Global Affairs
Trump bans more Canadian imports as trade row escalates
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision to reduce the country’s dependence on the US as its biggest trading partner “will come at a cost”.
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Treasury loses access to Sh72bn after Controller of Budget rejects withdrawals
State House had the largest share of rejected requests among the institutions under the Presidency, with Sh7.3 billion denied from applications that had received Treasury approval.
Did You Know?
Why Ethiopia celebrates Enkutatash New Year in September
Unlike most countries that celebrate New Year in January, Ethiopia follows an ancient calendar system that is about seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar.
Business
CBK opens Sh60bn bond sale as Government seeks budget funds
The bonds will be offered through a multi-price auction, with investors able to submit either competitive or non-competitive bids
Western
Brother arrested over death of 35-year-old man in Kiminini
Investigators said the exact circumstances that led to Wanundu’s death had not yet been established, with the post-mortem expected to help determine the cause and manner of his death.
Business
Nairobi Expressway revenue rises to Sh21.5m a day as traffic grows
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the parent group of China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), made RMB204 million (Sh3.9 billion) from the Nairobi Expressway concession between January and Jun...
Global Affairs
Israel closes British consulate in Jerusalem after UK sanctions
Israel will also remove British diplomats working at a centre overseeing the US-brokered ceasefire plan in Gaza and halt British training programmes for Palestinian Authority security forces.
News
State House, Kindiki facilities guzzle Sh1.17bn in one year
State House received Sh1.07 billion, while facilities under the Deputy President’s office accounted for the remaining Sh100 million.
Rift Valley
Five-storey structure collapses in Ugembo, rescue operation launched
Emergency medical support has also been mobilised, with county ambulances and EMS Kenya personnel at the scene to respond to people who may be found injured during the search.
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Government sets up technical team to address Tata Chemicals Magadi dispute
The committee will be led by the Principal Secretary for Mining on behalf of the Ministry and the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited on behalf of the company.
Corridors of Justice
Petitioner asks court to halt Captain William Ruto’s tenure at KPA
The case was certified as urgent by Justice David Mburu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with the court directing that the petition and accompanying application be served on the respondents within three days.
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CS Mugaa tells counties, State to settle water disputes before seeking Ruto’s intervention
The CS said the Water Sector Steering Committee (WASCOM) should take the lead in dealing with disagreements over water boundaries, tariffs, abstraction and the sharing of water resources.