Politics
Kalonzo questions Ruto’s empowerment agenda, vows to scrap housing levy
Kalonzo alleged that campaigners had taken several items to voters, among them wheelbarrows, mattresses, gas and a boat.
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Coast
Taita-Taveta roads set for Sh15bn upgrade under Ruto plan
The announcement came on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when Ruto inspected the 57km Bura-Mto Mwagodi road in Mbale, Wundanyi Constituency, one of several road projects being undertaken in the county.
Politics
UDP rejects Mohammed Abikar’s claim to party leadership
According to UDP, Abikar ceased being a member of the party a long time ago before going on to establish his own political party based in Machakos.
2027 Election
Kimani Ngunjiri launches Farmers Party, eyes 2027 return to Bahati
Ngunjiri has presented the Farmers Party as a grassroots movement that will push for the interests and rights of farmers while creating a platform where ordinary Kenyans can raise issues affecting them.
East African Bloc
Ethiopia army chief links new rebel alliance to foreign powers
Speaking through the Ethiopian Army’s media outlet, Birhanu said Ethiopia’s adversaries had changed their approach, turning to financial support and intelligence operations to fuel internal conflict and interfere with the country’s development.
Education and Career
Ruto pledges to pursue hardship allowance for Taita Taveta teachers
Hardship areas are typically marked by challenges including poor infrastructure, limited access to essential services, difficult weather conditions, insecurity and inadequate social amenities.
Politics
Atwoli fires back at Gachagua over repeated references to his name
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary-General said Gachagua appeared unsettled by his recent media appearance, despite the former deputy president having spent much more time giving interviews across different platforms.
Coast
Dangote says Lamu refinery will produce 1,000MW of electricity
According to Dangote, the electricity project will be a major part of the Kenyan investment, with the plant expected to generate about 1,000MW from petroleum coke, also known as petcoke.
Education and Career
Six school heads to face MPs over audit queries
The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, is examining Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s reports for the financial years under review, with the school accounting officers expected to respond to various queries.
News
Ruto responds to Kalonzo’s ‘God’s Work’ remark on road projects
The President said Kalonzo’s reference to the road leading to his home in Tseikuru was accurate, but pointed out that the government’s development programme extends beyond the Wiper leader’s home area.
News
DusitD2: UK court keeps ex-SAS soldier from publishing attack book
Craighead was among those involved in the security response after Al-Shabaab militants attacked the DusitD2 complex at 14 Riverside Drive in Nairobi on January 15, 2019.
Politics
Sifuna’s 2027 party plan faces fresh test after UDP rejects takeover claims
UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar said there was no agreement to hand the party leadership to either Sifuna or Natembeya, insisting that any changes must be approved through the party’s established structures.
Politics
Gachagua: Winning power will not be enough without creating jobs
Speaking in Dallas on Friday, September 26, 2026, Gachagua said the political changes being sought by the United Opposition would not solve the country’s problems unless they were followed by clear action to create jobs.
Nairobi
Nairobi seeks private partner to build 80-tonne hazardous waste plant
The facility, proposed by US-based Satarem America Inc., would start with the ability to treat between 60 and 80 tonnes daily before increasing its capacity to 100 tonnes. The
Global Affairs
Lula targets Brazil's online betting industry ahead of election
Lula signed the provisional order on Friday, introducing measures that "prohibits all sports betting and online casinos".
News
Inside government plan to take youth funding closer to rural areas
The government has set a 50 per cent reservation target for women and five per cent for youth with disabilities under NYOTA, with the age limit for PWD beneficiaries extended to 35 years.
Politics
Gachagua proposes 5pm–11pm bar hours in bid to curb alcohol abuse
Gachagua made the proposal on Friday, September 25, 2026, while speaking to Kenyans in the diaspora in Texas, where he raised concern over what he described as the growing culture of daytime drinking in the country.
Sports
Sports Kenya queried over Sh2.2bn stadium contracts awarded to one firm
Modern Precast received the four contracts, with Sports Kenya having paid Sh839.4 million by the time of the audit.
News
Missing activist Collins Otieno found injured along Thika Road
Otieno had been among activists arrested in Nairobi's Central Business District on Monday, September 21, during protests over the continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
Crime
Wanted woman arrested at JKIA with suspected cocaine worth Sh13.5m
The woman was intercepted by Kenya Airports Criminal Investigations (KACI) detectives as she prepared to board a flight to Bangladesh. Her arrest followed a stop order issued by the National Anti-Narcotics Investigations Bureau (NANIB) over alleged involvement in narcotics trafficking.
Africa
New Ghana transport rules target preaching, hawking in moving buses
The restriction is being brought into sharper focus following the introduction of Ghana’s 2026 Road Traffic Regulations in May and a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Transport Ministry this month.
Education and Career
Low number of professors threatens postgraduate supervision in universities
The Commission for University Education found that only 631 professors, representing 3.84 per cent of academic staff, were teaching across 38 chartered public universities, 32 chartered private universities, three private universities with Letters of Interim Authority, eight public university constituent colleges and two private constituent colleges.
News
Self-taught Kenyan pupil beats continental field in Chinese language contest
Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan said Ethan’s early progress was achieved without formal lessons before teachers at the Confucius Institute at Kenyatta University took notice of the brothers.
Counties
Counties face Sh172 billion pending bills as travel spending hits Sh17 billion
According to the Budget Implementation Review Report for the financial year ended June 2026, Nairobi accounted for the largest share of county travel expenditure after using Sh850 million during the period under review.
Global Affairs
Iran offers US seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the proposal while speaking to reporters at the United Nations in New York, saying Tehran had sent the plan to the US through Qatar. He said the reopening of the key waterway would depend on the necessary conditions being met.
Politics
Ruto allies question Uhuru’s timing over Raila 2022 remarks
National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula accused Uhuru of failing to respect Ruto’s mandate and questioned his continued political activity after leaving State House.
Africa
Ruto tours Dangote plant as Kenya prepares to break ground on Lamu refinery
During the tour, Ruto pointed to the scale of the Nigerian facility, which has the capacity to refine 700,000 barrels of crude oil every day.
Global Affairs
Kenya, Mauritius seek stronger economic links to unlock opportunities
The two countries already have established commercial links, although merchandise trade remains relatively modest compared with the broader investment relationship
Politics
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to heed elders’ call for unity
The Deputy President said political competition should not be allowed to create divisions between communities in the region, including attempts to separate Mt Kenya into East and West.
Crime
Motorcycle used to ferry gunman in lawyer Mbobu murder recovered
The recovery marks another development in the investigation following the arrest of three suspects, including Nicholas Lemiso Naula, a boda boda rider suspected of transporting the gunman on the day of the attack.