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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties as Kenya braces for heavy rains expected during the October-December season, with officials warning of increased flooding, displacement and outbreaks of waterborne …
Health Ministry rolls out El Niño plan in 18 high-risk countiesCitizen Digital
EACC arrests two court officials for alleged bribery By Idah Kithinji September 09, 2026 12:39 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Image of the EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre in Nairobi. …
EACC arrests two court officials for alleged briberyCitizen Digital
… ptember 09, 2026 10:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto hosts a town hall meeting on the sidelines of the Kenya Health Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi …
President Ruto, police blamed for protest violence - TIFA surveyCitizen Digital
… on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Burundi nationals arrive at their country's embassy as they seek travel documents to return to Burundi after Kenyan President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on small-scale traders from abroad, in Nairobi …
Burundians seek papers to leave Kenya despite amnestyCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 9 – Police have launched investigations into the murder of a 21-year-old woman whose body was discovered inside a house in Umoja Two, Nairobi East. …
Buruburu Police Investigate Death of 21-Year-Old Woman With Multiple Stab WoundsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 9 – The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has condemned the alleged attack on clinical officers during a peaceful procession in Makueni County, demanding the immediate arrest of suspects and an independent investigation into the incident. …
KUCO Demands Arrests, Independent Probe After Clinical Officers Attacked in MakueniCitizen Digital
… ow on Twitter Burundian nationals arrive at their country's embassy as they seek travel documents to return to Burundi despite Kenya's government offering a temporary amnesty to undocumented East African nationals fearing a crackdown on small-scale traders from abroad, in Nairobi …
Explainer: What East Africans need to enter, live and trade in KenyaThe Standard
Police in Starehe Sub-County in Nairobi are investigating circumstances under which two women were rescued in a house believed to be abortion den on Monday evening. …
Police launch probe into suspected abortion den within KasaraniThe Standard
… ased Tata Chemicals Magadi and foreign small-scale traders, his mambo ni matatu directive (withdraw court cases, deportation or journey to heaven) against creditors and the Mumias Sugar Company; to his defense on presence of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) officials in Nairobi …
How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah stateThe Standard
… And Ndaka-ini is only 80 kilometres from Nairobi. What of far-flung areas? …
The good old days, from big mugs in villages to five-star hotelsTwo masked armed men raided an M-Pesa and gas outlet in Ruiru, escaping with more than 600,000 shillings. A male attendant was shot in the chest and ribs as the suspects fled and opened fire on pursuing witnesses, and was hospitalized in intensive care.
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Two masked armed men raided an M-Pesa and gas outlet in Ruiru, escaping with more than 600,000 shillings. A male attendant was shot in the chest and ribs as the suspects fled and opened fire on pursuing witnesses, and was hospitalized in intensive care.
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Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has officially launched Ozempic for type 2 diabetes management and Wegovy for weight management in Kenya. Experts note that the impact will depend on patient affordability and early diagnosis rates, as Kenya faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases.
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Equity Dumas defeated Umoja 75-67 in Game Three of their quarterfinal series to advance to the semifinals of the Kenya National Men's Basketball Premier League, winning the best-of-three series 2-1.
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Content creator Sammy Kioko has declared his candidacy for the Mavoko Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging a campaign focused on moving residents out of poverty and rejecting politics of hate, insults, and deception.
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Police are appealing for public information to help trace two suspected armed robbers who escaped following a shootout in Dandora after allegedly robbing people in the area. One of three suspects was fatally wounded during the police response, and a pistol, three mobile phones, and an identification card were recovered.
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The Linda Mwananchi movement will conduct a grassroots campaign tour in Nairobi on Sunday, with stops at All Saints Cathedral, Marikiti and Gikomba markets, Burma Market, Stage 17, B Center, Manyanja, and concluding at Jacaranda Grounds. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who is eyeing the Nairobi Gubernatorial seat, has invited residents to join the engagement.
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Uganda's National Social Security Fund is seeking to deepen financial links with Kenya by tapping into the savings and investment potential of Ugandans living and working in the country. The initiative, undertaken with the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi, aims to enable Ugandans in Kenya to save and build financial assets to support their eventual return and investment.
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A mother in Mumias, Kakamega County, is searching for her two-year-old daughter, Abigile Amani, who disappeared on July 26 with an 18-year-old girl named Aliya whom the mother had taken into her home after finding her near street boys in Nairobi. The disappearance has left the mother traumatised and suffering from stress-related illness.
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Three weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.
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Abdul Sidi, a legendary Kenyan rally navigator and motorsport journalist with more than four decades in the sport, passed away on Thursday, September 10, and was laid to rest on Friday at Lang'ata Muslim Cemetery in Nairobi. He competed in the WRC Safari Rally 18 times, finishing 15 times, and mentored generations of rally navigators and drivers.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council fined Celestial Dental Centre and its proprietor a combined Ksh.2 million after a registered Community Oral Health Officer was presented to the public as "Dr Dennis" in promotional material. The case has renewed concerns over quackery in Kenya's dental sector.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Under-20 head coach Gilbert Selebwa has called on the Football Kenya Federation to prioritise early planning for youth team competitions. Selebwa faced tight deadlines assembling a squad for the CECAFA U-20 AFCON Qualifiers in Tanzania (September 15–25), with most players from the previous AFCON now overage and recruitment hampered by eligibility and passport issues; his final 25-man squad includes seven schoolboys, eleven Kenya Premier League players, and four foreign-based talents.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades, down 1-0 in their Kenya National Basketball League quarter-final playoff series against Kenya Ports Authority, seek back-to-back wins in Mombasa this weekend to advance to the semifinals. Head coach Tony Ochieng says his team have analysed errors from their 61-77 opening loss and are prepared to face the nine-time league champions.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Milimani Small Claims Court ordered Lorenzo Dry Cleaners Limited to pay Sh114,616 after finding that a three-piece suit was damaged while in its custody, plus 12 per cent interest per annum from July 13, 2026, and Sh20,000 in costs. The claimant Emmanuel Mumia had claimed £1,064.95 (Sh183,826.66) as the suit's value, but the court awarded a lesser amount.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has defended a voter registration exercise at Kenyatta University after a video circulated on social media, saying it deploys registration kits to strategic locations to reach eligible voters and that the Continuous Voter Registration process is being conducted in accordance with the law.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Residents displaced by Kenya Railways projects in Laini Saba appealed to the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing over incomplete resettlement programmes. Of 1,432 residential occupants enumerated, only 256 had received houses, while 583 of 833 business occupants received stalls, with many beneficiaries living in deplorable conditions lacking basic amenities.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police are investigating after two men—a 48-year-old British national and a 42-year-old Dutch national—were attacked and robbed by three men on a motorcycle near Siaya Park in Nairobi. The attackers stole cash, electronics, and other items worth over Sh100,000 before fleeing, and the victims were treated at Nairobi Women's Hospital for injuries.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya National Highways Authority has temporarily closed a section of Mombasa Road (A8) at the Cabanas Eastern Bypass off-ramp from September 17 to October 22, 2026, to facilitate construction of a box drain. Motorists heading to JKIA will use a designated diversion lane, with traffic marshals deployed to manage flow.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's fiscal environment is characterized by chaotic annual tax cycles, with budget promises made in February undermined by Finance Bills in June and sudden policy changes like the KRA's customs benchmark shift in August, creating unsustainable uncertainty for businesses.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has identified 246 flood hotspots across the city as El Niño rains approach, with up to 100,000 people at risk of severe flooding. Sixteen high-risk flood zones have been identified requiring drainage clearance.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
KCB Rugby heads into the 60th Christie Sevens at the top of the National 7s Circuit standings, but Kabras Sugar are only six points behind, with the title race to be decided at the final tournament this weekend at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →