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September 2026
11 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 11 – Kenya has joined the United States and the rest of the world in commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to the global fight again …
Kenya remembers 9/11 victims, reaffirms commitment to fighting terrorism
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… Global temperatures over land and sea soared to all-time highs in August and capped an extreme summer of heatwaves and wildfires that ranked the hottest on record for western Europe and the contiguous United States. …
August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Niño emerges
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… The United States has already applied similar designations to other Ecuadorian gangs, Venezuela's Tren de Aragua and Mexico's Sinaloa cartel. …
US Marco Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks
10 SeptCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 10 — The United States has sought the extradition of a Kenyan national convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter in California, with the case now before a Milimani court. …
Court to hear US bid to extradite Kenyan convicted of manslaughter
10 SeptCapital News
… Vice-President JD Vance has linked the plan to the revenue that Trump has raised for the US government using tariffs. …
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms
10 SeptCitizen Digital
Kenya positions itself as regional investment hub in talks with US business delegation By Idah Kithinji September 10, 2026 09:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei meets U.S. …
Kenya positions itself as regional investment hub in talks with US business delegation
10 SeptCitizen Digital
… On Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said the contiguous United States has endured its hottest summer on record. …
August hottest month ever recorded globally: EU monitor
10 SeptCitizen Digital
… Asked about the accusations at a regular briefing on Wednesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said the United States should "refrain from making unfounded accusations against and smearing China". …
China says US accusations of AI theft are 'groundless'
10 SeptThe Standard
An attendant fuels a vehicle at a petrol station in Nairobi. [File, Standard] President William Ruto's administration faces a fresh economic headache after global oil prices surged past $110 a barrel, driven by escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran that thr …
Ruto faces fuel price dilemma as oil crosses $110 per barrel over Iran-US war
10 SeptThe Standard
… The United States is its largest market, followed by South Africa, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, China and Kenya.Despite its international reach, Brand AI has been developed by a seven-member team based in Nairobi. …
How newsroom error birthed global AI platform

World & Region

Kenya marks 9/11 anniversary, reinforces counterterrorism commitment

The 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.

15 hours ago · Capital News →

Yesterday

Kenya marks 9/11 anniversary, reinforces counterterrorism commitment
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.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
August sets record as hottest month globally amid El Niño
Europe's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August reached all-time high global average air temperatures of 16.96C, surpassing July 2023's previous record by 0.01C, as an unprecedented El Niño pattern strengthens and extreme summer heatwaves and wildfires grip western Europe and the contiguous United States.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
US Secretary Rubio concludes Latin America tour in Peru
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrapped up a tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru on Thursday, meeting with Peru's President Keiko Fujimori to deepen cooperation against drug cartels and organized crime. Peru, one of the world's largest cocaine producers, recently joined the US-led "Shield of the Americas" coalition to combat drug trafficking and regional security threats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

Court to hear US extradition bid for Kenyan convicted of manslaughter
The United States has sought the extradition of a Kenyan national convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter in California. A Milimani court has directed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to file a formal extradition application against Sancho Kibutu, who was convicted in absentia on April 30, 2013, and fled the United States shortly after.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Trump proposes $5,000 payout to adults if Republicans win midterms
US President Donald Trump has offered every adult American a $5,000 payout if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November's midterm elections, a plan that would cost over a trillion dollars. Trump provided no details on funding or implementation, and Democrats labeled it an "empty promise."
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya pitches itself as regional hub to US business delegation
Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS hosted a U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S.-Africa Business Center delegation in Nairobi, positioning the country as a market and strategic hub for value addition and technology transfer while encouraging American businesses to use Kenya as a base for accessing East African markets.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
August recorded as hottest month globally, EU monitor reports
The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures reaching unprecedented highs and western Europe experiencing its warmest summer. The UN warned that humanity must wean off fossil fuels or the planet will push deeper into uncharted territory.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China denies US accusations of AI capability theft
China rejected US accusations that Chinese AI labs including DeepSeek and Moonshot AI systematically stole American model capabilities through knowledge distillation, calling the allegations "groundless" and a pretext for industrial monopoly.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global oil prices surge past $110 over Iran-US tensions
Global oil prices have surged past $110 per barrel, driven by escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran that threatens to choke critical supply routes through the Gulf, creating an economic challenge for President William Ruto's administration.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan tech startup Brand AI serves 38,000 businesses globally
Brand AI, a Nairobi-based artificial intelligence platform founded by Santos Okottah, serves more than 38,000 businesses in over 100 countries and has launched a major update to expand beyond design into broader brand management. The company was founded after Okottah witnessed a newsroom branding error at Nation Media Group and now operates as a seven-member team from Nairobi, with the United States as its largest market.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Japan protests UN world map depiction of Kuril islands
Japan has asked for revision of a new UN-adopted world map because it shows the disputed Kuril islands (known in Japan as the Northern Territories) in the same colour as Russia. The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection, which makes Africa larger while shrinking North America and Europe.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Iran extends prohibited zone beyond Strait of Hormuz into Arabian Sea
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced a new "prohibited zone" extending miles beyond the Strait of Hormuz into the Sea of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning that vessels entering without coordination will face sanctions. The restriction is part of ongoing tensions since the start of a war with the United States on February 28, amid talks with Oman over a temporary shipping route.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

Meta tests crowdsourced fact-check replacement in Latin America
Meta said Wednesday it has begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a crowdsourced system modeled on Elon Musk's X, designed to replace the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US conflict
Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels, including two US vessels and eight oil tankers, attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as fighting between Iran and the United States drove oil prices above $100 per barrel. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards also extended a "prohibited zone" to parts of the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
US sanctions all remaining Iranian airlines and support firms
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 36 targets supporting Iran's aviation sector, including 27 Iranian airlines and service providers in the UAE, Turkey, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, as Washington escalates economic pressure in its conflict with Tehran.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

China's exports and imports surge on AI demand boom
China's August trade surged, with exports rising 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, largely driven by global demand for semiconductors and AI-related technology products. The strong trade follows China's historic 2025 surplus and comes ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's August exports and imports surge ahead of Trump-Xi summit
China's imports and exports surged in August, with exports spiking 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, driven by global AI demand for semiconductors and computing hardware ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Canada imposes counter-tariffs on US goods in escalating trade dispute
Canada's retaliatory tariffs of 15 percent, 25 percent and 50 percent took effect Tuesday on $27.6 billion in US imports including steel, aluminum and dairy products, in response to US President Donald Trump's earlier 50-percent tariffs on Canadian goods. The escalation also includes Trump's threat to block Bombardier Aviation sales in the United States unless the Quebec-based plane maker moves manufacturing to the US.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
China participates in eight regional fisheries governance organizations
China, one of the world's largest fish consumers, has joined eight regional fisheries management organizations to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and advance global strategies for sustainable fisheries governance.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
China's 223cm teenage basketball player impresses at World Cup
Zhang Ziyu, a 19-year-old Chinese centre standing 223cm tall, played at the Women's World Cup in Germany, where she scored three points in over 10 minutes against Czech Republic and faced reigning champions the United States. Despite her extraordinary height, teammates and opponents including USA star Caitlin Clark noted she is still learning, with Clark praising her potential while cautioning that she is "still growing and learning how to play."
8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

Leaked documents detail Sudan military chlorine weapons programme
Newly leaked intelligence records reported by major US outlets in September describe an alleged programme by the Sudanese Armed Forces under General al-Burhan to develop and deploy chlorine-based weapons during the 2024 conflict with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, including blueprints, testing accounts, and concealment efforts.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
US envoy reports progress toward three-way Russia-Ukraine talks
A top US envoy said on Monday that weekend discussions with Ukraine and Russia showed progress, including movement on scheduling additional trilateral talks to end the conflict that began when Russian forces invaded Ukraine more than four years ago.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and US sign deal on diplomatic dependants' work rights
Kenya and the United States have signed a reciprocal agreement allowing eligible dependants of government and diplomatic employees to work while accompanying them on official postings in either country. The arrangement is expected to give dependants greater economic opportunities during diplomatic assignments and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya, US to deepen trade, health and security cooperation
Kenya and the United States are seeking to expand their strategic partnership on trade and investment, healthcare, critical minerals, defence and regional security, according to talks between Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
Wildfires and heatwaves threaten air quality and health
The World Meteorological Organization warned that wildfires and heatwaves generate microscopic airborne pollutants that risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, linking the phenomena to climate change driving more frequent and intense extreme weather events.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran doubles petrol price for heaviest consumers amid US sanctions
Iran's government announced it is doubling the price of petrol for its heaviest consumers to 10,000 tomans per litre as the United States increases sanctions pressure on the country's economy. The price increase, effective September 8, applies only to Iran's third consumption tier; prices for the first two tiers remain unchanged.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Malawi pursues rare earth and critical minerals mining projects
Discoveries of rare earths and critical minerals worth potentially tens of billions of dollars could transform Malawi's economy, but experts warn that without stronger institutions, local participation, and domestic processing, the country risks repeating Africa's pattern of exporting valuable resources while reaping few benefits at home.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mudavadi says Kenya deepens strategic partnership with US
Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya regards the United States as a critical strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across security, trade, health, technology and economic development. Kenya and the US have signed a Bilateral Work Agreement and are preparing for the Fourth Session of the Kenya–US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue scheduled for early December 2026.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Sudan armed forces accused of manufacturing chlorine munitions
The Sudanese Armed Forces face new accusations of using chemical weapons in their conflict with the Rapid Support Forces, based on leaked intelligence materials published by The New York Times and The Washington Post that detail an alleged 2024 chlorine-based munitions manufacturing program, bomb blueprints, testing operations, and plans to divert chlorine from a civilian water treatment facility.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 6 September

Th3 Swish women's basketball team signs three-year partnership
Pioneer 101 has signed a three-year partnership with Th3 Swish, a women's basketball team co-owned by Ariel Okal, with the goal of developing the team into African champions and creating pathways for players to access educational scholarships abroad while pursuing basketball opportunities in the United States and Australia.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →