Politics
Wajackoyah: I can work with Ruto, Matiang’i or Gachagua
Wajackoyah made it clear that he still intends to contest the presidency and wants voters to decide who should lead the country when they go to the ballot.
News
Infographics
Top 10 Banks In Kenya by Accounts Below Sh500,000
By December 2025, Kenya had 788,853 deposit accounts holding Sh500,000 or more
Crime
Two arrested in Maseno as police recover 11 suspected stolen laptops
According to the National Police Service, the investigation began after a complainant reported to Maseno Police Station that his laptop had been stolen from his hostel room.
Politics
Orwoba: Why I still stand by Ruto’s 2022 election win
According to the former Senator, her view was also shaped by what she witnessed during the presidential petition, particularly when selected ballot boxes were opened and recounted.
Crime
IPOA opens probe into death of Dennis Osiemo in Narumoru police cell
Osiemo died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, a day after he was transferred to the station from Keroka Police Station in Nyamira County. IPOA said it had dispatched investigators to Narumoru to establish the circumstances surrounding his death
Politics
Babu Owino explains timeline behind The Mwananchi Party name change
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Embakasi East MP said principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement had visited the ORPP on August 4 to seek clarification on the Linda Mwananchi name before the name change was formally completed.
News
MP Caroli’s Bill seeks to scrap national tallying centre ahead of 2027
The proposed law would limit the role of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson to adding up and announcing presidential results as declared by returning officers at constituency tallying centres.
News
Kenyans given until October 7 to submit views on Gold Bill
The Bill was introduced in the Senate on September 8, 2026, when it received its First Reading, and has since been assigned to the Standing Committee on Land, Environment and Natural Resources for consideration.
Politics
ODM to Uhuru: Why did you hand power to Ruto if Raila won?
The former President made the remarks during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi on September 22, saying he remained convinced that Odinga had won the election. He also pointed to the performance of the coalition supporting Odinga in parliamentary and county elections as part of his argument
Politics
Omondi Oginga to Uhuru: Raila is now resting, give us a break
According to Oginga, the former President was in a position to take action during the election period and should therefore not continue engaging in debate over the results.
News
EACC chair: Bribery is taking resources away from Kenyans
Speaking in Kajiado County on Wednesday, where EACC officials met leaders of the county government to discuss ethics, integrity and good governance, Oginde called on public officers to put citizens’ interests ahead of personal benefit.
News
MPs seek three-year terms for services and facilities committee
In a letter to National Assembly Clerk Samuel Njoroge, the committee proposed adding the examination of reports and accounts of the PSC concerning services and facilities for MPs to its existing duties.
News
Embu man sentenced to 25 years for wife’s murder after plea bargain
According to the prosecution, the couple had experienced marital differences for about a week following a family dispute involving their daughter and her husband.
News
How Kenya plans to turn livestock into export powerhouse
The proposed farmer-owned commercial vehicles would aggregate livestock, improve access to larger markets and enable farmers to benefit from dividends or bonuses generated through commercial activities.
News
Ruto calls for stronger climate financing as Africa pushes for common COP31 position
The President insisted that Africa must remain active in global climate negotiations and demand implementation of commitments made by developed countries.
News
State hands Bachuma Livestock Centre to Blue Mountain
In a statement on Wednesday, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the centre would provide quarantine, inspection and certification services for animals destined for export, helping Kenya meet international animal-health and food-safety requirements.
Crime
Three arrested as police seize 187kg bhang worth Sh5.6m in Ruai
The recovered narcotics have been secured as exhibits as investigations into the suspected drug trafficking operation continue.
Corridors of Justice
DPP approves murder charges against Kimutai Maritim in Dr Victoria case
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions , Maritim was arrested on August 22 after he allegedly attempted to visit suspects detained at Pangani Police Station. He was reportedly intercepted while trying to deliver a loaf of bread and a packet of milk to the detainees.
News
Dr Victoria Mutiso murder: Suspects ordered to appear for plea on September 29
A prison officer appearing before Justice Muteti told the court that Rose and Angela had refused to participate in the proceedings through a virtual link.
News
IPOA raises alarm over rising attacks, killings of police officers
“Kenyans want an empowered police service that is safe and engages communities confidently, effectively, professionally, and efficiently,” the authority said.
News
President Ruto set to address UN General Assembly
Ruto is scheduled to speak during the general debate of the 81st session of the annual assembly in the afternoon in New York, which will be Wednesday evening in Kenya.
Today In History
Saudi National Day: A journey from 1932 to 2026
The day marks the proclamation that changed the name of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, also known as Ibn Saud.
News
Sh118bn shortfall threatens progress of 176 stalled housing projects
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) says Sh228.3 billion is required in the new financial year to fund projects already under way, but the government has provided only Sh110 billion.
News
Deaf Kenyans still face service barriers despite legal protections, NGEC says
NGEC made the call on Wednesday, September 23, during the International Day of Sign Languages, which is marked every year to highlight the importance of sign languages in advancing the human rights of Deaf people.
Corridors of Justice
Court gives Kenya Ports Authority chief 14 days to answer tenure challenge
The petitioner claims there is no publicly disclosed Gazette Notice or other appointment document showing that Capt. Ruto was reappointed, had his contract renewed or had his tenure extended beyond the three-year period.
Politics
Njiru challenges Sifuna camp over Ukombozi name reservation
Records from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) show that on March 13, 2025, the name Ukombozi People’s Party was approved for reservation to an applicant identified as Allan Jayuga Akivaga.
News
NTSA targets 4,000 PSV operators in nationwide safety training
The first groups began a four-day training programme on Monday, September 21, in Taita Taveta County, Mombasa and Garissa, with the programme expected to expand to other parts of the country.
News
Ruto pushes for new global financial order, fairer governance
The President also called for stronger cooperation among countries, saying Africa should not be forced to choose between the East and the West as it pursues its development interests.
Politics
Natembeya-linked party moves to reclaim Ukombozi name from Kalonzo
The party says it reserved the Ukombozi name in March last year but later wrote to the Registrar asking the office to discontinue the registration process.
Corridors of Justice
High Court to decide fate of delayed IEBC boundary review
Philip Kipkemoi Langat filed the petition through lawyer Felix Keaton, arguing that IEBC has failed to fulfil its constitutional responsibility under Article 89 to periodically review electoral boundaries.