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Ex-President Uhuru to hand over Jubilee party chairmanship after court ruling
Uhuru has further committed to ensuring that the handover is completed in accordance with the law and Jubilee Party’s governing constitution.
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Senator Kibwana unanimously elected Senate transport committee chair
Hamida's election comes after Oketch moved to the position of Deputy Minority Whip, taking over the office previously held by former ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
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Controller of Budget seeks public views on new rules for oversight of public funds
The proposed Bill seeks to address gaps that have emerged during the implementation of the existing Controller of Budget Act, while the regulations are intended to provide clearer procedures for exercising the office's powers and functions
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CS Muga warns El Niño Rains will not end Kenya’s drought cycle
The Water CS said the government had to acknowledge Kenya’s vulnerability to alternating periods of heavy rainfall and drought rather than assume that a season of good rains would solve the country’s water problems.
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7 Ways Kenya Is Preparing for El Niño Rains
Authorities are mapping flood-prone and other high-risk areas to support early warning, evacuation, and rescue operations
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KNEC opens online Item-writing training for senior school, vocational teachers
Item writing is the process of developing individual questions or tasks used to assess a learner's knowledge, skills and competencies. The process goes beyond simply writing questions. Assessment items need to be linked to the curriculum, test the intended learning outcomes and be clear enough to allow learners to demonstrate what they know and can do
Crime
KRA official arrested over alleged Sh30,000 bribe in Kisumu
According to the commission’s statement issued on Tuesday, the company’s tax arrears had initially been placed at Sh4.5 million before the amount was revised to Sh142,230.
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Ruto gives Raila mausoleum October 14 completion deadline
Work on the new memorial started on July 20, 2026, at the Odinga family compound in Bondo. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project was intended to preserve Raila’s legacy and record his role in Kenya’s democratic journey.
Corridors of Justice
Retired presidents cannot hold party office beyond six months, court rules
In his ruling on Monday, Justice Mugambi clarified that the law does not prevent retired presidents from joining political parties or taking part in political activities. Instead, the restriction applies specifically to holding leadership positions in political parties after the six-month period following their departure from State House.
Politics
Ndindi Nyoro: How James Macharia, Equity’s Mwangi turned down Ruto’s 2022 DP offer
The Kiharu MP said the political environment surrounding the United Democratic Alliance at the time also made it harder to convince established figures to join the party’s presidential campaign.
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Ruto: Housing plan key to protecting land reserved for food production
Speaking during a media engagement in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026, the President said the housing programme should therefore be viewed not only as a plan to provide homes but also as part of efforts to protect land used for farming.
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Another suspect arrested over deadly chaos at Embu UDA meeting
The arrest comes as detectives intensify efforts to identify and apprehend other people suspected of taking part in the violence.
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Wetang’ula urges MPs to advance Kenya’s interests at Commonwealth conference
The Speaker urged the legislators to take an active role in the discussions rather than simply attend, arguing that Kenya had an established record of contributing to Commonwealth parliamentary affairs.
Corridors of Justice
Investigators unable to establish how Jeff Mwathi fell to his death
Police Chief Inspector Francis Kieti, who testified during the ongoing proceedings on Monday, said his reconstruction of the scene could not determine what happened in the moments immediately before Mwathi went through a window.
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Weatherman predicts rainfall over several counties in 7-day forecast
According to the seven-day forecast issued on Monday, September 14, rainfall is expected in parts of Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale and Laikipia.
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IEBC gazettes August 10, 2027, as General Election date
The gazettement formally establishes August 10, 2027, as the date for the presidential, parliamentary and county-level elections.
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Who is Kithure Kindiki?
Born in 1972 in Tharaka Nithi, Kindiki is a lawyer and former University of Nairobi lecturer who served as Tharaka Nithi Senator and Senate Majority Leader
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William McKinley: How a US president was assassinated in 1901
McKinley, who was six months into his second term, was attending a public reception at the Temple of Music on September 6.
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2026 Technology Impact Ranking
A new technology ranking highlights the expected impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, hydrogen and fuel cells, biotechnology, and the Internet of Things
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Ruto commissions water project, launches road to boost Kisumu connectivity
The Kisumu projects therefore combine two longstanding infrastructure challenges: reliable water and wastewater management in a rapidly expanding city, and road connectivity for communities and agricultural producers
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Parliament seeks public input on education reform Bills across four counties
The six Bills are the Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026; Basic Education Bill, 2026; Kenya National Educational Assessments Council Bill, 2026; Pre-Service Education and In-Service Training Bill, 2026; Kenya National Qualifications Framework (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026
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Senate calls for public views on Participation Bill by September 28
The proposed legislation is intended to address a long-standing gap in Kenya's governance framework by providing a specific law governing how public institutions involve citizens in decisions affecting them
Politics
Gachagua: Opposition eyes 2.5 million votes in Nairobi ahead of 2027 polls
Addressing Kenyans in the United States on Sunday, Gachagua said the opposition’s growing activities in Nairobi over the weekend demonstrated its strength in the city, which has about 2.7 million registered voters.
Crime
Police uncover three-acre bhang plantation worth Sh60 million in Mwingi
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations,the operation was conducted by officers from the National Police Service (NPS) and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) following what police described as “credible intelligence”.
Corridors of Justice
Court bars Standard from republishing Charlene Ruto police tender claims
The orders followed an application by Charlene challenging a Standard publication of August 30, 2026, which included a front-page feature headlined “THE TRAIL…” and a page six story titled “Police uniform tender trail links Alusala teacher and First Family.”
Crime
Nairobi police arrest robbery suspect, recover stolen phone
The suspect was taken to Pangani Police Station, where he remains in custody as police complete investigations and prepare him for court
Politics
Ruto defends affordable housing programme, says 1.1 million jobs at stake
The President challenged critics who have proposed ending the housing levy and stopping the construction of affordable homes, markets and hostels to explain what would happen to people currently employed through the projects
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Historical Trends of Displaced Populations in Kenya
Data from the UNHCR Economic Survey 2026 shows that the displaced population from Somalia increased from 288,648 in 2022 to 470,148 by May 31, 2026
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Odinga family forms committee to coordinate first anniversary commemorations
The committee, chaired by Prof Adams Oloo, will coordinate commemorative activities planned for the week of October 15, with the family saying the full programme would be announced once preparations are complete
Politics
Linda Mwananchi backs Edwin Sifuna for 2027 presidential race
The resolutions were announced following a mobilisation tour of Nairobi that culminated in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday