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September 2026
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·Capital News
… nd signed by NEB Chairman Anthony Mwaura states: “Phase II Ward Grassroots Elections shall be conducted on Saturday, 3rd October 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.” The elections will be held in Wajir, Marsabit, Isiolo, Kisii, Samburu, Nandi, Vihiga, Baringo, Nakuru, Mombasa, Embu …
One person was shot dead, six vehicles torched, and three vehicles vandalised as the fangs of political violence that has been bred, nurtured and entertained by the State reared its ugly head in an event attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at Nembure area in Embu. …
… The counties targeted under the plan are Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Narok, Kajiado, Baringo, West Pokot, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru and Embu. …
… Their experience and consistency will be tested by a Quins side determined to improve on their sixth-place finish at last weekend's Embu Sevens.Kenya Harlequin lost 17-14 to KU Blak Blad in the fifth-place play-off at Embu and will be hoping home support can inspire a better disp …
… Implementation will prioritise the 24 counties that include Garissa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Turkana, Samburu, Narok, Kajiado, Baringo, West Pokot, Busia, Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Meru, and Embu, with additiona …
… Rukuriri Tea Factory in Embu penetrated the lucrative market through flavoured value-added tea, aiming to improve payment to its 10,000 growers, away from using the traditional Mombasa Tea Auction. …
… Kindiki said the next major dual-carriageway project after the Rironi-Mau Summit Road would run from Makutano through Mwea, Embu, Chuka, Meru and Maua. …
Audio By VocalizeMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) will head into the Embu 7s this weekend with little pressure and plenty of belief as they look to upset some of the bigger names in the National Sevens Circuit. …
… Audio By Vocalize Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, even as they rally support behind President William …
… Yesterday, during a final technical session on the CAIPs completion, commissioning and operationalization in the first phase that includes the counties of Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Busia, Migori, Garissa and Wajir, Governors complained about lack of adequate utilities that co …
A 2025/26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey shows serious disparities across counties in maternal and child health outcomes, fertility rates, and education access, with facility deliveries ranging from 47 per cent in Garissa to 100 per cent in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Nyeri. The editorial argues these inequalities reflect resource allocation choices and that education disparities are particularly unacceptable since development depends on it.
A 2025/26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey shows serious disparities across counties in maternal and child health outcomes, fertility rates, and education access, with facility deliveries ranging from 47 per cent in Garissa to 100 per cent in Nairobi, Nyandarua and Nyeri. The editorial argues these inequalities reflect resource allocation choices and that education disparities are particularly unacceptable since development depends on it.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has issued a 21-day strike notice to 17 county governments over failure to implement agreed basic salary adjustments for doctors. Doctors in the affected counties will strike on November 25, 2026, if the counties fail to adjust payslips before the notice expires.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has issued a 21-day strike notice to 17 county governments over failure to implement agreed salary adjustments for doctors, warning that services could be disrupted from November 25, 2026 if the adjustments are not reflected in payslips within the notice period. The union states that 30 counties have complied while the remaining 17 have not honoured commitments contained in a Return-to-Work Formula, a court order and a subsequent addendum.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has secured court orders freezing a parcel of land and six motor vehicles linked to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga as it pursues recovery of KSh111.5 million allegedly acquired through irregular county government transactions. Investigations established that Nyaga traded with the county government through companies in which he had interests, creating a conflict of interest.
The 2025–26 Kenya Mini Demographic and Health Survey shows that the proportion of women aged 15 to 49 who have never been married increased from 30 per cent in 2003 to 32.9 per cent, while married or partnered women declined from 60 per cent to 55 per cent. Only 17.6 per cent of currently married or partnered women said their union was registered.
The High Court has declined to lift a freeze on six vehicles and land belonging to Embu MCA Peter Muriithi Nyaga, which are linked to a Sh111.5 million corruption case. The assets remain preserved pending determination of a recovery suit by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, though the court allowed restricted use under strict supervision including GPS tracking and bi-monthly verification.
Two traders in Embu town were arrested with 4,995 banned plastic carrier bags and arraigned in court. Under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, offenders face prison terms of one to four years, fines of Sh2 million to Sh4 million, or both.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Mt. Kenya residents to reject political violence and insults during 2027 election campaigns, urging voters to choose leaders based on their development track record rather than being swayed by political parties' messaging, and emphasizing that healthy political competition requires respect.
Delayed rains across tea-growing regions have reduced green leaf production, with KTDA-managed factories reporting a 6.3 per cent decline in deliveries between July and September compared to the same period last year, forcing them to operate below capacity.
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has called on his players to move past their CAF Confederation Cup disappointment—a 2-1 aggregate loss to Singida Black Stars—and concentrate on the Kenyan Premier League ahead of Thursday's match against Mathare United.
Principal Secretary for Public Service Prof. Jane Imbunya has called for accurate payroll records, transparency and accountability in public service management, warning that weak controls can expose taxpayers' money to losses and undermine public confidence in government institutions. She emphasised that verified employee records, regular audits and clear accountability systems are needed to prevent overpayments, unauthorised entries and payments to ghost workers.
Wamunyu Law Courts in Machakos County has partnered with Kamba elders to resolve minor disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution, aiming to reduce a backlog of cases that represent 45 per cent of the court's caseload. The partnership focuses on resolving land boundary disputes and minor criminal cases like assault and abusive language that account for around 450 of the approximately 1,000 cases handled annually.
Four detainees—including two murder suspects and two robbery-with-violence suspects—escaped from Itabua Police Station in Embu by digging a hole in their cell wall. Police discovered the escape on Friday morning and are pursuing the suspects.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has threatened to issue a strike notice on November 1, 2026, if 27 county governments fail to implement agreed salary adjustments for doctors, with an internal audit showing only 20 counties had implemented the adjustments by end of September.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has requested that the Judiciary establish additional specialised courts to handle drug-related offences in Embu, Eldoret, and Mombasa, and proposed a High Court with specialised jurisdiction over organised crime. NACADA also called for capacity building for judicial officers and joint training programmes on drug abuse.
NACADA has proposed establishing specialised drug courts in Embu and Eldoret and reinstating Shanzu Law Court in Mombasa to handle drug-related cases, and called for a High Court with specialised jurisdiction over organised crime. The Chief Justice welcomed the proposals and expressed the Judiciary's readiness to deepen collaboration with NACADA.
President William Ruto says the government will build the Trans Nzoia hospital despite political disagreements with Governor George Natembeya, stating that the facility belongs to the people and should not be affected by leadership disputes. The President said Trans Nzoia is part of a wider expansion of healthcare infrastructure, with 10 hospitals already under development in Bomet, Embu and Kwale, and 15 more expected to begin construction next year.
President William Ruto said he will proceed with constructing a major 300-bed hospital in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, despite opposition from Governor George Natembeya, stating that healthcare infrastructure is a public necessity that should not be subject to political differences.
Eight days after Kenya confirmed its first imported fatal case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease on October 6, no additional cases have been reported. Health experts credit contact-tracing measures that quarantine and monitor both direct and indirect contacts, with PCR testing able to identify the virus within two hours of infection.
A 76-year-old widow in Embu is waiting for implementation of an Environment and Land Court order to demolish Dallas Social Hall, which was built on a public access road to her home and declared illegal and unlawful. The dispute dates back to 2017, and she has been forced to seek passage through a neighbour's property to reach her house.
A 35-year-old woman and her 15-year-old daughter are hospitalised with severe abdominal injuries after being attacked by a hippopotamus near River Thiba in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday evening.
Tusker defeated Ulinzi Stars 2-0 in their opening match of the delayed 2026-2027 season to temporarily lead the SportPesa Premier League, while draws dominated the day across the country in matches involving 3KFC, Mara Sugar, Migori Youth, and Kenya Police.
The Cabinet has approved settlement of verified government pending bills worth Ksh.23.74 billion covering 28,726 claims of Ksh.50 million and below, representing 98 per cent of recommended claims following a Pending Bills Verification Committee review. Some affected suppliers and contractors have reportedly been waiting for payment since 2005.
Kenya's Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion for suppliers and contractors owed up to Sh50 million, with some claims dating back to 2005. The approval follows a review by the Pending Bills Verification Committee, which received 115,617 claims worth Sh664.8 billion and recommended 29,257 claims valued at Sh155.34 billion for settlement.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has announced the onset of rainfall in parts of West Pokot, Siaya, Elgeyo Marakwet, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kericho, Kisii, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Nyandarua, Meru, Nyeri, Embu, Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi and Lamu counties. Strong southerly to southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots are expected over parts of Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit counties, with the department warning residents to take precautions against flooding and follow official weather updates.
Parents of children with cerebral palsy in Kirinyaga County have appealed to the county government to establish a special school and provide essential medication at public hospitals, citing the high cost and inconvenience of sending their children to schools in neighbouring counties.
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma announced the county will establish a Sh5 billion cancer care facility to provide local access to cancer treatment services. The facility will complement existing cancer treatment at Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital, where an oncology ward with 20 additional beds has been completed.
The Interior Cabinet Secretary says the government is fast-tracking the decentralisation of passport issuance, with new offices in Malindi and Nyeri nearing completion to expand the existing network of regional passport centres and improve services for citizens.
Six Kenyan photographers and videographers won the inaugural Capture the Good Challenge, taking home a combined Ksh.4.5 million for stories of transformation from communities across Kenya. Winners were selected in photography and videography categories for their work on education, healthcare, and sports infrastructure.
The Safaricom Chapa Dimba Eastern Regional finals will take place in Embu from Friday to Sunday, with 16 youth teams—eight boys' and eight girls'—competing for regional titles and spots at the nationals. Defending girls' regional champions Syomunyu Queens from Kitui will face Royal Queens Academy from Embu on Friday morning.