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Kenya pays Sh5 billion in penalties over delayed donor project payments
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the Treasury incurred avoidable interest payments of Sh4,882,803,834 across 17 projects.
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CAF Confederations Cup: Ugandan outfit NEC FC safely lands in Nairobi ahead of crucial test
"We arrived safely in Kenya's capital city Nairobi ahead of the return leg fixture on Saturday, a statement from NEC read.
Business
Taifa Gas challenges court suspension of Mombasa LPG project
The Environment and Land Court (ELC) had halted construction of the 30,000-tonne terminus pending the hearing of a petition by local residents.
Global Affairs
Jimmy Kimmel returns, defends comedy and free speech
The comedian accused the Trump administration of engaging in “bullying,” singling out FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who had publicly threatened ABC with regulatory action over Kimmel’s remarks.
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Youth leader, Makotsi calls for tech-driven reforms in Kenya’s electoral process
IEBC will be resuming its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) from Monday, September 29, 2025.
Education and Career
MPs slam TSC over unequal teacher recruitment
The MPs urged TSC to provide detailed constituency-level data showing the number of teachers, their TSC registration, postings, and student population in each school to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Kenya’s youth poised to lead, says Jubilee youth leader
Kenya has a large and youthful population, with up to 75% of the population under the age 35.
Entertainment
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome first daughter Rocki Irish Mayers
This year also marked a milestone in Rihanna’s career, celebrating 20 years since the release of her debut album. Fans greeted the news with both congratulations and calls for new music, nearly a decade after her last album, Anti.
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Mutua-led committee fights to resume compensation for protest victims
The appeal will be heard at the Court of Appeal in Nyeri on September 29, 2025.
Global Affairs
Zelensky warns Russian aggression could spread beyond Ukraine if unchecked
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelensky cautioned that without a strong international front, more countries could face Russian attacks.
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Ruto demands Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and stronger Haiti support
Ruto said that the suffering of innocent people in conflict zones, including Gaza and Sudan, cannot be ignored. He insisted that a credible political process is the only path to lasting peace.
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CS Murkomen warns against desecration of Kenyan flag
Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle condemned the disturbances that marred a recent football match involving Mogadishu City Club, saying the incidents do not represent the values shared between Kenya and Somalia.
Education and Career
Lecturers push for jail of Cabinet Secretaries as strike cripples universities
Outside court, lecturers maintained they would not resume classes until the outstanding amounts are fully cleared.
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President Ruto warns UN to reform or risk irrelevance
Turning to practical examples, Ruto used Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to demonstrate the UN system’s shortcomings.
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Nairobi MPs threaten censure motion against CS Tuya over KDF recruitment
The lawmakers also cautioned that the limited venues could expose the exercise to infiltration by outsiders, creating unfair competition for Nairobi’s large population of job seekers.
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Ruto at UN: Africa won’t stay silent in global decisions
Ruto pointed out that although African issues occupy most of the council’s agenda, the continent remains the only one without a permanent voice at the table. He demanded the allocation of at least two permanent seats with veto powers, along with more non-permanent seats for African nations.
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ODM primaries in Kasipul delayed after chaos at election materials centre
One of the aspirants, Newton Ogada, is alleged to have stormed the election materials distribution centre with a group of hired youths, disrupting the process and issuing threats to election officials.
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Somalia envoy condemns violence after Mogadishu City Club match
The Ambassador commended the Kenya Police Service, the Kenya Police FC administration, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and Sports Kenya for their professionalism and support in hosting Mogadishu City Club at Nyayo National Stadium.
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House clears envoys and Registrar of Political Parties after vetting
With the National Assembly’s endorsement, President William Ruto will now proceed with the formal appointment and gazettement of the nominees.
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State invites public views on 2026/2027 Children Services budget proposals
The proposed priorities fall under four programmes: Child Protection and Safeguarding, Child and Family Welfare Support Services, Child Rights, Governance and Participation and General Administration, Planning and Support Services.
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IEK advocates for pay rise for graduate engineers in housing projects
IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme emphasised the need to strengthen opportunities for young engineers.
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Bar owners, retailers petition Senate to halt Tobacco Bill
In a joint petition submitted on September 24, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) together with the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak) accused lawmakers of pushing the Bill forward without engaging those most affected.
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Attorney-General delays clarity on missing Haiti officer Benedict Kabiru
Justice Mwita directed the petitioners to file and serve the supplementary affidavit within seven days, with the Attorney-General’s office given the same period to reply if necessary.
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24 ASAL governors join forces with State to strengthen livestock sector
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe urged the counties to align their interventions with national programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of the livestock economy.
Education and Career
University land left exposed as ownership records go missing
Among the most striking cases is a mystery farmer controlling about 2,000 acres of Egerton University land for maize farming, with the “beneficial owner not known and the value not disclosed.
Sports
Rugby: More teams confirm Safari Sevens participation
The tournament is expected to take place from October 10 to 12, 2025, at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, with the organizers Kenya Rugby Union, hoping that it will attract elite rugby sevens teams from across the globe, all vying for the prestigious Robin Cahill Trophy.
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Media Council seeks Sh1.5bn for AI monitoring as majority of outlets struggle
On press freedom, the council reported that 84 violations were documented across the country between January and September 2025. These included 56 incidents of physical assault, largely during anti-government protests and political activities.
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Malawi's President Chakwera concedes defeat
Official results released so far show ex-president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has built a commanding lead in the September 16 election.
Business
Businesses gain from increased bank lending as credit flows hit Sh10.7bn
According to Treasury data, monthly loans to the private sector rose to Sh10.7 billion in June, compared to Sh2.5 billion during the same period last year, ending a five-year stretch where lenders were reluctant to advance funds.
Business
Kenya requires foreign tech firms to hold local accounts for SEP refunds
The SEP tax, introduced in December 2024 through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, charges foreign firms three percent of their gross turnover from digital services in Kenya.