According to Forbes’ billionaires index, Musk’s net worth briefly hit $500.1 billion on Wednesday afternoon in New York before easing to just over $499 billion later in the day. The milestone reinforces his position as the richest person in the world, far ahead of other major tech figures.
Ann NyamburaIn a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that the agency failed to provide evidence linking the funds to criminal activity.
Maureen KinyanjuiA vote to reopen the government collapsed just hours after the shutdown took effect, and the Senate later adjourned without a deal, increasing fears of a prolonged standoff that could cost the economy billions and put hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk.
Maureen KinyanjuiFree Kenya Movement National Chairman Bob Njagi and Secretary General Nicholas Oyoo were apprehended on Wednesday afternoon at Stabex Filling Station in Kireka, according to the movement.
Maureen KinyanjuiClinical officer Olang testified about treating a male patient around 11pm on the night of the murder. He identified the patient in court as Matara and said he had two stab wounds; one on the right thigh and another on the right hand, and appeared intoxicated.
Maureen KinyanjuiKamau had been held at Komwamu Police Post in Kuria West following a dispute with his aunt over trees valued at Sh30,000, and his sudden death has left relatives demanding urgent answers from the authorities.
Maureen KinyanjuiKAA’s Acting Managing Director, Mohamud Gedi, expressed gratitude to the KAA Board of Directors, led by Chairman Caleb Kositany, as well as government ministries for facilitating the talks.
Bradley BosireThe high-level meeting will take place on October 9, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Bradley BosireThe lawmaker warned that over 500,000 students’ futures are at stake if the strike continues, adding that the crisis is deepening mistrust in government and fueling brain drain among academics.
Bradley BosireSpeaking in Irunduni, Tharaka Nithi County, during a development engagement with grassroots leaders and residents from Kitui County, Kindiki said the government will work with all leaders regardless of political, regional, or religious affiliations.
Bradley BosireAccording to the electoral agency, the additional option of iris data is meant to strengthen verification processes.
Bradley BosireForeign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said on Wednesday that Kevin Kariuki Nduma is the third Kenyan to be freed from what he described as a dangerous and irregular conscription.
Bradley BosireSpeaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, union leaders accused the government and university councils of dragging their feet on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) that have remained unimplemented for years.
David AbonyoThe rise, announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, highlights increasing pressure on household budgets, particularly from food price hikes.
Chrispho OwuorThe report shows that the Ministries of Defence, Internal Security and National Administration, and Irrigation failed to provide expenditure returns for amounts they received from the fund. At the centre of the concerns are unverified refunds totalling Sh1.07 billion.
Ann NyamburaForestry PS Gitonga Mugambi called on Kenyans to take part in the campaign by going back to their former primary schools to plant trees and clean up the environment under the theme, ‘Turudi Primo: Tu-kadonate Fruit Trees na Ku-clean Environment’.
Ann NyamburaThe agency cautioned drivers and business operators involved in the movement of timber, logs, poles and charcoal, saying there had been a notable increase in fraudulent permits circulating in the sector.
Ann NyamburaAccording to a court filing posted on October 1, 2025, the offence took place on May 26, 2024, when the accused attacked the minor, a class two pupil, while her mother was at the church.
David AbonyoThe new GSF will comprise 5,500 police and military officers supported by a UN Technical Office tasked with providing logistical support and mobilizing resources
Bradley BosireTSC Director for Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor revealed that since January 2024, the commission has received 111 reports of sexual misconduct involving teachers. The complaints range from sexual relations with learners to harassment, flirtation and sodomy. He said these cases are handled through the Code of Regulations for Teachers.
Rose AchiengKenya Oscar Selection Committee confirmed that five films had been submitted for consideration and were reviewed on September 19 and 20.
Ian NjaneThe relief supplies flagged off include 6,600 bags of maize destined for Turkana, 7,200 bags of rice for Mandera, and 8,840 bags of beans to be shared between the two counties. The ministry estimates that this support will benefit around 204,600 residents in Turkana and 287,700 in Mandera.
Ann NyamburaIn 2018, a video emerged showing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader firing several shots in the air during his party's fifth anniversary celebrations held in the country's Eastern Cape province.
Ann NyamburaKinyanjui noted that Kenya’s competitive edge lies not only in its relatively low tariffs but also in its youthful workforce, wide trade agreements, and nearly 93% renewable energy mix.
David AbonyoIn the past month, DCP has lost candidates in Banissa, Mbeere North and Magarini constituencies , all of whom were initially viewed as central to Gachagua’s plan to use the by-elections to showcase the party’s strength.
Rose AchiengBy migrating these processes NACADA will centralise clearance of all alcoholic beverages, reduce manual processing and delays through automated workflows, and improve compliance and data integrity across agencies.
Chrispho OwuorAppearing before the National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, Kenya Airways chief executive officer Allan Kilavuka gave a detailed account of how the 2012 expansion plan aimed at transforming the airline into Africa’s leading carrier by 2021 turned into one of the country’s most costly corporate failures.
Rose AchiengThe National Assembly’s Committee on Sports and Culture flagged the financing plan, intended to support one of the main venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, for lacking transparency and sufficient public consultation.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe government began shutting down high-speed internet connections to some provinces earlier this month to prevent "immorality", on the orders of shadowy supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Rose AchiengThe CBK said that while mobile money usage has grown substantially, most users still rely on basic services like person-to-person transfers, with fewer taking up advanced options such as digital credit, insurance, or savings.
Maureen Kinyanjui