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Turkana faces escalating hunger as one in three children malnourished
Despite the low overall performance, the report highlights that 12 counties met or exceeded their annual revenue targets.
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Education and Career
Nairobi MPs advocate pooling resources for school infrastructure
The proposal arose during a series of school inspection visits where MPs assessed progress on Junior Secondary School (JSS) projects financed through a Sh1 billion special grant.
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Portugal confirms it will recognise Palestinian state
Portugal's foreign ministry made the announcement ahead of next week's United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Business
Revival of Sh337bn hydropower project gains momentum
According to Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira they have teamed up with KenGen, Kenya Power and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) to design a fresh roadmap expected to be ready by mid-October.
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Report reveals counties blew Sh16.2 billion on trips in one year
Within Africa, the top destinations were Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa, while officials also travelled to Dubai, Singapore, the United States, the Netherlands, France, and Japan.
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Nairobi County releases August–November schedule for equipment inspection
The exercise will be carried out at various locations including police stations, chiefs’ offices, shopping centres, county offices and social halls in areas such as Westlands, Dagoretti, Langata, Kibra, Roysambu, Kasarani and Embakasi.
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Kenya Power alerts users to buy tokens early ahead of M-Pesa downtime
Safaricom had earlier confirmed that all M-Pesa services, including airtime purchases, would be out of reach during that short period as it works on the platform.
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KeNHA starts countrywide clearance of hawkers from footbridges
KeNHA warned that the continued misuse of footbridges has led to preventable accidents and loss of lives, saying the ongoing operation was necessary to address the challenge.
Business
Equity Bank pushes back against Swafi Foods’ challenge over administrators
The bank has filed a notice of preliminary objection, seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed, arguing that the matter falls within an insolvency proceeding it already initiated.
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CS Mbadi extends pending bill committee, names Ouko to lead Anti-Money laundering board
The Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board provides guidance to strengthen Kenya’s measures against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
Global Affairs
Trump and Xi report progress on TikTok deal amid US-China talks
The social media app, operated by Chinese firm ByteDance, had faced repeated demands to sell its US operations or risk being banned.
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Farmers, fishermen in Lamu East decry rising wildlife conflicts, demand action
The forum, hosted by area MP Ruweida Obo, provided a platform for residents to voice the unique challenges faced by both farmers and fishermen in the region.
Health and Wellness
CS Duale gazettes 36 health services not available in Kenya
Many of the unavailable services involve complex joint and limb replacement surgeries. T
Business
KCB, Afreximbank inject Sh103bn into Vipingo SEZ development
Vipingo SEZ was officially granted its status by the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry on November 29, 2024, affirming the coast region’s position as a growing hub for zones designed to attract investment and expand exports.
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CoB report: Counties miss Sh20 billion in local revenue
Siaya collected only 47 per cent of its target, Kajiado 55 per cent, Machakos 56 per cent, and Isiolo 58 per cent. Others that underperformed included Taita Taveta (64 per cent), Bungoma (65 per cent), Kisumu (65 per cent), Kakamega (65 per cent) and Nairobi (66 per cent).
Health and Wellness
Kenya unveils new overseas treatment framework under Social Health Insurance
This move ensures that no citizen is denied life-saving treatments and surgical procedures not yet available locally, while reinforcing the capacity of the national health system.
Technology
Elon Musk's Neuralink plans a brain speech trial in October
The idea is to help people with speech impairments communicate through thought. Neuralink is among the companies testing implants that help patients control a computer with their minds.
Sports
CAF Champions League Preview: Mogadishu CC V Kenya Police FC
At the recent CECAFA Kagame Cup in Tanzania, where both sides featured, Mogadishu City came out unbeaten, winning one and drawing two of their three matches. Kenya Police on the other hand won two and lost one of their three matches. Pretty even form.
Education and Career
Schools starved of funds after errors in enrolment data
According to internal reports, 719 schools were flagged for supplying incorrect bank details, raising fears of misdirected payments, while about 900 schools submitted incomplete records that left many learners unaccounted for.
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Kipkemoi Kibias appointed Acting CEO of KETRACO
In a statement, KETRACO’s Board of Directors said the decision followed extensive consultations.
Global Affairs
Eleven deportees file lawsuit against Ghana over detention
Opposition MPs have called for an immediate suspension of the deportation arrangement until parliament formally ratifies it, insisting that such approval is required by Ghanaian law.
Sports
Tokyo 2025 day 8 preview: Wanyonyi eyes gold, Kipyegon, Chebet face off
If ever there were a case in which two people deserve Gold it is Kipyegon and Chebet, but one of the two great athletes will end the day supreme in what should be a dramatic race at a fully sold out national stadium in Tokyo Japan.
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Kenyans advised to stay alert as mixed weather patterns emerge
Nairobi and the highlands to the east of the Rift Valley are forecast to experience cloudy mornings that will later give way to sunshine, accompanied by occasional rainfall. Temperatures in these areas will range from 6°C at night to 30°C during the day.
Sports
Mogadishu CC V Kenya Police FC: What to know
Somalia is devoid of a CAF Champions League quality stadium. As a result, Mogadishu CC are 'hosting' the first leg of the tie at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi Kenya. Kenya Police FC will host the return leg at the same venue on Sunday 28 September 2025.
Sports
Berlin Marathon: Sawe hopes to honour legends Kipchoge, Kiptum with victory
Running just his third marathon on Sunday, the 29-year-old pledged to carry the torch passed on from Kipchoge and Kiptum.
News
MSS Commander confirms ongoing search for missing Kenyan officer in Haiti
Kabiru is believed to have gone missing while his colleagues attempted to assist a Haitian police vehicle stuck in a ditch suspected to have been dug by criminal gangs. Armed attackers struck during the rescue effort, sparking fears about the safety of the contingent deployed in the troubled nation.
Sports
CAF Champions League Friday results: Yanga, Vipers win on day 1 of action
Yanga are in pole position to advance to the second preliminary round ahead of the return leg set to be staged at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, 27 September.
Global Affairs
Civilians targeted in RSF strike on Darfur mosque
The strike struck Abu Shouk camp, just outside the North Darfur capital, said the Emergency Response Room, a volunteer group coordinating relief
News
Deputy Governors can claim housing allowance if no residence provided, court rules
The SRC circulars advised counties to provide official residences or lease houses at a rent not exceeding Sh185,000 in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, and Sh90,000 elsewhere.
Sports
Tokyo 2025: High stakes for Kenya in 800, 5000 metres finals Saturday
Saturday's likely sell-out crowd can feast on the battle between Kenyan duo Beatrice Chebet and Kipyegon as they both seek a golden double.