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Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelensky cautioned that without a strong international front, more countries could face Russian attacks.
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.
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.
Outside court, lecturers maintained they would not resume classes until the outstanding amounts are fully cleared.
Turning to practical examples, Ruto used Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti to demonstrate the UN system’s shortcomings.
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 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.
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.
With the National Assembly’s endorsement, President William Ruto will now proceed with the formal appointment and gazettement of the nominees.
IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme emphasised the need to strengthen opportunities for young engineers.
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.
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.
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.
Among the most striking cases is a mystery farmer controlling about 2,000 acres of Egerton University land for maize farming, with the “beneficial owner not known and the value not disclosed.
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.
Official results released so far show ex-president Peter Mutharika, Chakwera's predecessor, has built a commanding lead in the September 16 election.
According to Treasury data, monthly loans to the private sector rose to Sh10.7 billion in June, compared to Sh2.5 billion during the same period last year, ending a five-year stretch where lenders were reluctant to advance funds.
The SEP tax, introduced in December 2024 through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, charges foreign firms three percent of their gross turnover from digital services in Kenya.
Miano said that domestic tourism also grew by 12%, recording about 5.1 million bed nights, excluding unlicensed establishments such as Airbnbs.
To address the issue, the committee recommended that within six months, NEMA should identify asbestos-roofed buildings in the remaining 28 counties and develop a national disposal plan based on the 2011 asbestos management guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
In an incident caught on camera and shared virally across several social media platforms, two young men, are seen stepping on and kicking a Kenyan flag, while another is seen to then pick the same flag and use it to rub himself in a derogatory manner, while holding a fan engagement during the match at the Nyayo National Stadium, 20 September 2025.
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) shows the pay-TV provider had only 188,824 active users by June 30, 2025, a steep fall from 1.19 million in the same period last year.
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.
BAHLITA also raised concern about past government efforts to shift farmers from tobacco cultivation, questioning their effectiveness.
Past incidents have claimed hundreds of buffaloes, including a notable case in 2018 when around 400 buffaloes drowned after running into the river, which cuts through Botswana's Chobe National Park, a hotspot for elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes.
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.
