Sports
Kenya 7s reclaim Africa Men’s 7s title
The victory sees Kenya win the continental crown for a record-extending seventh time.
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Politics
Sifuna named The Equitable Party presidential candidate for 2027
The Equitable Party leader Gilbert Marava said the party would restructure its leadership to accommodate Senator Sifuna and his supporters.
Politics
UDA opens 24-hour window for challenges to grassroots election results
The disputes may be lodged electronically through the email address provided by the committee, [email protected].
Infographics
Africa's Most Populated Cities in 2025
Kinshasa and Lagos follow, while Luanda and Dar es Salaam complete the top five.
Crime
Three arrested in Nairobi as detectives recover 32 suspected stolen phones
The suspects, Michael Waweru, Wilson Wanjama and Samuel Kimani were arrested in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) after detectives from Murang’a East Sub-County, working with their counterparts from DCI Central Nairobi, acted on intelligence.
Top Stories
Verstappen wins "chaotic" Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
The race was delayed by about an hour and a half after heavy rain and a series of technical problems affected the formation lap.
News
US authorities seek family of Kenyan man who died in North Carolina
Twenty-eight-year-old Henry Mukolwe Macharia died of natural causes in Spring Lake, North Carolina, on September 11, 2026.
Crime
Police recover suspected bhang and 22 jerricans of chang'aa in Vihiga
In a statement by the National Police Service on Sunday, officers recovered assorted equipment believed to have been used to process and package the drug.
Sports
Kenyan Morans reach Africa Men's 7s final after difficult group stage
Kenya Morans will face Madagascar in the final at 2:11 pm EAT.
News
NYS clarifies viral video of officer and civilian altercation
The Service said the incident occurred two years ago.
Infographics
Most Common Languages Used on Websites (2025)
Other languages collectively make up 21 per cent, followed by German at 7 per cent and Russian at 6 per cent.
Crime
Two arrested in Narok over alleged impersonation, fraud scheme
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two are accused of using the impersonation to con unsuspecting members of the public out of their “hard-earned money”.
Politics
Gachagua tells Ruto to stop attacking Uhuru over 2027 politics
Speaking during a town hall community engagement in Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Saturday, Gachagua said Kenyatta had retired from active politics and dismissed claims that the former president was financing opposition activities against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
News
17 Catholic pilgrims killed in Salama crash to undergo postmortem
The 17 victims were Catholic pilgrims travelling to the National Shrine in Subukia for National Prayer Day when the accident occurred in the Salama area.
Global Affairs
Family: Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lucy Muteke to be buried on October 8
The couple died in a helicopter crash in Marondera, east of Harare on September 30, 2026.
Global Affairs
Six missing after medical plane loses contact en route to Boston
The Gulfstream G-100 was travelling from Bermuda to Boston when communication with the aircraft was lost shortly after 01:00 local time (05:00 GMT), the Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC.
Coast
MV Hamouna arrival highlights Lamu Port's growing capacity
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the arrival demonstrated Lamu’s growing importance.
Today In History
October 4, 1957: Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first artificial satellite
Sputnik was launched at 10:29 p.m. Moscow time from the Tyuratam launch base.
Education and Career
CS Ogamba appoints new council members to several public universities
The appointments, made under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act, give the new council members three-year terms.
Global Affairs
Tennessee prisons chief quits after failed execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the resignation of Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada on Saturday.
Nyanza
Senate committee probes fish cage operations in Homa Bay County
The petition was submitted by citizens and investors in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Politics
Kurudia makosa ndio shida! Uhuru’s fresh message to Mt Kenya
Addressing mourners and political leaders at the ceremony, the former president appeared to refer to an earlier political decision by voters in the region, while leaving it to them to determine what he meant
2027 Election
Opposition leaders renew push for unity ahead of 2027 elections
The leaders said there was no shortcut to bringing the opposition together, arguing that a united political front would be necessary as the country heads to the 2027 elections.
News
Muturi: We welcome investors, but Dangote deal must be clear
Muturi questioned the terms under which Dangote was being allowed to invest in the country, arguing that Kenyans should be provided with sufficient information about agreements involving the businessman.
Africa
Mudavadi calls for stronger African economic integration, regional trade
The Prime Cabinet Secretary said Africa must develop partnerships, policies and projects capable of translating the African Union’s Agenda 2063 into tangible economic outcomes for its people.
Top Stories
CS Chirchir orders probe into Salama crash that killed 17 pilgrims
Chirchir said the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), working with the National Police Service, had sent a crash investigation team to Salama to establish what caused the fatal multi-vehicle collision.
Global Affairs
Ex-US congressman sentenced to 10 years over $50m Venezuela lobbying deal
David Rivera, 61, was sentenced on Friday after being convicted in May of money laundering and acting as an undeclared foreign agent. He was found guilty following a seven-week trial
Coast
Use proper channels! Ruto responds to questions over Dangote refinery
The President questioned why political gatherings were being used to seek answers on the Lamu project instead of formal government channels.
Top Stories
Wetang’ula: Government prioritising roads, security to unlock Marsabit’s Potential
The National Assembly Speaker said the Government was making progress in addressing insecurity in Marsabit while working with local communities to promote lasting peace.
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Sifuna seeks Mt Kenya’s verdict on opposition presidential candidate
With several politicians linked to the emerging opposition contest present at the ceremony, Sifuna asked the people of Kirinyaga to take charge of the debate over the presidential candidate and running mate.