Global Affairs
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Explosions and gunfire rang out across the capital, Niamey, early in the morning, including at a key military airbase and the presidential palace.
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29 Years On: Princess Diana dies in car crash
The incident occurred shortly after Diana had enjoyed a summer retreat on luxury yachts and had been in a relationship with Dodi al-Fayed.
News
Kalonzo decries political intolerance after Orengo attack
Kalonzo termed the attack, which involved teargassing and the burning of Orengo’s vehicle, a serious violation of the Constitution and a sign of growing political intolerance.
Global Affairs
Eight people killed after passenger boat capsizes off northern Cyprus
Unal Ustel, the north’s Turkish Cypriot prime minister, told Turkish state broadcaster TRT that 237 people have so far been rescued. A search is underway for another 22 people, officials said.
News
Airport go-slow disrupts flights as aviation workers demand better terms
The workers are demanding improved welfare, better working conditions, and the implementation of previously agreed employment benefits.
News
Ethiopian Airlines crash: 32 Kenyan families to receive Sh11.3bn
The payment amounts to about Sh353 million per family, on top of approximately Sh188 million that each family had reportedly received earlier.
Politics
Kindiki warns IEBC against intimidation ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking on Sunday during an interdenominational church service and fundraiser for 22 churches at Kipsamoo School Grounds in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, Kindiki said the electoral agency should discharge its mandate according to the Constitution and existing laws without favouring either the government or opposition.
Global Affairs
Lawyer: Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile was arrested on Thursday after a deadly raid by the authorities led the opposition politician to go into hiding.
Politics
Wetang’ula urges young Kenyans to reject political violence ahead of 2027 polls
Speaking after a fellowship at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Kanduyi, Bungoma County on Sunday, Wetang’ula called on Christians to pray for the country and young people, whom he said were increasingly being exploited by politicians and branded as goons.
Global Affairs
Iceland votes against restarting talks on joining EU
Iceland has voted against resuming accession negotiations with the European Union, public broadcaster RUV reported, with turnout reported as the highest in Iceland since 2009.
News
Kindiki defends Ruto’s record, challenges rivals to present policies
Speaking during a Sunday Worship and Thanksgiving Service in Kipsamoo, Kapseret Constituency on Sunday, Kindiki said President Ruto’s re-election would be made possible by voters across the country, while challenging his potential opponents to present clear policies instead of relying on slogans and political rhetoric.
News
Kenya Airways announces flight delays at JKIA over air traffic control challenges
In a customer update issued on Sunday, the national carrier apologised for the disruption and said its teams were working with aviation authorities and relevant airport stakeholders to minimise the impact on travellers.
News
NPS denies Nalitex link to procurement of new uniform
The NPS said the new uniforms are being manufactured by Bedi Investments Limited, which was awarded the contract after a procurement process involving four Kenyan textile manufacturers.
News
KAA warns of flight delays at Kenyan airports, advises passengers to check status
In a passenger advisory issued on Sunday, the authority said it was working with aviation agencies, airlines and other stakeholders to manage the situation and minimise disruption to airport operations.
News
Amnesty urges state to move from pledges to action on disappearances
Rights groups say the cases raise concerns about accountability within the country’s security agencies, with data from the Missing Voices Coalition showing that 19 cases of enforced disappearance and 69 police killings have been recorded in Kenya so far in 2026.
Global Affairs
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope set for launch today
Once launched, Roman will travel about 1.6 million kilometres from Earth to Lagrange Point 2, a gravitationally stable region on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.
News
MPs push for digital hubs to create jobs for youth
The committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, made the call during an inspection of digital hubs in Kilifi and Likoni constituencies on August 29, 2026.
Global Affairs
Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny
Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani that has struggled to contain jihadist violence flaring in the west African country for around a decade.
News
Huduma Kenya: Over 300,000 documents ready for collection
According to the agency, the number of processed documents awaiting collection remains high despite concerns raised by Kenyans online about delays in receiving vital government documents.
Sports
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins Sydney Marathon
Jepchirchir dominated the women’s race, clocking 2:18:31 to finish nearly four minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Irine Cheptai. Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Ware was third.
Health and Wellness
KNH denies claims mother, newborn were denied care before baby’s death
In a statement issued on Saturday, the national referral hospital said it reviewed available patient and maternity records after the allegations emerged online but could not verify the account.
Crime
Three more arrested in Dr Victoria Mutiso murder case
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI),the suspects include Police Constable Bett Kiplangat Collins, attached to Thogoto Police Station, and civilian Pius Muiru Mbugua, who were arrested in Kampala with the assistance of the Uganda Police Force.
Global Affairs
Kyiv weapons depot strike kills 37, forces mass evacuations
The strike caused shells, mines and drones to detonate late on Friday, triggering a blast that damaged nearby properties including a care home for the elderly and disabled, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
2027 Election
Muturi warns court delays could derail 2027 poll preparations
In a statement issued on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Muturi said the Judiciary had relied on special arrangements during the previous three General Elections to speed up the determination of election-related cases.
North-Eastern
500 livestock returned to Isiolo herders after bandit attack
The attackers fled with the animals following the raid, but their attempt to escape was cut short after a multi-agency security team was alerted and launched an immediate pursuit.
2027 Election
Wetang’ula backs Ruto re-election, challenges rivals to sell policies
The Speaker said the broad-based government had pursued a development programme aimed at reaching different parts of the country, listing the hiring of more than 100,000 teachers, improvements in healthcare, road construction and the continued development of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) network.
News
Senator Cheruiyot calls for tougher action against violent protesters, faults courts
Speaking at his home in Ainamoi, Kericho County, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Senator said the practice has left police officers frustrated and made it difficult for security agencies to deal with people involved in political violence
Global Affairs
Russian drone strikes kills 27 in Kyiv region
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight assault was not limited to the Kyiv region, with Russian forces also targeting Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy and Zaporizhzhia.
Politics
Jipe land row: Kalonzo promises legal action
According to Kalonzo, more than 4,000 acres are at the heart of the dispute, with residents allegedly losing their homes after a night-time operation that left an entire village demolished.
Politics
Ruto: Think twice before scrapping affordable housing
The President challenged politicians promising to end the programme to explain what they would do with the young people currently earning from it.