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Sunday, 27 September 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Sunday, 27 September 2026
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Politics

  1. Uhuru's backing of separate opposition factions causes confusion

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally endorsed Fred Matiang'i for the presidency while simultaneously supporting other opposition factions, including Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi team and serving as Azimio Council chairperson, a strategy that has sparked analyst speculation about his motives.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Ruto begins eight-day Coast region development tour with promises

    President William Ruto started an eight-day development tour of the Coast region on Saturday, promising to issue nearly 200,000 title deeds to squatters across all six counties and to groundbreak a Sh2 trillion refinery in Lamu County.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  3. Ruto's UN speech criticized for misrepresenting Kenya's domestic reality

    President William Ruto is facing renewed criticism over his speech at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with pundits accusing him of painting a picture at odds with the reality on the ground in Kenya.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Treasury and Energy Ministry clash over NOCK control

    Kenya's state-owned National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) is at the centre of a leadership dispute between the National Treasury and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, both vying for control of the strategic state corporation.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Milimani court dismisses Ksh.6.8 million fuel claim against Tunasco

    The Milimani Commercial Court has dismissed a claim by businessman Omar Salim Baslum against Tunasco Insaat Anonim Sirketi Co. Limited for Ksh.6.8 million over alleged fuel and petroleum product supplies, after finding that Baslum failed to prove goods were delivered or that a contractual relationship existed.

    just now · Citizen Digital →

Society

  1. Activist Collins Otieno recounts abduction and torture ordeal

    Activist Collins Otieno was abducted last Wednesday evening, subjected to torture, and dumped by the roadside along Thika Road the following dawn. He was treated at Sanel Hospital in Mlolongo with injuries to his left thigh.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. 52-year-old shot during KDF arrest raid in Kilibwoni

    A 52-year-old civilian was shot during a raid by police officers attempting to arrest a KDF soldier wanted for assault in Kilibwoni, Nandi County. The arrest turned violent when patrons pelted officers with stones and bottles, prompting police to fire live ammunition and deploy tear gas, and residents are demanding justice and officer transfers.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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