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… The figures, which include 33 men and seven women, have raised concern over mental health in the county as Kenya joins the world in marking Suicide Prevention Month in September, with September 10 observed globally as World Suicide Prevention Day. …
Concern over mental health as Kirinyaga records 40 suicide deaths in eight monthsCitizen Digital
… The AI research lab reported disrupting a coordinated inauthentic behaviour campaign originating in Kenya, where one user, described as "a single domestic actor", used Claude to mass-produce pro-government propaganda and attack opposition leaders. …
Anthropic shuts down Kenyan AI-driven propaganda campaign praising government, attacking oppositionCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 11 – A former Homa Bay High School principal has come under intense scrutiny from MPs over the institution’s Sh184 million liabilities and millions of shillings in outstanding imprest accumulated during his tenure. …
MPs question former Homa Bay High principal over Sh184m debtCitizen Digital
Beyond Borders: Kenya’s unwavering stance against xenophobia inspires the continent By Kenneth Gachie September 11, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Social media platform X is aw …
Beyond Borders: Kenya’s unwavering stance against xenophobia inspires the continentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 11 — The High Court has declared the Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional after finding that Parliament failed to adequately involve the public before passing the legislation. …
High Court declares Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional over public participationCitizen Digital
Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion and creative economy By Citizen Reporter September 11, 2026 05:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By Moses Mwakisha Elvis Kenya and China …
Kenya, China deepen cultural ties through fashion and creative economyThe Standard
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority of Kenya has admitted that it lacks the capacity to effectively police the proliferation of counterfeit alcoholic drinks in the country amid surging public concerns. …
ACA admits it is struggling to curb fake alcoholCitizen Digital
… He is the duly elected President of Kenya. If working with the government delivers water, roads, jobs, markets and investment to Ukambani, why should that be wrong?” he said. …
Muli: Ukambani parties will not dissolve to support KalonzoCitizen Digital
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Of Kenya’s ‘Government Inspector’ development model By Linus Kaikai September 10, 2026 11:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize On my kicker tonight, I recently was an accide …
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Of Kenya’s ‘Government Inspector’ development modelCitizen Digital
… For Kenya's growing aquaculture sector, the achievement also points to the rising importance of quality standards as the industry moves beyond production into value addition, processing and wider market access. …
Global Tilapia becomes first Kenyan fish processor to achieve FSSC 22000 certificationPresident William Ruto has defended his administration's borrowing record during a development tour of Kericho and Bomet counties, stating that Kenya has borrowed less under his leadership than during previous administrations, and that debt increased by 27 per cent in his first five years compared to higher increases under his predecessors.
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President William Ruto has defended his administration's borrowing record during a development tour of Kericho and Bomet counties, stating that Kenya has borrowed less under his leadership than during previous administrations, and that debt increased by 27 per cent in his first five years compared to higher increases under his predecessors.
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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.
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The government will require every farmer to tag their cows, sheep and goats with Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tags to tackle livestock theft, improve disease surveillance and strengthen animal tracking. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said cattle will be fitted with distinctive yellow ANITRAC ear tags, and livestock owners and traders found with animals without the required identification or who deliberately remove tags could face arrest.
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Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the Brewers are ready to finish the job against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Rwanda, Mette attributed the dropped lead to tactical naivety and poor game management by his young squad.
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Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Diageo's sale of its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan's Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion (approximately Ksh.297.9 billion). The regulator imposed conditions including requirements that EABL reserve funds for outstanding liabilities and allocate 20% of cooler space in retail outlets to competitors' drinks.
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Kenya is expected to receive about Ksh.51.8 billion (equivalent to $400 million) in emergency financing from the World Bank through its Rapid Response Option, with funds aimed at addressing El Niño, an Ebola outbreak in the region, and high energy prices. The financing is expected to be made available within six weeks.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is rushing to complete market construction and modernization projects across the capital before the 2027 General Election, with three major markets—South B, Gikomba Quarry Road, and Maji Mazuri—nearing completion as part of his pledge to construct or modernize 20 markets across the city's 17 sub-counties.
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An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
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Kenya joined global commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei reaffirming the country's commitment to fighting terrorism and violent extremism. Sing'Oei cited Kenya's own experience with major attacks including the 1998 US Embassy bombing, 2013 Westgate Mall attack, 2015 Garissa University attack, and 2019 DusitD2 complex attack.
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President William Ruto will begin a development tour of Nyanza region on Sunday, where he will inspect ongoing government projects including affordable housing, markets, roads and infrastructure, and engage with residents. The regional commissioner said the visit will allow communities to raise issues and the government to assess project progress.
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Kirinyaga County recorded 40 suicide deaths between January and August 2026, with 33 men and seven women, prompting county officials to call for greater openness in discussing mental health challenges. Cases have included family tragedies and school-going children, county officials said.
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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence safety research company, shut down a Kenyan AI-driven propaganda campaign that used its Claude model to praise the government and attack the opposition. The company published a detailed threat intelligence report exposing sophisticated misuse attempts across cyberattacks, coordinated influence operations, surveillance, biology, and weapons development.
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The National Assembly Public Investments Committee questioned Vincent Omondi Mayienga, former principal of Homa Bay High School, over the institution's Sh184 million liabilities and unaccounted imprest accumulated during his tenure. Mayienga attributed the financial strain to a shortfall between budgeted capitation (Sh22,244 per learner) and actual government funding (averaging about Sh15,000 per learner over seven years).
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Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
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The High Court has declared the Community Groups Registration Act unconstitutional, finding that Parliament failed to adequately involve the public in the legislative process. The court suspended the declaration and gave Parliament six months to remedy the constitutional violation through meaningful public participation.
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Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.
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Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Authority has admitted it lacks the capacity to effectively police counterfeit alcoholic drinks amid rising public concerns. Brands from East African Breweries Limited, Kenya Wines Agency Limited, and Zheng Hong Kenya Limited—including vodka and cane products—are most susceptible to counterfeiting in the local market.
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National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
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Columnist Linus Kaikai compares Kenya's frenzied preparations for presidential visits to Nikolai Gogol's satirical play about a town frantically preparing for a feared government inspector's arrival, suggesting a pattern of performative development.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan aquaculture and fish processing company Global Tilapia has secured the internationally recognised FSSC 22000 Food Safety Certification, becoming the first fish processing company in the country to attain the standard. The certification will help the company strengthen processing operations, meet international food safety requirements, and expand into new local and international markets.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has praised the National Infrastructure Fund as a solution to Kenya's road financing challenges, announcing plans for a major dual-carriageway from Makutano through Mwea, Embu, Chuka, Meru and Maua following the Rironi-Mau Summit Road project.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims President Ruto's directive against foreigners in small businesses is politically motivated, alleging the government turned against Burundian nationals after discovering some supported the opposition rather than registering as Ruto voters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission vowed to pursue arrests and legal action over social media allegations of "voter dumping" during a registration exercise at Kenyatta University, clarifying that voter registration and transfers are distinct processes and that acknowledgement slips are not issued to voters transferring polling stations.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has described opposition leaders as lacking development records, current agendas, and future vision, calling them an "existential threat" to Kenya's progress. He argued they would reverse his administration's gains and lack clear policy alternatives.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement will hold month-long commemorations in October, one year after the death of founder and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, beginning with a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony on October 2 and including a major memorial rally in Kakamega.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the Aviation Africa Summit in Nairobi, industry stakeholders urged African governments and regulators to remove regulatory and operational barriers and implement open-skies policies and the Single African Air Transport Market, arguing that greater market openness could reduce air travel costs and increase connectivity between cities.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's State Department for Investment Promotion developed a County Competitiveness Index measuring investment readiness across all 47 counties. Nairobi scores 77 per cent as the country's most competitive county, combining economic activity, infrastructure and institutions, though data reveal it performs poorly on business efficiency.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Constitutional lawyer Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba left the stage during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference in Kisumu after organisers asked him to pause his speech to welcome Governor Anyang' Nyong'o. Lumumba said the interruption exemplified the problem he had been discussing about Africa's struggles.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UNICEF reports that an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan learners experienced climate-related schooling disruption in 2025, with drought as the primary hazard. Globally, more than 171 million students across 106 countries had schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students globally in 2025, about one in ten children of pre-primary to upper-secondary age, according to UNICEF analysis. Storms were the most common cause, affecting 109 million students, followed by floods affecting at least 70 million and heatwaves disrupting schooling for about 50 million children.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →