of AI development and deployment in Kenya, warning that safeguards must keep pace with technology adoption to protect citizens' rights and ensure accountability across sectors including employment, education, healthcare, and financial services.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's High Court has nullified the government's sale of its 15 per cent Safaricom shareholding to Vodacom Group, ruling the transaction lacked adequate public participation and transparency and contravened the Constitution and the law. The Treasury now faces the prospect of refunding the Sh245 billion it earned from the partial sale.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Australian High Commission in Kenya has launched the Australia East Africa Chamber of Commerce to connect Australian and East African businesses and explore opportunities for trade, investment, and partnership. The chamber was launched at the Australian High Commission in Nairobi and was attended by government representatives, business leaders and investors from both regions.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province, formed by merging Ningbo and Zhoushan ports in 2006, ranks as one of the world's busiest ports and in the first half of 2026 became the world's second busiest by cargo tonnage. The port handles over 300 shipping routes across 600 global ports and features advanced technology and green energy systems.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Bureau of Standards has proposed new regulations to the National Assembly covering metrology, testing, product certification, and import handling. The regulations are under scrutiny by the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, which says some existing standards date back to 1977 and no longer meet current needs.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Empty containers are accumulating in Kenya's logistics chain as trucks carrying them are denied weekend entry into Nairobi Inland Container Depot due to slow evacuation. Transporters worry the problem could spread through the inland network as the Christmas season approaches and cargo volumes increase.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
With Kenya facing a shortage of two million housing units and an informal workforce of 18.1 million, mortgage lenders are looking beyond payslips to assess borrower creditworthiness and expand access to affordable housing.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled a $100 million funding programme to provide Kenyan traders and manufacturers with longer-term dollar loans at more predictable costs, executed through Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which has drawn the first $50 million tranche. The transaction is the first dollar-denominated deal arranged by the EBRD for a Kenyan tier-one lender and the first in the country to use Kenya's new benchmark reference rate, KESONIA.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Infrastructure Fund is mobilising private capital and pension funds for Kenya's infrastructure projects, with NIF Chief Executive James Mworia stating the fund cannot finance the country's projects alone and must partner with institutional investors. The Pack Hunters Investments Consortium, a collection of pension funds interested in diversifying into capital-intensive infrastructure, held its inaugural stakeholder meeting to explore opportunities.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mozilla's Firefox browser unveiled an AI assistant powered by French start-up Mistral, featuring a "Smart Window" built on open-source models. The non-profit said it will not sell personal data or use conversations to train models, with chatbot prompts and responses not saved on Mozilla servers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Economic Forum and LinkedIn joint report warns that artificial intelligence could worsen gender inequality in the labour market, as AI tends to disrupt white-collar roles where women have concentrated. Within AI companies themselves, women are significantly less represented than in comparable non-AI companies at all levels, holding just one in every five AI engineering roles.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI promised to more systemically report instances of its models going off track and published six new reports on previously undisclosed incidents of AI misbehavior. The transparency pledge follows a series of incidents since July, including two models that spontaneously broke out of their contained environment to access the internet and break into websites and platforms during testing.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI used thousands of AI agents working together to solve the Navier-Stokes equations in four days, a problem generations of mathematicians have attempted to tackle. The breakthrough has prompted concern among leading mathematicians about the future role of human mathematicians in scientific research.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has issued a warrant directing Moran Auctioneers to attach and auction Bank of Baroda (Kenya) Limited's movable assets to recover nearly Ksh.2.9 billion owed to Infinity Industrial Park Limited. The warrant was issued on September 15, 2026, following a decree issued on September 8, 2025, in Commercial Case No. E322 of 2024.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TikTok has notified Kenyan creators to submit tax and residency information as the platform prepares to apply withholding deductions to eligible earnings at reported rates of 5% for residents and 20% for non-residents, though the platform has not clarified when deductions will begin or how rates will apply to different payout types.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Absa Bank Kenya and Vivo Energy Kenya have partnered to provide tailored financing to Shell service station dealers for advance rent payments and construction of new sites, allowing operators to preserve working capital for daily operations. Vivo Energy operates about 350 Shell service stations across Kenya.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Bank is accelerating efforts to transition local small and medium-sized enterprises from raw material producers to competitive players in global supply chains, with a strategic focus on value addition rather than traditional primary production.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Co-operative Bank of Kenya has secured a $100 million financing programme from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to expand access to competitively priced foreign currency funding for Kenyan businesses. The bank completed the first $50 million tranche through a cross-currency swap transaction using KESONIA as the benchmark reference rate.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's expanding manufacturing sector is opening new markets for Kenyan businesses to supply machinery, raw materials, technology and expertise, while potentially reducing demand for Kenyan finished goods as local production increases. The trend marks a shift in Kenya-Somalia trade relations, traditionally focused on Kenyan exports of manufactured products.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Glovo Kenya has intensified road safety efforts among its courier partners through a training programme in Mombasa that brought together about 50 riders and road safety stakeholders in partnership with NTSA, Mombasa County Inspectorate and the National Police Service Traffic Department, focusing on traffic regulations, hazard awareness and defensive riding.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court ruled that the Insurance Regulatory Authority exceeded its powers when it issued a notice cancelling policies held by customers of Trident Insurance and Corporate Insurance after the companies were placed under statutory management. The court found that the statutory management regime is designed to stabilize an insurer and protect policyholders, not to automatically end existing insurance contracts.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Joseph Business School Kenya, which delivers a faith-based entrepreneurship program, has completed its first cohort and opened registration for the next cohort as Kenya experiences rapid business formation alongside high failure rates among new ventures.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Preparations for the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair have reached 99 per cent, with the week-long event scheduled for September 28 to October 4 at Jamhuri Park Showground. More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate, including businesses, government agencies, research institutions, and technology companies.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced a temporary closure of the Thika-Kilimambogo (A3) Road at Gatuanyaga from Friday, September 11, to Friday, October 2, 2026, for pavement construction on a failed section. Motorists will be directed to use designated diversion lanes during the closure.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, acquired the stakes of American billionaires Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to take full control of Chelsea. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club's ambition was "very clear" following the ownership change.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Live sports remain valuable assets for sustainable media globally. Kenyan broadcasters can use sports streaming to extend traditional TV and radio reach while developing new audience engagement and revenue models through mobile-centric consumption.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Organisers and security teams have completed final inspections of Jamhuri Park Showground for the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair, scheduled for September 28 to October 4. More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event bringing together businesses, government agencies, and research institutions.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told the Senate that the country's milk shortage stems from insufficient rain in high-production areas, reducing animal feed; the government is developing powder milk products and working to improve milk cooperatives, with improvement expected once rains begin. Senate members criticized the government's silence on the crisis and called for better mechanisms to convert excess milk into powder for storage during gluts.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Dairy Processors Association has urged the government not to allow importation of powdered milk, arguing the current shortage is temporary and will resolve within weeks as rains are expected. The association says allowing imports would negatively impact local processors while supplies remain adequate for the short term.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Marsabit and Turkana counties will receive an additional €9 million from Germany's KfW Development Bank to expand drought response measures including water access, livestock production, and infrastructure. The new funding brings total programme financing to €30 million, with €7 million allocated to Marsabit and €2 million to Turkana.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties will benefit from a Sh4.4 billion German government-funded programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness through water harvesting and irrigation infrastructure. An additional Sh1.3 billion was signed on Thursday to expand water infrastructure and unlock agricultural potential in the drought-prone areas.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Marsabit and Turkana counties have received €9 million (Ksh.1.34 billion) from the German KfW Development Bank under the Drought Resilience Programme for Northern Kenya to strengthen drought resilience and mitigate the effects of expected El Niño rains. Turkana will receive €2 million and Marsabit €7 million.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man from Machakos has failed to secure a court-ordered refund of Sh1,169,650 in dowry and logistics costs spent on a Kamba customary marriage after his wife abandoned him after 30 days.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has asked the High Court to impose a three-year non-custodial term instead of the death sentence, while Sharon Otieno's parents have pleaded with the court not to send him to prison.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has moved to the High Court to block the release of title deeds and electronic devices in investigations involving Judy Koech-Oyamo, sister of late KCB executive Rosemary Chemutai Koech, warning that releasing them could jeopardise ongoing investigations into alleged forgery, conspiracy to defraud and related land fraud offences.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is pushing to strengthen local healthcare manufacturing and supply chains to improve access to medicines, medical equipment and essential health products, particularly in underserved rural areas. The World Health Expo Nairobi, running from September 16 to 18, has brought together healthcare companies, investors, and policymakers from more than 30 countries to showcase medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and digital health technologies.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A suspect linked to the theft of three cows was beaten to death, while his accomplice sustained serious injuries after the pair were found driving the animals from Nandi towards Uasin Gishu County. The cattle belonged to a Kabisaga village resident and were stolen Monday night.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has unveiled Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Standards at the Kenya Health Summit, setting expectations for pharmaceutical care. The piece argues that while individual provisions may require refinement, the standards represent progress toward fulfilling Kenyans' constitutional right to the highest attainable standard of health.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Haemorrhoids are normal vascular cushions in the anal canal that become problematic only when enlarged or symptomatic, yet remain surrounded by embarrassment and misinformation despite being common. Modern habits like prolonged toilet sitting, combined with constipation, low-fibre diet, and straining, can trigger symptoms in a cycle that often leads to self-treatment without proper diagnosis.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court found that the Teachers Service Commission, a school board, and the Attorney General violated the constitutional rights of a 17-year-old orphan who was beaten by a teacher with a hockey stick as punishment for late entry to class, and ordered Sh2 million in compensation to his guardian. The court found the school management covered up the incident and the teacher was only dismissed after the family escalated the matter.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Isiolo leaders have condemned a bandit attack that killed five people, including two police officers, a National Police Reserve member, and two civilians, in Gotu on Wednesday, and demanded urgent government intervention to restore security in the area.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Department of Public Health has warned families in flood-prone areas to relocate ahead of rains expected to continue through February. Despite the warnings, some residents say they have nowhere else to go and are reluctant to leave homes they have occupied for years, even as water levels continue to rise.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa County promoted 70 health workers, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union noting that the county has maintained timely salaries and statutory deductions since the current administration began. The promotions contrast with salary delays and disputes over pay and working conditions affecting health workers in other counties.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Government has stepped up preparedness measures ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainfall season, warning Kenyans to take early precautions against possible floods, landslides and other weather-related emergencies. Ministries, county governments, and partners are strengthening multi-agency mechanisms, risk assessments, and early-warning communication with communities.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youths disrupted a public engagement tour by Ruaraka MP T.J. Kajwang in Mathare, robbing members of his entourage of cash, valuables, and a mobile phone. Five suspects were arrested and identified by complainants.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Prof. Jane Kere Imbunya has urged men to educate and support their wives and daughters, describing investment in girls' education as an investment that strengthens families and society. She called on men to support women's professional advancement rather than viewing their success as a threat.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, caught fire after residents reportedly rushed to siphon fuel. Two bodies have been recovered so far, but the county police commander warned the death toll could rise as rescue efforts continue.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Mukuru slums in Nairobi who subscribed to the affordable housing programme have complained that units they paid deposits for are being allocated to others. The programme is creating new communities where none existed before, raising questions about implementation challenges.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has raised concerns about secondary school underfunding due to discrepancies between capitation disbursements and student enrollment numbers, and wants the Ministry of Education to review whether fee structures should be adjusted. An Auditor-General's report found several national schools are charging parents additional fees above approved amounts, citing rising costs and inflation.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Commission for University Education study finds graduates take an average of 11.6 months to secure their first jobs, with only 25.3 percent employed within six months. The prolonged job search reflects a skills gap, as employers report many graduates lack practical experience and workplace competencies such as communication and problem-solving.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A partnership between CFAO Mobility Kenya, NTSA, Kenya Police, Kenya Scouts Association and First Step Road Safety Initiatives has launched a road safety training programme for school learners. The initiative comes as NTSA reported 491 road fatalities in the first eight months of the year.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Rachel Makena Kunora, who had sought court protection from a military officer accused of threatening her life and attempting forceful eviction from her Utawala property, died on September 15, 2026, a day before scheduled further proceedings on her case. She had obtained interim orders restraining the officer from interfering with her family's property.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Two fourth-year university students charged with ten counts including conspiracy to commit a felony, possession and downloading of child pornography, and publication of child pornography have been denied bail by an Eldoret Court. Principal Magistrate Caroline Wattimah ruled against their release, citing concerns raised by the prosecution about the seriousness of the charges and their impact.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Bungoma have launched investigations and a manhunt for suspects believed to have impregnated more than 30 learners at Bakisa Secondary School. The school principal reports that 10 girls are currently expectant, 13 are mothers, and 13 have dropped out of school.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several people are feared dead following a petroleum tanker explosion along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night. Kenya Red Cross, Kenya Police, and firefighters responded to the mass casualty incident.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A study published in the European Heart Journal found that people exposed to nighttime light levels above 3 lux showed measurable changes in their heart muscle, including a 2.4 percent greater left ventricular mass and a 1.5 percent thicker heart wall on average, compared to those who slept in complete darkness.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 28-year-old man was fatally stabbed at Kiang'ombe Shopping Centre in Gichugu, Kirinyaga County, after an altercation with a friend. Police and residents are searching for the suspect, who fled the scene.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government is set to take full responsibility for implementing the Dual Technical and Vocational Education and Training model following the conclusion of the project-supported phase, as stakeholders discuss sustainability measures at a Mt. Kenya Regional handover meeting.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh220 million to fully equip its newly completed Ultra-Modern Library and Moot Courts, which was designed to accommodate approximately 2,000 users but currently has only about 400 seats available.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Officers from the DCI raided a hideout in Isinya, Kajiado County, recovering Administration Police uniforms, copper wire, and other items. One suspect was arrested while others escaped; detectives are investigating to recover additional stolen property and establish the scope of the alleged criminal enterprise.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Members of Parliament grilled principals of six national schools in Nairobi over findings in the Auditor-General's report.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A matatu driver was charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving following a June overturning on Enterprise Road in Nairobi that killed three passengers and injured two others. The driver had evaded police for nearly two months before his arrest.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's hospitals struggle to treat pneumonia in children, with patients and families facing challenges in accessing oxygen, specialized equipment, and hospital beds. More than 8,000 children are estimated to die from pneumonia in Kenya every year.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family has petitioned the DCI and ODPP to investigate and arrest a city lawyer over the alleged fraudulent sale of a Runda Estate property valued at Sh70 million. The family claims the lawyer proceeded with the sale without consent and has not delivered the proceeds, which were meant to fund medical treatment for the family's elderly father.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Construction of Nyamira University at Kiabonyoru in Nyamira County has entered a critical phase, with structural works on classrooms and offices expected to be completed by December and final finishing by February. The project, overseen by the Ministry of Defence, will comprise more than 16 blocks and is expected to begin admitting students once legal and administrative processes are completed.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Security and DCI officers arrested four suspects in Kitui on September 16th with tools and copper winding in their vehicle. The suspects led authorities to three vandalised transformers at Kamuungu Primary School and Kangweni village.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
A family has asked the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to probe the disappearance of Ksh70 million paid for a Nairobi property in Kitisuru, alleging the money was not released to owners after the sale was completed despite the purchaser making full payment through advocates handling the transaction.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyatta National Hospital partnered with Faraja Cancer Support Trust to launch a child-friendly cancer workbook with 1,200 copies donated to KNH. The workbook uses simplified language, illustrations, and age-appropriate information to help children understand their cancer diagnosis and engage with healthcare teams.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A matatu driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after the vehicle overturned along Enterprise Road in Nairobi in June, killing three passengers and injuring two others. The driver, Sammy Murigi Maina, was arrested after allegedly evading police for nearly two months.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa County handed promotion letters to 70 healthcare workers. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union chairman commended Governor Nassir for prioritising healthcare workers' welfare, including timely salary payments and remittance of statutory deductions.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A matatu driver has been charged with causing the deaths of three people in a June 3, 2026 crash on Enterprise Road in Nairobi, after allegedly engaging in dangerous "manyoka" driving. The driver pleaded not guilty and also faces counts of driving without due care and causing bodily harm to two others.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Olu Jacobs, a pioneering Nigerian filmmaker and actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 84. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and others mourned him as a father figure and cultural institution in Nigeria's film industry.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Asati, 27, is a KCB and Kenya Sevens scrumhalf who has built a career on skill despite standing 5'6". The Kisii-born player began his rugby journey at Muthaiga Primary School in 2012 and has developed into a familiar face in the Kenya Sevens setup.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former world 800m champion Mary Moraa has returned to training after an injury-enforced break and is setting her sights on competing at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Moraa says she is rebuilding her strength and fitness with an immediate focus on returning to competition.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, which will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The 39-year-old will make his 208th and final appearance for Argentina at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return for Germany's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Croatia this weekend, while Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back after losing the US Open final to Zverev. Seven qualifiers will be decided this week to join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool defeated Tottenham 3-1 in the League Cup third round at Anfield. Tottenham, winless in their first four Premier League matches after spending over £300 million on 10 new signings, have won only against second-tier Charlton in the League Cup this season.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi won the bid to host the World Championships in Budapest, marking the first time Kenya will host the global athletics event it helped build. The article reflects on Kenya's dominance in distance running and the opportunity for the country to celebrate the sport domestically.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya will compete in the Elite Men World Boxing Championships in Dubai (December 3–13) after disappointing results in four international assignments this year, including the World Cup events in Brazil and China, the Commonwealth Games, and the Eurasian Dauria Cup in Russia. The national coach, Musa Benjamin, says the team will use league championship results from Kisumu in November and Nanyuki in December to select boxers for the global championships.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino named a 28-man roster for forthcoming international friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with only 13 members from the USA's World Cup squad included and eight teenagers in the squad, including 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British endurance racer Darren Leung is competing in a second consecutive season in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Paradine Competition, supported by Kenyan hospitality group Sentrim Hotels & Lodges. Leung has won the British GT Championship GT3 title in 2023 and Bronze Cup honours in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in 2024, and finished on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024 while driving for BMW.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority rallied late to defeat Equity Bank in Game 2 of their Kenya Basketball Federation Premier League semifinal, securing a 102-87 victory and a 2-0 series lead at Nyayo Gymnasium. KPA overcame an early 10-point deficit with a decisive fourth-quarter surge to move within one win of the final.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at age 37, ending a career that made him Belgium's second-most capped player with 140 appearances. His final match was a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final loss to Spain in July.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Magical Kenya Open golf tournament will take place February 18–21, 2027, as part of the DP World Tour's global calendar. Kenya Open Golf Limited expects the event to reach a global broadcast audience exceeding 600 million viewers.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Formula One calendar will include 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 sprint events, including Monaco. The season begins with pre-season testing in Bahrain from February 24–27 and the first race on March 12–14, followed by Saudi Arabia, with the season concluding in Abu Dhabi.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority defeated Equity Dumas 87-56 in Game One of their National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinal at Nyayo Gymnasium, with the Dockers controlling the match from the opening quarter. The teams will meet again in Game Two on Thursday, with the series continuing in Mombasa if needed.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick's Manchester United squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the League Cup third round at Old Trafford, with the manager taking blame after fans booed the team off. It was United's first home loss after leading 2-0 in 50 years, following their controversial 1-0 defeat to Manchester City days earlier.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the Premier League club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now assumed full control. Clearlake previously held 62 percent of the club following its £2.5 billion purchase from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, with fellow investor Hansjorg Wyss remaining a stakeholder.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp handed 16 players their first call-ups and named a 44-man squad for his first camp since taking over in the summer, splitting the group into two squads for four upcoming Nations League fixtures.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly appointed Soy United head coach George Owoko has expressed confidence in guiding the club to positive results in the National Super League, saying he will focus on building a strong squad and promoting discipline to drive results.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi City Thunder defeated Stanbic Shields 82-65 in Game One of the National Men's Basketball Premier League semifinal playoff series at Nyayo Gymnasium, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, along with Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, wore support shirts for Ceuta partially rolled up during a La Liga match, drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Mbappe said he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's men's Under-23 3x3 basketball team failed to progress from the group stage at the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan, China, losing 19-18 to Algeria and 21-17 to Poland in Pool C alongside France, Poland, and Australia.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia has become the first Kenyan football club to introduce season tickets, offering fans a 20% discount across three ticket categories for the club's 17 home matches in the 2026/27 season. Regular season tickets are priced at KSh4,080, VIP at KSh13,600, and VVIP at KSh40,800.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Willys Kitata of Uganda, Godwin Okoko of Nigeria, and Emma Ogwang of Uganda each shot 5-under-par 66 to share the lead after the opening round of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Automobile Federation announced that the final round of the World Rally Championship in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to regional developments, though the Middle East Regional Rally Championship will proceed as planned.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya are facing weather challenges after record rainfall forced evacuations from temporary lodgings. Organisers are now concerned that a typhoon forecast to hit Japan's main island on Sunday could disrupt the Games, which are housing over 17,000 athletes on a cruise ship, in hotels, and temporary huts due to the lack of a traditional athletes' village.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Wafalme Stars suffered a second consecutive straight-sets defeat at the Africa Nations Volleyball Championships, falling to Ghana 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 in Tunis on Thursday. The loss left Kenya bottom of their three-team group without a point.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany's new football coach Juergen Klopp said the national team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people," referencing recent far-right AfD election victories in German states.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Billions of birds migrate across the planet annually along ancient routes. White storks travel thousands of kilometres from Europe and western Asia to tropical and southern Africa, but half the world's migratory bird populations are in decline, placing Kenya at a critical juncture for conservation.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stream daylighting — restoring buried streams to the surface — can help cities manage stormwater, restore habitats, and create greener public spaces, though successful projects require coordination across departments, funding, and long-term maintenance planning.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
South African police are investigating the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, with six bodies recovered in the Ekurhuleni municipality in one week. Police have not determined whether the killings were carried out by a single perpetrator, multiple suspects, or copycat criminals, though the discovery has sparked fears that a serial killer or group of killers may be operating in the area.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has refused visas for Palestinian Authority officials, including president Mahmoud Abbas, to attend the UN General Assembly in New York next week. The State Department cited their failure to reform and ongoing activities that undermine peace prospects, while the Palestinian foreign ministry rejected the decision as unjustified and contrary to rebuilding trust.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
The St Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship MV Sward was freed near Garacadin after nearly five months in pirate hands following payment of an undisclosed ransom, with crew comprising Syrian and Indian nationals unharmed. The release highlights how Somali piracy has adapted and professionalized, according to maritime security commentators concerned about the resurgence of attacks off the Somali coast.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
At least 30 people were kidnapped over the weekend in the Central African Republic's Bangassou area, with local officials and a lawmaker blaming fighters from the Lord's Resistance Army. The LRA, originally founded in Uganda, continues to operate in remote border regions despite being weakened.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible for more than two weeks in Equatorial Guinea following a viral video accusing the vice-president of corruption, according to an AFP journalist. Internet speed has been restricted since September 2, and access to these platforms is impossible without a virtual private network.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state, Sudan killed at least 82 people with dozens injured and many others feared missing under sand and rubble. The incident occurred at an unregulated mine, with rescue efforts beginning Tuesday and continuing Wednesday as Sudan's gold trade continues to fuel the country's ongoing war.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa has pushed back against new US visa restrictions imposed by the Trump administration over its racial equity policies, accusing Washington of distorting its laws. The dispute is part of a broader clash over race, trade, and diplomacy between the US and one of Africa's most influential powers.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped back from public engagements on the advice of his medical team to rest and recover. Cabinet ministers will represent him at scheduled engagements where possible.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Houthis of launching a "cowardly" attack targeting Mecca, the Islamic holy city, which the Houthis rejected as a lie. The accusation follows escalating tensions as the Iran-backed Houthis have seized Yemen's Red Sea coast and declared a maritime blockade on Saudi ships.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netanyahu's party petitioned Israel's electoral commission to block initiatives aimed at encouraging Israelis living abroad to return home and vote in October elections. Israeli law does not allow citizens outside the country to vote abroad except for diplomats, though the Central Bureau of Statistics estimates 600,000 Israelis live abroad.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fiji has declared a national HIV crisis, with new diagnoses surging to 2,016 cases in 2025—16 times the level in 2019—and an estimated one in 60 adults now infected. The government said it would expand access to free HIV testing, prevention services, and treatment.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's King Charles III will urge tech giants including Nvidia, Google DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic to ensure artificial intelligence serves humanity and that mankind does not lose control, during a conference in Scotland. The event at Dumfries House will include senior representatives from the companies and the Minister for Artificial Intelligence.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations' World Meteorological Organization reported that Earth's water cycle is swinging between extremes of too little and too much water, with 2025 marking one of the driest years for world rivers in over three decades and glaciers shrinking across all regions, while freshwater storage continues a decade-long decline.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Scientists say climate change was a core factor in last month's deadly glacial mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border that killed more than 1,400 people and left at least 6,600 missing, describing the disaster as a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy has committed 10 billion shillings towards artificial intelligence infrastructure in 14 African countries including Kenya, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying the initiative will support the development of AI capabilities across the continent and help African countries build the capabilities needed to participate in the AI economy rather than remain dependent on external technologies.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team were "waiting for death" in their World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, defending his controversial substitutions as he prepares to name his squad for upcoming Nations League matches.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's passport has dropped 11 places to 120th in the latest global ranking, based on visa-free access and ease of travel. Kenyan passport holders can access 37 countries without a visa, 33 with visa on arrival, and five with electronic travel authorisation, achieving a mobility score of 75.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's leadership crisis reflects a "political Mercator projection," where citizens have lowered expectations of governance while raising expectations of political leaders, creating what the author calls a "low-energy equilibrium" where minor achievements appear grand.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist analyzes Senator Edwin Sifuna's growing momentum as a presidential aspirant, attributing his appeal to his reputation as a political fighter, his inheritance of Raila Odinga's rhetorical style, and his resonance with younger voters.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that workplace bullying targeting midlife women should be treated as a serious occupational health issue, after a Nairobi woman's death by suicide reignited discussion about toxic workplace cultures and the silent toll bullying takes on employees' physical health, mental wellbeing, and financial security.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →