News
State House, Kindiki facilities guzzle Sh1.17bn in one year
State House received Sh1.07 billion, while facilities under the Deputy President’s office accounted for the remaining Sh100 million.
Kenya
Business
Sh25.9bn climate fund launched for East African farmers
The Africa Rural Climate Adaptation Finance Mechanism (ARCAFIM) is targeting about 260,000 smallholder farmers and 500 rural businesses, with women expected to make up at least half of the beneficiaries and youth 30 per cent.
Infographics
Top 10 African Countries by Millionaire Population
Egypt and Morocco follow, while Kenya ranks among the top five
News
Foreign traders given 90 days to comply with Kenya’s business, immigration rules
In a statement released on September 8, 2026, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed said the process would provide affected foreign nationals with a “clear and structured opportunity” to put their documentation in order.
News
Bill seeks to give Kenyans power to force action on stalled regulations
The Statutory Instruments (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bill No 10 of 2024) seeks to give citizens a formal channel to petition Parliament when public bodies do not prepare the rules needed to give effect to legislation within the required timelines.
Education and Career
Grade 10 STEM: Learners race to pick subjects and senior schools
The Ministry of Education opened the Grade 10 selection process on August 24, 2026, giving learners until September 11 to make their choices through the Selection and Placement System.
News
Kagwe: Kenya ready to buy more maize from Uganda if grain meets safety rules
Kagwe said some Kenyan millers had been hesitant to purchase maize from Uganda because of concerns over moisture content and aflatoxin levels, warning that increased trade would only work if grain quality was addressed.
Global Affairs
Ruto praises Meloni as her government becomes Italy’s longest-serving
Ruto recalled his official visit to Italy in April 2026, saying the engagement had helped give fresh energy to relations between the two countries.
News
PS Sing’Oei apologises to Burundians over harassment amid trader crackdown
Sing’oei made the assurance during a visit to the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi on Monday, where he met nationals seeking clarity over their status following President William Ruto’s recent remarks on foreign traders.
Business
New NBO2 data centre boosts Kenya’s digital hub ambitions
The facility was officially launched by Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy John Tanui and Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke.
News
Gov’t opens registration window for undocumented foreigners
Those who present themselves to their respective embassies or high commissions for identification will, during the registration period, be presumed legally present in Kenya.
Corridors of Justice
Magistrate Rose Ndombi recuses herself from Mutegi corruption case
Ndombi said she and Mutegi studied law together, were admitted to the Roll of Advocates on the same day and later joined the Judiciary as part of the same cohort.