Exclusives
Wanjau: Counties must focus on jobs and economic growth
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Wanjau said counties were created to drive economic growth.
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Business
Abdi Mohamed takes over as I&M Bank CEO
I&M Group had appointed Abdi on June 29, following his departure from Absa Bank Kenya, where he had served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. At the time, the bank said his appointment would only take effect after the regulatory approval process was completed
Politics
Wanga defends ODM unity, says party will not field 2027 presidential candidate
Wanga said ODM remained “firm and focused” despite what she described as a “tumultuous” period.
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MPs raise alarm over delays in ID, birth certificate services in Elgeyo Marakwet
The delays come as Kenya continues to digitise identity and civil registration services. The government has been developing the Maisha Namba ecosystem, which is intended to provide a lifelong registration number beginning at birth and linking an individual's identity to services such as education, health and taxation
Global Affairs
Brazil heads for presidential run-off after Flávio Bolsonaro leads first round
Right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro will face incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round on October 25
Politics
Wanga dismisses Sifuna’s 2027 bid, warns opposition unity is a ‘mirage’
Speaking in an interview on Hot 96 FM on Sunday, Wanga said the opposition was unlikely to agree on a single candidate ahead of the election.
Nairobi
Sakaja calls for clean-up campaign ahead of El Niño rains
akaja said residents, neighbourhood associations and county teams must work together to clear garbage and drainage systems.
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Christa Pike remains critically ill after failed execution
Pike’s lawyer, Stephen Ferrell, said doctors were still working to clear two doses of pentobarbital from her system.
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Boiling nicely! Gachagua hails unveiling of Sifuna’s TEP outfit
Gachagua, in a statement on Sunday, urged Sifuna to move quickly to build the party and identify strong candidates for various elective positions
Global Affairs
Ethiopia: Tigray rebels withdraw from Mekelle as fighting intensifies
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which has been running the region, said the decision was made due to concerns over the safety of civilians.
Nairobi
Osotsi: Linda Mwananchi Movement set to replace Sifuna’s TEP political vehicle
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi announced the change during the unveiling of TEP in Nairobi.
North-Eastern
DCI arrests suspect in killing of US national in Garissa
The incident happened on May 28, 2026, near Abubeida School in Bulla Mzuri, about five kilometres north of Iftin Police Station.
Politics
Sifuna unveils Equitable Party as vehicle for Linda Mwananchi Movement
Sifuna said the movement would seek to rebrand TEP as the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
Sports
Kenya 7s reclaim Africa Men’s 7s title
The victory sees Kenya win the continental crown for a record-extending seventh time.
Politics
Sifuna named The Equitable Party presidential candidate for 2027
The Equitable Party leader Gilbert Marava said the party would restructure its leadership to accommodate Senator Sifuna and his supporters.
Politics
UDA opens 24-hour window for challenges to grassroots election results
The disputes may be lodged electronically through the email address provided by the committee, [email protected].
Crime
Three arrested in Nairobi as detectives recover 32 suspected stolen phones
The suspects, Michael Waweru, Wilson Wanjama and Samuel Kimani were arrested in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) after detectives from Murang’a East Sub-County, working with their counterparts from DCI Central Nairobi, acted on intelligence.
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Verstappen wins "chaotic" Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia
The race was delayed by about an hour and a half after heavy rain and a series of technical problems affected the formation lap.
News
US authorities seek family of Kenyan man who died in North Carolina
Twenty-eight-year-old Henry Mukolwe Macharia died of natural causes in Spring Lake, North Carolina, on September 11, 2026.
Crime
Police recover suspected bhang and 22 jerricans of chang'aa in Vihiga
In a statement by the National Police Service on Sunday, officers recovered assorted equipment believed to have been used to process and package the drug.
Sports
Kenyan Morans reach Africa Men's 7s final after difficult group stage
Kenya Morans will face Madagascar in the final at 2:11 pm EAT.
News
NYS clarifies viral video of officer and civilian altercation
The Service said the incident occurred two years ago.
Crime
Two arrested in Narok over alleged impersonation, fraud scheme
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the two are accused of using the impersonation to con unsuspecting members of the public out of their “hard-earned money”.
Politics
Gachagua tells Ruto to stop attacking Uhuru over 2027 politics
Speaking during a town hall community engagement in Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Saturday, Gachagua said Kenyatta had retired from active politics and dismissed claims that the former president was financing opposition activities against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
News
17 Catholic pilgrims killed in Salama crash to undergo postmortem
The 17 victims were Catholic pilgrims travelling to the National Shrine in Subukia for National Prayer Day when the accident occurred in the Salama area.
Global Affairs
Family: Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lucy Muteke to be buried on October 8
The couple died in a helicopter crash in Marondera, east of Harare on September 30, 2026.
Global Affairs
Six missing after medical plane loses contact en route to Boston
The Gulfstream G-100 was travelling from Bermuda to Boston when communication with the aircraft was lost shortly after 01:00 local time (05:00 GMT), the Federal Aviation Administration told the BBC.
Coast
MV Hamouna arrival highlights Lamu Port's growing capacity
Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the arrival demonstrated Lamu’s growing importance.
Today In History
October 4, 1957: Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the first artificial satellite
Sputnik was launched at 10:29 p.m. Moscow time from the Tyuratam launch base.
Education and Career
CS Ogamba appoints new council members to several public universities
The appointments, made under Section 36(1)(d) of the Universities Act, give the new council members three-year terms.