News
Fresh State Board changes as Ruto, CSs appoint and reappoint officials
The President also appointed Moses Narok to chair the board of the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority for one year.
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News
Former Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Ali tops race for Parliamentary Service Commission seat
The decision was reached by the Parliamentary Service Commission, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, with a report on the selection process tabled before Parliament on September 15.
Politics
Mt Kenya elders endorse Kindiki as region’s Spokesperson
The declaration was signed by representatives of Kiama Kia Ma, the Kikuyu Council of Elders, Njuri Ncheke, Kiama Kia Muembu, Ngome and Nyangi Ndiriri.
Education and Career
Kenyatta University confirms cholera cases, warns students over food safety
The university also warned students against drinking water from unknown sources, urging them to use treated water instead. It further advised them to avoid raw foods such as salads, fruits and vegetables if they cannot confirm that the water used to wash them is safe.
Business
East African insurance regulators move to harmonise supervision
Insurance services are guided by 25 insurance core principles, but regulators have been using different methods to determine whether companies meet the required standards in their respective markets.
News
Nairobi among 29 counties forecast to receive weekend rain
The weather agency said the showers would be spread across different periods rather than continue throughout the day, with much of the country expected to have sunny conditions during the daytime.
2027 Election
IEBC reopens Sh6.5bn election tech tender with tougher rules
IEBC is looking for suppliers of a new Integrated Elections Management System that will be used in the next General Election, with the commission saying the technology currently in use has become obsolete.
News
What investigators are still examining after fatal Mount Ololokwe crash
Records supplied by the operator show that pilot Josh Outram, 36, held a valid Commercial Pilot License (Helicopters) issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) on December 7, 2025.
Health and Wellness
Eight counties keep clinical officers’ strike alive as CBA dispute persists
KUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira said some county governments were frustrating the process through intimidation of striking clinical officers and delays in putting into effect an agreement that took eight years to negotiate before it was signed in February.
Technology
Kenya’s 5G market hits 2.1 million subscriptions as data use soars
The growth continued during the April-June quarter, when the number of subscriptions rose from 1.9 million in March to about 2.1 million by June. This means operators added roughly 170,000 5G users during the three-month period.
Sports
Motsepe questions Mariga’s absence as FKF divisions deepen
CAF President's remarks came amid a disagreement between FKF President Hussein Mohamed and his deputy McDonald Mariga, who, together with seven members of the federation’s National Executive Committee, have questioned the management of the Football Kenya Federation.
News
How helicopter hit rock before fatal Mount Ololokwe crash, Report reveals
The impact according to Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID), in a report, caused the landing-gear assembly to separate, after which the fuselage and remaining structure descended the steep slope before going over the cliff and coming to rest at its base.
Global Affairs
Greenland deal gives US expanded military powers as Denmark defends sovereignty
The deal follows months of pressure from Trump to acquire or take control of Greenland, including threats to use military force, with the US president repeatedly pointing to the island's strategic location, mineral resources and the perceived security threat posed by Russia and China.
News
Kenya drops to 132nd in Global Peace Index as security, debt risks rise
The country fell five places to 132nd in the 2026 Global Peace Index, from position 127 in 2025. Its peace score also declined from 2.392 to 2.447, placing Kenya 33rd out of 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Corridors of Justice
Attorney General given 14 days to explain continued ban on Zimbabwean activist
The development follows a fresh attempt by Zimbabwean activist Brian Kagoro to travel to Kenya, which ended with him being removed from a Nairobi-bound flight in Ethiopia last Tuesday.
News
Duale disputes Controller of Budget’s claims over oversight of public funds
The Health CS referred to Article 228 of the Constitution and the Controller of Budget Act, 2016, saying they clearly define the responsibilities of the Controller of Budget.
Africa
President Tinubu orders criminal probe into Niger miners’ deaths
The President maintained that the government would continue its fight against illegal mining and other criminal activities but said officers involved in enforcement operations must follow the law and protect the rights of people placed in custody.
Politics
Why Babu Owino says party row will not affect his Sifuna alliance
The Embakasi East MP said he would continue mobilising support for Sifuna and campaign for him as the movement's presidential candidate.
2027 Election
Gachagua: No government contract without funds under my administration
Speaking to business executives at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader said delayed government payments were hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depended on contracts with public institutions.
Global Affairs
Trump orders CNN, MS NOW and Politico out of White House
Despite the announcement, CNN and Politico reporters remained at the White House shortly afterwards. A CNN crew was also travelling with Vice-President JD Vance to and from an event in Iowa.
Sports
CAF president rules out Plan B as Kenya steps up 2027 Afcon preparations
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said his confidence in President William Ruto had also remained firm, pointing to Kenya's experience in hosting CHAN after preparations were extended
Sports
Ronaldo gets Portugal recall at 41 as Jorge Jesus names first squad
Ronaldo, who had announced that the 2026 World Cup would be his final World Cup, will now remain part of the Portugal setup under Jesus.
News
CS Kagwe targets taxes, VAT refund delays hurting flower farmers
The Agriculture Cabinet Secretary said the Government was keen to resolve the VAT refund issue and would raise the matter with the Treasury.
Corridors of Justice
Judiciary seeks new safeguards as more Kenyans take up jobs abroad
Employment and Labour Relations Court Principal Judge Monica Mbaru said crossing a national boundary should not prevent a worker from pursuing justice.
Education and Career
Beyond the Classroom: How Kenya’s top schools account for public money
The National Assembly Committee on Governance and Education is scrutinising the financial affairs of national, or C1, schools over five financial years from 2020 to 2025, working alongside the Auditor-General to examine how millions of shillings entrusted to the institutions were received, spent and accounted for.
News
Faith Odhiambo raises constitutional concerns over funds outside consolidated fund
Speaking during an interview on September 17, 2026, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o listed the Social Health Insurance Fund, National Infrastructure Fund, Primary Healthcare Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund among the funds that fall outside the Consolidated Fund.
East African Bloc
How Nairobi and Kisumu feature in Besigye’s Uganda treason case
Besigye is facing the charges together with his aide, Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) officer Captain Denis Oola, also known as Denis Oola Ooya. All three have denied the allegations.
Coast
Parliament gives surveyor two months to settle Galana-Kulalu land dispute
The National Assembly Committee on Implementation issued the directive on Thursday, September 17, 2026, during a sitting held at the Deputy County Commissioner’s office in Malindi, as it moved to revive efforts to settle the long-running land dispute.
Coast
KPA clarifies Mombasa Port crane incident, says no fatalities reported
The authority said the operational incident involving the RTG crane was immediately attended to by its safety and emergency response teams in line with established procedures.
Exclusives
Kiambu Gubernatorial aspirant raises alarm over weak county systems
In the audit of the county executive for the year ended June 2024, the Auditor-General questioned the independence and effectiveness of the internal audit function. The audit noted that the internal audit unit was placed under the finance department and that its approved work plan had not been fully implemented.