Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa faces questions over his academic credentials after JKUAT made a damning revelation about his qualifications, placing him in a credibility crisis.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa faces questions over his academic credentials after JKUAT made a damning revelation about his qualifications, placing him in a credibility crisis.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and allies of the Linda Mwananchi group have linked President William Ruto to obstacles they face, including being denied entry to address students at JKUAT, blocked registration of their political outfit, and divisions among leaders.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
KUPPET has called for suspension of public participation on two education Bills before Parliament, arguing that the proposed laws fail to give the Government a clear and enforceable mandate to fully finance education.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man has filed court proceedings seeking orders to compel Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to run for the presidency exclusively.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Group at Sh34 per share null and void, finding the share purchase agreement was concluded on December 3, 2025, before policy and parliamentary approval processes were complete, and the Sh204.3 billion in proceeds was not tied to specific, costed projects.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa's academic credentials have come under question after JKUAT issued a damning revelation about his degree profile, placing his credibility in the public eye.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna and allies of the Linda Mwananchi group have attributed their frustrations—including being denied entry to address students at JKUAT, blocked registration of their political outfit, and divisions among leaders—to President William Ruto and his camp, claiming they punish those associated with their political ideals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Teachers have called for the suspension of ongoing public participation on two education Bills before Parliament, warning that the proposed laws fail to give the Government a clear and enforceable mandate to fully finance education.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Odinga family has established a National Steering Committee to coordinate a week-long programme of activities marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, scheduled for October 10 to 17. The celebrations will bring together Kenyans from different communities and institutions to commemorate Raila's life and legacy, and will include academic, religious and public activities.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man has filed a court case seeking orders to compel Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to run for the presidency and nothing else.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and his two aides Michael Oyamo and Caspal Obiero have been convicted for the murder of Sharon Otieno. The convictions mark the conclusion of what The Standard describes as one of the most consequential criminal cases in recent memory.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna, 44, has emerged as a rising challenger to President William Ruto ahead of Kenya's August 2027 election, channeling Gen-Z anger over political violence and corruption. The former lawyer gained goodwill during June 2024 protests and is drawing large crowds on a countrywide tour, though he has yet to officially declare a presidential run.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced plans to expand mental-health and psychosocial support for police officers through Usalama Cover under the Social Health Authority. The government is also implementing a Sh30 billion police modernisation programme, with Sh21 billion already spent on new equipment, training, and digital capabilities.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court battle has erupted over National Lands Commission Finance Director Benard Kibet Cherutich's appointment, with a Sh7 million alleged refund to the EACC being at issue. Abdi Osman filed the case claiming Kibet allegedly refunded money to the EACC that a company in which he was a director and owner had received from NLC for compulsory land acquisition, arguing this violates the Constitution and Integrity Act.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than 120 adolescent girls and young women from across Kenya are calling for greater inclusion in decisions affecting their lives and communities ahead of the 2027 General Election, with organisers arguing that young people should be included in governance and political processes even if not yet eligible to vote.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi warned that gangs and goons will be dealt with as Kenya prepares for elections, emphasizing that security and peace remain non-negotiable. Kenya launched a counter-terrorism reporting hotline (0800 900 900) and online portal to enable the public to report suspected terrorist activities.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto presided over the passing-out parade of newly trained General Service Unit recruits at the National Police College in Embakasi on September 18, 2026. The ceremony marked the completion of an intensive training programme, with the recruits set to join the National Police Service and take up assignments across the country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 44-year-old senator, Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as a rising challenger to Kenya's President William Ruto ahead of next year's election by channeling anger over political violence and corruption. Sifuna earned goodwill among Gen-Z voters during June 2024 protests and is touring the country drawing crowds, though he has yet to officially declare a presidential run.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told 1,273 newly trained General Service Unit officers that police must protect Kenya's democratic space impartially as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election, warning both police officers and political leaders against being drawn into partisan contests.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, as part of an extended US tour to engage with Kenyans living abroad. Gachagua, who departed Kenya on August 26, is traveling with his spouse Dorcas Rigathi and said he has been encouraged by the reception from diaspora Kenyans since beginning the tour.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said he will not be distracted by political attacks and remains focused on supporting President William Ruto in delivering development projects including roads, markets, water systems, and hospitals across the country.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection by the Law Society of Kenya seeking to stop a constitutional petition challenging its targeted court boycott against selected judges and judicial officers. Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK's internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest questions raised, allowing the petition filed by Dr. Adrian Kamotho Njenga to proceed.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, on the third stop of his United States tour to engage Kenyans living in the state. The visit, accompanied by his spouse Rev. Dorcas Rigathi, follows earlier stops in Spokane and Portland as part of his extended diaspora engagement efforts.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has accepted the "Sponyo" nickname recently used by President William Ruto to refer to him, acknowledging it in light-hearted remarks. The nickname has emerged in recent political exchanges between the two leaders as Kenya's political landscape takes shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that the Government has invested Sh21 billion of the Sh30 billion allocated to the Police Modernisation Programme, which aims to equip the National Police Service with modern tools, technology and capabilities. The modernisation includes protective equipment, mobility, air support, surveillance, and digital capabilities, as well as strengthening police training in counter-terrorism, intelligence operations, and cybercrime.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said newly trained General Service Unit officers, who completed over nine months of training, will boost the National Police Service's capacity to maintain security before and during the 2027 General Election.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna held talks with US Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns at the US Embassy residence, continuing a series of diplomatic meetings with foreign representatives as he positions himself for a possible 2027 presidential run.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Expressway's Westlands entrance will be closed from 8.00 pm on Saturday, September 19 to noon on Monday, September 21 for maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass. Motorists heading towards the entrance from James Gichuru Junction have been directed to use the lower A8 road and Waiyaki Way during the diversion period.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political leaders to campaign on their development record instead of trading insults, saying political competition should allow leaders to explain what they have done for the people. He called on his rivals to similarly account for projects and initiatives they championed when they held senior government positions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A new generation of General Service Unit officers has been sworn in as the specialised unit marks its 50th anniversary. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat said the officers underwent rigorous training to prepare them for an evolving policing landscape where technology is transforming crime and security responses.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Motorists heading to the Nairobi Expressway Westlands entrance from James Gichuru Junction will be diverted to the lower A8 road during planned maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass from 8pm Saturday to noon Monday, September 21. Traffic marshals will guide motorists through the affected section.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court dismissed the Law Society of Kenya's preliminary objection to a constitutional petition challenging its targeted boycott of selected judges and judicial officers. Justice David Mburu ruled that LSK's internal dispute resolution mechanisms could not adequately address the constitutional and public interest issues, allowing Dr Adrian Kamotho Njenga's petition to proceed to determination on its merits.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto cautioned politicians against using the police to settle political scores and urged officers remain non-partisan, citing rising political temperatures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo and former Principal Secretary for Sports, Amb. Eng. Peter K. Tum, has been absolved of liability in a KSh1.837 million surcharge related to the 2015 appointment of a Corporation Secretary at the Kenya Medical Training College. The State Corporations Appeal Tribunal found that Tum was not part of the Board deliberations when the decision was made, as he had left the meeting due to a conflict of interest.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has ordered the government to establish a system for handling complaints from citizens working for international and regional organisations within nine months, after finding that officials failed to respond to a complaint by a former African Union representative.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has jokingly embraced the 'sponyo' tag that President William Ruto has repeatedly used against him in recent weeks, speaking in Murang'a County while avoiding direct political engagement. Ruto has labelled him a rebel leader and accused him of sponsoring those undermining his government.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has revealed that her office lacks visibility on how billions collected through government funds and levies are being spent, raising questions about accountability for public funds held outside the National Exchequer.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 20km unpaved stretch on the Nanyuki-Rumuruti route, which the Kenya National Highways Authority reportedly plans to pave, continues to present serious travel hazards; a recent journey saw the author's vehicle stuck for 1.5 hours dealing with mud and black cotton soil buildup.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Revenue Authority has intercepted smuggled goods worth KSh46.77 million on a Simba Coach bus travelling from Uganda to Nairobi, including cigarettes, shisha tobacco products and powdered milk. The interception, made in Eldoret following an intelligence-led operation targeting the Kenya-Uganda route, prevented the loss of approximately KSh29.18 million in taxes.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Health Insurance has been named Best Digital Insurance Provider at the Kenya E-Commerce Awards 2026, recognised for digital onboarding, online policy purchase, customer self-service platforms and flexible payment options.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority confirmed an operational incident involving a Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane at the Port of Mombasa on September 17, which resulted in stacked shipping containers with one container crushed. The truck tractor operator was unharmed, while the RTG operator sustained minor soft-tissue injuries to his legs and was hospitalized as a precaution before being discharged.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Revenue Authority intercepted a passenger bus along the Kenya-Uganda route carrying smuggled excisable products worth Ksh.46.77 million, including cigarette flavours and shisha tobacco. The driver, who had evaded KRA officers before, was arrested in Eldoret after concealed compartments were discovered in the vehicle.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity organized a 2026 Rwanda Trade and Investment Roadshow with over 70 participants from 10 nationalities, including business leaders and investors, to explore Rwanda's investment landscape across sectors such as agriculture, coffee, manufacturing, and technology, and establish cross-border commercial partnerships.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has been selected to host the East African Insurance Supervisors Association (EAISA) Secretariat for five years as insurance regulators from Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda work to strengthen cooperation and harmonise supervision across the region.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Ports Authority confirmed an incident involving a Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane at Mombasa Port on Thursday. One operator sustained minor soft-tissue injuries to the legs and was hospitalized as a precaution before being discharged; the truck tractor operator was unharmed.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The DCP party leader urged Kenyans living abroad to consider establishing a diaspora-owned bank to reduce the fees and commissions they pay to financial institutions when sending money home. Gachagua argued that owning a bank would allow diaspora Kenyans to turn the fees they currently pay into equity in a financial institution they own.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Industry players at the East Africa Digital Commerce Summit 2026 in Nairobi identified high logistics costs, fragmented payment systems, uneven digital infrastructure, and differing regulations as key barriers to cross-border digital commerce in Africa.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya aims to mobilise over Sh2.4 trillion largely through public-private partnerships to build power infrastructure including transmission lines and production plants to power the national grid with renewable energy by 2030, with the energy sector expected to present projects as bankable to attract private sector funding.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An oil tanker collided with a saloon car on the Eldoret-Webuye highway on Thursday night, killing two people and injuring 22 others, of whom seven remain in critical condition at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Police say members of the public rushed to the scene to siphon fuel when the tanker exploded.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
ChildFund International and Schneider Electric have entered a four-year partnership to expand access to renewable energy in underserved communities across Africa and Asia, targeting schools, health facilities, farmers and small businesses. In Africa, the programme will focus on Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guinea and The Gambia.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stakeholders in East Africa's horticulture sector are meeting in Nairobi to address trade and logistics challenges including high freight costs, inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, and port delays that are undermining regional competitiveness. The meeting will also launch the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), a private sector-led regional platform for industry advocacy and government engagement.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kajiado County officials say digital reforms to the land sector—including digitisation of the registry, Geographic Information Systems, and system-generated lease titles—have reduced corruption and land ownership disputes over the past decade. The county is implementing these changes under its spatial plan to attract investment and manage urban development.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Residents and business owners in Kedong, Naivasha, have raised concerns over noise, dust, and blasting from a quarry operated by a Chinese investor, alleging the facility began operations without necessary approvals. They are calling on NEMA and Nakuru County Government to intervene, citing disrupted businesses, health risks, and environmental damage affecting a nearby primary school and surrounding community.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament's Implementation Committee ordered the Director of Surveys to complete a survey of the disputed Galana-Kulalu Ranch boundaries in Kilifi County by November 17, 2026, requiring the participation of the Agricultural Development Corporation, National Land Commission, Kilifi County Government, and representatives of Waata and Giriama communities.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that biofuels are critical to Kenya's goal of universal clean cooking by 2030, with the Kenya National Cooking Transition Strategy envisaging biofuels accounting for about 40 per cent of the clean cooking mix alongside electricity, LPG, biogas and cleaner biomass.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki promised the government will allocate 1 billion shillings to buy rice from local farmers before allowing importation, prioritizing farmers in Mwea, Kirinyaga County and other rice-growing areas to protect domestic producers and boost food reserves.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Maize seed experts have urged farmers to select and plant varieties suited to their local climatic conditions as Kenya prepares for expected El Niño rains, noting that planting the right varieties would help boost food production and strengthen food security following recent crop failures due to drought.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged Sh1 billion to the Kenya National Trading Corporation to purchase locally produced rice, with the government prioritising domestic supplies from regions including Mwea, Kirinyaga County, and other rice-growing areas before allowing imports.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
An armed bandit attack in Gotu, Isiolo County killed five people—two police officers, a National Police Reservist, and two civilians—while pursuing cattle theft suspects. Political leaders including the Governor and Senator called on the Interior Cabinet Secretary and Inspector General to intensify security operations in the area.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the 2026–29 provider contracts drafted by the Social Health Authority, particularly provisions on payment of claims, deductions, and obligations placed on healthcare providers, with facilities opposing clauses they say could leave them carrying the financial burden when the SHA delays payment.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has ordered the TSC to re-advertise the Chief Executive Officer position afresh, meaning teachers will have to wait longer for a new TSC boss.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The driver of a matatu operating along Komarock, Nairobi County, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with a fatal accident.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mary Muthoni and Michael Maina Karembesha have denied murdering Joseph Njenga, a farmer and businessman, who died on the night of July 29–30 in Trans Nzoia County. The prosecution opposed their bail release citing potential witness interference, while the defence argued for lenient bail terms.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Contracted hospitals have raised concerns over the 2026/29 provider contracts drafted by the Social Health Authority, particularly provisions on payment of claims, deductions and obligations placed on healthcare providers, citing risks of carrying financial burden when SHA delays payment.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A fuel tanker overturned on the Eldoret-Webuye highway near Paul Boit Secondary School in Turbo, sparking a fire that killed two people and injured nine others now admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. Police say the fire may have been triggered when someone attempted to remove the tanker's battery, as residents rushed to siphon fuel.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County faces a significant refuse collection crisis with garbage accumulating in low-income and high-density areas. The county should modernize its waste management system and partner with the private sector to ensure adequate collection across all 85 wards.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A man sentenced to two years' imprisonment for hurling a beer bottle at a moving passenger vehicle and breaking its windscreen in Kisii was released by the High Court after serving more than a year, the court finding the remaining custodial term unnecessary in the interests of justice.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A court has ordered Kericho Governor Erick Mutai to be allowed access to his daughter, while a separate court declined to fast-track the mother's application for Sh200,000 monthly child support from the governor.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Trump administration's restructuring of US aid has forced 73 percent of US-funded organisations to end services to sex workers, LGBTQ communities, and drug users in Kenya. Most of the dozens of clinics that provided antiretroviral drugs, condoms, and preventive treatment specifically to sex workers have now closed, and health staff confirm at least 24 HIV-positive sex workers have died since aid was slashed in early 2025.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nakuru and Bomet counties have identified over 70 high-risk areas and evacuation centres in preparation for heavy El Niño rainfall expected from October through December 2026, with authorities allocating funds for emergency response and mitigation efforts.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The education sector has received the highest budget allocation in the 2025/26 financial year, though schools continue to face funding challenges. According to the source, adequate funding and proper teacher deployment are essential to addressing issues in the education sector.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Audit reports have exposed top national schools collecting fees far above the Ministry of Education's approved annual cap of Sh53,580 per student, as well as charging unauthorised levies, spending money without proper documentation, and failing to collect fees owed by students.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Nyalenda, Kisumu taxi driver was attacked by a mob armed with machetes and rungus on August 16 in Homa Bay violence. More than a month later, he remains injured and unable to work or meet his basic needs.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta National Hospital and the Kibos International Health Foundation will run a 10-day specialist cardiac camp from 20–30 September 2026, providing free heart bypass and valve surgeries while building local expertise through mentorship with visiting international physicians from Japan, the United States, Sweden, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised concerns over inconsistencies in capitation funding, student enrolment figures, and the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) after reviewing the Auditor-General's report on public secondary schools. The committee is exploring whether the secondary school fee structure should be reviewed, as several national schools have sought additional fees from parents above the approved Sh53,000 annual amount, citing rising costs and inflation.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Experts recommend couples undergo genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease, to their children. Knowing one's genotype allows couples to make informed decisions about their future and understand the risks of inherited conditions.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya School of Law has unveiled a new ultra-modern library and two moot courts designed to strengthen legal research, practical training, and professional skills development for aspiring lawyers. The library, which can accommodate about 2,000 users with currently available seating of approximately 400, holds about 15,708 books and provides digital learning resources.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mental illness is an urgent public health and governance challenge that affects police officers and frontline workers exposed to prolonged stress, trauma, and violence, yet remains hidden behind stigma and the expectation that individuals must be strong. Kenya's institutions must be prepared to prevent, identify and respond to psychological distress before it becomes a crisis.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the government is working to expand tertiary education access through a proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill awaiting parliamentary approval, aiming to ensure financial constraints do not prevent eligible students from pursuing higher education at universities, technical and vocational institutions, and other tertiary establishments.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers reports that 38 counties have signed a collective bargaining agreement allowing clinical officers to resume work, but the strike continues in about 15 counties that have not signed or implemented the deal. Union leaders blame governors for failing to act despite a return-to-work formula with clear timelines.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Ethiopia are incorporating green and circular-economy skills into vocational training to teach young people to turn textile waste into marketable products. The programme has reached 4,600 learners across more than 50 vocational colleges, trained 500 teachers, and supported 33 start-ups and 20 textile companies.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A preliminary investigation into an August 19 crash of an Airbus EC130 B4 helicopter near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County found that the aircraft struck a rock formation close to the summit while flying at low level near a cliff face, then descended the mountainside and went over the cliff. All seven people aboard—one pilot and six passengers, including Ecuador's National Intelligence Centre director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife—were killed.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mount Kenya University Council Chairman Dr. Vincent Gaitho has urged graduates to rethink employment approaches and explore entrepreneurship and self-employment rather than relying solely on traditional white-collar jobs. He also called on government, private sector, and financial institutions to expand employment and business support opportunities for youth entering the workforce.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A petroleum tanker caught fire and exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School; ten casualties were evacuated to hospitals and two bodies recovered, with the incident contained through a multi-agency response by Kenya Red Cross, police, and firefighters.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has stepped up preparedness measures ahead of the October-November-December 2026 rainfall season, urging Kenyans to take precautions against possible flooding, landslides, and disruptions to essential services. Ministries, county governments, humanitarian organisations and development partners are undertaking risk assessments, identifying vulnerable areas, and strengthening early-warning communication to communities.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orione Mwangi Irungu, who holds a Master's degree in Psychology and is pursuing a PhD, has worked for over two decades treating Kenyans struggling with addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, and heroin. His career in addiction treatment was shaped by childhood experiences in rural Murang'a County and early exposure to community-based care through missionary visits.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
University of Nairobi graduates were told at the 75th graduation ceremony to move beyond traditional career paths and focus on creating solutions as automation, climate change, and a shrinking pool of white-collar jobs reshape the economy. Government and university leaders challenged the Class of 2026 to pursue opportunities beyond conventional employment and contribute to solving Kenya's economic and social challenges.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Garissa arrested Edwin Mugoi, accused of posing as a Safaricom agent to trick an M-Pesa shop attendant into surrendering a mobile line, which he then used to fraudulently transfer funds. Officers recovered multiple SIM cards, mobile phones, and registration gadgets suspected to have been used in the fraud scheme targeting M-Pesa agents in the area.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Taxpayers face losses of approximately Sh1 billion in expired medicines, prompting the Senate Health Committee to demand answers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board over management, inspection and disposal gaps. A KEMSA report revealed that expired stock included drugs for cancer, HIV and malaria treatment, raising questions about weak inspection capacity, poor stock management and distribution delays.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Embassy of Israel in Kenya and the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya have launched a national Bible trivia competition for people aged 18 to 35, combining Bible education, digital gaming, and lessons on environmental stewardship from the Old Testament. Registration is open until end of September, with the top 10 advancing to a physical final on November 3.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
A petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night, killing at least three people and injuring 14 others. Witnesses said most victims were attempting to scoop fuel from the tanker after the accident.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Seven locally rooted organisations in Kenya and Nigeria have been selected as programme partners under a five-year US$30 million partnership between the LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact aimed at strengthening education systems for children affected by conflict and crisis. The partners—Girl Child Network, Basic Needs Basic Rights, and Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Kenya; and TaRL Africa, Common Heritage Foundation, Centre for Girls' Education, and Restoration of Hope Initiative in Nigeria—are predominantly women-led.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A light aircraft operated by the Kenya School of Flying crashed in Kipeto, Kajiado West Constituency during a routine training flight, killing a student pilot and flight instructor on board. The aircraft went down near the Kipeto Wind Power Project, and aviation safety authorities have been notified to investigate.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A video of politician Millicent Omanga dancing with secondary school students while dressed in a matching school uniform has triggered criticism on social media, with commentators expressing concern that an adult wearing student attire blurs professional boundaries and borders on self-infantilization.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Munyu Community Water Project in Gatuanyaga resumed operations after a Thika Town parliamentary aspirant settled a KSh500,000 electricity debt that Kenya Power had suspended in 2024, leaving residents dependent on unsafe water sources for over a year.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A pilot and student died when a Kenya School of Flying aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Kajiado West on Friday morning. Poor visibility caused by heavy morning mist is a possible factor, though aviation investigators are examining the wreckage to establish the precise cause.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
An oil tanker explosion on the Eldoret-Turbo Road has killed three people, with 22 injured currently admitted to hospital, seven of whom are in intensive care with severe burns. The accident occurred after the tanker collided with another vehicle and caught fire as members of the public attempted to scoop spilled fuel.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has backed proposed legislation to consolidate education funding to improve access to university and college education, citing inadequate current bursary systems. She distributed Sh37 million in bursaries to 3,740 students from the constituency, noting that NG-CDF allocations of Sh12,000 for university students, Sh8,000 for college students, and Sh6,000 for other learners are insufficient.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Buruburu detectives have launched a manhunt for a man suspected of murdering his 21-year-old girlfriend, Fransisca Wanja Thuranira, in an Umoja Two Estate apartment. The victim was found stabbed eight times in the chest after her aunt grew concerned when phone calls went unanswered.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The burial of Bosco Kebati, a former Kenya Power employee, sparked public conflict between his first and second families over funeral arrangements and exclusion claims. A content creator daughter from the second family alleged on social media that she and her mother were barred from viewing the body, contributing to the eulogy, and lowering the casket.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi expanded its robotic surgery programme to gynaecological care by successfully performing a robotic-assisted procedure to remove an ovarian cyst measuring more than 10 centimetres. The procedure uses a robotic system that allows surgeons to control specialised instruments and a camera from a console, providing a three-dimensional view and enhanced precision.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mawingu Foundation will host a high-level dialogue during the 81st United Nations General Assembly to explore how internet connectivity, reliable electricity and clinical technology can improve healthcare delivery in underserved communities. The event, scheduled for September 23, 2026, will bring together government leaders, healthcare practitioners, technology companies and financing institutions to discuss integrated infrastructure solutions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi's Class of 2026 were conferred with degrees during the institution's 75th graduation ceremony held at the Chancellor's Court. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba urged graduates to apply critical thinking and innovation to solve societal challenges and create opportunities, while announcing government plans for full financing of students in public universities and technical institutions.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Tension erupted in Nairobi's Ruai area when police attempted to evict a widow from disputed land she says she has occupied for 34 years, sparking a confrontation with residents who gathered to resist the removal. The dispute pits the widow, Wanjiru, against a man named Njeru, who claims he legally acquired the land from her late husband.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Kanyi Kimondo found Duncan Kimathi guilty of murdering USIU student Sarah Akello Aruwa, who disappeared on 30 June 2012 and whose body was later found in Kiambu County. The prosecution proved its case through circumstantial, electronic, documentary and identification evidence.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Two mechanics died after a cargo lorry lost control and rammed a stalled vehicle along the Nairobi–Naivasha highway on Friday afternoon. The pickup driver and a lorry passenger survived with serious injuries; the crash has renewed calls from locals for expansion of the Kinungi stretch.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya School of Law requires an additional Ksh.220 million to fully equip its newly completed ultra-modern library. The school has received Ksh.70 million so far from the National Treasury and the Office of the Attorney-General, against a total estimated requirement of Ksh.290 million.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Performing Artists and Visual Rights Society of Kenya distributed Sh43.6 million in royalties to 5,911 creatives during the 2025-2026 financial year, an 82 per cent increase from Sh24 million in the previous year, as the copyright sector works through court battles and regulatory changes.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Hermosa Paints has partnered as Main Sponsor of the Kamba Festival, which will showcase Kamba heritage through music, dance, art, fashion, food and entertainment while providing young creatives a platform to display their work and connect with audiences.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World Athletics confirmed on Tuesday that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with the announcement delivered by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe in Budapest. Kenya's athletics legends and current stars have celebrated the decision as a major reward for the country and the African continent.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Six teams, each with four players from three different nationalities, are competing in the 12-Goal-Kenya International Polo Tournament at Timau Sports Club. Seven foreign players from Argentina and South Africa have been mixed with 13 experienced Kenyan internationals and four upcoming local talents.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with economic analyses from previous editions showing substantial revenue potential. The 2025 Tokyo championships generated $522 million in total impact; Budapest 2023 generated $403 million; Eugene 2022 generated $153.4 million in direct economic gains; and London 2017 generated $104.1 million in direct benefit. Kenya will retain revenue from ticket sales, hospitality, food and beverage, merchandise, and exhibition space rentals.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hans-Joachim Watzke, vice-president of the German Football Association, says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "must go, no ifs or buts," citing concerns including the FIFA Peace Prize awarded to US president Donald Trump in December 2025 and other controversial decisions.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is stepping up flag football development as the sport prepares for its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The Kenya American Football Federation is hosting a 16-team Floodlight Flag Football Tournament and building a grassroots-to-elite pathway to develop athletes for international competition.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard is maintaining optimism despite the team losing all four Premier League games without scoring, including a 5-0 home defeat to Brighton. Lampard, who led Coventry back to the top flight for the first time in 25 years by winning the Championship last season, says his coaching staff must remain positive and focus on the necessary work.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), which owns Paris Saint-Germain, confirmed it has completed the acquisition of Belgian second-division club KAS Eupen, formalizing full ownership following a takeover of the club's sporting operations in December 2025.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UK-based track and field coach drew Kenyan backlash on social media after criticizing Kenya's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, calling it a reward for "the world biggest dopers." The coach subsequently made his account private following immediate pushback from Kenyan sports fans, journalists, and public figures.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe expressed confidence that Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing suggestions the tournament could be moved elsewhere. Motsepe acknowledged challenges in preparations but said CAF remained committed to working with the countries to meet key deadlines.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB injected over Kshs. 2.5 million directly into host clubs and Kshs. 3 million in on-ground activations during the 2026 National 7s Circuit season, strengthening the rugby ecosystem beyond player competition.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 and Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 in Europa League first-round matches, while Bournemouth won their European debut at Real Sociedad and Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on Thursday.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Floyd Samba, the 17-year-old son of former defender Chris Samba, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich. Brazilian Allan also struck on his first appearance following his £34 million transfer from Palmeiras, with City advancing to face Brighton in the last 16.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority moved to within one victory of the National Men's Basketball Premier League final after winning their semifinal games on Thursday night, with Thunder defeating Stanbic Shields 91-67 and KPA beating Equity Dumas 102-87.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom Chapa Dimba heads to the Eastern Region for county finals on 19–20 September, with more than 60 teams competing across eight counties (Isiolo, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, and Marsabit). County winners in both boys' and girls' categories will receive Ksh. 75,000 and advance to inter-county playoffs.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thomas Tuchel recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer to England's 27-man squad for a four-game Nations League camp, the first selections since they were left out of the World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals before losing to Argentina.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia FC has suspended goalkeeper Byrne Omondi and defender Mike Kibwage for 14 days pending investigation into their conduct during a CAF match against Pyramids FC in Cairo. Defender Frank Odhiambo was issued a warning over his performance in the same match.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig from Chelsea, hoping to rediscover the enjoyment of football and re-establish himself as an attacking threat after a stalled career at Stamford Bridge.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A High Court order issued Friday halted the scheduled Saturday kickoff of the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season, directing that the league should not begin before a playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United is played. The dispute centres on which rulebook—2019 or 2025 version—should apply to promotion and relegation.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has made peace with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler following their row last season, when Hurzeler criticised Arsenal's style of play during a 1-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium in March, saying "only one team tried to play football" and accusing Arsenal of "making their own rules." The pair face off again in the Premier League this weekend.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Under-15 boys team, coached by Patrick Nyale, have been drawn in Group Z for the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, 2026. The tournament will be played in an eight-a-side format with 20-minute halves, and players born in 2011 and 2012 are eligible.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A man is on a mission to protect the Mara Reserve from illegal developments.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, which the government expects will boost tourism by attracting athletes, officials, supporters and visitors who will explore more of Kenya's destinations and experience its sporting excellence, natural heritage, culture and hospitality.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Wildlife Ranger Challenge takes place this Saturday at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County, with over 1,000 rangers from 20 African nations running a synchronized 21km race through their respective protected landscapes. Rangers carry full patrol gear—weighing up to 22kg for men and 10kg for women—through open savannah and along the Lewa River at 5,500 feet altitude, honouring frontline conservation work.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The opposition C64 movement in DR Congo reported one of its supporters dead during an anti-government rally on Tuesday against a planned constitutional change that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third five-year term. Clashes between opposition protesters and pro-government gangs broke out in Kinshasa, with police deploying tear gas, though no official death toll has been released.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The governor of Niger state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died while in custody of Nigeria's civil defence corps early Thursday. Police launched an investigation; the civil defence blamed disease, but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Water scarcity, climate change and three years of war have endangered the cultivation of henna, the plant whose dye has adorned Sudanese brides for centuries and features in family gatherings and religious celebrations. Henna artists and farmers in northern Sudan report declining access to water threatening both the crop and a cultural tradition.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree transferring the Russian operations of Nestle, French retailers Auchan and Lemana Pro (formerly Leroy Merlin), and French logistics group FM Logistic to a company called LEV Management, created in late 2025 and headed by a Russian interior ministry general. The seizure is the latest action against Western firms in response to sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling for immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen. The government also expressed concern over threats to maritime trade in the Red Sea and reaffirmed support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The US FBI has offered a $150,000 reward for information leading to the location and arrest of Fahad Mohamed Nur, a 42-year-old Somali-American wanted for his role in a scheme that fraudulently obtained about $300 million in Federal Child Nutrition Program funds from Minnesota during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nur, a naturalized US citizen believed to be living in Somalia, allegedly owned a food supply company that received over $5 million in program funds and submitted fraudulent documents claiming to have delivered meals that were never provided; he is among 79 people charged in connection with the scheme.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran Ugandan opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye is facing trial on charges of treason and misprision of treason, jointly with his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale and UPDF officer Captain Denis Oola. The prosecution alleges they participated in meetings in Uganda, Kenya, Greece and Switzerland between 2023 and 2024 as part of a plan to overthrow President Yoweri Museveni's government by force of arms, with evidence linking alleged meetings and activities to Nairobi and Kisumu.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tanzania has introduced mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors entering mainland Tanzania, costing Ksh. 5,700 and valid for up to 92 days, though citizens of East African Community and Southern African Development Community states are exempt.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya scored 2.447 in the 2026 Global Peace Index, dropping 0.033 from the previous edition. The Institute for Economics and Peace attributes the ranking to regional and global security challenges, noting that the Horn of Africa operates as a connected conflict environment.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure, civilian areas and sacred sites, saying such attacks breach international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability. The ministry also expressed concern about hostile activity affecting maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and called for respect for international law and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The chair of the English Football Association has called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to release all documentation relating to an abandoned plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which faced fierce backlash and threats of a UEFA boycott before being shelved.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni revealed that a Kenyan senator informed him Uganda was procuring petroleum products through middlemen in Kenya, prompting him to intervene and end the arrangement. Museveni said he was previously unaware of this practice until the senator raised the issue with him.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Yoweri Museveni said Uganda was buying petroleum products through middlemen in Kenya before deciding to end the arrangement, citing cost and structural concerns. He said a Kenyan senator was among the first to alert him to the arrangement, prompting Uganda to pursue direct access to petroleum supplies and reduce reliance on intermediaries.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government condemned escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi movement, warning they threaten regional stability and violate international humanitarian law, and called for immediate cessation of hostilities and protection of maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
At least 16 people, including five police officers, were killed when a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque near police headquarters in Kohat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistan's police chief described it as a suicide attack, with a gunfight still ongoing between attackers and security forces and no immediate claim of responsibility.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
An explosion and gun attack at a historic police headquarters in Kohat, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on September 18 killed at least 16 people, including five police officers, and wounded 37 more. Pakistan's president blamed a militant group for the attack, in which four attackers were killed during a search-and-rescue operation.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An armed group identifying itself as the Fano militia attacked Walga town, about 150 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa, killing at least 14 people and abducting 10 others. The NGO ACLED said attacks by this group are common in the border area between Central Ethiopia and Oromia regions and often involve large ransom demands.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody of a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence group in Minna, Niger state. Survivors recounted struggling to breathe in overcrowded cells, triggering rioting in the city where police opened fire to disperse crowds.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst Ebola outbreak in history, declared in mid-May, is spreading to new parts of the country rather than winding down, according to Doctors Without Borders. As of the report date, the virus has killed more than 3,600 people out of 7,200 recorded infections.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's counties have powerful stories and abundant resources — from Turkana's oil, jade, and UNESCO heritage sites to Kisumu's Lake Victoria — but fail to convert these assets into development strategies that benefit residents, turning a resource abundance into a strategy problem.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist argues that Kenya's constitutional commissions, established in 2010, have failed to solve the problems they were created to address and instead consume taxpayer money through hefty pay packages and per diems.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Global aviation has faced repeated industrial action from ground staff and flight crews in Germany, Portugal, France, and Italy. Kenya Airways and Jambojet estimated losses of nearly Ksh1 billion in three days following a go-slow by Kenya Aviation Workers Union members, though the carrier's own employees did not participate in the action.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Constitution protects the privacy of communications under Article 31, meaning secretly recording, retaining, publishing, or using someone's private conversation—whether between lovers, spouses, business partners, or colleagues—against them in court is not automatically legal simply because you have the recording.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
A columnist recounts a woman's remarks at a public forum in which she argued that Burundian nationals should be permitted to stay in Kenya, citing her multiethnic children as an example of why deportations would harm families.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's connected youth population, with 23.4 million internet users and 18.4 million social media identities as of end-2025, make the digital space crucial for election campaigns, but the ease of spreading misinformation and manipulation through algorithms poses risks to democratic integrity.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines why decades of attempts to rehabilitate the polluted, encroached Nairobi River—including the 1999 Nairobi River Basin Rehabilitation Programme and the current Climate Works Mtaani Initiative—have not delivered the clean, pleasant waterway residents expect.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →