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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Technology
Meta unveils Ray-Ban display smart glasses with built‐in lens screen
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, presenting the product on stage, said the glasses are designed to make technology “disappear” into something people already use daily.
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Githurai MCA’s resignation row exposes county project failures
Mwangi claims repeated efforts to deliver development initiatives for his constituents have been blocked, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Business
Kenya bleeds Sh243bn yearly to cartels and illicit trade – Report
According to the findings, counterfeiting alone drains over Sh153 billion annually, with cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, spare parts, textiles and manufactured goods being the hardest hit sectors.
Health and Wellness
Counties strained as health wage bill drains budgets
A report by the Controller of Budget for the 2024/25 financial year shows that counties spent Sh220.64 billion on employee compensation, amounting to 64 per cent of their recurrent expenditure, far above the legal threshold.
Global Affairs
Ten killed, dozens hurt in Lagos office tower inferno
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (Lasema) said the fire began in the basement, where electrical equipment was located.
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Bottom-Up agenda quickest way to transform Kenya- Kindiki
Speaking during a public rally in Nkubu, Meru County, on Friday, Kindiki described the initiative as a “decisive strike against poverty.,”
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Sakaja revives stalled county security body amid rising crime concerns
Governor Sakaja said the County Public Service Board has been tasked to implement Section 41 of the Act, which establishes the authority but has remained dormant since its passage.
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Counties sink businesses with Sh176bn unpaid bills crisis
The latest findings by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o show that as of June 30, 2025, counties owed a total of Sh176.90 billion in pending bills.
Global Affairs
Israeli strikes hit Southern Lebanon as Beirut demands global action
The military action came after residents of multiple villages were warned to leave, heightening fears of renewed escalation along the border.
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Counties trapped in wage bill crisis as development stalls
As the wage burden soars, development expenditure has fallen to worrying lows. Counties spent Sh123.76 billion on development, only 26 per cent of total expenditure, with 23 counties failing to meet the minimum 30 per cent legal threshold.
Global Affairs
Pope Leo XIV speaks on Gaza, immigration, and healing the Church
The pope’s comments come amid heightened U.S. immigration enforcement. In August, the State Department canceled over 6,000 international student visas, citing violations, overstays, and alleged terrorism links.
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Court of Appeal sets aside contempt fines against Matiang’i, Kihalangwa, and Boinnet
The case originated in March 2018 when Miguna attempted to return to Kenya after being deported the previous month.
Education and Career
Kisumu Polytechnic closed indefinitely over student protests
The unrest began on Monday, September 15, when students took to the streets to protest allegations of corruption and fee hikes.
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Siaya trails, Kisii leads as counties post mixed revenue results
Automation of collection systems and better infrastructure also boosted results. Counties that achieved progress were encouraged to set higher targets for the current financial year.
Crime
Madrasa teacher charged with defiling four-year-old in Lamu
The alleged incident reportedly occurred in September 2025 at Utukuni area, Mkomani Location, Lamu Island, Central Sub-County, where Hussein is said to have intentionally and unlawfully penetrated the minor.
Health and Wellness
President Ruto unveils SHA sponsorship to cover 2.2 million vulnerable Kenyans
The initiative will fully cover premiums for 558,000 households, reaching an estimated 2.2 million Kenyans, at a projected cost of Sh4.4 billion.
Business
State to begin debt automation and cash consolidation on October 1
The Digital Debt Automation System will gather all loans from both national and county governments into a single platform.
Global Affairs
Taliban ban books written by women from Afghan universities
Some 140 books by women - including titles like "Safety in the Chemical Laboratory" - were among 680 books found to be of "concern" due to "anti-Sharia and Taliban policies".
Global Affairs
Ebola outbreak in DRC kills 31 as WHO boosts response efforts
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) noted that the outbreak, initially limited to two districts, has now expanded to four. More than 900 contacts have been identified and are being closely monitored by health teams.