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Mary Gathu

2026-09-082026-09-25

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    New study links prolonged sitting to higher cancer death risk, even in fit adults
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Police recover 48 AK-47 rounds hidden in meat in Kitui

The News

A multi-agency security team recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat during a routine check on a coach along the Thika-Garissa Highway in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County. The bus driver and turnboy were arrested after they failed to account for the package or identify its owner.

24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Police recover 48 AK-47 rounds hidden in meat in Kitui

    A multi-agency security team recovered 48 rounds of AK-47 ammunition concealed inside pieces of meat during a routine check on a coach along the Thika-Garissa Highway in Kanyonyoo, Kitui County. The bus driver and turnboy were arrested after they failed to account for the package or identify its owner.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police arrest two, recover stolen laptops and phones in Maseno

    Police in Maseno arrested two suspects and recovered 11 laptops and three mobile phones following a theft complaint from a university student. The investigation began after a laptop was reported stolen from a hostel room and subsequently traced to an electronics repair shop.

    24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Health ministry urges El Niño safety precautions for households

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has issued an advisory urging households to prepare for anticipated El Niño rains by securing roofs, clearing drains, identifying evacuation routes, protecting water sources, and assembling emergency supplies including medication, documents, rain gear, and drinking water.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KFS takes over Muthaiga Golf Club holes, claims land within Karura Forest

    The Kenya Forest Service has occupied a section of Muthaiga Golf Club's course, blocking member access to holes 2 through 9, claiming the land falls within Karura Forest boundaries. The club's board is working to resolve the dispute.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Smart underwear sensor tracks human flatulence in real time

    Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a coin-sized wearable sensor that clips into underwear to measure gas production around the clock, challenging decades-old assumptions about normal flatulence frequency based on updated data.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Maraga begins three-week US tour to advance 2027 presidential campaign

    Former Chief Justice David Maraga announced a three-week tour of the United States from September 17 to October 5 to advance his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, during which he plans to visit several states and meet supporters, as well as engage with international leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

  1. Businessman Shahbal defies Ruto to contest Mombasa governorship

    Suleiman Shahbal, an EALA MP and businessman, says he is proceeding with his 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial bid despite President Ruto's request to stay out of politics, citing the need for competent individuals in government to transform the country.

    14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

  1. PS Omollo urges Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government tightens operational rules at JKIA for service improvement

    The government has introduced stricter operational rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to improve passenger processing and airport operations, including digitization of passenger identification and luggage/cargo processing, and strict enforcement of baggage-handling procedures.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Man arrested after brother dies in Trans Nzoia fight

    Detectives in Trans Nzoia County arrested Isaack Walumoli in connection with his 35-year-old brother Nelson Wanundu's death following a physical confrontation on August 5 at Mbai Farm Village. Wanundu was taken to hospital the next morning but was pronounced dead on arrival, and Walumoli was apprehended in Kitale Town after going into hiding.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Study finds uninterrupted sitting linked to cancer death risk

    Research published in PLOS Medicine found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterrupted sitting was linked to a 9 percent higher risk of dying from cancer, even in fit adults. The study distinguished between prolonged sedentary bouts—stretches of at least 30 minutes with almost no movement—and interrupted sedentary time broken up by shorter breaks.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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