The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has stated that her office has no visibility over billions of shillings collected through the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund, as these operate outside the Consolidated Fund and cannot be tracked by the Office of the Controller of Budget.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has stated that her office has no visibility over billions of shillings collected through the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund, as these operate outside the Consolidated Fund and cannot be tracked by the Office of the Controller of Budget.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Controller of Budget has called on counties to tighten revenue collection systems and integrate them with accounting systems to minimise the risk of funds being lost, as it begins a 10-day monitoring and evaluation exercise in Kisumu County.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate will conduct its business for the next week in Kilifi County as part of its Mashinani sittings programme, aimed at providing interlinkage between national and county governments and enhancing interaction between the Senate and county governments. The Senate Business Committee resolved to hold plenary and committee sittings in counties for one week during each month of September in every session of the 4th Senate, except during election years.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The 45 billion Kenyan shilling Bomas International Convention Centre project, overseen by the Ministry of Tourism, has raised accountability questions after it emerged that the Ministry of Defence holds the construction contract and procurement documents. The project's cost has risen from an initial 31.7 billion shillings.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya must distinguish between vigorous political contestation and political hooliganism, condemning recent violence at political rallies in Homa Bay, Migori, Garissa, and Embu that have resulted in assaults, loss of life, and destruction of property.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli argued that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna needs more experience, stronger structures, and a wider national network before seeking Kenya's presidency, saying he must "go through stages" and "suffer" to understand how the economy works and the problems facing ordinary Kenyans.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has defended President William Ruto's re-election bid, urging Kenyans to evaluate his government's development record and ignore the opposition's calls. Wetang'ula cited infrastructure and development initiatives in roads, housing, agriculture, energy, irrigation, and transport as evidence of the administration's agenda.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto told Kenyans not to elect "a fool" as president, saying the difference between national success and failure is leadership. He also criticised opposition figures who oppose affordable housing and SHA initiatives, calling them foolish.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the renamed coalition. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on September 21, 2026, saying the decision was reached unanimously by parties within the coalition.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has committed to reconciliation and unity in Mt Kenya following an endorsement by regional elders at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County, who designated him the region's unifying factor ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record while inspecting ongoing projects in Tharaka Nithi County, emphasizing roads, water, and infrastructure improvements, and noting that local contractors are being given opportunities on public projects.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched the EACC Mashinani programme, a five-day grassroots campaign in Kajiado County targeting public institutions, communities and young people to strengthen accountability and integrity. The EACC Vice Chairperson cited politicisation and ethnicisation of anti-corruption efforts, slow judicial processes, and cryptocurrency as key challenges, while reporting 72 convictions and recovery of Sh7.4 billion in illegally acquired assets over the last three years.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee rejected Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro's request to postpone his appearance to explain Sh10.7 billion in pending bills, citing lack of medical documentation. The committee also rejected his request to stop a planned inspection of county projects, ruling that the Deputy Governor is constitutionally empowered to act in the governor's absence.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi County suppliers and contractors told the Senate that mounting unpaid bills totaling Sh10.7 billion—the second highest among Kenyan counties—have pushed some businesses to collapse, with some debts remaining unpaid for a decade. The county's revenue-to-debt ratio stands at about 70 per cent of its total revenue of Sh14.3 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o said her office has no visibility over billions collected through key government funds including the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund, as these standalone funds operate outside the Consolidated Fund and her office cannot track how the money is spent.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the Controller of Budget has called on counties to integrate their revenue collection systems with accounting systems to strengthen controls and minimize fund losses. The call comes as the office began a 10-day monitoring and evaluation exercise in Kisumu County.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he aims to advance Kenya's investment and trade agenda across energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture and technology sectors while strengthening Africa's participation in the digital and artificial intelligence economy.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Sh45.1 billion Bomas International Convention Centre project has drawn scrutiny after the Ministry of Tourism, which owns and funds it, does not hold the construction contract—instead the Ministry of Defence holds the procurement documents. The project's cost has risen from an initial Sh31.7 billion, raising questions over accountability and responsibility.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
With the General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has officially launched the electoral calendar, activating the Electoral Code of Conduct and Election Offences Act. Political parties and candidates now face a series of legal deadlines beginning next month.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
As President William Ruto enters his fifth year in office, assessments of his Kenya Kwanza administration remain divided, with the President defending his legacy by citing corrective achievements in affordable housing, education, and healthcare, while critics condemn these same efforts as failures.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Since taking office in August 2022, President Ruto's administration promised economic turnaround, job creation, universal healthcare, affordable housing, and agricultural transformation within its first term, while pledging to uphold the constitution. The article examines his performance and missteps against these campaign commitments.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating leaders from the Linda Mwananchi movement who are seeking to establish new parties after leaving ODM, and invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join DAP-K. Wamalwa also called on Parliament and the Judiciary to expedite electoral law amendments and resolve legal uncertainties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has called for Kenya's Government-to-Government oil importation agreement to be published in full, with scrutiny of intermediaries' roles, citing the need for transparency in petroleum management following remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about the involvement of middlemen in the petroleum supply chain.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Parliament cannot reduce or withdraw the retirement benefits of a former president, declaring sections of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional and voiding restrictions on retired heads of state holding political party office.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
A former Assistant Elections Officer at the IEBC was convicted and fined Sh80,000 for uttering a false degree certificate, which he had submitted in support of a promotion application. The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court also imposed an eight-month custodial sentence as an alternative if the fine remains unpaid.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Parliament of Kenya and the Canadian High Commission will host the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies Forum on September 24, 2026, at Glee Hotel in Kiambu County, bringing together policy stakeholders to review legislative achievements and discuss strategies for strengthening gender-responsive and inclusive governance.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the Government is seeking to strengthen engagement with Kenyans abroad by creating opportunities for their skills, investments and expertise to contribute to development. He and President William Ruto met with hundreds of Kenyans from across the United States ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Suspected Al-Shabaab militants separately attacked Kenya Defence Forces teams in Lamu and Garissa counties on Saturday using rocket-propelled grenades and rifle fire; no casualties were reported in either incident and attackers withdrew after KDF response.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has declared unconstitutional sections of law that barred retired presidents from engaging in active politics, with Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruling that a retired president becomes a private citizen upon leaving office and should not be locked out of political participation.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Richard Onyonka says internal disputes within the Linda Mwananchi movement—stemming from differing ideologies and political ambitions among leaders—are threatening its progress ahead of the 2027 General Election. He attributed the dysfunction partly to the movement's lack of a central structure to resolve internal disagreements.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja coalition has rebranded to the Ukombozi Alliance after unanimous agreement by parties within the faction, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the new alliance.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents of Kiangoma Village in Ndia Constituency, Kirinyaga County, have backed a proposal by area MP George Kariuki to change the name of the village, church, and school, saying the name carries a negative connotation. Residents said Kiangoma, a Kikuyu word meaning "madness," has subjected them to ridicule and prefer names with positive meanings.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged critics of his endorsement as the Mt. Kenya kingpin by community elders from the Gikuyu, Embu and Meru tribes, saying elders are the authority on cultural matters and political leaders cannot challenge their decisions. He stated that 30,000 elders from different clans attended his coronation at Kirigiti Stadium on September 21, 2026.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court has declared sections of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional, ruling that provisions allowing the withholding, reduction, or deprivation of retirement benefits due to a former President are null and void. The court held that Sections 4 and 6 of the act are inconsistent with Article 151(3) of the Constitution.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has formally changed its name to the Ukombozi Alliance as part of a broader restructuring and consolidation of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the rebrand on Monday, saying the decision was unanimous among coalition leadership and that the new outfit would operate under "One Term, One Team, One Coalition."
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement plans to unveil a political party in October, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna expected to use it for his 2027 presidential bid. The movement is also considering forming a coalition to bring together opposition parties under a common platform ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has rejected claims by Sirisia MP John Waluke that he has abandoned the Linda Mwananchi movement and returned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), reaffirming his commitment to his political position ahead of the 2027 General Election as he seeks the Bungoma governorship.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over renewed insecurity in parts of the country and growing political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling for urgent investigations into recent killings in Isiolo and Embu, attacks along the Turkana-West Pokot border, and alleged human rights abuses during security operations in Pokot Central.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Mt Kenya leaders to respect elders and heed their call for unity, saying elders play a unique role in protecting community unity because they are not competing for political positions. He said he has accepted the mandate from Mt Kenya elders to spearhead reconciliation and unity across the region.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Sh39 billion development programme for Meru County, including Sh3.9 billion for 21 kilometres of new roads in Meru town, and called on residents to focus on government achievements rather than critics' "useless slogans." He said the government aims to transform Meru town into a city by next year.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced he had just learned of the death of ex-Kenyan legislator Cyrus Jirongo, who died in a car crash in December 2025. Museveni had earlier credited Jirongo with alerting him in 2019 to the existence of middlemen in East Africa's G-to-G oil importation deal, whereby Uganda was procuring petroleum through Kenyan intermediaries rather than directly between governments.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party to change its name to Ukombozi People's Party, citing similarity to The Ukombozi Alliance whose name was already reserved. The decision blocks efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to establish the party as a political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Janet Mulwa issued interim orders allowing Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta to remain in office pending the hearing of a case challenging his position. The order came after the court certified as urgent a Notice of Motion filed by the Jubilee Party and Kenta against the Registrar of Political Parties and Ngunjiri Wambugu, with parties to return to court on October 15.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga said Kenyans in the diaspora have called for scrapping a national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 election, raising concerns at town hall meetings in Baltimore and Jersey City. Maraga said participants also raised issues around healthcare, education, corruption, and foreign influence in Kenya.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
The government has trained civilian oversight committees from three counties to monitor public projects through social audits, aiming to strengthen accountability and combat corruption at grassroots level. The committees, established across all 47 counties, will scrutinize both national and county government projects to assess whether they deliver intended benefits to communities.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has committed to uniting the Mt Kenya region following an endorsement by elders at a Kirigiti Stadium gathering in Kiambu County, where representatives of Gikuyu, Embu, Meru and Mbeere communities called for an end to political divisions ahead of the 2027 election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Legal and policy expert Silas Jakakimba participated in the Unstoppable Africa forum, organised by the Global Africa Business Initiative under the United Nations Global Compact on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Kenya's youthful population and economic transformation were discussed among African and global leaders.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto stated that Africa has sufficient capital to transform the continent, with non-bank domestic capital pools exceeding $2 trillion and pension and insurance assets crossing $1 trillion, but the real problem is the set of rules governing where capital is allowed to be invested. He argued that Africa lacks organised investment and risk-sharing architecture rather than actual capital.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump and members of his administration on Monday for banning them from White House grounds, claiming it violated their First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press. The outlets are seeking a temporary restraining order in federal court in Washington, D.C., with emergency hearings possible this week.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Since implementing a government-to-government petroleum import deal in April 2023 aimed at stabilizing the shilling, Kenya has faced domestic scrutiny over the arrangement and tension with Uganda, which relies on Kenya's fuel infrastructure for nearly all its petroleum imports.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto offered Kenya to rating agencies to assess how African risk is evaluated, saying regulations steer pension savings toward government securities instead of infrastructure, even where rules permit greater investment in projects. Kenyan pension funds hold 46 per cent of their Sh3.2 trillion in government securities but only 0.02 per cent in infrastructure debt, despite regulations allowing up to 10 per cent investment in infrastructure.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is seeking to expand its pharmaceutical manufacturing base and tap the wider East African market, with a target of producing at least 50 per cent of essential health products locally by 2026. The African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC) 2026 in Nairobi will bring together manufacturers, policymakers, and investors to explore opportunities for expanding production and cross-border trade in the region.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority warned investors that the Nigerian Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has not been submitted for approval under Kenya's regulatory framework. The warning followed President William Ruto's announcement that Kenya is ready to break ground on the proposed East Africa refinery in Lamu.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government-to-government petroleum import deal, implemented in April 2023 to stabilize the weakened shilling, has faced scrutiny locally and from Uganda, which imports nearly all its petroleum products through Kenya's fuel infrastructure.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has called for full disclosure of the Government-to-Government oil importation deal following President Museveni's revelation of alleged middlemen involvement, arguing that Kenyans deserve detailed agreement documents and scrutiny of middlemen roles.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Government-to-Government fuel importation arrangement as superior to Uganda's system, amid debate sparked by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's comparison of the two countries' petroleum procurement models. Kenya's arrangement, introduced in 2023 to address foreign exchange pressures, provides refined petroleum products on credit terms of up to 180 days from suppliers including Aramco, ADNOC, and ENOC.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bank of Baroda Kenya says it maintains normal banking operations and a strong presence, citing regulatory disclosures showing increased loans and profitability, with a balance sheet of approximately Sh201 billion.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga held talks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on issues affecting Kenya's business environment, including energy costs, taxation, and land rights protection. The discussions focused on factors impacting manufacturing competitiveness and economic development.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto unveiled the Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform, a digital tool designed to connect Kenyans abroad with investment opportunities and formalise their contribution to national development. The platform was launched during a presidential meeting with Kenyans in the United States, alongside a joint Declaration of Intent signed by the Kenyan Government, the United Nations, and Equity Group Holdings.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation is deepening collaboration between insurers and commercial banks to address liquidity constraints and unlock additional underwriting capacity in the insurance sector. The corporation's Managing Director said it is working with financial institutions to develop financing solutions for insurers facing cash-flow challenges, connecting them with banks to support their financing needs.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics is rolling out One UI 9 software to Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra devices, bringing an expanded set of Galaxy AI features alongside a smoother experience across the device lineup. The update includes new tools like My FanCam, which automatically tracks and centers a selected person in videos.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stablecoin settlement firm Minisend is expanding into Kenya to connect cryptocurrency-based payments with the country's mobile-money and digital payments infrastructure. The company has been named official payment partner for the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, and its platform enables users to receive stablecoins such as USDC and USDT and settle funds through local financial channels including M-Pesa.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Franklin Kipyegon, a laboratory technician from Kericho County, won KSh 5,490,000 playing Shabiki Aviator, a crash game on Shabiki.com. He plans to use the winnings to upgrade the laboratory where he works.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gold trading through contracts for difference (CFDs) allows Kenyans to speculate on gold price movements using leverage without holding physical gold, offering faster entry and exit than buying physical bars but amplifying both potential gains and losses.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto met Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in New York to discuss financing and final preparations for the proposed East Africa Refinery in Lamu, estimated at Sh2.2 trillion, with a planned groundbreaking in September 2026. The refinery is planned to have a processing capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and would serve markets across East and Central Africa.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned the impregnation of 36 schoolgirls in Bungoma County and called for thorough investigations and prosecution of the men involved. The association said it will engage Advocates to ensure the families of the schoolgirls receive justice.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 26-year-old woman was arrested at Buruburu Police Station after officers discovered twelve rolls of bhang hidden inside a loaf of bread and in her jacket pocket while she was visiting her lover in custody. Elsewhere in Thika, police arrested a suspected drug peddler after he crashed his motorcycle while trying to evade a roadblock, leading to the recovery of 300 rolls of bhang.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A woman whose husband died from kidney failure after living with HIV worries she could suffer the same fate, particularly amid ARV shortages that threaten access to treatment.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Over 1,000 Kenyans die from snakebites each year while more than 19,000 have been bitten by reptiles, with rural and pastoral communities bearing the heaviest burden. The Ministry of Health has designated snakebite envenoming as a priority disease and is strengthening surveillance and community health worker training in affected counties.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities are enrolling disproportionately large numbers of students in education, arts, and social sciences while STEM, engineering, and agriculture remain under-enrolled, according to the University Statistics Report 2025. The Commission for University Education warns this imbalance could create shortages of skills critical to the economy while creating oversupply in other fields.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities added 78,719 students in 2025, bringing total enrolment to 707,150, but academic staff grew by only 1,051 lecturers. Public chartered universities saw their academic staff decline while student-to-staff ratios worsened significantly, raising concerns about teaching quality and mentorship capacity.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kilifi County Government has given families 21 days to identify and collect 443 bodies preserved at Malindi Sub County Hospital, with unclaimed remains to be buried by December 2026 near Shakahola Forest in a manner allowing future identification.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has strengthened its ability to detect and respond to diseases that spread between animals and humans through new biosecurity guidelines for live bird markets and the Kenya Animal Biosurveillance System (KABS 2.0), developed in partnership with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. KABS 2.0 enables near-real-time collection and reporting of animal disease data across all 47 counties to help authorities identify potential outbreaks and respond faster.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has remanded eight Utumishi Girls Academy students charged with murder in connection with a deadly dormitory fire to Kamae Borstal Institution pending witness testimony, with the court ordering individual sleeping cubicles and psychosocial support for their safety and welfare.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 35-year-old man who died in April 2026 was initially buried in Kisumu County, but his body was exhumed and moved to a hospital mortuary following a court order after two families claimed the right to bury him. The deceased's mother is suing siblings of the late Paul Nundu, claiming they secretly buried her son without her knowledge.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Education has called on TVET institutions to adopt a green curriculum and teach students how to turn waste into products and jobs, integrating green skills into the national training system to prepare graduates for climate and environmental challenges.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Girls in parts of Migori County face increased risks of female genital mutilation (FGM) and early marriage due to cross-border movement and gold mining, with the risks particularly pronounced among the Kuria community that lives on both sides of the Kenya-Tanzania border. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey estimates FGM prevalence among Kuria women aged 15–49 at about 84 per cent, compared with 14.8 per cent nationally.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has begun a nationwide free training programme for more than 4,000 public service vehicle drivers, operators, SACCO managers and supervisors, focusing on professionalisation of Kenya's public transport sector through defensive driving, vehicle safety, legal awareness and other competencies.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A prostate treatment offers men hope for preserving sexual function after therapy, with a case study of a 69-year-old patient who experienced urinary symptoms including frequent nighttime urination and weak urine flow before treatment.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
About 16 women die every day from pregnancy-related causes in Kenya, revealing persistent gaps in access to timely and quality maternal care. The government and private sector are investing in expanding emergency obstetric care and specialised newborn services, particularly in counties with disproportionately high death rates.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
At Bondo Sub-County Hospital, a 30-year-old woman successfully delivered a child despite an ectopic pregnancy in which the fertilised egg implanted in her abdomen rather than the womb, a rare condition that becomes life-threatening when diagnosis and treatment are delayed.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya marks World Sexual Health Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation calls for sustained investment in HIV and STI prevention, testing and treatment. Kenya has approximately 1.48 million people living with HIV, with an estimated 13,936 new infections and 19,434 AIDS-related deaths annually.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A disaster risk management expert at the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority has warned that the window for long-term mitigation of expected El Niño-enhanced rains has already closed, and Kenya can only now accelerate preparedness and anticipatory action before the rains intensify.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Publishers have warned that delays in settling a Sh7 billion government debt could hamper the printing and distribution of textbooks for Grade 11 learners when schools reopen in January 2027, following textbook shortages when the same cohort entered senior school this year.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eight people were injured when a 6-storey building under construction collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu County on Monday morning. Six were treated on site while two were referred to hospital in critical condition, and all residents were evacuated.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested three suspects during raids in Garissa and Tharaka-Nithi counties, recovering 160 litres of illicit brew and 39 packages of suspected bhang. The arrests are part of a nationwide crackdown on the sale and distribution of contraband goods.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to a UN children's agency report, approximately 1.5 million children in Pakistan experienced online sexual abuse in one year. Around 85 percent of perpetrators were known to the victims, aged between 12 and 17, often beginning with friendly conversations or gaming interactions.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Women Senators Association has condemned an incident in Bungoma County where 36 learners were reportedly impregnated at Bakisa Secondary School in Webuye, and called for speedy investigations to identify those responsible and arrest perpetrators.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr David Silverstein has been remembered at his memorial service at Nairobi Hospital as a dedicated physician defined by service to patients, honesty and compassion. KANU chairman Gideon Moi and Silverstein's widow, Channa Commanday, among other dignitaries, paid tribute to a doctor whose medical career touched patients, colleagues and generations of professionals, noting his commitment to patients and refusal to let power or friendship compromise his medical judgement.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
A six-storey building under construction in Mamboleo, Kisumu tilted, injuring eight people. Six were treated at the scene and two were evacuated to hospital in critical condition; all residents were evacuated and the site has been cordoned off pending investigation by the National Construction Authority.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police in Nakuru East Sub-County arrested three suspected armed robbers on Sunday following reports of robberies in Manyani and Kivumbini estates. Officers recovered weapons and a motorcycle allegedly used in the robberies during the operation.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
A retired Warrant Officer II has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission over a Milimani court's February 26 ruling that awarded her Thome estate property, valued at Sh100 million, to another couple. The former soldier alleges the magistrate ignored DCI evidence of forged signatures and fraudulent documentation.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is recognising mental health concerns better, but gaps remain in service delivery, specialist availability, and continuity of care. Dr David Bukusi, founding director of Peponi Road Wellness Centre, noted that not all counties have a psychiatrist and shortages also affect psychologists and psychiatric clinical officers.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaderhub interactive flat panels have been deployed across more than 5,000 schools in Kenya as part of the digital transformation of classrooms, supported by the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kilifi County plans to dispose of 443 embalmed bodies of Shakahola massacre victims by December, after receiving approval from investigators and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Unclaimed bodies will be buried 21 days after gazette publication, with 14 bodies already identified by families.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Eldoret court has sentenced a 21-year-old man to life imprisonment for defiling a 10-year-old boy in September 2025. The magistrate found the prosecution had established the case beyond reasonable doubt through seven witnesses.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nakuru arrested three suspected armed robbers on Sunday after responding to distress calls from residents in Manyani and Kivumbini Estates about a gang robbing residents on a motorcycle. Officers recovered weapons and the motorcycle used in the crimes.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enwealth Foundation has awarded scholarships to 412 secondary school students from 77 schools across 46 counties, committing Sh15.1 million to support their education over three years. The scholarships will cover tuition and school-related expenses, bringing the total number of students supported by the programme to 1,436.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kilifi County Government plans to dispose of 443 unclaimed Shakahola remains by December after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations completed its investigations. The county is urging relatives to identify victims before legal deadlines for interment expire, with 14 bodies identified so far.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Justice Diana Kavedza has denied bail to eight suspended Utumishi Girls students facing murder charges, ruling that their release could compromise trial integrity and expose them to harm. The eight minors were charged with 16 counts of murder following a fire incident at the school.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 46-year-old man died at Kiambaa Police Post after becoming stuck in office grills while attempting to force himself through them. His sister told police he had a history of mental illness and had been hallucinating prior to the incident; the case is under investigation by DCI Kiambaa.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Nakuru recovered 241.5 kilogrammes of bhang valued at approximately Sh7,245,000 after an SUV transporting the consignment crashed on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway; the driver fled the scene and remains at large.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Utumishi Girls' murder case is being heard at Kibera Courts.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mandera County has intensified drainage works, cleared waterways, and reinforced riverbanks to reduce flash flooding risk ahead of anticipated heavy rains. The Municipality has prioritised early interventions in flood-prone zones, including clearing culverts and upgrading drainage infrastructure.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kibera High Court has denied bail to eight Utumishi Girls Academy students facing 16 counts of murder in connection with a dormitory fire in May 2026 that killed 16 students and injured 79 others at the school in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nyamira County ECDE teachers have ended their strike after reaching an agreement with the County Government on employment terms and grievances, including signing a Recognition Agreement with their union and adjusting salaries in the September payroll.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Peaches & Cream is holding its first-ever party on 26 September at Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi, headlined by Shekhinah and Sun-El Musician alongside other Kenyan and regional musicians.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jägermeister's experiential cultural platform Haus of Kühl is making its Nairobi and East African debut on September 26, 2026, at Sk8City, Diamond Plaza 2, featuring music, dance, fashion and art with over 36 Kenyan performers alongside South African headliners.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed says conflicting High Court directives from Murang'a and Kiambu — one requiring a playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United for the final league spot, the other mandating Mombasa United's direct inclusion as the 18th team — forced the federation to postpone the scheduled September 19, 2026 league kickoff to avoid legal exposure.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Agnes Ngetich smashed the women-only world half marathon record with 1:05:15 at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, leading Kenya to five individual medals in the two-day championships. Loleo finished second in 65:05 for a silver medal.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Police defeated Kisumu Youngsters 3-0 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match at Kisumu Day, with goals from Edmond Makona, Oscar Kibet and Govan Mbeki. The win was Police's fourth in 14 rounds and improved their chances of securing a good ranking after a difficult season.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Huskie defeated Vellum 6-5.5 to win the three-day 12-Goal Kenya International Cup Mixed-Foursomes Championships at Timau Sports Club, featuring players from Kenya, South Africa and Argentina.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Ports Authority won their respective best-of-five semi-final series to set up the championship final for the 2026 title. Thunder swept Stanbic Shields 3-0, while KPA defeated Equity Dumas by the same margin.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Greg Snow finished tied-seventh on two-under-par 211 gross at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Entebbe Golf Club in Uganda, the best-placed Kenyan in the international field. Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo won the event with his maiden Sunshine Development Tour title.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Indian light middleweight Sumit Kundu, who quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury, won his opening Asian Games match with a unanimous decision against Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri on Monday. The 23-year-old from Haryana, competing in the 70kg category, faces Iraq's Ali Qasim Hamdan Al-Sarray in the last 16.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has extended his contract until 2032 after leading the team to a World Cup title, Euro 2024 victory, and a UEFA Nations League title since taking over four years ago. De la Fuente said "the best is yet to come" with the national team.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed concerns over anti-doping rule violations involving Kenyan athletes in the context of Nairobi's successful bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, stating the government has been transparent and intensified efforts to combat doping through strengthened local institutions and international cooperation.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mathare United Women made a winning return to the FKF Women's Premier League after a four-year absence, defeating four-time champions Vihiga Queens 3-1. Head coach Anne Aluoch credited the victory to the team's pre-season preparation.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng believes his side can win the FKF Women's Premier League title this season after defeating Gideon Starlets 2-0 at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on Sunday, with goals from Sharline Nambengele and Siliya Rasoha in the 60th and 62nd minutes.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court in Kiambu has ordered the Football Kenya Federation to include Mombasa United Football Club as the 18th team in the 2026/2027 SportPesa Premier League season, pending a full hearing on a petition challenging its exclusion.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe said playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, who picked him up for a Real Madrid youth trial when Mbappe was 13 or 14, is "like a film." Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps on Friday and will take charge in the Nations League match against Turkey.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police FC Technical Director Bashatir has urged FKF President Mohammed to swiftly resolve a dispute delaying the start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, warning that prolonged legal battles could harm players, fans, and sponsors who have invested in the new campaign.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Beach soccer stakeholders in Kilifi expressed disappointment after Kenya withdrew from its Africa Cup of Nations Beach Soccer qualifier against Libya. Players drawn from Lamu, Mombasa, Malindi and Kwale who had been preparing for the match are frustrated by the decision.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has begun his second stint as Italy coach and says he is eager for a "new adventure" with the team. Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title; Italy will open his latest reign with a Nations League home match against Belgium on Friday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority and defending champions Nairobi City Thunder will contest the National Men's Basketball Premier League title after both teams won their semifinal series 3-0. KPA defeated Equity Dumas with an 82-56 victory in Game Three on Saturday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya secured hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships during the World Athletics Council meeting in Budapest on September 15. Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba welcomed the bid, saying the event gives Kenya an opportunity to showcase its athletics heritage to the world.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret will host the UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, with artificial intelligence and digital technology as the centrepiece. The event aims to showcase digital solutions and technologies to help destinations and tourism businesses reach new markets, and will provide training to MSMEs, tour operators, hoteliers, and tourism enterprises on using AI and digital tools for destination marketing and business development.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Environmentalist Dr Isaac Kalua Green calls for Kenya to shift focus from reporting the number of seedlings planted to tracking survival rates and long-term benefits, as the country pursues its target of growing 15 billion trees by 2042. He argues the country lacks accountability in tree-planting efforts and has handed over his Plant Your Age Initiative to a new generation to emphasize sustainability beyond individual planting events.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
In Malaysia's Borneo jungle, conservationist Farina Othman and her team dart Bornean elephants to fit them with GPS tracking collars, helping to minimize conflict between the estimated 1,000 remaining wild elephants and local communities, and creating "corridors" for the animals across fragmented forest.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret will host Kenya's 2026 UN Tourism Week from September 21 to 27, bringing together government officials, investors, technology companies and others to explore the use of artificial intelligence and digital technology to diversify tourism beyond traditional coastal and wildlife destinations.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eldoret will host the 2026 UN Tourism Week from September 21–27 at the University of Eldoret, themed on digital agenda and artificial intelligence to redesign tourism. The week-long event will showcase digital technologies and AI solutions aimed at enhancing Kenya's tourism sector and diversifying destinations beyond coastal and wildlife circuits.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
World Animal Protection has documented ostriches being plucked alive without pain relief on South African farms that supply feathers to major luxury fashion brands including YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Chanel. South Africa accounts for about 75 percent of the global ostrich market.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking 132nd out of 163 countries, although global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year with 99 countries experiencing deterioration. The Institute for Economics and Peace warns that Kenya's stability is increasingly tied to conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia, which function as an interconnected conflict system across the Horn of Africa.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims has condemned reports of missile and drone attacks targeting Mecca in Saudi Arabia and urged warring groups in the Middle East to spare holy sites from conflict, saying attacks on sacred places should not be tolerated.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Eighteen suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials announced Sunday. Moise was shot dead on July 7, 2021, at his residence by a hired group of military-trained Colombian mercenaries; 30 suspects have been indicted overall in the case.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has deported more than 25,000 people under secretive agreements with 35 countries to take migrants with no ties to those nations, according to an investigation published Monday. Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Washington has signed deals with developing countries to take migrants who cannot legally be sent home, earmarking $410 million for the receiving countries or UN agencies to facilitate the returns.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Taliban government reported that Pakistani airstrikes on eastern Afghan provinces killed three people and wounded four in Kunar province, with two additional locations in Paktika province also struck but without casualties. The alleged strikes came after a deadly attack on a Pakistani police headquarters on Friday claimed by a group linked to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally under American sanctions, saying on September 23 "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" because countries cannot provide fuel, landing services, or sell tickets without being removed from the dollar system. Iraq announced it would suspend flights by Iranian airlines, and Georgia barred Iranian carriers from its territory.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Major American television networks suspended their involvement in covering President Donald Trump after CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from the White House. The three outlets filed suit, arguing the ban violated the First Amendment and constitutional principles.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups, including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front, have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and establish a transitional administration, accusing his administration of presiding over war, genocide, and mass destruction. The coalition spans six of Ethiopia's regional states and comes amid years of armed conflict in Oromia and Amhara and renewed tensions in Tigray.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrested several activists, including Julius Kamau and Collins Otieno, as they dispersed a demonstration in Nairobi's CBD where protesters demanded the release of detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and called for an independent investigation into his disappearance from Nairobi in November 2024 and transfer to Uganda.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
UK flights faced fresh disruption Monday due to a technical issue at the National Air Traffic Services centre in Scotland, with some flights cancelled. The incident is the second such outage in two weeks; a previous glitch on September 8 and 9 caused over 2,000 UK flight cancellations and affected more than 330,000 passengers.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Moroccan child hid under a Real Valladolid football team coach to travel from Spain's north African exclave of Ceuta to the mainland, remaining hidden during a ferry crossing and over 100 kilometres by road before being discovered at a service station.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that UN Secretary-General António Guterres' appointments of Kenyans to high UN offices are beneficial for Kenya, framed within a historical analysis of the UN's role in Africa since its 1945 inception.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that major African regional organizations including the AU, SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, COMESA and IGAD have failed to confront autocracy, electoral malpractice, military rule and constitutional abuse. The author cites their silence on Tigray atrocities, inability to resolve Sudan's conflict, and weak response to coups in the Sahel as evidence of their ineffectiveness.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that taxpayers should not have to pay for mistakes made by the Kenya Revenue Authority's systems, citing the case of Export Trading Company Limited, which was wrongly charged a 35 per cent tax rate by KRA's faulty Simba computer system when importing rice from Pakistan.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines protracted displacement in refugee camps like Kakuma and Dadaab, arguing that children's education should not wait for peace or repatriation. The author notes that at the end of 2025, 117.8 million people were forcibly displaced, with most having been in exile for prolonged periods.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes East African advocates who adopt an overly deferential stance in court, arguing that excessive submission to judicial authority—expressed through physical gestures, lowered voices, and withheld arguments—diminishes the quality of legal representation and ultimately harms the pursuit of justice.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines a Supreme Court case in which KRA's Simba computer system incorrectly applied tax rates to imports, charging a company 35 per cent instead of the correct 75 per cent, raising the question of whether taxpayers should bear the financial burden when government systems fail.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →