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9 Sep 2026 - Nurses have called off their 43-day nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Council of Governors on allowances, CBA implementation and…

9 Sep 2026 - Mukhisa Kituyi has endorsed Edwin Sifuna for president but says he will support whoever the united opposition chooses to face Ruto.

9 Sep 2026 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s plane narrowly avoided a drone while leaving Moldova for Norway, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre says.

9 Sep 2026 - Mercy Maina Wachinga’s body was found decomposed inside her Lavington home about a month after her death. Police are investigating the circumstances.

9 Sep 2026 - Police officer Stephen Maina Nderitu, a key witness in the Albert Ojwang murder trial, collapsed and died in Nairobi before testifying.

9 Sep 2026 - IPOA has commenced investigations into the alleged abduction of Alex Kiprotich, reviewing CCTV, vehicle records and other evidence.

9 Sep 2026 - A TIFA survey finds 76pc of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, the highest dissatisfaction recorded during its tracking…

9 Sep 2026 - A TIFA survey finds 66pc of Kenyans say their economic situation has worsened since 2022, while only 12pc report improvement.

9 Sep 2026 - President William Ruto has pitched Kenya as a gateway to Africa, urging US investors to bring capital, technology and enterprise to the country.

9 Sep 2026 - East Africans can enter Kenya visa-free, but working and trading require compliance with immigration, business registration and licensing rules.

9 Sep 2026 - Governors are set to meet striking nurses as Seth Panyako says KNUNM is ready to compromise if an agreeable deal on the 2017 formula is reached.

9 Sep 2026 - NTSA has directed motorcycle assemblers to issue standard helmets with new bikes and reminded school transporters to maintain valid safety documents.

9 Sep 2026 - Accounting officers could face penalties for ignoring parliamentary audit recommendations under amendments to Kenya’s Public Finance Management Act.

9 Sep 2026 - EACC has arrested two Judiciary staff in Eldoret and Nakuru over separate allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes for court services.

9 Sep 2026 - UK air travel disruption continues after 1,300 flights were cancelled Tuesday, with another 177 scrapped Wednesday, mostly at Heathrow.

9 Sep 2026 - Martha Karua has accused President William Ruto of using his foreign trader directive as a political strategy ahead of the 2027 election and warned…

9 Sep 2026 - Iran says it captured a US Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Pentagon says the unmanned vessel malfunctioned.

9 Sep 2026 - OpenAI says 10,000 AI agents solved the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours, but mathematicians have raised questions requiring independent…

9 Sep 2026 - About 200 Burundian traders in Likoni, Mombasa, have sought shelter in a church after reporting threats and disruptions to their businesses.

9 Sep 2026 - Police have arrested four suspects accused of demanding up to Sh300,000 and immigration documents from Chinese traders in Nairobi’s Nyamakima area.

9 Sep 2026 - Kenya is strengthening digital infrastructure, cybersecurity and connectivity to attract investment and support cloud computing, AI and economic…

9 Sep 2026 - US forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after the IRGC twice targeted an American warship with ballistic missiles, CENTCOM said.

8 Sep 2026 - France will ban products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing rapid settlement expansion and rising violence against…

8 Sep 2026 - A five-storey building under construction has collapsed in Ugembo, Kisii County, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubble.

8 Sep 2026 - Qatar has welcomed Britain’s ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements, calling it an important step towards protecting the two-state solution.

8 Sep 2026 - Kenya, Burundi, UNHCR and IOM have agreed to form a joint team to protect foreign nationals and coordinate any voluntary return process.

8 Sep 2026 - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed trade sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

8 Sep 2026 - Kenya has partnered with Italy and GKSD Group to build 13 Level Five hospitals and two national teaching and referral hospitals in 15 counties.

8 Sep 2026 - Andreas Peschke has formally assumed office as the new European Union ambassador to Kenya after presenting his credentials to President Ruto.

8 Sep 2026 - Kenya has opened talks with Tata Chemicals and formed a technical committee days after President William Ruto ordered the company to leave.

8 Sep 2026 - Susan Rutto has been appointed acting Executive Director of the National Construction Authority, replacing Maurice Akech.

8 Sep 2026 - Babu Owino has urged opposition leaders to name their 2027 presidential flag bearer early, warning that prolonged delays could deepen divisions.

8 Sep 2026 - COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli wants health and land functions returned to the national government, citing devolution challenges and food…

8 Sep 2026 - DCI detectives in Buruburu have arrested Kevin Odiwuor Otieno over alleged hate speech and ethnic incitement targeting Burundian nationals in Kenya.

8 Sep 2026 - The UK has banned imports from illegal Israeli settlements and restricted firms supporting settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank.

8 Sep 2026 - Two more suspects have been charged over the alleged loss of Sh1.5 billion under the PROFIT programme, bringing the total number accused to 15.

8 Sep 2026 - CS Mutahi Kagwe is considering CMA's request to import 3 million tonnes of white maize duty-free as Kenya faces a seven-year production low.

8 Sep 2026 - DCP leader Gachagua praises Embakasi West residents after large rallies led by Senator John Methu during the party’s Nairobi mobilisation.

8 Sep 2026 - Police are searching for a woman accused of drugging former world champion Asbel Kiprop and stealing Sh43,000 from him in Uasin Gishu.

8 Sep 2026 - ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga says Raila Odinga never used his Bondo home as a political command centre like some leaders do today.

8 Sep 2026 - Kenyan musician Bien has spoken out on the situation facing Burundians in Kenya, warning against division and calling for Pan-African unity.

8 Sep 2026 - Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and five others have pleaded not guilty to Sh330 million graft charges linked to 2018 CHAN preparations.

8 Sep 2026 - President William Ruto says he opposed Suleiman Shahbal’s Mombasa governor bid because he believed the businessman could contribute more through…

8 Sep 2026 - KNCHR urges Kenya to enforce immigration and business laws fairly as migrants report threats, intimidation and discrimination amid the crackdown.

8 Sep 2026 - A night fire at a garage off Ole Dume Road in Kilimani destroyed several vehicles, leaving mechanics and owners facing losses estimated at millions…

8 Sep 2026 - Kenya gives foreign traders 90 days to regularise immigration documents, work permits and licences before strict enforcement begins.

8 Sep 2026 - Lawyer Paul Muite is demanding about Sh3 million from Kenya Airways after KQ491 from Zanzibar was cancelled, forcing his family to charter a private…

8 Sep 2026 - The Grade 10 selection portal is open for five days, with learners now required to choose eight senior schools under a new cluster-based selection…

8 Sep 2026 - East Africa Law Society urges Kenya to ensure its foreign traders crackdown respects domestic law, individual rights and EAC Common Market…

8 Sep 2026 - Traders are counting heavy losses after a night fire destroyed stalls and merchandise at Kibuye Market in Kisumu, disrupting livelihoods.