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UEFA Champions League Wednesday action: All the numbers

Barcelona take on PSG in the main match of the day as week two of the group stages coming in hot.

IEBC clarifies use of iris in voter registration, says it’s not mandatory

According to the electoral agency, the additional option of iris data is meant to strengthen verification processes.

Australian researchers develop AI tool to treat child epilepsy

The development was unveiled by a team at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, who trained the tool to find structural brain abnormalities that are often missed on standard Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

INFOGRAPHIC: Kenya's new park entry fees

Amboseli and Lake Nakuru are among the most expensive at Sh1,500 for citizens and $90 for non-residents.

Rodri not yet ready to play three matches a week, says Guardiola

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri returned in May after spending eight months on the sidelines due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, but then suffered a groin injury during the Club World Cup in July.

Another Kenyan illegally recruited into Russian military rescued- PS Sing’Oei

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said on Wednesday that Kevin Kariuki Nduma is the third Kenyan to be freed from what he described as a dangerous and irregular conscription.

University staff unions vow to continue strike until CBAs are fully honoured

Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, union leaders accused the government and university councils of dragging their feet on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) that have remained unimplemented for years.

Kenya’s inflation rises to 4.6% in September 2025

The rise, announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, highlights increasing pressure on household budgets, particularly from food price hikes.

Billions from emergency fund unaccounted for, Auditor General finds

The report shows that the Ministries of Defence, Internal Security and National Administration, and Irrigation failed to provide expenditure returns for amounts they received from the fund. At the centre of the concerns are unverified refunds totalling Sh1.07 billion.

Following long court process, Gucha Stars promoted to National Super League

The delay in resolving Gucha’s case has thrown the NSL calendar into disarray. The 2025/26 season, initially scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 13 September, was frozen after the Tribunal suspended the promotions of Soy United and Compel SC pending the outcome of the Gucha case. It eventually kicked off last weekend.

35,000 schools to lead Kenya’s 100 million tree drive

Forestry PS Gitonga Mugambi called on Kenyans to take part in the campaign by going back to their former primary schools to plant trees and clean up the environment under the theme, ‘Turudi Primo: Tu-kadonate Fruit Trees na Ku-clean Environment’.

KFS sounds alarm over surge in fake forest product permits

The agency cautioned drivers and business operators involved in the movement of timber, logs, poles and charcoal, saying there had been a notable increase in fraudulent permits circulating in the sector.

Mau court hands life sentence to man convicted of defilement in Meru County 

According to a court filing posted on October 1, 2025, the offence took place on May 26, 2024, when the accused attacked the minor, a class two pupil, while her mother was at the church.

CAF Champions League: APR host champions Pyramids in Kigali

Kenya welcomes UN move to replace Haiti mission with Gang Suppression Force

The new GSF will comprise 5,500 police and military officers supported by a UN Technical Office tasked with providing logistical support and mobilizing resources

Kenya's Hockey squads for African Championships in Egypt named

President Nahashon Randiek, confirmed the selected 18 players for each of the men's and women's teams. He described the announcement as a milestone in Kenya’s preparations to reclaim its place among Africa’s hockey powerhouses.

Ministry launches unit to tackle abuse and teenage pregnancies in schools

TSC Director for Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor revealed that since January 2024, the commission has received 111 reports of sexual misconduct involving teachers. The complaints range from sexual relations with learners to harassment, flirtation and sodomy. He said these cases are handled through the Code of Regulations for Teachers.

Kenya to miss out on International Feature Film entry at 98th Oscars

Kenya Oscar Selection Committee confirmed that five films had been submitted for consideration and were reviewed on September 19 and 20.

Mandera, Turkana receive emergency food aid as drought deepens

The relief supplies flagged off include 6,600 bags of maize destined for Turkana, 7,200 bags of rice for Mandera, and 8,840 bags of beans to be shared between the two counties. The ministry estimates that this support will benefit around 204,600 residents in Turkana and 287,700 in Mandera.

World Number 1 Sinner wins China Open, France's Monfils retires

The 2023 champion Sinner, then sealed the win to became the second man to claim multiple titles at the ATP 500 tournament after Novak Djokovic (2009-10, 2012-15).

South African opposition leader Malema convicted of firing a gun in public

In 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader firing several shots in the air during his party's fifth anniversary celebrations held in the country's Eastern Cape province.

Defeating malaria, unlocking growth: Why Africa needs private sector to step up

By investing in innovative, private-sector-led solutions, African countries can turn health challenges into engines of economic opportunity. Eliminating malaria would free up billions in lost productivity, unlock new business opportunities, and improve the quality of life for millions of people.

Kenya pushes competitiveness amid global trade shifts- CS Kinyanjui 

Kinyanjui noted that Kenya’s competitive edge lies not only in its relatively low tariffs but also in its youthful workforce, wide trade agreements, and nearly 93% renewable energy mix.

KPL: Three matches on the cards as Police, Nairobi United, Tusker seek first wins

So far, the only two clubs that are yet to take to the field, Nairobi United FC and Kenya Police FC will be in action, following the conclusion of their continental assignments.

Gachagua faces setback as three key aspirants quit DCP

In the past month, DCP has lost candidates in Banissa, Mbeere North and Magarini constituencies , all of whom were initially viewed as central to Gachagua’s plan to use the by-elections to showcase the party’s strength.

NACADA to onboard import and export licensing into KenTrade system from October 1

By migrating these processes NACADA will centralise clearance of all alcoholic beverages, reduce manual processing and delays through automated workflows, and improve compliance and data integrity across agencies.

Inside Kenya Airways’ failed project Mawingu and its costly fallout

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, Kenya Airways chief executive officer Allan Kilavuka gave a detailed account of how the 2012 expansion plan aimed at transforming the airline into Africa’s leading carrier by 2021 turned into one of the country’s most costly corporate failures.

US Embassy Nairobi scales back social media activity amid funding cuts

The move comes as the US government enters a funding lapse, commonly known as a shutdown, triggered when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills to finance federal operations.

Mourinho reminds the world that he is still Chelsea's favourite son

They chanted his name loudly on three occasions during his new club Benfica's 1-0 Champions League defeat. At one stage in the second half he was being serenaded by the Matthew Harding Stand at one end and the Shed at the other.

MPs sound alarm over Sh97 billion Talanta Sports City debt burden

The National Assembly’s Committee on Sports and Culture flagged the financing plan, intended to support one of the main venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, for lacking transparency and sufficient public consultation.