Sports
Ronaldo gets Portugal recall at 41 as Jorge Jesus names first squad
Ronaldo, who had announced that the 2026 World Cup would be his final World Cup, will now remain part of the Portugal setup under Jesus.
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News
CS Kagwe targets taxes, VAT refund delays hurting flower farmers
The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary said the Government was keen to resolve the VAT refund issue and would raise the matter with the Treasury.
Sports
From Courtrooms to kick-off: Kenyan Premier League is back!
After weeks of court injunctions and disputes over which rulebook should govern Kenyan football, the 2026/27Kenyan Premier League is set to kick off this Saturday, with eight fixtures confirmed and an FKF–clubs agreement addressing key season logistics.
Corridors of Justice
Judiciary seeks new safeguards as more Kenyans take up jobs abroad
Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Monica Mbaru said crossing a national boundary should not prevent a worker from pursuing justice.
Education and Career
Beyond the Classroom: How Kenya’s top schools account for public money
The National Assembly Committee on Governance and Education is scrutinising the financial affairs of national, or C1, schools over five financial years from 2020 to 2025, working alongside the Auditor-General to examine how millions of shillings entrusted to the institutions were received, spent and accounted for.
Sports
Kenya AirBadminton team makes strong start at Africa championships
On Friday, Kenya won four of seven matches in the men's doubles, mixed doubles and women's doubles categories.
News
Faith Odhiambo raises constitutional concerns over funds outside consolidated fund
Speaking during an interview on September 17, 2026, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o listed the Social Health Insurance Fund, National Infrastructure Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund among the funds that fall outside the Consolidated Fund.
East African Bloc
How Nairobi and Kisumu feature in Besigye’s Uganda treason case
Besigye is facing the charges together with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) officer Captain Denis Oola, also known as Denis Oola Ooya. All three have denied the allegations.
Coast
Parliament gives surveyor two months to settle Galana-Kulalu land dispute
The National Assembly Committee on Implementation issued the directive on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a sitting held at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Malindi, as it moved to revive efforts to settle the long-running land dispute.
Coast
KPA clarifies Mombasa Port crane incident, says no fatalities reported
The authority said the operational incident involving the RTG crane was immediately attended to by its safety and emergency response teams in line with established procedures.
Exclusives
Kiambu Gubernatorial aspirant raises alarm over weak county systems
In the audit of the county executive for the year ended June 2024, the Auditor-General questioned the independence and effectiveness of the internal audit function. The audit noted that the internal audit unit was placed under the finance department and that its approved work plan had not been fully implemented.
Corridors of Justice
High Court opens door for parties to scrutinise IEBC voter system
Justice Gregory Mutai issued the interim order while hearing a petition filed by advocate Gilbert Njoroge, who is challenging aspects of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s voter registration technology and its compliance with legal requirements on the publication of the voters’ register.
Central
Kindiki pledges Sh1bn to buy Mwea rice, rules out imports before local offtake
The DP said the move would help protect farmers from poor returns while strengthening the country's food reserves, with rice from Mwea and other producing areas expected to be bought before foreign supplies are allowed into the market.
Politics
Uhuru turns Ruto’s ‘Sponyo’ jibe into light moment at Murang’a funeral
His remark came as his political relationship with President William Ruto continues to attract attention, with the two leaders and their allies engaged in fresh exchanges as the country moves closer to the 2027 General Election.
News
NGEC raises alarm over exclusion of older persons ahead of 2027 polls
The call comes as Kenya’s older population continues to grow, with the number of people aged 60 years and above projected to increase from 2.9 million in 2024 to 3.4 million by 2030 and 4.2 million by 2035, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The population stood at an estimated 2.7 million in 2020.
News
Nairobi Expressway announces weekend traffic diversion at Westlands
According to a public notice issued by MOJA Expressway Company, the works will begin at 8 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026, and continue until 12 pm on Monday, September 21, 2026. The 40-hour traffic arrangement will affect motorists travelling towards the CBD who would ordinarily access the Nairobi Expressway through the Westlands Entrance
Business
Build, test and get customers first, Latitude59 CEO tells startup founders
Org said access to funding remains an important part of startup growth, but entrepreneurs should not expect investors to finance untested ideas without evidence that the proposed solution can become a viable business
News
KRA seizes Sh46.7m smuggled goods on Uganda-Nairobi bus
The authority said the illicit cargo could have denied the government Sh29.177 million in taxes had it reached the market.
Education and Career
My degree is from Mt Kenya University, not JKUAT, says Didmus Barasa
The dispute follows a September 14 letter from JKUAT stating that Barasa was not a student at the institution and that a certificate attributed to him for a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering was not genuine. The matter has renewed scrutiny of the MP’s academic history
Top Stories
Two dead after training aircraft crashes near Kipeto Wind Project
Kajiado West Sub-County Police Commander Maurine Kuto confirmed the incident, saying preliminary reports indicate the aircraft crashed in the hilly area of Kipeto
News
Kenya calls for end to Saudi attacks, warns of threat to global trade
The Government said the attacks violate international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability and security. Kenya also expressed concern over disruptions to maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning of wider implications for global economic stability and energy security, while calling for respect for international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
News
Kenya launches new terror hotline as Mudavadi warns gangs ahead of elections
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who represented President William Ruto at the launch, said the new system would strengthen cooperation between communities and security agencies and help authorities identify possible threats early.
News
MPs warn cheap sugar imports, cane poaching threaten local industry
The National Assembly Trade Committee has called for tougher safeguards against uncontrolled sugar imports, saying the measures are needed to protect local sugar producers and farmers who depend on the industry.
Health and Wellness
Ruto opens expanded GSU hospital as police welfare drive gains pace
The expansion comes as the government seeks to address longstanding welfare challenges within the security services, including inadequate housing and limited access to healthcare for officers deployed across the country
Rift Valley
Uasin Gishu oil tanker fire leaves seven with severe burns, 11 in ICU
The seven, who are among 11 victims admitted to the intensive care unit at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), have burns affecting more than 25 per cent of their bodies, according to the hospital.
Business
Kenya Power profit rises to Sh24.99 billion on higher electricity sales
The company said the latest results represented an improvement from the previous financial year, when it posted a profit after tax of Sh24.47 billion. In 2024/25, electricity sales increased by 887 GWh to 11,403 GWh, while Kenya Power reported revenue of Sh219.29 billion
News
Murkomen reports security gains as 3,000 illegal guns taken off streets
The Interior said the return of security had allowed children who had been kept away from classrooms to resume learning, while families whose homes were destroyed had started putting their lives back together.
Commentary
Is Kenya’s mainstream media becoming a boys’ club?
The absence of women in senior editorial positions and broadcast programme control rooms is not only eyebrow-raising but also a deeply appalling prospect.
Education and Career
MPs turn up heat on top schools over extra charges
The warning came as Parliament continued its scrutiny of financial decisions made by schools, with principals being required to explain why they introduced extra payments without clearance from the Ministry of Education.
Nairobi
Ruto to new GSU officers: Stay neutral, protect rights, use force wisely
The President told the officers that their work would at times demand that they place themselves between members of the public and people posing a danger.