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Youth leader, Makotsi calls for tech-driven reforms in Kenya’s electoral process

IEBC will be resuming its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) from Monday, September 29, 2025.

Kenya’s youth poised to lead, says Jubilee youth leader

Kenya has a large and youthful population, with up to 75% of the population under the age 35.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome first daughter Rocki Irish Mayers

This year also marked a milestone in Rihanna’s career, celebrating 20 years since the release of her debut album. Fans greeted the news with both congratulations and calls for new music, nearly a decade after her last album, Anti.

Mutua-led committee fights to resume compensation for protest victims

The appeal will be heard at the Court of Appeal in Nyeri on September 29, 2025.

Ruto demands Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and stronger Haiti support

Ruto said that the suffering of innocent people in conflict zones, including Gaza and Sudan, cannot be ignored. He insisted that a credible political process is the only path to lasting peace.

CS Murkomen warns against desecration of Kenyan flag

Somalia’s Ambassador to Kenya Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle condemned the disturbances that marred a recent football match involving Mogadishu City Club, saying the incidents do not represent the values shared between Kenya and Somalia.

President Ruto warns UN to reform or risk irrelevance

Turning to practical examples, Ruto used Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to demonstrate the UN system’s shortcomings.

Nairobi MPs threaten censure motion against CS Tuya over KDF recruitment

The lawmakers also cautioned that the limited venues could expose the exercise to infiltration by outsiders, creating unfair competition for Nairobi’s large population of job seekers.

Ruto at UN: Africa won’t stay silent in global decisions

Ruto pointed out that although African issues occupy most of the council’s agenda, the continent remains the only one without a permanent voice at the table. He demanded the allocation of at least two permanent seats with veto powers, along with more non-permanent seats for African nations.

ODM primaries in Kasipul delayed after chaos at election materials centre

One of the aspirants, Newton Ogada, is alleged to have stormed the election materials distribution centre with a group of hired youths, disrupting the process and issuing threats to election officials.

Somalia envoy condemns violence after Mogadishu City Club match

The Ambassador commended the Kenya Police Service, the Kenya Police FC administration, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), and Sports Kenya for their professionalism and support in hosting Mogadishu City Club at Nyayo National Stadium.

House clears envoys and Registrar of Political Parties after vetting

With the National Assembly’s endorsement, President William Ruto will now proceed with the formal appointment and gazettement of the nominees.

State invites public views on 2026/2027 Children Services budget proposals 

The proposed priorities fall under four programmes: Child Protection and Safeguarding, Child and Family Welfare Support Services, Child Rights, Governance and Participation and General Administration, Planning and Support Services.

IEK advocates for pay rise for graduate engineers in housing projects

IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme emphasised the need to strengthen opportunities for young engineers.

Bar owners, retailers petition Senate to halt Tobacco Bill

In a joint petition submitted on September 24, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) together with the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak) accused lawmakers of pushing the Bill forward without engaging those most affected.

Attorney-General delays clarity on missing Haiti officer Benedict Kabiru

Justice Mwita directed the petitioners to file and serve the supplementary affidavit within seven days, with the Attorney-General’s office given the same period to reply if necessary.

24 ASAL governors join forces with State to strengthen livestock sector

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe urged the counties to align their interventions with national programmes aimed at unlocking the full potential of the livestock economy.

Media Council seeks Sh1.5bn for AI monitoring as majority of outlets struggle

On press freedom, the council reported that 84 violations were documented across the country between January and September 2025. These included 56 incidents of physical assault, largely during anti-government protests and political activities.

Malawi's President Chakwera concedes defeat

Official results released so far show ex-president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has built a commanding lead in the September 16 election.

Miano: Kenya’s tourism on upward trend, targets 5.5 million tourists by 2027

Miano said that domestic tourism also grew by 12%, recording about 5.1 million bed nights, excluding unlicensed establishments such as Airbnbs.

Fifteen illegal firearms voluntarily surrendered in Kerio Valley

Senate questions land commission over years-long pending land cases

The meeting revealed that some petitions filed as far back as 2021 remain unresolved. Among these are disputes over illegal land alienation in Kiambu, contested ownership in Olderkesi, Narok West, and claims in Mombasa.

Ruto invites ENDA to set up production in Kenya

The Head of State met ENDA’s Executive Chairman, Nana Baffour, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2025, where he extended the invitation.

Most Kenyans to vote in 2027 despite lack of confidence in IEBC- Survey

The survey indicates that at least 70 per cent of Kenyans who have little to no confidence in the IEBC will also participate in the general elections.

UDA maintains lead as Kenya’s most popular party, TIFA survey shows

The poll further indicates that the Azimio Coalition enjoys 5 per cent support, followed closely by Wiper Democratic Movement at 4 per cent.

Political parties flagged over misuse of Sh601 million from State fund

Among the worst performers was the Kenya African National Union (Kanu), which recorded the highest unsupported balances at Sh212,743,031. This comprised trade payables of Sh37,352,734 and borrowings or loans worth Sh175,390,297, none of which were backed by documentation.

Tobacco law must address illicit trade and youth protection

BAHLITA also raised concern about past government efforts to shift farmers from tobacco cultivation, questioning their effectiveness.

State sets October deadline to resolve Sh204m KCC workers’ claims

A multi-agency team bringing together the Office of the Attorney General, the ministries of Cooperatives, Labour, Agriculture, and the National Treasury has been formed to verify the claims.

Busia land registrar arrested by EACC over alleged Sh10,000 bribe

According to the anti-graft agency, the registrar had withheld the document until the complainant paid what he called “release fees.”

Ten contenders vie for NLC Chair as 51 eye member positions

The Selection Panel emphasized that the shortlist was the result of a careful review of applications submitted following a public call issued on August 27, 2025.