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State confirms readiness to host 24th COMESA summit in Nairobi
The high-level meeting will take place on October 9, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
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Babu Owino to state: Honour CBAs with lecturers and end strike
The 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.
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Divisive, ethnic politics have no place in modern Kenya – Kindiki
Speaking 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.
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IEBC clarifies use of iris in voter registration, says it’s not mandatory
According to the electoral agency, the additional option of iris data is meant to strengthen verification processes.
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Another Kenyan illegally recruited into Russian military rescued- PS Sing’Oei
Foreign 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.
Education and Career
University staff unions vow to continue strike until CBAs are fully honoured
Speaking 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.
Business
Kenya’s inflation rises to 4.6% in September 2025
The rise, announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, highlights increasing pressure on household budgets, particularly from food price hikes.
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Billions from emergency fund unaccounted for, Auditor General finds
The 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.
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35,000 schools to lead Kenya’s 100 million tree drive
Forestry 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’.
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KFS sounds alarm over surge in fake forest product permits
The 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.
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Mau court hands life sentence to man convicted of defilement in Meru County
According 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.
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Kenya welcomes UN move to replace Haiti mission with Gang Suppression Force
The new GSF will comprise 5,500 police and military officers supported by a UN Technical Office tasked with providing logistical support and mobilizing resources
Education and Career
Ministry launches unit to tackle abuse and teenage pregnancies in schools
TSC 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.
Entertainment
Kenya to miss out on International Feature Film entry at 98th Oscars
Kenya Oscar Selection Committee confirmed that five films had been submitted for consideration and were reviewed on September 19 and 20.
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Mandera, Turkana receive emergency food aid as drought deepens
The 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.
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South African opposition leader Malema convicted of firing a gun in public
In 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.
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Kenya pushes competitiveness amid global trade shifts- CS Kinyanjui
Kinyanjui 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.
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Gachagua faces setback as three key aspirants quit DCP
In 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.
Health and Wellness
NACADA to onboard import and export licensing into KenTrade system from October 1
By 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.
Business
Inside Kenya Airways’ failed project Mawingu and its costly fallout
Appearing 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.
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MPs sound alarm over Sh97 billion Talanta Sports City debt burden
The 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.
Global Affairs
UN calls for Taliban to restore internet as Afghanistan goes dark
The 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.
Business
CBK proposes mobile money fee cap to make transfers cheaper
The 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.
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DCI flags off elite anti-terrorism squad for global warrior competition in Jordan
The nine-member team will join 38 elite units from 23 countries in one of the world’s most demanding special forces competitions.
Global Affairs
Energy debt hits record as bills go up again for UK households
From Wednesday, October 1, 2025, gas and electricity costs are going up by 2% for people on variable tariffs in England, Scotland and Wales following Ofgem’s latest price cap review.
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National Assembly approves Sh67.7 billion boost for counties
Under the new law, counties will receive funds for key areas such as doctors’ salary arrears, the Community Health Promoters programme, and the construction of new county headquarters.
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Revoke all bogus licenses, experts tell Government over soaring road deaths
The call comes in the wake of a weekend that saw at least 20 deaths in separate road crashes. Among the incidents, an ambulance collided with a trailer, killing six people, while a matatu carrying family members crashed into a truck near Kariandusi in Nakuru County, leaving 16 dead.
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Senators probe brutality and deaths linked to Del Monte pineapple theft claims
Senators are seeking answers from both security agencies and Del Monte Kenya Limited, demanding information on the number of incidents, the identities of those responsible, and measures taken to prevent further human rights violations.
Health and Wellness
Nyabero: Leadership failures and misinformation fueled COVID vaccine hesitancy
The expert emphasized that healthcare professionals have also fallen short in communicating the science behind vaccines to the public.
Health and Wellness
Vaccines explained: Expert highlights their role in saving lives
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation on Wednesday, Nyabero said the effectiveness of vaccines often goes unnoticed because they prevent diseases before they occur.