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DCI boss Amin calls for integrity in policing

Amin said that ethical conduct is not just a personal choice but a professional obligation central to the Directorate’s mission and vision.

Auditor flags ballooning City Hall payroll as costs breach legal cap

The audit further flagged concerns over possible ghost workers. It revealed that 27 individuals who were paid Sh47.552 million between June 2022 and June 2023 were summoned for a physical verification exercise in December 2024 but questions remain on their employment status.

Kenya Railways releases schedule for Mombasa commuter rail service

The fare for the service has been set at Sh50 per trip. Trains departing Mombasa Terminus leave at 4:10 am, 7:20 am, 2:25 pm, 6:25 pm, and 9:00 pm, while trains from Mombasa Railway Station heading to the Terminus are scheduled at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:20 pm, with a final service at 7:55 pm.

Tokyo 2025: Faith Cherotich wins 3000 metre Steeplechase Gold for Kenya

Cherotich, 21, posted a new championship record of 8.51.59 to collect Kenya's fourth gold medal at the current games.

Manchester United announce losses for sixth straight year

The Premier League side posted a 33 million-pound ($45 million) loss for the year ended June 30, an improvement on the previous year's 113.2-million-pound deficit.

Funding woes threaten 15 billion tree programme

This shortfall has already left a gap of more than Sh100 billion in just two years, exposing the heavy reliance on lenders and private players who are expected to finance over 60 percent of the programme.

Children detained with adults as Trans Nzoia lacks juvenile centre

Conditions in local police stations fail to provide minors with essential needs, increasing stigma and emotional trauma. Advocates note that numerous cases go unreported, weakening the justice system’s protection for children.

Court orders DPP to disclose evidence in Governor Barchok Sh2 million graft case

Principal Magistrate Celesa Asis Okore issued the directive after the prosecution, represented by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), sought more time to compile and submit the disclosure materials.

CS Mutua unveils 8,972 overseas job opportunities in Western Kenya

The recruitment, done in collaboration with licensed recruitment agencies, will run from September 19 to 23, 2025 across various TVETs in Western Kenya.

State to name rogue public servants following payroll audit 

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku confirmed that the audit findings will be presented to his office before the end of today (September 17, 2025).

CAF Champions League: Hot Nairobi weather surprises Mogadishu CC camp

Nairobi’s reputation as the city of cool waters may have caught out Mogadishu City Club FC, who have found the city in baking hot weather ahead of their CAF Champions League first round qualifier against Kenya Police FC on 20 and 28 September.

State releases Sh2.5bn for university lecturers’ CBA arrears

CS Ogamba urged UASU to communicate the development to its members and emphasized the government’s commitment to honoring all obligations agreed upon under the Return-to-Work Formula.

Trapped by tsetse: Kenya battles Sh18bn annual livestock drain

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is among 38 African countries struggling with the tsetse menace, with 23 per cent of the country’s landmass infested.

EU plans to channel Russia’s frozen assets into Ukraine aid without seizure

The proposal would use cash balances from Russian sovereign bonds, frozen since the 2022 invasion and now held at Euroclear, to back zero-interest EU bonds or a special-purpose vehicle. The proceeds would then be channelled to Ukraine to cover its pressing financial needs.

UN warns billions in South Sudan oil money were stolen

According to the report by the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, acting on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council, the state collected $25.2 billion in oil money, yet "hardly any money reaches essential services" in one of the world’s poorest nations.

UEFA Champions league Wednesday Preview

The Allianz Arena sets the stage for one of the night’s standout fixtures as Bayern Munich host Chelsea. The German giants head into the clash in red-hot form after thrashing Hamburg 5-0 at the weekend and will meet an unpredictable Chelsea outfit that will ask questions regardless.

Ruto: Mombasa Rail Service to revolutionize transport for thousands

President Ruto said that the new rail link between the Central Business District (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini is a timely and vital solution to the city’s long-standing traffic challenges.

Isak set for Liverpool debut as Atletico Madrid come calling

Isak's goals helped Newcastle end their 56-year trophy drought when they defeated Liverpool in the League Cup final last season, while the Magpies also qualified for the Champions League thanks in large part to the Swede's prolific form.

Former Romanian presidential hopeful charged with coup attempt

The case is centred on an alleged plan to launch an armed assault on Bucharest on 8 December, which police say they managed to prevent.

Court clears Knec to award exams logistics tender to Africa Global Kenya

Justice John Chigiti dismissed the application by a joint venture of Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya Limited and Fintech Edge Co. Ltd, which had challenged the decision by Knec and the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) to award the contract to Africa Global Kenya Limited.

US Open champ Sabalenka withdraws from China Open

The Belarusian, who defeated Amanda Anisimova to win a second straight US Open crown and fourth Grand Slam title earlier this month, reached the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Beijing last year.

Mourinho to return home to Benfica where it all begun

Mourinho parted ways with Turkish club Fenerbahce in August, bringing an end to the Portuguese coach's tenure in Istanbul two days after his side crashed out of the Champions League playoffs to Benfica.

High Court rejects bid to question former Microsoft manager

The firm had sought her cross-examination, claiming it lost investments and anticipated income after several Nokia Service Centres it allegedly set up in partnership were later absorbed by Microsoft.

Tokyo 2025: Day Four roundup as four gold medals exchange hands

Kenya faces strain on grid as power generation hits new record

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that total units produced and purchased locally stood at 1,291.39 million kilowatt-hours (kWh), the highest level ever recorded in the country’s history.

Kenyan Judiciary mourns death of Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago

Chief Justice Martha Koome, in a solemn statement, paid tribute to Justice Ochieng, describing him as a “towering figure” in Kenya’s legal community and a key contributor to the development of commercial law.

Suspect arrested in Nairobi over multi-million gold scam

The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged on September 1, 2025, detailing how the suspect, Ishmael and an accomplice promised 550kg of gold nuggets and bars purportedly sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Uber launches app-based safari experience in Nairobi

A daytime safari, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, will cost Sh25,000, while a night safari for a maximum of five people will go for Sh40,000.

StanChart flags Sh5 billion profit loss over pension payout

In a profit warning issued on Tuesday, the bank said it expects its net income for the year ending December 31, 2025, to fall by at least 25 percent compared to the Sh20.06 billion profit posted in 2024.

Kioni: Jubilee NDC will define party’s future ahead of 2027

Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni told Radio Generation that the convention will demonstrate that the party is fully operational and committed to its principles, following a series of internal court battles that had threatened its leadership.