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President Ruto orders action on Sh65.9bn county functions funding gap

The President said the funding recommendations followed verification of the previously identified interim allocation of Sh65.9 billion.

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Kindiki pushes for stronger sector forums to improve devolution

Speaking at the National and County Government Co-ordinating Summit at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, Kindiki said the Summit should focus on high level policy decisions while technical matters should be handled by the relevant sector forums.

Ruto gives six months to complete Sh12.9bn Mombasa SEZ

Located on a 535-acre site in Jomvu Sub-County, the zone is expected to accommodate 67 companies involved in manufacturing, warehousing, assembly, processing and other businesses targeting local and export markets.

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Egypt and Morocco follow, while Kenya ranks among the top five

Counties face fresh push to fix revenue and spending gaps

Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, KDSP II National Programme Coordinator Samwel Nyaga said the second phase was developed to address problems that continued to affect the performance of county governments

Murang’a opens industrial land to investors in drive to create jobs

The initiative builds on Murang’a’s first investment conference held in June 2025 under the theme of unlocking the county’s potential as an industrial hub. The conference brought together investors, government representatives, private-sector players and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities across industrialisation, agriculture, technology, healthcare, tourism and waste management

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou tops global innovation cluster ranking

WIPO's ranking measures innovation activity below the national level, identifying geographic areas with high concentrations of inventors, scientific researchers, companies and investment. It uses three main indicators: international patent applications filed under the WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty, scientific publications and venture capital deals

Senator Mungatana condemns anti-Burundi actions, warns against Xenophobia

The Senator said any breaches of immigration or business regulations should be handled by government agencies rather than through mob action or intimidation.

Eric Omondi freed on bond after denying traffic obstruction charge

Omondi’s arrest came shortly after he launched a campaign seeking one million signatures in support of proposed constitutional changes aimed at reducing the cost of government and easing the tax burden on Kenyans

Ruto outlines Kenya’s plans to use Mombasa as gateway to African market

Ruto said Africa's free trade agreement would only deliver its full economic potential if countries developed industries capable of producing goods for the continental market

Mishra sets out education, maternal healthcare agenda for Kesses

The Former Kesses MP said education support would not be limited to technical training, adding that he would also target primary and secondary schools to improve literacy, enrollment and transition rates.

Rachel Ruto urges Siaya men to join women’s groups

The First Lady said the restriction on male leadership was intended to preserve the programme’s central objective of advancing women’s economic empowerment rather than exclude men from participating in group activities

Six deny Sh330.5m CHAN funds embezzlement charges

They are accused of conspiring to commit an economic crime contrary to Section 47A(3), read with Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.

Ruto: Why I’m against Shahbal running for Mombasa Governor's seat

The President Ruto said he had personally advised Shahbal against seeking the county's top political seat, arguing that Kenya could benefit more from his entrepreneurial skills and involvement in major investments.

Communication Authority proposes new licence for data centres in Kenya

The regulator has proposed a standalone licence for data centre operators, replacing the current arrangement where co-location data centres are regulated under the Network Facilities Provider-Tier 2 (NFP-T2) licence.

Rachel Ruto unveils Sh1bn Siaya blue economy plan, support for women

The First Lady, during a women’s empowerment programme on September 8, 2026 said the investments were meant to remove some of the barriers that prevent women from taking part fully in economic activities.

KNCHR warns against collective targeting in foreigners’ crackdown

In a statement on Tuesday, the commission said enforcement must be based on individual legal violations and called for due process, protection of vulnerable migrants and refugees, and investigations into reported cases of threats, intimidation and discrimination.

Foreign traders given 90 days to comply with Kenya’s business, immigration rules

In a statement released on September 8, 2026, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the process would provide affected foreign nationals with a “clear and structured opportunity” to put their documentation in order.

Police recover homemade gun after foiling highway robbery in Garissa

According to the police, the suspects had been intercepting motorists and robbing them at gunpoint, prompting officers to mount an operation to stop further attacks along the route

Wiper sets October 3 deadline for 2027 election aspirants

Those seeking the governor’s position will pay Sh50,000 under the general category, while women, youth and persons with disabilities will pay Sh25,000.

Bill seeks to give Kenyans power to force action on stalled regulations

The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No 10 of 2024) seeks to give citizens a formal channel to petition Parliament when public bodies do not prepare the rules needed to give effect to legislation within the required timelines.

Iran threatens maritime blockade as tensions with US scalate

The latest threats come as the six-month-old conflict enters another period of heightened tension, with previous pauses repeatedly followed by renewed fighting.

East African Lawyers warns Kenya against targeting foreigners based on nationality

The regional lawyers’ body said it was particularly concerned about reports of anxiety among Burundian and other EAC citizens, including large numbers of Burundian nationals who had sought consular assistance and documentation in Nairobi.

Who Was Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania’s First Gentleman?

Ameir died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at about 8am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he was receiving treatment for a heart condition.

Dry spell to persist in Kenya as seven counties brace for rain

The weekly forecast comes as farmers and communities begin preparing for the OND season, which is an important period for farming and water resources in many parts of the country.

Four years on, Queen Elizabeth II remembered for historic 70-year reign

Elizabeth became Queen in 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI. Her reign made her the longest-serving British monarch and one of the most recognisable figures in modern history.

Grade 10 STEM: Learners race to pick subjects and senior schools

The Ministry of Education opened the Grade 10 selection process on August 24, 2026, giving learners until September 11 to make their choices through the Selection and Placement System.