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- standardmedia.co.keseen 11 Aug, 08:49headline rewritten
From cheers to 'Wantam': Why Ruto's allies are losing the crowdWantam wave tests Ruto regime political strength - nairobiwire.comseen 14 Aug, 05:14headline rewritten
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Impeached Gachagua has become Ruto's 'co-president'How Gachagua has now become Ruto's 'co-president' - standardmedia.co.keseen 19 Aug, 23:14headline rewritten
Alarm as more Kenyans fall victim to online scam, mobile money fraudOf online scams and mobile money fraud, why Kenyans are biggest victims - standardmedia.co.keseen 20 Aug, 11:34headline rewritten
UDA, ODM officials from northern Kenya launch drive to rally support for RutoNorthern Kenya UDA, ODM officials rally support for Ruto - standardmedia.co.keseen 29 Aug, 00:21headline rewritten
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Kenya’s ICT regulator proposes inactive mobile number deactivation guidelines, with a six-month process before recycling.Kenya’s ICT regulator has proposed inactive mobile number deactivation guidelines, with a six-month process before recycling.
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Fears of xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.Concerns about xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.
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Burundians rush to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered tradersKenya moves to register frightened Burundians as tension over foreign traders rises - the-star.co.keseen 11 Sept, 00:33URL changed
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Rogue command: Murkomen, Amin, the architects of State terrorMurkomen and Amin: State terror architects killing without blinking - standardmedia.co.keseen 12 Sept, 05:29headline rewritten
Wanjigi: Uhuru, Ruto plot 2027 politics to escape debt reckoningJimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning - standardmedia.co.keseen 12 Sept, 10:17headline rewritten
Poor leaf quality, politics hurting West of Rift tea farmers, says KTDA bossHow poor leaf quality, politics hurting Rift tea farmers - standardmedia.co.keseen 15 Sept, 21:17headline rewritten
Linda Mwananchi storms Nairobi in bold Sifuna show of strengthFive-hour capture: How Sifuna stormed city in bold show of strength - standardmedia.co.keseen 19 Sept, 01:00headline rewritten
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Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- capitalfm.africa10:45first to report
The association said the emergence of industrial-scale layer and broiler farms is creating an uneven playing field for Kenyan farmers, who continue to face high feed costs, limited access to affordable financing, inadequate technology and inconsistent government support.
- AllAfrica11:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's expanding digital economy is increasingly under threat from organised cybercriminals targeting mobile money services, telecommunications networks and government systems, according to the latest INTERPOL African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2026.
- theconversation.com14:45
A study of 701 households in Nairobi found that rising food and fuel prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced many families to eat and cook less.
Thu, 6 August 2026
7 reports- nairobiwire.com03:45
Rigathi Gachagua has denied claims that DCP intends to weaken rival political parties in Mt Kenya, saying he welcomes fair competition while urging regional leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica05:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of the National Assembly have condemned what they termed a deliberate attempt to inflame ethnic tensions after a purported list circulated on social media alleging ethnic favouritism in the deployment of police officers commanding stations and divisions.
- capitalfm.africa05:45
His remarks come amid growing debate over leadership within the Opposition, days after Gachagua dismissed concerns raised by Munya and other leaders, insisting parties allied to the Opposition should strengthen themselves
- ghafla.co.ke08:46
- AllAfrica09:16
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A document circulating on Facebook appears to list newly appointed commanders of Nairobi police stations, with users suggesting that the appointments were made along ethnic lines. But the National Police Service has labelled the document fake, and there are no credible reports supporting such appointments.
- AllAfrica11:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for stricter enforcement of labour laws against private security companies that have failed to implement the government's 15 percent minimum wage increase.
- AllAfrica12:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has urged the government to launch a multi-agency investigation into the suspected cyanide poisoning that killed 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, warning that the incident could have implications beyond wildlife conservation and expose potential risks to Kenya's food supply.
Fri, 7 August 2026
10 reports- nairobiwire.com03:42edited after publishing
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Why Peter Munya Set Foot in Gachagua's Wamunyoro Residence for TalksMunya rejects Gachagua's Wamunyoro home as opposition talks venue, demands a neutral space for choosing a joint 2027 presidential candidate against Ruto.
- nairobiwire.com03:45
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged one term supporters to form a "Hyena coalition" aimed at unseating President William Ruto in 2027. He said the name responds to remarks linked to Health CS Aden Duale and called on allies to stay united and avoid internal divisions.
- nairobiwire.com03:49
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that his fallout with Rigathi Gachagua began after he rejected calls to resign from President William Ruto's government. Kindiki said he chose to stay and serve Kenyans while urging Mount Kenya leaders to embrace unity.
- nairobiwire.com03:50
Ruto and Oburu Oginga to hold a three-day Naivasha retreat with governors and MPs to launch a joint UDA-ODM 2027 manifesto and settle the running mate row.
- nairobiwire.com05:15
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- AllAfrica11:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African governments and aviation industry leaders are pushing for faster implementation of open-skies policies, warning that fragmented air transport markets are raising business costs and limiting the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:53
Wildlife agency says confirmatory tests are underway to determine source of contamination as it assures tourists the park remains safe
- AllAfrica12:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three serving police officers have been implicated in the assassination of prominent mental health expert Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso, with detectives revealing that one allegedly supplied the murder weapon, another pulled the trigger, and a third helped coordinate the carefully planned killing.
- AllAfrica13:15
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to move with speed against individuals wearing camouflage and other security-style uniforms while allegedly posing as police officers or members of specialised security units.
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- capitalfm.africa7 Aug, 09:39their copy
- standardmedia.co.ke14:37
Wanjigi said that Ruto’s powers would become restricted once the constitutionally prescribed election date passed.
Sat, 8 August 2026
11 reports- president.go.ke04:00
President William Ruto has asked newly appointed diplomats to proactively protect and advance the interests of Kenyans in their countries of designation. The Head of State said the ambassadors should explore new business opportunities for Kenyans abroad and promote Kenya as an ideal investment destination. The President said it is the responsibility of the ambassadors […]
- standardmedia.co.ke04:44
The need for a new vision is not in doubt. The real question is whether the Presidency can credibly convene and lead it while battling deep stakeholder scepticism.
- standardmedia.co.ke06:00
The Kenyan public has a healthy skepticism of the private sector. Many associate the private sector with unfair profiteerism and poor working conditions.
- standardmedia.co.ke06:13
Plainly speaking, these homecomings have become political fishing expeditions taken too far. That’s why some of them have backfired in the past.
- president.go.ke08:30
President William Ruto has asked the Kenya Defence Forces to develop more efficient ways of tackling the country’s security threats. Speaking during the Cadets Commissioning Parade at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, he asked the cadets to leverage technology, foster community engagement, and implement targeted interventions. The President noted that the country continues to […]
- standardmedia.co.ke10:45
Sifuna dismissed claims by the President and his allies that he lacks the political experience required to lead the country.
- the-star.co.ke13:30
“Oparanya, I respect you greatly, but today I have come to Sabatia to ask for your vote."
- the-star.co.ke13:30
Ruku called on residents to embrace what he described as national politics
- the-star.co.ke13:30
URL changednow www.the-star.co.ke/in-pictures/2026-08-08-leaders-turn-out-in-style-for-charlene-rutos-koito
The leaders made their way to Intonna Heritage Farm in Narok where the Koito ak Chaik ceremony is taking place
- standardmedia.co.ke16:16
Leaders voiced that many young Muslims feel excluded from governmental decisions, calling for substantive representation in policy making.
- standardmedia.co.ke16:27
Jubilee presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i has urged Kenyans to maintain peace and mutual respect.
Sun, 9 August 2026
7 reports- standardmedia.co.ke05:40
The presidential election in Kenya is gunpowder. Whenever it is touched off, the blast rocks the country. It did so, 19 years ago.
- standardmedia.co.ke07:00
Despite Muturi’s ideological differences with Gachagua, Muturi described him as humble, listening and reasonable while appearing in closed-door meetings.
- standardmedia.co.ke07:00edited after publishing
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From cheers to 'Wantam': Why Ruto's allies are losing the crowdSenior government officials and MPs are now finding themselves heckled, chased away or forced to cut short public meetings as frustrated citizens openly express their anger.
- standardmedia.co.ke07:00
The Deputy President's office has evolved into one of Kenya's most strategic bargaining chips, symbolising regional inclusion, executive influence and succession planning.
- kenyan-post.com13:58
Politics, News, Entertainment, Features, Gossip, Lifestyle, Editorials, Sports, Kenya News, Africa News, World News, Breaking News, Latest News
- the-star.co.ke17:30
DP Kindiki warns Mt Kenya against political divisions ahead of 2027 polls
- the-star.co.ke22:15
Gachagua said their relationship deteriorated after he left office
Mon, 10 August 2026
10 reports- standardmedia.co.ke04:59
Kenya has the resources and strategic advantages to become an economic powerhouse, but weak institutions, corruption, ethnic politics and poor policy continuity hold it back.
- AllAfrica05:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Public Accounts Committee has raised concern over the slow implementation of land records digitisation in the country.
- AllAfrica07:08
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians seeking the presidency against rushing into the race, arguing that the country's highest office requires extensive political experience and a proven record of public service.
- AllAfrica07:08
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jubilee Party Presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has sought to play down reports of divisions within the United Opposition, saying the coalition is still in the process of establishing itself before settling on who will lead it into the 2027 presidential election.
- AllAfrica07:39
[Capital FM] Naivasha -- President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairman Oburu Oginga are leading a broad-based parliamentary retreat in Naivasha attended by more than 250 National Assembly members and 45 senators, a year ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica11:21
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled the start of his 2027 presidential campaign with a message outlining his intention to overhaul Kenya's policies, systems and leadership as the country enters the election year.
- AllAfrica11:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has told politicians uncomfortable with the party's cooperation with President William Ruto to leave rather than remain on the fence, as divisions within the Orange party continue to deepen ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica16:30
[Capital FM] Narok -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of shielding suspects linked to the killing of Mt Elgon parliamentary hopeful Nathan Wasama, claiming authorities ignored repeated warnings that the politician's life was in danger.
- AllAfrica16:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to deliver a political verdict on President William Ruto's first four years in office, promising to outline what he says are the administration's failures and the harm it has caused Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica16:39
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Kwanza and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have formed a 10-member team to draft a joint manifesto ahead of the 2027 General Election, marking a major step towards formalising their political partnership.
Tue, 11 August 2026
11 reports- ghafla.co.ke10:46
- allafrica.com10:57
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he went to great lengths to keep the contents of his latest political address away from the Kenya Kwanza administration and the National Intelligence Service.
- capitalfm.africa12:46
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that two police officers linked to the killing of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso were arrested and subsequently released on the…
- AllAfrica12:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has announced an additional $242 million to support immediate Ebola response, preparedness and humanitarian efforts in countries affected by or at risk from the outbreak in East and Central Africa.
- allafrica.com12:54
The Kenyan government will import one million bags of 90 kilograms of maize to bridge an expected deficit amid depressed rains in crop-growing regions.
- capitalfm.africa13:11
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing assessment of President William Ruto’s first four years in office, accusing him of turning Kenya into an “imperial…
- capitalfm.africa13:20
Gachagua said Ruto had betrayed the covenant made with Kenyans in the 2022 election.
- capitalfm.africa13:33
The State Department said Tuesday that 420,000 Kenyans in Nyeri County have acces the Fund borrowing a cumulative Sh1.88 billion.
- capitalfm.africa13:38
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto’s administration of presiding over a growing cost-of-living crisis, alleging that the government “steals” about Sh3 billion from…
- capitalfm.africa13:55
Gachagua questioned the decision to fly Raila to India by private jet and the circumstances surrounding his treatment there.
- AllAfrica16:04
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned that Kenya is becoming unsafe for foreigners, accusing the Ruto administration of allowing a pattern of cross-border abductions, forced deportations and alleged transnational repression.
Wed, 12 August 2026
10 reports- AllAfrica06:51
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As funding shrinks, civic space narrows and opposition to sexual and reproductive rights grows across Africa, advocates are gathering in Mombasa with a simple message: progress cannot be taken for granted.
- AllAfrica07:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have put the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC) on the spot over millions of shillings in expenditure that was not approved by the commission, with the Auditor-General warning that the institution failed to follow budget reallocation procedures.
- AllAfrica07:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has kept its benchmark interest rate at 8.75 percent as inflation remains within the target range.
- AllAfrica07:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has called for an inclusive national conversation on Kenya's long-term development future, warning against allowing electoral cycles to disrupt the country's development plans.
- AllAfrica09:39
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has told Kenyans to look beyond the 2027 General Election and focus on developing a long-term national plan that puts the interests of future generations ahead of political cycles.
- AllAfrica10:51
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has been ordered to set aside Sh105 million from a compensation fund for victims of torture, enforced disappearances and abductions as a court considers a legal challenge to a government verification process.
- AllAfrica10:51
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has directed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to continue recognising existing physical motor vehicle logbooks as valid documents pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the implementation of the electronic motor vehicle registration certificate, commonly known as the e-Logbook.
- AllAfrica10:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned that frequent changes to government policies could undermine Kenya's development, urging the country to shield long-term programmes from political interference and focus on building a sustainable national agenda.
- AllAfrica12:27
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya has called on the government to lower the cost of pesticides used by farmers and strengthen regulations to discourage the use of highly hazardous products.
- AllAfrica12:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, has been temporarily closed to the public to allow construction and renovation works at the historic site.
Thu, 13 August 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica06:52
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Imam Bukuru Elie Khalfan is very personal about the need for open conversations about sexuality.
- AllAfrica10:06
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Rivers Commission chairperson Margaret Wanjiru has given notice of her intention to resign from the position, saying she is ready to move on and focus on other engagements.
- AllAfrica13:49
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The room was loud - not with argument, but with laughter.
- AllAfrica14:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge says rising Treasury bill yields will not undermine the transmission of monetary policy to commercial bank lending rates.
- standardmedia.co.ke14:42
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has assured Kenyans that the country will remain food secure despite drought and increasingly unpredictable weather.
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- standardmedia.co.ke05:54edited after publishing
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Impeached Gachagua has become Ruto's 'co-president'Gachagua is increasingly winning the credibility test against his former boss, who appears to be struggling to fight off the image of a man whose word cannot be trusted.
- AllAfrica07:00
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- For persons with disabilities, being in the room does not always mean being included.
- AllAfrica07:29
[IPS] Nairobi -- Campaigners say anti-rights movements are increasingly using family law to challenge women's rights to inheritance, property, divorce and child custody.
Sat, 15 August 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica07:37
[allAfrica] There was a time when cotton was more than just another crop in Kenya. In parts of the country, it was white gold. Farmers planted it knowing that the harvest could pay school fees, put food on the table and keep money circulating in rural communities. Cooperatives provided a link between farmers and markets, ginneries kept workers employed and textile mills had a ready source of raw material. In Mpeketoni, Lamu County, David Njuguna, chairman of the Lake Kenyatta Cooperative
- kenyan-post.com14:07
Politics, News, Entertainment, Features, Gossip, Lifestyle, Editorials, Sports, Kenya News, Africa News, World News, Breaking News, Latest News
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- president.go.ke06:00
The National Police Service will be adequately resourced to enhance its capacity to work. President William Ruto asked the service to utilise its funds prudently to secure Kenyans and their property. He said the resources should be used to equip police officers with modern equipment to efficiently combat the ever evolving and sophisticated crimes in […]
Mon, 17 August 2026
10 reports- AllAfrica04:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a stern warning to politicians, rally organisers and other individuals against incitement, provocation and any conduct likely to undermine peace and public order, as political tensions rise in parts of the country.
- AllAfrica04:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi's argument that rising soft-drink consumption is a sign of improving household incomes, accusing the government of using misleading indicators to portray Kenya's economy as healthy.
- AllAfrica04:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged his successor, Kithure Kindiki, to stop being used by President William Ruto to divide the Mt Kenya region, warning that continued political fragmentation could hurt the community.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has condemned the reported arrest, harassment and assault of medical interns in Uganda, warning that the treatment of healthcare workers demanding better working conditions threatens efforts to strengthen health systems across East Africa.
- AllAfrica09:01
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi Hospital held its 2026 Children's Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament, bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to mobilise support for children from disadvantaged backgrounds requiring specialised cardiac treatment.
- AllAfrica09:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury has convened a one-day strategic retreat to assess progress in implementing key reforms and strategic initiatives across the ministry.
- AllAfrica09:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senators have given the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum 12 months to develop a framework for establishing a national strategic oil reserve capable of holding at least six months of the country's fuel consumption.
- AllAfrica09:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has accused the government of launching what he termed a new wave of 'digital terrorism' targeting opposition leaders.
- AllAfrica15:47
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to command the support of nearly 12 million Kenyans as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.
- AllAfrica15:51
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Judiciary has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, dismissing it as fabricated and warning the public against using it to advance political narratives.
Tue, 18 August 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica05:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed the High Court decision upholding his impeachment, arguing that the three-judge bench erred in finding that his removal from office could not be reversed despite violations of his constitutional rights.
- standardmedia.co.ke06:15edited after publishing
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Alarm as more Kenyans fall victim to online scam, mobile money fraudKenya is facing rising cybercrime and mobile money fraud, with criminals exploiting digital scams to steal money and personal information.
- standardmedia.co.ke10:33edited after publishing
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UDA, ODM officials from northern Kenya launch drive to rally support for RutoDuring the launch in Isiolo town, the group from grassroot said the initiative is intended to bring the broad based alliance to the electoral wards level
- AllAfrica11:55Kenya: EACC Arrests Treasury Officials, Business Owners Over Alleged Sh1.57bn Profit Programme Fraud
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested senior National Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving funds meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing.
- AllAfrica12:33
[IPS] Nairobi -- Despite record participation in global biodiversity reporting and planning processes, countries remain off track to meet the world's 2030 biodiversity goals, according to discussions that concluded this month at two key meetings under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
- AllAfrica16:18
[Horn Diplomat] Nairobi -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's recent visit to Nairobi brought together senior Kenyan leaders, diplomats and development partners for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Somaliland's development priorities, the Republic of Somaliland Mission in Kenya said.
- AllAfrica16:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto was on Tuesday taken through KEMSA's digital transformation programme during a visit to its exhibition stand at the Kenya Health Summit in Nairobi.
Wed, 19 August 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica10:58
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against any attempt to undermine Kenya's democratic process, insisting that the 2027 General Election must be held as constitutionally scheduled.
- AllAfrica11:58
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- CFAO Mobility Kenya has recalled some Toyota vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2017 over defective airbags linked to injuries and fatalities globally.
- allafrica.com16:59
Former Chief Justice David Maraga, former Attorney General Githu Muigai and Suba South Caroli Omondi are set to coordinate a new People's Forum for Electoral Preparedness as Kenya begins preparations for the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica17:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A coalition of opposition parties and political movements has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to assess alleged political violence in Kenya and consider an investigation against President William Ruto if evidence links those in power to organised attacks.
- AllAfrica17:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has ordered a review of public remarks attributed to Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to establish whether they amount to professional misconduct.
Thu, 20 August 2026
6 reports- fundsforngos.org05:35
Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The EU Youth Sounding Board (YSB) Kenya is inviting applications for its second cohort to give young Kenyans a stronger voice in European Union policy and programming. The initiative provides opportunities for youth aged 18–30 to participate in policy dialogue, advocacy, decision-making, networking, and consultations on issues affecting young people in Kenya. EU
- AllAfrica06:39
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Schools across the country are set to reopen on Monday after the Ministry of Education ruled out reports of a postponement.
- globalsistersreport.org08:45
Operating outside the bureaucracy of Kenya's formal shelter system, at least 10 Catholic convents across Kenya have turned their peaceful residences into informal safe havens for domestic abuse survivors.
- AllAfrica09:05
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Over the past year, South Africa has witnessed several incidents in which migrants, asylum seekers and undocumented people have reportedly faced barriers to essential healthcare, including maternal and child health services.
- AllAfrica16:18
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Kenya's growing competitive padel community will return to the court from August 25-30 as Networks Padel Village hosts the second season of the Networks Open, bringing together players across different levels for six days of competition at Village Market.
- AllAfrica16:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports suggesting that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has struck a political deal with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua.
Fri, 21 August 2026
17 reports- standardmedia.co.ke04:00
President Ruto has been preaching about the miracles of SHA and his government’s performance in delivering healthcare, yet some patients are suffering after incurring huge bills.
- standardmedia.co.ke04:00
Tension has flared within the broad-based government after ODM declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums."
- president.go.ke05:00
President William Ruto has underscored the government’s commitment to nurturing sporting talent in Kenya. The President noted that Kenya has an abundance of football talent, saying more focus is needed on identifying, nurturing and developing it through conducive infrastructure, planning and training. “I want to assure Kenyans that the government is steadfast in its commitment […]
- AllAfrica07:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Passengers are divided over government intervention in the pricing of ride-hailing services, with affordability emerging as the biggest concern.
- allafrica.com10:51
Kenya's anti-corruption agency did not arrest Gachagua-linked judge and lawyer over alleged impeachment bribery scandal
- allafrica.com10:57
The Kenya Bodaboda Riders and Owners Association has requested the National Assembly to investigate the alleged unfair lending and assets financing practices by Mogo Auto Limited following complaints.
- allafrica.com11:00
Farmers and veterinarians are calling for stronger coordination across Kenya's food value chain to improve market access, food safety and farmer incomes as the 10th AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper Expo opened in Nairobi.
- AllAfrica12:11
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeated his call for independent, foreign-led investigations into the chopper crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr.
- AllAfrica12:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health PS Mary Muthoni has embarked on a nationwide Jamii Imara Mashinani caravan to amplify the government agenda at the grassroots, hailing President William Ruto's development record in Rongai.
- AllAfrica14:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Makueni County is turning to satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and geographic information systems (GIS) to determine where rural roads should be built or upgraded, in a move officials and engineers say could reduce the cost of infrastructure projects and help stretch limited public resources.
- AllAfrica14:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Drama unfolded at the funeral of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale's wife, Gloria Khalwale, after DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa appeared to snub a public call to declare his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions.
- AllAfrica14:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sent his clearest signal yet that he expects to remain President William Ruto's second-in-command if the Kenya Kwanza administration secures a second term in the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica14:47
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna left mourners laughing after revealing how National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula allegedly confronted him with a detailed list of every insult he had ever directed at him.
- AllAfrica15:09
[Capital FM] Applications are now open for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell and curated by Africa House to support emerging music creatives and professionals with mentorship, practical development, industry access and collaboration.
- AllAfrica15:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has signalled that the Linda Mwananchi movement could abandon the name and move to a different political party as efforts to register the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election faces persistent hurdles.
- AllAfrica15:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will not appear before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on August 27 after informing the commission that he will be out of the country on a pre-planned foreign trip.
- standardmedia.co.ke16:20
Governor Johnson Sakaja, while calling on city residents to remain alert and proactive, said City Hall has intensified preparations and accelerated identification of hotspots.
Sun, 23 August 2026
7 reports- the-star.co.ke14:30
The question at COP31 is not whether smallholder farmers can deliver climate outcomes
- the-star.co.ke14:30
The retired President asked politicians to stop blocking rivals from holding meetings
- the-star.co.ke14:30
A jubilant crowd broke into song and dance as the retired President made his way into the venue.
- the-star.co.ke14:30
Uhuru is also expected to launch a book documenting the life and legacy of the former Vice President.
- the-star.co.ke14:30
This was after the crowd broke into loud cheers and ululations when Uhuru mentioned Sifuna’s name.
- the-star.co.ke14:30
Uhuru urged political leaders and Kenyans to unite and work together for Kenya
- the-star.co.ke14:30
Gachagua said he has spent the past 56 days listening to Kenyans’ views on the state of the nation
Mon, 24 August 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica05:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has taken aim at politicians who he says are using tribal rhetoric to divide Kenyans.
- capitalfm.africa06:18
NYERI, Kenya, Aug 24 – Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has defended former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s record on youth issues, citing his alleged financial support for young people arrested…
- capitalfm.africa08:51
Cooperative Development Commissioner David Obonyo announced the proposed name change in a notice to KUSCCO shareholders ahead of a special general meeting scheduled for August 28.
- AllAfrica12:05
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Super Metro has dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- AllAfrica12:05
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he was ready to carry the opposition ticket if fellow leaders chose him, insisting that he would remain firm despite political pressure.
- AllAfrica12:33
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The value of building projects approved in Nairobi County rose by Sh18.24 billion in the first five months of 2026, pointing to increased construction activity in the capital.
- capitalfm.africa18:28
The multi-stakeholder consultative meeting, held at the Central Bank School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, brings together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, professional bodies and development partners.
Tue, 25 August 2026
14 reports- the-star.co.ke04:15
Poor rainfall affects production in farming regions, growers counting losses
- the-star.co.ke04:15
Programme has reached 3.4 million households with fertiliser and 4.1 million with certified seed.
- the-star.co.ke04:15
For instance, women are arriving in hospital. They are dying after they arrive
- president.go.ke04:15
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to open an embassy in Budapest, Hungary. The President said the process should begin immediately and the Mission be up in a year or two. Speaking when he hosted the Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, Dr László Kövér, at State House Nairobi, President […]
- the-star.co.ke04:15
The team has raised concern over preparedness and independence of the agency.
- AllAfrica05:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend his right to contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election, maintaining that his impeachment does not automatically bar him from seeking elective office while his legal challenges remain pending.
- AllAfrica10:37
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has issued a warning to his political opponents, saying they will face a tough political contest.
- AllAfrica10:37
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has issued a warning to his political opponents, saying they will face a tough political contest.
- AllAfrica11:08
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mobile money was used as the payment method or destination in half of the computer fraud cases reviewed by Kenya's cybercrime authorities between February and July, prompting the government to intensify monitoring of digital financial transactions.
- AllAfrica11:08
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mobile money was used as the payment method or destination in half of the computer fraud cases reviewed by Kenya's cybercrime authorities between February and July, prompting the government to intensify monitoring of digital financial transactions.
- AllAfrica11:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi barbershop discovered it had about 180 loyal customers a month only after an artificial intelligence tool began analysing its business data.
- AllAfrica11:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cooperative sector is eagerly waiting for the Senate to fast-rack processing of the Draft Cooperatives Bill 2024, to the desk of President Dr William Samoei Ruto for his signature.
- AllAfrica11:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cooperative sector is eagerly waiting for the Senate to fast-rack processing of the Draft Cooperatives Bill 2024, to the desk of President Dr William Samoei Ruto for his signature.
- capitalfm.africa19:16
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 26 — African entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to the beauty and personal-care industry to build consumer brands around the needs of a growing middle-class population, with Kaat…
Wed, 26 August 2026
19 reports- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Kenya Airways’ half-year loss widened to Sh16.1 billion in 2026 as fuel costs surged 66 per cent and aircraft remained grounded by global shortages of engines and spare parts.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
The Government has cut subsidised fertiliser to Sh2,000 per 50kg bag and halved certified maize seed prices to help drought-hit farmers recover and prepare for the next planting season.
- the-star.co.ke03:15
DCP leader declares he's running for president, dismissed claims his role is merely to mobilise voters to remove Ruto.
- the-star.co.ke03:15
Gachagua claimed he is setting the agenda for Ruto.
- the-star.co.ke03:15
The effort has gained fresh momentum, with MPs calling for a policy framework to formally absorb them into government.
- the-star.co.ke03:15
The covenant of 2010 was a promise...whose fulfilment remains a work in progress
- AllAfrica04:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa on Tuesday met with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua as opposition leaders intensify efforts to unite behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica10:14
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new peacebuilding initiative targeting 11 Kenyan counties will use community-based early warning systems and digital monitoring to help contain conflict, misinformation and other risks that could disrupt businesses and livelihoods ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica10:27
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to begin installing onboard Wi-Fi on its long-haul aircraft from the second quarter of 2027 as the national carrier seeks to improve passenger experience.
- AllAfrica14:05
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has declared the long-running Mau Forest evictions issue closed after 13,000 evictees in Narok South received Sh200,000 each in compensation.
- businessdailyafrica.com14:15
Truth cannot be created by communications, and credibility cannot be sustained by messaging alone.
- AllAfrica14:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the Government will take action against them, as he urged residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica15:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged growing overtures from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but stopped short of confirming whether he intends to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
- businesstoday.in15:26
Data from Kpler and EOA shows the share of Indian petroleum product supplies to Kenya rising steadily between January and August, with the shift becoming particularly visible in the latest two months.
- standardmedia.co.ke15:28
Each beneficiary received Sh200,000 through M-Pesa to help them resettle.
- standardmedia.co.ke21:00
Religious leaders and politicians may contribute to public debate, but blurred boundaries can reduce faith to a campaign tool and erode the independence that gives religious institutions credibility.
- standardmedia.co.ke21:00
Nairobi residents, event organizers, churches and entertainment businesses will now have to pay for mandatory noise permits under the Nairobi City County Finance Act 2026.
- standardmedia.co.ke21:00
Currently, the government has announced an intent to import at least 490,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice.
- ghanamma.com22:15
Thu, 27 August 2026
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Kenya has little time to prepare as El Nio rains loom nationwideThe climate outlook indicates that rainfall will begin as early as September in parts of western Kenya and the Rift Valley
- AllAfrica04:13
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has stepped up efforts to tackle new HIV infections, adolescent pregnancies and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), which continue to threaten the health, education and future of young people.
- AllAfrica09:53
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal LPG refilling and trading as it moves to curb safety risks linked to unregulated gas cylinders.
- AllAfrica12:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said an electoral mandate does not give an elected government unlimited authority, insisting that power secured at the ballot box must always be exercised within the confines of the Constitution.
Fri, 28 August 2026
13 reports- AllAfrica04:13
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed the constitutional right of Kenyans to criticise the Government, express unpopular views and participate in peaceful demonstrations, saying no citizen should lose their life, liberty or dignity for exercising those freedoms.
- capitalfm.africa05:57
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – The Nairobi International Trade Fair is placing innovation and export opportunities at the centre of its 2026 edition, with organisers seeking to connect Kenyan businesses…
- AllAfrica08:30
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku has urged communication professionals to help protect public trust and counter misinformation as Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica09:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged more than 6,000 newly trained police officers to exercise their authority responsibly, uphold the Constitution and remain accountable to Kenyans as they begin their careers in the National Police Service.
- AllAfrica11:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have been deployed around the Archives, Luthuli Avenue and Railways Roundabout in Nairobi's central business district as traders prepare to march to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices in protest against a revised customs valuation benchmark.
- AllAfrica11:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (Kefwa) have warned that the delayed start of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League will damage the career of many players if intrigues surrounding it are not resolved immediately.
- AllAfrica12:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States has launched a Sh930 million ($7 million) initiative to support Kenya's efforts to modernise police training and strengthen the professionalism and effectiveness of the National Police Service.
- AllAfrica13:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned politicians against hiring gangs to disrupt political meetings, intimidate opponents or perpetrate violence, saying no political objective can justify the use of force.
- AllAfrica13:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced an increase in the entry-level basic salary for police constables as the Government moves to improve the welfare and working conditions of security officers.
- AllAfrica13:33
[Capital FM] For three decades, the airwaves of Nairobi and beyond have been anchored by a distinct, unmistakable frequency. As 98.4 Capital FM counts down to its milestone 30th anniversary, the station has rolled out its ambitious ThirdFlow Campaign--built around the powerful ethos: "30 Years. Three Eras. One Flow."
- Al Jazeera English16:12
Traders frustrated by more than $5,000 duty hike they say will hurt small businesses.
- africanews.com16:14
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.
- Al Jazeera English19:02
Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.
Sat, 29 August 2026
3 reports- riotimesonline.com05:48
Kenya tea Iran shipments fell 40.7 percent in the first quarter and about 8 million kilos now sit in Mombasa, as new US measures deter the banks.
- standardmedia.co.ke13:06
Kenya’s shift to competency-based education has expanded access to schooling but continues to struggle with learning outcomes.
- standardmedia.co.ke14:45
Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees every citizen the fundamental right to access information held by the State or by private entities when needed to protect or exercise a right.
Sun, 30 August 2026
1 report- capitalfm.africa14:43
Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission not to be intimidated or blackmailed by politicians who have sensed defeat.
Mon, 31 August 2026
14 reports- AllAfrica03:59
[The Conversation Africa] Nairobi's transformation into a "world-class city" is both anticipated and celebrated in Kenya's media. A new book, Peasants to Paupers: Land, Class and Kinship in Central Kenya, examines how the city's expansion conceals profound social upheavals. These have root causes in the opportunities created by surging land values in rural areas, making it tempting for landowners to sell off their peasant plots. The author, economic and political anthropologist Peter Lockwood,...
- AllAfrica04:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Passengers using Kenyan airports have been warned to expect delays to departing flights after the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) said some flight operations were being disrupted.
- AllAfrica04:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has described President William Ruto as "lucky" to be facing what he termed the most "clueless" opposition in Kenya's political history.
- AllAfrica04:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amnesty International Kenya has called on the government to move beyond promises and take concrete steps to end enforced disappearances, establish the whereabouts of missing persons and hold those responsible to account.
- AllAfrica04:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has challenged President William Ruto to abandon plans to unveil a long-term Vision 2060 blueprint and instead concentrate on delivering the promises that propelled him to State House in 2022.
- AllAfrica06:15
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nyanza leaders have urged Siaya Governor James Orengo to quit active politics and give way to a younger generation, just days after he declared his intention to vie for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica07:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's allies have opened a fresh political front in Siaya, stepping up mobilisation for his re-election just days after Governor James Orengo declared his intention to seek the presidency in 2027.
- AllAfrica07:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has questioned the government's decision to undertake another change of police uniforms, arguing that public resources should be used more efficiently by tapping into existing state capacity.
- AllAfrica13:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan consumers are facing renewed pressure on milk prices after formal-sector milk deliveries declined in June, with the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) calling for urgent government measures to prevent further shortages and price increases.
- AllAfrica13:25
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: As Kenya readies for elections in 2027, a graphic quoting Kenyan deputy president Kithure Kindiki as threatening to expose president William Ruto's alleged involvement in 2007 and 2008 post-election violence in Kenya is circulating online. However, it is fabricated.
- times.co.zm13:41
The Food Reserve Agency is stepping up maize procurement and storage in Chililabombwe and Ndola to ease depot congestion and protect grain stocks ahead of the rainy season.
- AllAfrica13:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has dismissed social media claims that goons attacked her while she was travelling to work, calling the reports "fake".
- AllAfrica13:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's human rights watchdog has warned that enforced disappearances remain a continuing human rights crisis, citing 46 cases it has documented in 2026 and calling on the government to establish the whereabouts of missing persons and prosecute those responsible.
- times.co.zm15:00
The Food Reserve Agency (FRA) has bought more than one million tonnes of maize from farmers since the start of the 2026 marketing season, with more than K6 billion paid out as of Friday.
Tue, 1 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica06:04
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from sharply reduced treatment costs after the government signed an agreement with US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer that President William Ruto says will cut the price of medicines for several cancers by more than seven times.
- techweez.com11:06edited after publishing
Kenya’s ICT regulator has proposed inactive mobile number deactivation guidelines, with a six-month process before recycling.
Wed, 2 September 2026
7 reports- capitalfm.africa05:20
Mugeria, Lempaa & Kariuki Advocates wants TSC to provide a detailed report of all teacher vacancies advertised during the period, including the number of positions advertised in each county and sub-county and the teaching cadres involved.
- AllAfrica06:41
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Pharmaceutical manufacturers have warned that delays in processing VAT exemptions could disrupt the production and supply of medicines and other healthcare products in Kenya.
- capitalfm.africa08:16
Previously, shareholding limits were embedded directly in section 29 of the CMA Act and could only be changed through legislative amendment. This provided certainty but limited regulatory agility, particularly in responding to evolving market structures, new investment models and sector-specific risks.
- AllAfrica09:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe after spending about nine hours in the hands of his alleged abductors.
- standardmedia.co.ke14:45
Kipkelion residents have threatened to boycott the 2027 elections if the proposed Sh8 billion South Rift Level VI Teaching and Referral Hospital is moved from its designated site in Londiani.
- president.go.ke22:00
The Government is committed to documenting all citizens to enhance service delivery. President William Ruto said effective and inclusive governance of public services requires accurate citizen data. The Government, he added is working towards the implementation of a vital statistics system that meets the demands of a new digital era. He said the Government has […]
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:05
President William Ruto says some businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as anti-migrant tensions elsewhere in Africa fuel concerns over rhetoric targeting foreign traders
Thu, 3 September 2026
11 reports- AllAfrica06:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A director of Gladdens Homes Limited has been charged with allegedly defrauding 22 people of a total KSh28 million in a housing scheme under investigation by detectives.
- AllAfrica08:57
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has ordered a crackdown on illegal traders in Kenya amid complaints from local traders over competition from foreigners engaging in local retail businesses.
- BBC News World10:59
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
- AllAfrica11:23
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that a new investor will take over mining operations at Lake Magadi following the revocation of Tata Chemicals Magadi's licence in July this year.
- Bloomberg Politics11:42
Kenyan President William Ruto ordered the ousting of Tata Chemicals Ltd. and is looking for fresh investors to take over its century-old mining rights for minerals that are processed into soda ash.
- AllAfrica12:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has extended the application window for tertiary education funding for first-time university students and TVET trainees to September 21, 2026.
- blueprint.ng16:00
Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered the shutdown of small retail businesses owned and operated by foreign nationals across the country.
- AllAfrica16:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has ordered Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya, accusing the Indian-owned company of extracting Kajiado's mineral wealth for more than a century without doing enough to create jobs, establish factories or add value locally.
- AllAfrica16:49
[Premium Times] "We have made efforts to improve the economy; we have not improved investor confidence for hawkers to come to Kenya," President Ruto said.
- standardmedia.co.ke17:14
The government is set to launch three initiatives aimed at transforming the livelihoods of millions of Kenyans working in the informal sector by helping them gain formal recognition.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:56
William Ruto says government will bring in new investors to take over soda ash operations at Lake Magadi
Fri, 4 September 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica06:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging that the government is targeting potentially lucrative lithium and oil deposits in the area.
- allafrica.com12:09
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for deeper Kenya-South Korea cooperation in technology, innovation and investment, saying the two countries can transform their longstanding relationship into a partnership driven by shared economic opportunities rather than aid.
- AllAfrica12:10
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended the Government's decision to introduce new police uniforms, saying the change is part of a wider programme to reform and modernise the National Police Service.
- AllAfrica12:10
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended Kenya's new police uniforms amid criticism over the design, saying the change is part of a wider plan to transform the National Police Service.
- allafrica.com12:10
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 4 - President William Ruto yesterday commissioned a 109-kilometre electricity transmission line linking Machakos, Konza, Isinya and Namanga.
- nigerianeye.com13:00
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- AllAfrica15:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Upper Hill in Nairobi has long been a business haven away from the congestion of the central business district. Banks set up their headquarters there, large multinational firms built their regional centres, and many other businesses moved in. Towers went up. The district became Nairobi's second commercial core, just four kilometres from the first.
Sat, 5 September 2026
4 reports- standardmedia.co.ke10:47
About 14 individuals who have been masquerading as lawyers and illegally practising within Nakuru have been exposed and arrested.
- Le Monde (France)11:29
Une coalition de plusieurs organisations de défense des droits humains a dénoncé, vendredi 4 septembre, une décision « inconstitutionnelle » qui risque « d’encourager les discriminations et le profilage xénophobe ».
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Rogue command: Murkomen, Amin, the architects of State terrorMurkomen has been accused of issuing incendiary public orders that legal experts argue amount to incitement to kill.
- the-star.co.ke14:15
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Ruto directed the Water CS to restore water supply and Lenku to keep the hospital open and staffed.
Mon, 7 September 2026
23 reports- Al Jazeera English01:08
President Ruto says small businesses should be reserved for Kenyans as his government moves against foreign traders.
- Google News - Top Stories01:10
Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers? Al Jazeera Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade BBC From open arms to closed doors: Questions over Ruto’s anti-foreigners Daily Nation As election draws close, Kenya’s Ruto whips up public anger against foriegn businesses Businessfront Burundians try to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on traders Reuters
- capitalfm.africa02:58
Aburi said the increasing number of teenage mothers leaving school was worrying and called for greater support for affected girls.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Inflammatory rhetoric, governance failures and political divisions are reshaping Kenya’s 2027 succession race.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Moi University’s financial crisis cannot be solved through retrenchment alone.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru has declared her bid for Nairobi governor on a platform focused on restoring order, improving services and creating opportunities for city residents.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
President William Ruto is flat-out wrong about foreigners doing small businesses in Kenya.
- capitalfm.africa04:13
The clarification follows President William Ruto’s recent directive on foreign traders and comes amid increased scrutiny of foreigners operating in Kenya’s retail and local trade sectors.
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Poor leaf quality, politics hurting West of Rift tea farmers, says KTDA bossKTDA chairman Enos Njeru says poor leaf quality, improper handling and political interference are contributing to lower tea bonuses for West of the Rift farmers.
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Wanjigi: Uhuru, Ruto plot 2027 politics to escape debt reckoningSafina presidential candidate Jimmy Wanjigi accuses Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto of shaping Kenya’s 2027 politics to avoid accountability over the country’s debt burden.
- AllAfrica05:24
[Capital FM] Kisii -- President William Ruto's aide Faruk Kibet has stepped up UDA mobilisation activities in the Gusii region as the ruling party seeks to consolidate its support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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- capitalfm.africa7 Sept, 02:54their copy
- allafrica.com05:58
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dramatically widened the field of possible opposition alliances for the 2027 presidential election, saying he would be ready to run as Edwin Sifuna's deputy if the Nairobi senator emerges as the candidate best placed to defeat President William Ruto.
- AllAfrica09:24
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- On a recent morning in Dagoretti, Nairobi, inside a modest workshop, a pile of empty glass bottles sat waiting to be transformed. To most people, they were waste. To Nyandia Kamawe, they are inventory.
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Burundians rush to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on unregistered tradersAll foreigners without proper documents in Kenya are urged to register through their embassies.
- AllAfrica11:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei has sought to clarify President William Ruto's remarks on foreign traders, saying they were taken "out of context" and should not be interpreted as a blanket restriction on foreigners doing business or working in Kenya.
- AllAfrica11:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of Burundian nationals living in Kenya have turned to the Burundian Embassy and cyber cafés in Nairobi to process documentation amid growing uncertainty following President William Ruto's remarks on foreign traders operating in the country.
- AllAfrica12:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits in the area, as he called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi.
- AllAfrica12:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, a new United Nations assessment has found, strengthening the case for governments and investors to treat environmental action as an economic investment rather than a cost.
- AllAfrica12:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Civil society groups have announced plans to hold demonstrations in Nairobi on Thursday to protest what they describe as xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants.
- AllAfrica12:09
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has convened elected and nominated leaders from Western Kenya in Kisumu to chart a common political and development agenda for the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Google News - Top Stories13:06
Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade bbc.com Burundians try to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on traders Reuters Why is Kenya cracking down on foreign traders and small retailers? Al Jazeera From open arms to closed doors: Questions over Ruto’s anti-foreigners Daily Nation EEPA reports on Kenya shuts-down small foreign owned businesses indepthnews.net
- AllAfrica15:41
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors are set to meet in Nairobi this month for a networking event targeting players in Kenya's private sector.
- AllAfrica15:42
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership by expanding trade and investment, lowering healthcare costs and strengthening cooperation on critical minerals, defence and regional security.
Tue, 8 September 2026
13 reports- AllAfrica06:50
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has assented to four Bills seeking to strengthen population planning, public financial management, air passenger services and trust administration in Kenya.
- DW Top Stories09:14edited after publishing
Concerns about xenophobia are rising in Kenya after President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on foreigners working as hawkers. The government insists however that legally documented foreign traders remain protected.
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- AllAfrica9 Sept, 06:36their copy
- AllAfrica09:51
[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 8 - The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on the Kenyan government to ensure that its crackdown on unlicensed foreign traders is carried out in accordance with Kenyan and East African Community (EAC) laws.
- Al Jazeera English09:53
Government spokesman urges undocumented nationals from other East African countries to formally register at embassies.
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- aljazeera.com8 Sept, 09:53their copy
- AllAfrica12:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested in Nairobi on Monday morning while collecting signatures for his proposed "Punguza Mzigo" referendum campaign.
- capitalfm.africa15:34
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Police have arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi’s Nyamakima area, in an intensifying crackdown on exploitation of immigrants amid…
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- AllAfrica9 Sept, 05:36their copy
- AllAfrica15:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man over remarks allegedly targeting Burundian nationals with ethnic hatred, hostility and calls for violence, just a day after the government apologised to the community over harassment linked to its crackdown on undocumented foreign traders.
- capitalfm.africa16:06
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya and Japan are seeking to deepen cooperation in clean and sustainable energy as the two countries strengthen their partnership on climate action, trade and…
- capitalfm.africa16:29
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure and public spaces from terrorist attacks as security officials and international experts call for a shift…
- capitalfm.africa18:50
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 8 — Kenya has brought together Burundi and two key UN migration agencies for a high-level response to the humanitarian concerns facing Burundian nationals following heightened scrutiny…
- channelafrica.co.za19:15
- brudirect.com19:15
- NPR News19:55
Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia.
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- wlrn.org8 Sept, 19:55their copy
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Wed, 9 September 2026
9 reports- ghafla.co.ke05:57
Octopizzo has called for the fair and humane treatment of Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya, warning against xenophobic reactions amid a government crackdown on foreign traders operating in the informal sector. The musician, whose real name is Henry Ohanga, addressed the issue on social media as tensions continued to grow between local traders […]
- ghafla.co.ke06:25
In Jomvu, on the outskirts of Mombasa City, a group of women is emerging as an example of how the government’s blue economy agenda is reshaping livelihoods along Kenya’s coastline. For years, the women depended on frying and selling fish bought from local fishermen. As Mama Karanga, their earnings were modest and often barely sufficient […]
- AllAfrica06:48
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- ghafla.co.ke07:55
Hundreds of Burundians gathered at their embassy in Nairobi on Tuesday to secure travel documents, eager to leave Kenya despite a newly announced 90-day amnesty for undocumented East Africans. The exit surge follows President William Ruto’s directive ordering authorities to shut down small-scale businesses run by foreign nationals—a sector he stated should be reserved exclusively […]
- AllAfrica10:47
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Trade Minister and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi has joined the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit, in the latest development in the opposition realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica12:17
[Nile Post] A directive by Kenyan President William Ruto to shut down small-scale businesses operated by foreign nationals without the required work permits has triggered an exodus of traders, with Uganda-Kenya border crossings recording an increasing number of people leaving the country.
- AllAfrica14:52
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is finally moving from discussions to reality following a nearly three-hour meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
- standardmedia.co.ke15:06
President William Ruto began a four-day working tour of the South Rift counties of Bomet and Kericho to hand over, commission, inspect and launch major development projects.
- capitalfm.africa15:06
Ruto said the project demonstrates growing demand for decent and affordable housing and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to expanding housing in major towns while protecting productive agricultural land from continued subdivision.
Thu, 10 September 2026
9 reports- AllAfrica05:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has come under scrutiny over Sh300 million in unpaid placement fees owed by institutions, with MPs demanding details on the defaulters and measures being taken to recover the money.
- AllAfrica06:37
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mombasa businessman and East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Suleiman Shahbal has declared that he will seek the Mombasa governorship in 2027 despite President William Ruto's advice against the move.
- AllAfrica06:37
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Rironi-Naivasha section of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit highway will be completed and opened to traffic by October 30, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has said.
- AllAfrica06:52
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that individuals who threaten or interfere with foreign nationals in Kenya will face the full force of the law, even as he reaffirmed the country's commitment to an open trading environment.
- AllAfrica08:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Nairobi businessman has been charged with fraud-related offences after he was accused of obtaining millions of shillings from a man under the guise of investing the money in a business venture.
- AllAfrica08:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the question of a joint presidential candidate emerging as a key issue.
- AllAfrica09:30
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has called for urgent measures to address Kenya's suicide crisis, warning that the absence of a national suicide registry means the true scale of the problem remains unknown.
- africanews.com09:33
As it seeks to backtrack from the concern, Kenya has warned foreign workers they have 90 days to regularise their status. The foreign minister says the move to regularise the status of foreign workers is not 'discriminatory'.
- AllAfrica09:57
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Thousands of Nairobi residents are set to experience a water shortage from Friday morning after the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company announced a scheduled shutdown of the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant.
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica09:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation targeted former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi in a covert social media campaign ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, according to a threat intelligence report by global AI firm Anthropic.
- Le Monde (France)11:00
Le président William Ruto ne souhaite plus exporter les ressources naturelles du pays à l’état brut, pour en capter davantage la valeur sur place. Une ambition industrielle qui relève aussi de la stratégie politique, alors qu’il sera probablement candidat lors de la présidentielle de 2027.
- AllAfrica16:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed political speculation over the position of Deputy President, insisting the seat is not vacant.
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- BBC News World10:00
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
- standardmedia.co.ke15:11
Nairobi CBD will be out of bounds tomorrow ahead of Linda Mwananchi rally at Jacaranda grounds, Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud says.
Sun, 13 September 2026
2 reports- nation.africa03:00
The old formula is facing a test as voters demand to judge politicians for themselves.
- nation.africa03:15
Linda Mwananchi brigade to make their much-anticipated grand entry into Nairobi.
Mon, 14 September 2026
10 reports- standardmedia.co.ke05:10edited after publishing
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Linda Mwananchi storms Nairobi in bold Sifuna show of strengthLinda Mwananchi movement turned the capital into a stage for an open challenge to President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election
- AllAfrica05:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to allocate units under the government's Affordable Housing Programme to National Police Service officers if elected President.
- AllAfrica06:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly is inviting residents of Tana River, Uasin Gishu, Kilifi and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties to submit their views on six proposed Education Reform Bills.
- AllAfrica06:51
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Professor Adams Oloo has been appointed to chair a committee coordinating activities to mark the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- AllAfrica07:27
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has hit back at the Linda Mwananchi movement's proposal to allocate units under the government's Affordable Housing Programme to police officers, calling its leaders "fools" and accusing them of having no plan for the country.
- AllAfrica09:02
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the opposition has gained significant political ground in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- thediplomat.ro09:18
- AllAfrica12:02
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy Inspector General of Police Douglas Masengeli has warned Kenyans against allowing political differences to fuel revenge, hatred and violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica12:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has issued interim orders restraining the Standard Group from repeating, republishing, reposting, distributing or otherwise disseminating allegations linking President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to the procurement of uniforms for the Kenya Police Service.
- AllAfrica13:59
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic quoting former Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as alleging that he might have been poisoned is circulating on social media. However, the claim is fabricated.
Tue, 15 September 2026
6 reports- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
CBK has proposed a sweeping ban on shell banks, closing a regulatory loophole that officials say has allowed paper-only entities to facilitate money laundering and terrorism financing.
- standardmedia.co.ke03:00
Trust should be recognised as a crucial factor of production because its presence lowers the costs of supervision, compliance, fraud prevention and enforcement.
- AllAfrica04:35
[African Arguments] On Dennis Pritt Road in Nairobi's Kilimani district, long queues formed outside the Burundian embassy on 7 September. People were waiting for laissez-passers, temporary travel documents enabling them to return home without valid passports. The embassy had offered to issue them free of charge. Early social-media reports also referred to Congolese nationals preparing to leave Kenya. None of those in line had necessarily received an individual deportation order. They were...
- standardmedia.co.ke05:00edited after publishing
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What Ruto at 4 "Scorecards" tell us about data anarchy as an accountability shieldThe Ruto@4 scorecards expose how conflicting government promises, plans, budgets and data systems create a statistical fog that makes meaningful accountability for delivery increasingly difficult.
- AllAfrica05:29
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- President William Ruto has warned political leaders against using chaos, violence and divisive politics to advance their interests, saying Kenya has no room for leaders bent on destabilising the country.
- AllAfrica15:19
[Capital FM] Nyamira -- Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has launched a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination campaign targeting more than 113,800 cattle across the county as part of efforts to protect livestock and strengthen food security.
Wed, 16 September 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica10:03
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has fired back at President William Ruto over his recent attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the former Head of State is not the President's opponent in the 2027 election.
- Bloomberg Politics10:36
President William Ruto’s $39 billion infrastructure plans could be starved of cash after a Kenyan court quashed his administration’s recent divestiture in East Africa’s most valuable company.
- AllAfrica12:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) enforcement officers have seized suspected illicit ethanol and tobacco after uncovering an underground chamber used to conceal the goods in Kimosop Central, Baringo County.
- AllAfrica12:15
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Bolt Comfort rides in Kenya have increased more than sixfold over the past year, while monthly passenger numbers have grown more than fivefold as the premium category expands in Nairobi and Mombasa.
- AllAfrica12:15
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed the death of all five quintuplets who were referred to the facility from Thika Level Five Hospital for specialised tertiary care.
- AllAfrica12:15
[Capital FM] Twenty-five emerging music creatives and professionals have been unveiled for the Nairobi edition of Swift Academy, the pan-African talent development platform created by Martell and curated by Africa House.
- standardmedia.co.ke19:16
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has told the Meru community that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will continue to serve under President William Ruto in 2027.
Thu, 17 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica04:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans an opportunity to rally behind national unity, inclusivity and equitable distribution of resources.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)05:51
Il nemico perfetto non vota e può essere incolpato di tutto senza potersi davvero difendere. In Kenya questo nemico ha già più volti: quello del commerciante burundese, del barbiere ugandese, del venditore ruandese di frutta a Kibera. Da qualche settimana sono diventati, per direttiva presidenziale, la causa dichiarata della disoccupazione keniota. Mancano poco più di […] L'articolo La campagna elettorale di Ruto in Kenya si muove contro gli stranieri: un populismo che conosciamo bene proviene...
- AllAfrica10:33
[Africa Check] Kenya's ex-deputy president Gachagua didn't hint at meeting president Ruto in US for talks - quote fabricated
- AllAfrica15:22
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched another attack on his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of working to undermine his administration and urging him to step back from active political mobilisation.
Fri, 18 September 2026
14 reports- AllAfrica05:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A fresh survey is expected to determine the disputed boundaries of the Galana-Kulalu Ranch in Kilifi County after Parliament gave the Director of Surveys two months to complete the long-delayed exercise involving the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) and neighbouring communities.
- AllAfrica05:32
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten casualties have been evacuated to various hospitals after a petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Webuye Road near Paul Boit Secondary School.
- AllAfrica06:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least three people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured after a petroleum tanker exploded along the Eldoret-Turbo road near Paul Boit Secondary School on Thursday night.
- AllAfrica06:11
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Taxpayers are set to lose Sh1 billion in medicines that have expired, with the Senate Health Committee demanding answers from the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) over what it termed serious gaps in the management, inspection and disposal of pharmaceutical products.
- AllAfrica07:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in Kansas City, Missouri, as his extended tour of the United States contiues.
- AllAfrica08:46
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned police officers against being drawn into partisan politics as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica10:14
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government has signalled an enhanced security deployment ahead of the 2027 General Election following the graduation of a new batch of General Service Unit (GSU) officers.
- the-star.co.ke10:30
Ruto said the facility was part of efforts to improve medical services available to security officers
- the-star.co.ke10:30
New recruits urged to protect citizens’ rights and avoid excessive force
- AllAfrica16:41
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Samoei Ruto has highlighted investments in police housing, healthcare and modernisation as part of efforts to improve the welfare and operational capacity of Kenya's security services.
- AllAfrica16:52
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tension erupted in Ruai after police clashed with residents as officers moved to evict a widow from a disputed piece of land she claims has been her home for 34 years.
- AllAfrica17:04
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- About 3,000 students from the University of Nairobi's Class of 2026 graduated on Friday after being conferred with degrees during the institution's 75th graduation ceremony.
- AllAfrica17:11
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Preparations for the 2026 Nairobi International Trade Fair have reached 99%, organisers said today, as officials completed an inspection of the Jamhuri Park Showground ahead of the week-long event scheduled for September 28 to October 4, 2026.
- english.news.cn23:45
Kenya launches hotline to boost counter-terrorism measures-
Sun, 20 September 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke09:50
Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities.
Mon, 21 September 2026
21 reports- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Busia -- Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet stepped up grassroots engagements in Western Kenya on Sunday, combining calls for flood preparedness and enhanced security with political and development messages.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has called for greater caution and discipline on Kenyan roads following the death of four traders from Chwele in a road accident at Maai Mahiu.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Rescue efforts are underway after a building collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu, with emergency response teams heading to the scene.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended Kenya's government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation arrangement, saying the programme helped address severe US dollar shortages and safeguard the country's petroleum supply.
- AllAfrica05:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto are in New York ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), beginning a week of high-level engagements focused on Kenya's economic, diplomatic and development priorities.
- capitalfm.africa06:00
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) fourth-quarter Sector Statistics Report shows that the number of people employed by MNOs increased by 46 per cent during the period.
- AllAfrica06:46
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has witnessed the signing of an agreement between Kenya, the United Nations and Equity Group aimed at deepening the participation of Kenyans in the diaspora in the country's development through investment, skills transfer and enterprise creation.
- AllAfrica06:46
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Chief Justice David Maraga has held talks with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer on issues affecting the cost of manufacturing and doing business in Kenya, including energy costs and taxation.
- AllAfrica07:29
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has argued that presidential politics in Africa is largely shaped by established political systems, networks and experience in governance.
- AllAfrica07:29
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenyans living and working abroad remain an important part of the country's development journey.
- AllAfrica08:37
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel importation arrangement, saying the country has adopted a model that is different from and, in his words, better than Uganda's current system.
- AllAfrica10:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has raised concerns over renewed insecurity in parts of the country and growing political violence and inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica10:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has rejected claims by Sirisia MP John Waluke that he has abandoned the Linda Mwananchi movement and returned to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting that his political position remains unchanged.
- AllAfrica10:57
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi movement is planning to unveil a political party in October, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna expected to use the platform in his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica11:14
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi County Government has invited bids to develop a mixed-use housing project on 1.279 acres in Eastleigh as part of its urban renewal programme.
- AllAfrica11:14
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kilifi County Government plans to inter 443 bodies and body parts recovered from Shakahola by December, following the completion of investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- AllAfrica12:11
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has pointed fingers at shadowy, unnamed figures for plotting the downfall of Kenyan football.
- AllAfrica13:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has pledged to heed the call by Mt Kenya elders to unite the region, promising to engage leaders and communities across the mountain in a reconciliation drive ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica13:08
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has mourned former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, saying he only recently learnt that the Kenyan politician died in a road accident in December 2025.
- AllAfrica13:24
[Africa Check] No, viral video doesn't show arson attack on migrants' property in Kenya
- AllAfrica13:41
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kibera High Court has denied bail to eight Utumishi Girls Academy students facing murder charges over a dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 16 fellow students.
Tue, 22 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica09:50
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta will convene a Jubilee Party meeting on Tuesday as the newly rebranded Ukombozi Alliance moves to organise its leadership and strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica12:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally cleared the way for a leadership transition in the Jubilee Party, asking members to accept former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i to take his place as the party prepares for the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica12:29
[Capital FM] Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at President William Ruto over what he described as the continued blame being directed at his administration, asking why his name is still being invoked four years after he handed over power.
- AllAfrica15:04
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- UDA has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he said he still believes the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election.
Wed, 23 September 2026
13 reports- nairobiwire.com03:43
Margaret Wanjiru says Edwin Sifuna needs mature and sincere mentorship, while outlining presidential and running mate options for the 2027 election.
- nairobiwire.com03:45
Moses Kuria claims Raila Odinga won the 2007 and 2013 presidential elections as he gives his assessment of Kenya’s multiparty-era polls.
- nairobiwire.com03:47
ORPP rejects Edwin Sifuna and George Natembeya's bid to rename UDP as their 2027 political vehicle, citing a clash with a reserved party name application.
- nairobiwire.com03:49
Uhuru Kenyatta says Raila Odinga won the 2022 election, questions Ruto’s victory and backs Fred Matiang’i ahead of the 2027 polls.
- the-star.co.ke05:15
Wiper leader’s allies retreat at the Stone Athi resort this weekend to finalise the political roadmap.
- the-star.co.ke05:15
Retired President says Raila could not have won more MP seats and lost the presidential race.
- AllAfrica07:41
[ISS] Youth gangs disrupt rallies, civil rights meetings and polling stations, yet the politicians who bankroll them go unpunished.
- capitalfm.africa09:00
Clerical roles include bank tellers, cashiers, credit clerks and customer service assistants, among others.
- AllAfrica09:26
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The number of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Kenya fell by 2.66 percent to 2,228 in 2025 as banks and customers increasingly shifted to mobile and digital banking.
- AllAfrica09:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ruling coalition and opposition senators clashed on Wednesday over the decision by seven Cabinet Secretaries to accompany President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- standardmedia.co.ke11:37
A Section of Kajiado county leaders are calling on prosecution for individuals allegedly grabbing land meant for government institutions.
- AllAfrica13:47
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- As countries across Africa gear up for national elections, political communications is a strategic function of governance.
- AllAfrica15:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has hit back at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta after he renewed his claim that Raila won the 2022 presidential election.
Thu, 24 September 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica07:31
[UN News] Kenyan President William Ruto told the General Assembly on Wednesday that the sovereign equality the UN proclaims is contradicted by its own structures, urging Member States to reform the Security Council and an international financial system "built for another age".
- AllAfrica08:56
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admits the lack of a work permit to operate in the country might one day cost him his dream of coaching Manchester United.
- the-star.co.ke20:00
Winnie reflected on the political lessons she learnt from her late father Raila Odinga’s career.
- the-star.co.ke20:00
“My supporters felt sorry for me. They said, ‘You fool, how?’ They got angry,” he said.
Fri, 25 September 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica10:08
[Africa Check] Kenyans, beware Facebook page posing as asset finance company Mogo to offer bogus loans
- AllAfrica16:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto leads the September 2026 presidential preference poll by Mizani Africa with 38.7 per cent, followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 27.5 per cent.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- kenya-today.com21:14
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula warned that former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent remarks questioning the 2022 result could reignite political tensions as Kenya approaches the 2027 general election.
Mon, 28 September 2026
9 reports- AllAfrica07:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has condoled with former Justice Minister Martha Karua and her family following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto will on Monday preside over a series of development activities in Kwale and Taita-Taveta counties, including the issuance of title deeds and the launch of road construction projects.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Capital FM] Kisii -- A delegation of US-based leaders and humanitarian advocates is in Kenya for a week-long outreach programme aimed at tackling period poverty among schoolgirls and promoting menstrual dignity in schools.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has mourned the death of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua.
- AllAfrica07:19
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- West Mugirango MP Steve Mogaka has accused former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta of blocking a Sh1.9 billion donation from the Kuwaiti government intended to construct schools in Nyamira County.
- AllAfrica12:24
[ISS] Youth frustration fuels calls to prevent Ruto from winning a second term, even as opposition splits strengthen his prospects for 2027.
- AllAfrica12:59
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jubilee Party has accused President William Ruto of hypocrisy after he appeared to take a swipe at retired President Uhuru Kenyatta during a church service, escalating a fresh war of words between the former political allies.
- AllAfrica13:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a stronger system to turn community information into actionable intelligence, saying citizen participation could become a critical pillar of Kenya's national security strategy.
- AllAfrica14:06
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has raised concerns over the flashy lifestyles displayed by some Forex and cryptocurrency traders online, warning Kenyans to look beyond the luxury cars, cash and expensive outings showcased on social media.
Tue, 29 September 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica09:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments control hundreds of billions of shillings every year, funding everything from hospitals and roads to water projects, agricultural extension services and local markets.
- AllAfrica09:59
[Africa Check] Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming there are calls for Kenyan president Ruto and his ex-deputy Gachagua to reconcile
- AllAfrica10:00
[Africa Check] Ignore fake 'Citizen Digital' graphic quoting Kenyan governor Wamatangi as dismissing war on illicit brew
- AllAfrica10:01
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.
- AllAfrica11:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned individuals he accused of trying to frustrate the planned Sh2 trillion Dangote refinery in Lamu, as the mega project moves closer to its groundbreaking on Wednesday.
- AllAfrica11:14
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ordered fresh inspections of all alcohol manufacturing premises across the country as the government intensifies its crackdown on illicit brews and alcohol-related harm.
Wed, 30 September 2026
7 reports- nairobiwire.com03:40
The Defenders Coalition demands an independent probe into alleged torture of two activists arrested at a Besigye protest in Nairobi. See the full claims.
- nairobiwire.com03:42
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announces plans for Sh60 million public rehabilitation centres in every county as Kenya intensifies its crackdown on illicit alcohol and drugs.
- nairobiwire.com03:45
Murkomen admits the government misjudged the 2024 Gen Z protests and failed to communicate early. See what he told senior African officials in Nairobi.
- AllAfrica09:10
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Following calls by Kenya's opposition for the International Criminal Court to initiate an investigation against President William Ruto over political violence, a viral video claims he received a "red alert" from the court. But there is no evidence of any formal action against Ruto.
- AllAfrica12:15
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has accused individuals challenging the planned Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu through court cases of seeking to extort investors, as he urged Kenyans to participate in the project.
- AllAfrica12:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has challenged billionaire Aliko Dangote to deliver the Sh2.2 trillion Lamu oil refinery within the 40-month timeline announced for the project.
- AllAfrica14:54
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- US billionaire venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has highlighted Africa's potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems as Nairobi prepares to host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17.
Thu, 1 October 2026
5 reports- AllAfrica05:20
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a "dear friend" following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that authorities say killed six people.
- capitalfm.africa08:30
President Ruto leads the presidential preference tally at 45.1 per cent among respondents asked who they would vote for if elections were held today.
- AllAfrica13:36
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi has begun testing its emergency response system ahead of the October-December rains, with national and county agencies setting up a joint command centre at Charter Hall.
- AllAfrica13:39
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto leads the presidential preference survey by Politrack Africa, with 45.1 per cent of respondents saying they would vote for him if elections were held today.
- AllAfrica15:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorcycle deliveries have driven a surge in demand for Bolt's parcel delivery service in Kenya, with orders rising by more than 130 percent between January and July 2026.
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City County has entered the second day of Operation Okoa Maisha, a multi-agency emergency simulation exercise designed to test the city's preparedness and response to the expected El Niño rains.
Mon, 5 October 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica05:13
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have arrested two men accused of impersonating a senior government official and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.
- AllAfrica10:25
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to review government capitation for public schools, saying current funding levels have not kept pace with rising education costs.
- AllAfrica10:27
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Consumer Advocacy Foundation (ACAF) has called for a risk-based approach to the regulation of nicotine products under the proposed Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that conventional cigarettes should not automatically be subjected to the same restrictions as electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches.
- AllAfrica10:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has ordered a major overhaul of retirement benefit processing, directing the agencies responsible for public servants' pensions to ensure retirees receive their dues within 10 days of leaving service.
- AllAfrica12:47
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs Makau Mutua has branded Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna a "candidate of the dynasty", injecting a fresh political dimension into the senator's 2027 presidential bid.
- AllAfrica13:03
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Traders at the Watamu Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market in Kilifi County have welcomed the modern facility, which is now fully occupied, citing improved working conditions, security and access to designated trading spaces.
- AllAfrica15:05
[Capital FM] There is a distinct rhythm to life in Nairobi. From the crisp morning mist rolling over Karura Forest to the glowing embers of a Friday night nyama choma joint, the city moves to an unmistakable, high-energy beat. It is a metropolis of dynamic temporal textures--where fast-paced morning commutes shift seamlessly into deep-focus productivity, and where casual afternoon hangouts evolve into vibrant neighborhood celebrations.
Tue, 6 October 2026
8 reports- the-star.co.ke02:30
Behind each hopeful are influential allies who have shown little appetite for compromise.
- the-star.co.ke02:30
Nairobi has the highest number, with 57 stalled projects valued at Sh2.24 billion.
- AllAfrica03:38
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged Kenya's support for South Sudan's preparations for its December elections while urging political leaders to pursue dialogue and consensus as Juba navigates a critical phase of its transition.
- AllAfrica08:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica08:45
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will deploy 342,005 contracted professionals to oversee national examinations and assessments involving 3,634,846 candidates between October 16 and November 20.
- AllAfrica08:46
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A graphic and what looks like a newspaper article circulating on social media claim that Kenyan president William Ruto and former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua met in the US for talks. However, we found no evidence that the meeting happened.
- ghafla.co.ke15:12
Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has framed his bid for the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election as a divine mission, stating he is answering a higher calling to serve city residents. Speaking on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Mosiria—who serves under Governor Johnson Sakaja—expressed respect for his current boss while signaling that […]
- AllAfrica15:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists' Union (KMPDU) has called for urgent measures to protect healthcare workers following the confirmation of Kenya's first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease and the subsequent death of the patient in Nairobi.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- AllAfrica06:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has directed the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to assess Kenya's Ebola situation and recommend additional measures following the death of the country's first confirmed imported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case.
Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports- allafrica.com15:29
Opinion - Kenya has spent the last two decades quietly rewriting the global rulebook on money movement. Long before "fintech" became a buzzword in Silicon Valley boardrooms, Kenyans were already sending cash across town with a text message.
- allafrica.com15:29
For decades, banks competed on things that felt, frankly, a little abstract to the average customer. Interest rates. Loan tenures. Branch networks. The bank with the tallest building downtown often won the trust vote, even if nobody could tell you what made its balance sheet better than the next one's. That era is over.
Fri, 9 October 2026
7 reports- allafrica.com05:10
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has invited public comments on a proposal to construct an airstrip at the Londiani Forest Station in Kericho County.
- AllAfrica05:10
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least 84 Kenyans have been killed or remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war, while a total of 354 Kenyan nationals have been identified by the government as having become involved in the conflict.
- AllAfrica12:26
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has moved to court to challenge a 433 percent increase in excise duty on imported industrial sugar, warning that the higher tax could raise production costs, threaten jobs and weaken the competitiveness of local manufacturers.
- AllAfrica12:28
[Capital FM] To trace the trajectory of urban culture in East Africa over the last three decades is to trace the frequency of 98.4 Capital FM. When a media institution marks 30 years on the airwaves, it more than likely calls for introspection. Rather than retreating into corporate nostalgia, Capital FM opted for a masterclass in modern engagement. Culminating in the recent, highly celebrated Third Flow Experience at The Stables by Magnate, the station delivered a blueprint for how legacy...
- AllAfrica12:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- standardmedia.co.ke13:05
Kindiki on Friday said public servants have a duty to explain to the people what the government has done in uplifting their living standards across the country.
- AllAfrica16:16
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has failed to report meaningful enforcement action against public officials and recruitment agencies allegedly linked to human trafficking, with a new United States report warning that official complicity continues to undermine the country's efforts to prosecute the crime.
Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- standardmedia.co.ke15:18
Ruto appeared to notice the widening cracks and told politicians within the two parties to embrace a ceasefire and unite against the opposition.
Sun, 11 October 2026
4 reports- standardmedia.co.ke04:10
Ndindi Nyoro: Ruto didn’t just fall out with me; it was with the entire country. Ruto is very good at acting, so we took him for the character that he impersonated.
- standardmedia.co.ke08:40
What drives an individual like President William Ruto to adorn Raila Odinga with expensive ornaments in death when, in life, there was no love lost between the two leaders.
- standardmedia.co.ke09:10
Rising housing costs are forcing many Kenyan households to sacrifice food, healthcare, education and savings just to keep a roof over their heads.
- standardmedia.co.ke09:15
Over the past three days, the hospital has faced intense public scrutiny amid allegations of severe negligence.
Mon, 12 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica03:55
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing unnamed political opponents of sponsoring rivals to undermine his administration as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica06:48
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As coastal communities grapple with the challenge of sustaining livelihoods while protecting fragile marine ecosystems, fisherfolk in Lamu County are being encouraged to acquire professional skills and explore overseas employment opportunities, with the Kenyan diaspora identified as a potential source of expertise and knowledge.
- AllAfrica15:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his attack on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of betraying their political agreement and misleading other leaders as tensions build ahead of the 2027 elections.
- AllAfrica15:31
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign if he fails to account for the government's handling of an alleged Ebola-related incident involving a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
- the-star.co.ke15:45
DP vows peaceful campaigns as 2027 race intensifies
- the-star.co.ke15:45
Muturi wants Health CS to provide what he described as clear and verifiable answers
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- standardmedia.co.ke06:00
Ndindi Nyoro discusses his fallout with President Ruto, rejects claims that he is a political mole and outlines his efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
- AllAfrica15:02
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has hit out at Democracy for Citizens party leader (DCP) Rigathi Gachagua, describing him as a "fool" over claims that Gikomba Market had been sold.
Wed, 14 October 2026
7 reports- AllAfrica05:11
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- My competitors have no plan for Kenya, President William Ruto declared on the second of his 10-day development tour of the North Rift counties of Elgeyo-Marakwet and Baringo.
- capitalfm.africa10:26
NAIROBI, Kenya, Octo 14 – President William Ruto has defended his administration’s development agenda, saying Kenyans want politics centred on issues and delivery, as his third-day tour of the North…
- AllAfrica13:40
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The integration of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) with the Government Human Resource Information System has helped end the practice of borrowing to pay public servants' salaries, Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o has said.
- AllAfrica13:46
[Africa Check] Disregard altered image apparently showing Kenyan president looking at photo of an attack on late politician Raila Odinga's car
- AllAfrica14:00
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has raised the monthly honorarium for chairpersons of state corporations by Sh50,000 to Sh130,000, under revised pay terms that also set sitting allowances at Sh30,000 per meeting.
- AllAfrica15:23
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's development record, saying the government has exceeded expectations across key sectors and is ready to face voters ahead of the next General Election.
- standardmedia.co.ke15:35
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record, declaring that the government has exceeded expectations in key sectors.
Thu, 15 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica06:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- From the struggle for multiparty democracy to the corridors of power, from the contested 2007 election to the Supreme Court-annulled 2017 presidential poll, and ultimately to his final political realignment with William Ruto, Raila Odinga's career embodied the contradictions of Kenya's democratic journey.
- AllAfrica08:50
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has accused his political competitors of seeking power without presenting clear plans for governing the country, challenging them to demonstrate how they would deliver on their promises to Kenyans.
- AllAfrica10:04
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has urged Kenyan businesses to increase local production and expand into regional markets to create jobs and reduce reliance on imports.
- kenya-today.com17:45
President William Ruto inaugurated a Sh632 million power‑connectivity scheme in Chepkorio, targeting 3,169 households as part of a Sh1.6 billion countywide effort.
- kenya-today.com18:26
Entrepreneur Dama Wa Spares confirmed her attendance at the high‑profile ‘Big Day’ celebration after a viral video showed her receiving a KSh 1 million black‑and‑gold invitation from Diana Marua.
- kenya-today.com18:55
UN Under‑Secretary‑General Ahunna Eziakonwa called on President William Ruto and other African leaders to secure greater representation in global decision‑making before the Trust Summit in Nairobi on Oct 21‑23.
Fri, 16 October 2026
4 reports- riotimesonline.com07:32
Kenya's county allocation dispute moves to Parliament after governors rejected a US$3.4 billion share. Here are the bills, dates and risks ahead.
- AllAfrica11:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed two tax laws overhauling the financing and governance of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), changing the taxation of construction materials and allowing the extension of the reduced 8 per cent VAT rate on petroleum products for a further 90 days.
- AllAfrica13:41
[Africa Check] Altered gazette notice falsely shows changes to the Mwananchi Party's leadership in Kenya
- AllAfrica13:41
[Africa Check] Image of Kenyan senator Edwin Sifuna asleep at public event is doctored
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- kenya-today.com23:35
Senator Edwin Sifuna accused President William Ruto of corruption and violence, urging a side‑by‑side comparison of their records as the 2027 polls approach.
Mon, 19 October 2026
17 reports- enca.com00:00
A Mombasa court will deliver a long-awaited verdict on Monday in the trial of a self-proclaimed Kenyan preacher and his associates, accused of murdering 191 people, mostly children, in an infamous starvation cult.
- nairobiwire.com03:42
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told a Bungoma gathering that no current opposition figure has the experience to unseat President William Ruto in 2027, while positioning himself for a 2032 run.
- standardmedia.co.ke05:00
As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Ruto’s youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.
- AllAfrica05:11
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.
- AllAfrica05:17
[AI London] Kenyan authorities have increasingly used authoritarian tactics, including arbitrary arrests and detention, abductions, malicious prosecution of protesters, surveillance, and media repression, to crack down on protests against deepening economic hardship and the government's aggressive fiscal policies, Amnesty International said in a new report today.
- AllAfrica05:27
[Capital FM] Kapsabet -- President William Ruto has pledged to upgrade 12 kilometres of roads in Kapsabet and announced plans to expand the Eldoret-Kapsabet-Chavakali road into a four-lane highway.
- the-star.co.ke05:45
A report presented to Parliament in February 2026 indicated that over 1,000 Kenyans had been recruited into the Russian military through rogue agents
- the-star.co.ke05:45
President says rivals' plans to scrap affordable housing and SHA would plunge Kenyans back into unemployment and medical fundraising.
- AllAfrica08:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans attending Tuesday's Mashujaa Day celebrations to arrive early and avoid overcrowding at the venue.
- AllAfrica08:34
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury has directed public entities to identify and dispose of obsolete, idle and excess assets by the end of the year, warning that keeping them in storage increases costs and risks wasting public resources.
- AllAfrica09:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Ruto's assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.
- AllAfrica09:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has challenged President William Ruto's assertion that freedom and democracy are meaningless without development, insisting that fundamental rights and freedoms must remain central to Kenya's governance.
- AllAfrica09:23
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi has criticised Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo's administration, accusing it of failing to deliver development projects to residents as expected.
- AllAfrica10:12
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Security has been tightened in Eldoret ahead of Tuesday's Mashujaa Day celebrations, with additional police officers deployed to security hotspots and traffic controls put in place to manage the expected influx of visitors.
- AllAfrica12:28
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to lead Kenyans to what he described as the political Canaan envisioned by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that President William Ruto will be defeated in the August 2027 General Election.
- AllAfrica12:28
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans that the country has not experienced a fuel shortage despite disruptions and security threats facing petroleum shipments amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
- nairobiwire.com12:30
Kenya Breaking News, Entertainment, Politics, Business, Money
Tue, 20 October 2026
6 reports- AllAfrica15:06
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended the transfer of 4.5 billion shares in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) from public entities to private investors, saying the transaction reflects growing confidence in Kenya's capital markets and will help mobilize funds for strategic infrastructure.
- AllAfrica15:06
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has proposed exempting workers earning KSh32,333 or less per month from Pay As You Earn income tax, in a move he says will increase disposable income for low-income households.
- AllAfrica15:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced plans to expand the National Internship Programme by an additional 50,000 places from January 2027, with successful applicants set to receive monthly stipends.
- AllAfrica15:07
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto says his administration must remain accountable to Kenyans, insisting that winning an election does not give the government a blank cheque to govern without scrutiny.
- kenya-today.com19:31
A court released three suspects on bail after hearing allegations they impersonated Sun King agents in a scheme said to have targeted over 500 women in Kaptembwo, Nakuru County.
- kenya-today.com20:56
President William Ruto used the Mashujaa Day ceremony in Eldoret to highlight growth figures and challenge opponents to present concrete policy proposals.
Wed, 21 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica10:49
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria has threatened to expose alleged corruption and mismanagement at City Hall, declaring that the county government is not working despite attempts to intimidate him.
- kenya-today.com11:30
Ganze MP Kenneth Kazungu Tungule warned he will mobilise an armed team to kill elephants if Kenya Wildlife Service fails to curb crop damage and injuries in Kilifi.
- kenya-today.com18:19
A bitter fallout between Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Geoffrey Mosiria has exploded into a public confrontation, with the former county official accusing his boss of systematically stripping him of authority, frustrating...
- kenya-today.com18:55
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said traditional brews meeting KEBS standards could soon be licensed as Kenya steps up its crackdown on illicit alcohol.
Thu, 22 October 2026
2 reports- AllAfrica11:44
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger accountability, inclusive governance and more representative international institutions, warning that public trust cannot be sustained without institutions demonstrating integrity, fairness and tangible results.
- AllAfrica15:30
[U.S. Embassy Nairobi] Chief of Mission Susan Burns Remarks at The Trust Summit, Glee Hotel Nairobi October 22, 2026
Fri, 23 October 2026
4 reports- AllAfrica05:51
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa must take greater responsibility for financing its development by strengthening its own financial institutions, President William Ruto has said.
- AllAfrica11:35
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to prevent corruption and profiteering in Kenya's response to the Ebola outbreak, warning that there will be no "Ebola billionaires" under his watch.
- AllAfrica12:09
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has renewed his criticism of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience to become the country's next president.
- AllAfrica17:13
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The inaugural Trust Summit has adopted a 29-point action plan proposing a global financing facility at the United Nations to help rebuild public confidence in institutions, alongside reforms aimed at making global governance more accountable, inclusive and responsive to citizens.
Sat, 24 October 2026
2 reports- the-star.co.ke04:00
The two political heavyweights, whose relationship has blown hot and cold, have lately made apparent reconciliation moves that have set tongues wagging
- the-star.co.ke04:00
The report shows that University of Nairobi had reported a deficit of approximately Sh2.2 billion, pushing its accumulated deficit to Sh8.8 billion.
Sun, 25 October 2026
2 reports- capitalfm.africa09:44
The number of salaried workers paying PAYE would consequently fall to about 1.778 million from the current total of 3.468 million people in formal employment.
- standardmedia.co.ke11:47
President Ruto says timely access to presidential election results good for Kenya; warns against misleading claims that livestreaming is banned.