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2026-04-262026-09-13

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    A fact-finding mission by Citizen TV teams in Mombasa, Kajiado, Nairobi and Busia found several supermarkets struggling to maintain supplies, with some retailers turning to lesser-known brands to fill the gap.

    Milk shortage to persist for another month, Kenya Dairy Board warns
  3. Capital News

    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.

    Kagwe unveils Sh2.1bn livestock plan ahead of El Niño
  4. The Standard

    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

    Kagwe launches electronic livestock identification system, vaccination in Isiolo
  5. The Standard

    ODM will mark Mashujaa Day on October 20, followed by memorial activities in Kajiado County on October 21 and in Turkana County from October 23 to 25.The commemorations will close with a memorial rally in Nairobi County on October 31.

    Raila's October: Inside ODM's month-long plan to keep Baba's memory alive
  6. Citizen Digital

    These are attempts to get campaign money." Kituyi's remarks come days after Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya, accusing the company of holding a licence for about a century without doing enough to create jobs or establish industries in Kajiado.

    'This is blackmail': Kituyi claims Ruto seeking campaign money from Tata Chemicals
  7. Capital News

    tee.” The committee will examine five key areas: mineral beneficiation and in-country value addition, outstanding community benefits and royalty obligations, unresolved land matters, opening up the area for multiple mineral extraction, and outstanding issues involving the Kajiado

    Govt softens stance on Tata Chemicals as joint committee reviews Magadi dispute
  8. Citizen Digital

    International Literacy Day 2026 marked with Reading Festival in Kajiado By Idah Kithinji September 08, 2026 06:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Children, parents, and education stakehold

    International Literacy Day 2026 marked with Reading Festival in Kajiado
  9. The Standard

    Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Narok, Kajiado, Makueni, Kitui, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu were all classified as normal.West Pokot, Turkana, Baringo and Garissa moved into the pre-alert phase, noting that this was an early signal of

    NDMA warns of worsening drought conditions in nine Asal counties
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo's criticism comes days after President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals, an Indian company operating in Magadi, to leave the country, accusing the firm of failing to bring meaningful development or create employment in Kajiado despite holding a 100-year contract.

    Kalonzo blames corruption, erratic taxes for local traders' woes, not foreign hawkers
  11. Capital News

    He has said a new investor would be required to establish glass and chemical manufacturing facilities in Kajiado.

    Gachagua: Let Maa Community Decide Who Takes Over Magadi

Friday 11 September

  1. Kenya Dairy Board warns milk shortage will last at least another month

    The Kenya Dairy Board has warned that a milk shortage lasting about three months could persist for at least another month, with supermarket shelves across the country showing limited supplies and some available brands rising in price by as much as 30 per cent.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government unveils Sh2.1 billion livestock El Niño preparedness plan

    The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.

    11 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Agriculture CS launches livestock tagging system in Isiolo

    Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. ODM dedicates October to late founder Raila Odinga's memory

    The Orange Democratic Movement has lined up nine activities throughout October to commemorate its founder Raila Amolo Odinga one year after his death, including candle-lighting ceremonies, memorial rallies across multiple counties, and a main memorial service at Kang'o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County on the first anniversary.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Kituyi accuses Ruto of blackmailing Tata Chemicals for campaign funds

    Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi alleged on Citizen TV that President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya not as an expulsion but to pressure the company into renegotiating its government agreement and provide funds ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Government establishes committee to review Tata Chemicals Magadi dispute

    Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has authorised a joint technical committee with Tata Chemicals Magadi to review outstanding compliance issues, marking a shift from President Ruto's earlier directive for the company to leave. The committee, led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and Tata Chemicals' CEO, will examine unresolved matters and report findings to Joho's office.

    8 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Reading festival in Kajiado marks International Literacy Day

    A community reading festival organized by Grassroot Nest for Innovation and Change (GRiC) Africa was held at Kisapuk Community Learning Center Grounds to promote a culture of reading and lifelong learning among children and families. The event, which brought together learners, parents, community members, local leaders, publishers, and education partners, highlighted the role of families and communities in creating supportive learning environments and showcased African cultural heritage through local stories, languages, and traditions.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. NDMA warns of worsening drought in nine Asal counties

    The National Drought Management Authority has warned of deteriorating water, pasture and weather conditions in nine Asal counties including Turkana, Garissa, Baringo, West Pokot, Nyeri, Kitui, Makueni, Tana River and Isiolo, with acute malnutrition remaining a critical concern driven by previous food insecurity and high morbidity levels.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Kalonzo says corruption, erratic taxes harm local traders more than foreigners

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, arguing that corruption, unpredictable business conditions, and erratic tariffs and taxation policies—rather than the presence of foreign traders—are the main challenges facing Kenyan traders. He warned the crackdown could strain Kenya's relations with neighbouring countries.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua says government wants Magadi for mineral deposits

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits, saying the discovery of lithium, oil and gas has heightened interest in the area. He called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi and said concerns should be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.

    7 September 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 6 September

  1. ODM SG challenges Ole Lenku to leave party if dissatisfied

    Acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo has challenged Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to quit the party if he is unhappy, arguing at a Busia rally that the Maasai community has benefited from President William Ruto's Broad Based Government through senior state appointments.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto calls Tata Chemicals criminals; Gachagua alleges Chinese replacement bid

    President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals "criminals" exploiting Kenyans during a Kajiado visit. Former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Ruto wants to replace the company with a Chinese investor serving the President's commercial interests.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

  3. Ruto and opposition compete for Maa region votes before 2027

    President William Ruto and the opposition are in a scramble for the Maa vote ahead of the 2027 general election, with both parties conducting a charm offensive targeting the Maasai-dominated counties of Narok, Samburu, and Kajiado, seen as a critical voting bloc that could determine the outcome.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Ruto and Gachagua clash over Tata Chemicals operations

    President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals "criminals" exploiting Kenyans, while former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua alleged the President wants to replace the company with a Chinese investor serving Ruto's commercial interests. Ruto defended his position against opposition criticism that he is scaring away investors.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

  5. Kalonzo warns Wiper MCAs over Machakos budget standoff

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Wiper-affiliated MCAs of party action over their role in blocking Governor Wavinya Ndeti's budget implementation in Machakos County, alleging that President Ruto is orchestrating efforts to scuttle the Machakos Youth Service programme. The dispute escalated after Wavinya rejected the county appropriation bill citing illegalities and budget cuts, which the County Assembly Speaker rejected as inadmissible.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 5 September

  1. Ruto requires new Magadi mining contracts to add local value

    President William Ruto has announced that companies awarded mining contracts at Lake Magadi will be required to establish processing and manufacturing facilities in Kenya, as he seeks to end the export of raw minerals. Ruto said the existing Tata Chemicals Ltd contract will not be renewed and that the government will no longer allow a single company to monopolise operations at Magadi.

    5 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto limits soda ash mining to 30% of Kajiado land

    President William Ruto has declared that no single company will occupy the entire 240,000 acres previously set aside for soda ash mining in Magadi, Kajiado County. The government plans to return about 70 per cent of the land to local residents, with mining companies expected to occupy only 20–30 per cent of the acreage.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Ruto defends ending Tata Chemicals Magadi licence

    President William Ruto defended the government's decision to end Tata Chemicals Magadi's arrangement at Lake Magadi, calling the 100-year contract "exploitative" and saying Kenya must stop exporting raw materials without creating local jobs and industries. He said the government would open the resource to multiple investors on condition they establish processing and manufacturing facilities in Kenya.

    5 September 2026 · Capital News

Friday 4 September

  1. Kuria backs Tata Chemicals exit, urges Kenya's industrial reform

    Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has backed President Ruto's decision to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, arguing that Kenya must change its industrialisation policy to process raw materials locally or risk being overtaken by Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    4 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. President Ruto commissions two transmission lines in eastern Kenya

    President William Ruto commissioned two electricity transmission lines designed to strengthen power connectivity in Kajiado, Makueni and Machakos counties. The 132kV Sultan Hamud–Loitoktok line serves Kajiado South and parts of Makueni, while the 109-kilometre Machakos–Konza–Isinya–Namanga project aims to boost connectivity and support industrial and residential activity across the corridor.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. DCP leaders claim Ruto's interests drove Tata Chemicals closure

    Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado politicians, allege that President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer, describing it as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families. The company's closure was officially attributed to regulatory compliance.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. DCP leaders claim Ruto's interests drove soda ash factory closure

    Democracy for Citizens Party leaders, led by Secretary-General designate John Methu and Kajiado officials, claim President William Ruto's commercial interests caused the closure of Tata Chemicals Limited, Africa's largest natural soda ash manufacturer. The party describes the closure—officially attributed to regulatory compliance—as "state-sponsored economic sabotage" that will harm thousands of Kenyan families.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Pastoralist aggregation offers drought resilience through savings cooperatives

    In Isiolo, pastoralists who lost livestock to a 2010 drought are building resilience by joining savings cooperatives like Nasole Cooperative, which enable them to access loans and diversify livelihoods beyond herding.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Ruto commissions Sh15bn power line to improve Kajiado electricity supply

    President William Ruto has commissioned a 108-kilometre transmission line linking Sultan Hamud in Makueni County to Loitoktok in Kajiado, together with a new substation, to increase power supply reliability in Kajiado South and support the tourism industry around Amboseli National Park.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ruto orders Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya over resource extraction

    President William Ruto has ordered Indian-owned Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya, accusing the company of operating at Lake Magadi for about 100 years while extracting mineral wealth without establishing factories, creating sufficient jobs, or adding value locally. Ruto said the government would seek a new investor with strict conditions requiring manufacturing plants in Kajiado rather than raw material extraction and export.

    3 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. DCP alleges Tata Chemicals closure serves Ruto's mining interests

    The Democracy for the Citizens Party claims the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is state-sponsored economic sabotage designed to advance President William Ruto's business interests in mineral exploration in the Magadi area, and alleges the shutdown will harm livelihoods for over 100,000 residents.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. 79 patients die as Kenya nurses' strike enters day 37

    According to health professional associations, 79 patients have died across Kenya during the nurses' strike, including eight maternal deaths, 16 neonatal deaths and 55 perinatal deaths recorded between Monday and Wednesday this week. The professionals warn that the prolonged disruption is affecting operations, specialized care, hospital admissions, and clinical training for nursing and medical students.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

  6. Youth deployed across 11 counties to monitor election threats

    Young people will be deployed across 11 counties to monitor early signs of electoral violence, misinformation and hate speech ahead of the 2027 General Election through a campaign called PeacePulse, which monitors both physical communities and digital platforms.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. NCIC summons Kajiado governor over Maasai-only political remarks

    The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku to appear on September 17, 2026, over remarks made on August 22 in which he appeared to advocate that political parties should not field non-Maasai candidates for positions in Kajiado and Narok. The NCIC is investigating the remarks under provisions of the National Cohesion and Integration Act relating to hate speech and negative ethnicity, and warns that failure to appear could result in an arrest warrant.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua accuses IEBC of transferring staff over tender dispute

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC transferred senior officials from its Supply Chain Management and Electoral Management departments to counties outside Nairobi after they refused to give what he called false testimony in proceedings over the commission's proposed Integrated Elections Management System tender, which he claims was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News

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