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149 resultsACA seizes 323 fertiliser bags in Matungu repackaging probe
The authority says subsidised supplies were allegedly being repackaged for commercial sale.
Government outlines rehabilitation of three Nandi dams
The proposed works target irrigation access and safety improvements at ageing water facilities.
Ruto promises Koitalel Samoei charter in February 2027
The President also announces an infrastructure pledge as the institution prepares for full university status.
Linda Mwananchi plans aspirant registration and limits grassroots roles
The movement says separating aspirants from local party offices will help protect nominations.
Nyoro proposes measures he says could cut fuel prices by Sh29
The PPK leader calls for lower margins, a subsidy and reversal of the Sh7 levy increase.
Junet explains why he skipped Raila’s Bondo memorial
The MP says the guest list influenced his decision; Gachagua had separately said he was abroad.
Wetang’ula backs Ruto’s second-term bid on project completion
The Speaker makes a political case for continuity during the President’s Trans Nzoia tour.
Kindiki warns paid contractors over unfinished and poor-quality work
The Deputy President calls for stronger oversight at the launch of a Tharaka road upgrade.
Ruto names Nelson Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission
The reported Gazette notice gives Marwa a three-year term and revokes Margaret Wanjiru’s appointment.
Doctors’ union seeks role in Ebola response, alleges exclusion
KMPDU calls for protective equipment and closer involvement of clinicians in preparedness.
Kenya’s Ebola total reaches seven, Africa CDC confirms
Four additional cases were found among people already in quarantine, including three health workers.
Natembeya challenges Ruto over control of Kitale hospital
The Trans Nzoia governor frames the proposed hospital upgrade as a dispute over devolved responsibilities.
Kieni MP Wainaina announces move from UDA to Ufanisi
The legislator presents the party as a national vehicle as preparations for 2027 gather pace.
Mbadi proposes PAYE exemption for earners on Sh32,800 and below
Treasury plans to take the proposal to Parliament in November; it is not yet a change to payroll tax.
Ida Odinga apologises to guests heckled at Raila memorial
The family says invitations crossed political divides and should not become a test of loyalty.
16 · STORYBroad based government must deliver a public bargain
Cooperation deserves a fair hearing—and an open record of what it delivers, what it costs and what remains unresolved.
Governors challenge proposed county share as service costs rise
County leaders want a larger allocation to meet devolved-service obligations.
Kenya and South Korea put technology and transport at centre of cooperation
The partnership spans Nairobi’s mobility projects and science investment at Konza.
Raila memorial brings competing visions of his legacy into view
Tributes in Bondo also revealed the political choices facing his former allies.
Wetang’ula urges Lamu Port to learn from Tianjin’s technology
The Speaker’s proposal focuses on automation, skills and more efficient cargo handling.
Kagwe urges coffee industry to put farmer earnings first
The Agriculture CS says the supply chain depends on production remaining viable.
Natembeya seeks explanation as governors’ security dispute widens
Murkomen defends the government’s position; allegations of planned violence remain contested claims.
Kindiki asks Kiambu voters to judge government against its manifesto
Deputy President points to markets, roads and education during his 14 October county tour.
Parties pledge more inclusive nominations before 2027
A joint review will test whether commitments improve access for under-represented aspirants.
IEBC tender challenges dismissed as election procurement moves forward
The reported rulings concern procurement challenges, not a declaration of tender winners.
CRA presses counties to tighten payroll controls
A review puts staffing costs and development spending under scrutiny; it is not a dismissal notice.
Mudavadi calls for skills and jobs pathways for people leaving prison
The Prime Cabinet Secretary says reform must extend beyond detention.
Gachagua says US programme kept him away from Raila memorial
The DCP leader says Ida Odinga invited him to the Bondo commemoration.
Winnie Odinga enters Nairobi Senate race as Jalang’o welcomes contest
The declaration opens a new contest, while the party-ticket question remains unresolved.
Ruto signs tax legislation extending fuel VAT relief
The assent moves the fuel-tax measure beyond the parliamentary vote.
31 · STORYRuto challenges opposition to put its plans before voters
The President says unity alone will not win the 2027 election; that remains a campaign claim.
32 · STORYThe congregation should not become a campaign audience by default
Protect worship, preserve religious institutions’ civic voice and tell people when they are being invited to a political event.
Duale denies ministry switched off Murang’a’s AfyaKE system
The denial answers Kang’ata’s allegation. Responsibility for the reported disruption remains disputed.
ORPP starts process to rename TEP as Linda Mwananchi Movement
Gazettement is a step towards the proposed name. Final approval is not yet established.
DPP approves charges against five people and 12 companies in alleged VAT fraud
Five people and 12 companies face prosecution. Approval is not a conviction.
36 · STORYA debt audit must lead to a credible plan for what comes next
Recovery, negotiation and legal challenges need different evidence, institutions and timetables. Prepare the next step now.
37 · STORYKalonzo takes opposition policy pitch to London
His London remarks put manufacturing and domestic investment at the centre of his economic pitch.
Waiguru declares 2032 presidential ambition and seeks a place in 2027 talks
The governor urges women to organise for senior office rather than wait for invitations.
Kindiki sets December deadline for Gakindu market
The Deputy President says opposition-held constituencies must also receive public investment.
Government seeks another 90 days of reduced fuel VAT
Wandayi says Parliament is considering an extension as import costs rise.
Nairobi Dam works begin as authorities address flood risks
Officials say spillway work will lower water levels while rehabilitation continues.
Orengo calls for a solemn Raila memorial as Migwena preparations continue
The October 15 gathering is being organised as a commemoration, the governor says.
Sakaja proposes Eastleigh airbase relocation as city pressures grow
The governor raises settlement and planning concerns; no relocation decision has been announced.
KNH and nurses sign new agreement after months of labour disputes
Implementation of the negotiated terms will determine what changes for staff.
45 · STORYRuto pledges Sh250 million to finish Kongasis teachers college
The President also promises hostels; a completion timetable remains to be set out.
Passaris backs Wanga for 2032 as women leaders debate national succession
The endorsement is a political proposal, with no joint ticket announced.
Nyoro rejects proxy label as opposition unity faces a public test
A Kajiado exchange exposes tensions beneath calls for a common presidential ticket.
Matiangi and Nyoro joint appearances put opposition cooperation to the test
Their shared engagements show political contact across party lines, while Matiang’i says negotiations on a future coalition government remain unresolved.
49 · STORYThe ODM UDA electoral bargain faces a test over who gets what in 2027
ODM leaders are backing cooperation with Ruto while demanding a place on the presidential ticket, leaving the terms of the partnership central to the election debate.
Pauline Njoroge appointment gives Linda Mwananchi a formal communications structure
The movement is assembling a presidential campaign secretariat, with digital and publicity roles among its first announced appointments.
Sifuna hosts Maina and Murango as opposition unity talks widen
The meeting opens another channel between opposition figures, but the public statement stops short of an electoral agreement.
52 · STORYSifuna’s Sh50 donors deserve more than symbolism
Small contributions can widen political ownership—if supporters can see the accounts and question the decisions.
53 · STORYKenya needs a debt audit that distinguishes bad borrowing from odious debt
Follow each agreement and each payment. Moral outrage deserves an evidence base and a remedy that can withstand scrutiny.
54 · STORYRuto’s road programme needs a public progress report
Supporting the infrastructure programme means making its payments, progress and deadlines open to public scrutiny.
Junet says party strength will shape bargaining over government alliances
The ODM leader warns smaller formations that negotiating power depends on political organisation.
Mudavadi challenges Sifuna’s party over national organisation
The Prime Cabinet Secretary argues that visibility must be backed by structures capable of contesting elections.
Sudi raises post-Ruto leadership contest while backing re-election
The Kapseret MP says a future nomination should determine who leads after the President.
Wanga calls for collective leadership to hold ODM together
The party chairperson says unity among its leaders is essential during the transition after Raila Odinga.
59 · STORYKalonzo calls for scrutiny of Ebola response funding
The Wiper leader wants spending tracked as opposition figures question preparedness.
Nyoro puts free senior secondary education at centre of PPK agenda
The Kiharu MP points to his constituency model while pledging a national programme from January 2028.
Waiguru rules out Senate bid as she signals national ambitions
The Kirinyaga governor backs Calvert Njeru for senator while positioning herself for a national leadership role.
Machakos distributes business equipment to 680 community groups
Wavinya Ndeti says the publicly funded programme should support lasting livelihoods rather than political favours.
Nyong’o seeks compensation and answers after River Nyando fuel spill
The Kisumu governor calls for verified losses to be assessed while investigators establish the cause.
Kindiki says Sh177bn released to restart stalled road projects
The Deputy President points to contractor payments as the government promises to complete delayed infrastructure.
Duale proposes alliance of marginalised communities behind Ruto
The Health Cabinet Secretary outlines a political mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 election.
Natembeya challenges Ruto over credit for Trans Nzoia market
The governor says county and World Bank funding built the project, as the President attacks opposition to his development agenda.
67 · STORYRuto’s buffalo milk proposal puts dairy diversification on the agenda
The President wants new dairy breeds explored as households face pressure from reduced milk supplies.
Sifuna says he has saved traders’ Sh50 donations as a reminder of their trust
The Nairobi senator describes a bucket of small contributions as a symbol of the supporters behind his political ambitions.
69 · STORYMatiang’i condemns church heckling and calls for respect for worship
The Jubilee leader says disruption at Bishop Margaret Wanjiru’s Nairobi church undermined worshippers’ freedom.
Corruption cases in court this week: Sh1.58bn at stake
Six EACC cases are before the courts, from a Sh744m unexplained-wealth claim to a ruling in a Machakos health case. Everyone named is presumed innocent.
COFEK’s Finance Bill case thrown out as premature
Justice David Mburu ruled the consumer federation sued before the bill became law. The ruling says nothing on whether the taxes are constitutional; the Act can still be challenged.
El Niño rains: flood-risk counties and food warnings
Short rains have started in 24 counties and are expected to be wetter than normal. The World Bank warns of food stress across the region into 2027.
Inua Jamii: one machine for 500 elderly in Mathioya
Older people waited up to ten hours to register for the Sh2,000 stipend in Murang’a. Only 60–70 were registered in a day. The problem is capacity, not eligibility.
Alcohol crackdown: every manufacturer to be vetted again
Kindiki says all alcohol makers will be re-vetted and warns politicians off. Arrest figures are large, but prosecution data is missing and official seizure counts conflict.
Gachagua’s diaspora pledges: what a president can deliver
In Boston, Gachagua promised diaspora ambassadors, new consulates, local passport agents and nominated seats. Some need only a president; others need Parliament or the law.
Sifuna takes over The Equitable Party for 2027
The Nairobi senator was unveiled as TEP’s presidential candidate on 4 October. It solves his registration problem but adds another party to the opposition’s unity puzzle.
Dangote shares: Kenyans are buying Lagos, not Lamu
The CMA has cleared a route for Kenyans to buy into Dangote’s Nigerian refinery for about Sh492. The offer closes 13 October. It is not a stake in the Lamu project.
Kenya’s first Ebola case: what we know and what to watch
A Kenyan who had lived in the DRC died in Nairobi after flying in from Kampala. WHO says there is no local outbreak. Contacts are being monitored, and screening is under question.
NTSA wants instant traffic fines back by 26 November
Camera-based fines could return next month if court cases clear. The Senate rejected NTSA rules twice this year over public participation, a warning for any new regulations.
Only 2 of 47 counties free MCAs from governors' purse
A year after a law created County Assembly Funds, the Controller of Budget says only Trans Nzoia and Marsabit had them running by June. Assemblies still depend on the executives they oversee.
Senators say no to nicknames on the 2027 ballot
A Senate committee has recommended rejecting a petition to let candidates use popular names on ballot papers. Aspirants who campaign as brands must change their names legally or use their ID names.
IEBC freezes its election technology tender again
A fresh challenge has frozen the Sh9 billion Kiems procurement, days after the ballot paper tender was also suspended. The 2027 clock keeps running.
Uganda orders arrests as IEBC denies foreign voter claims
Kampala has ordered arrests of Ugandans shown in a TV exposé crossing to register as Kenyan voters. The IEBC says no evidence of foreign registration has been presented. Both claims now need testing.
IEBC to check party lists against the two-thirds rule
The electoral commission says candidate lists for 2027 should meet the gender threshold before they reach the ballot. Without a law to back it, the plan depends on parties and Parliament.
Gachagua says he would step aside for one opposition ticket
Speaking in Massachusetts, the DCP leader said he would drop his bid 'at 6:00 a.m.' if needed for a single candidate, while insisting he is the front-runner. His party still won't join Kalonzo's alliance.
Matiang'i takes Jubilee to the Coast and wins Kadu Asili
On a five-day Coast tour, the Jubilee leader secured Kadu Asili's backing and opened a Kilifi office. UDA's Hassan Omar hit back hard, and Kalonzo's own Mombasa tour starts Friday.
Oburu misses Raila mausoleum handover as ODM leader rests
The ODM leader sent apologies to Bondo and will step back from politics for weeks on doctors' orders. With Raila's anniversary days away, ODM must show who is steering it.
Nyoro suspended for five days over pipeline IPO claims
Speaker Wetang'ula threw the Kiharu MP out after he refused to apologise for saying a 'high office' pushed pension funds into the Kenya Pipeline IPO. The claim is unproven; so is the denial.
Uhuru quits Azimio council chair as opposition regroups
Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as chair of the Azimio council, now The Ukombozi Alliance. Kalonzo says there is no vacuum, but Jubilee's Jeremiah Kioni is already asking why his party is still inside.
Murkomen rules out pay for livestock shot in Samburu
The Interior CS told MPs there is no legal basis to compensate herders whose animals were killed in a police operation, and blamed banditry on marginalisation. Samburu and Meru leaders pushed back hard.
Mudavadi: 354 Kenyans missing after joining Russia's war
The Prime CS told senators the state cannot confirm whether they are alive or dead, and that no law or fund exists to bring them home. Petitioners put the number at 841.
Wamuchomba quits UDA, blaming Duale and double standards
The Githunguri MP says she will defend her seat on another party's ticket after the government failed to act on remarks by Health CS Aden Duale. UDA's Mt Kenya problem just got louder.
NCIC tells CS Ruku to withdraw Mt Kenya remarks
The cohesion commission found the Public Service CS's July speech in Tharaka Nithi divisive and gave him seven days to respond. The ruling tests whether Cabinet members face the same rules as everyone else.
Ruto in Bondo: Raila library pledge and Yala compensation
At the dedication of Raila Odinga's mausoleum, the President promised a memorial library and said families of bodies found in River Yala will be considered for compensation. The politics were not far behind.
Sifuna presses for refinery disclosure as Ruto directs critics to Parliament
The dispute centres on disclosure of commitments, while official accounts describe planned refinery capacity and construction mobilisation.
Babu’s free-meals pledge challenges Sakaja on cost as chapati complaints surface
Babu promises free meals while official county records show how Sakaja’s existing subsidy works.
Wiper pushes back on funeral ticket calls as Gachoka urges Kalonzo’s party to back Sifuna
Wiper’s denial and competing calls over the opposition ticket do not amount to an agreed presidential nomination.
Ruto adds Sh7.5bn housing pledge to Lamu refinery push as land questions persist
The housing pledge and proposed residents’ committee sit alongside unresolved land and allocation questions.
Standard protest puts press protection in focus as DCI outlines election-security priorities
The company reports police protection at its headquarters; a separate DCI briefing outlines election-security priorities.
Kenya–China trade claims: what zero tariffs can change, and what still needs evidence
A diplomatic reception brought renewed trade claims. Tariff preferences, product standards and independently verifiable export data are separate tests.
Senate committee escalates Njuki summons dispute over county education
A Senate education committee has escalated its dispute over attendance. Its reported direction does not establish that an arrest has occurred.
Museveni’s Lamu message: regional support is not the same as an investment commitment
Museveni backs Lamu while Uganda retains its own refinery plans. Regional support, equity investment and jobs remain separate questions.
Murkomen’s ID pledge puts equal access and voter registration in focus
The Interior CS’s Kiminini remarks highlight access to documents. Identity issuance and entry in the voter register remain distinct processes.
Wealth declarations go digital: the accountability test behind Oginde’s proposal
A Naivasha workshop puts automated financial disclosures on the agenda. Retrieval, verification and lawful access need separate scrutiny.
University strike notice: the funding dispute and the information students need
UASU maintains its 2 October strike plan. The funding dispute needs clear documents, while students need institution-specific updates.
New energy chiefs take office: what KETRACO, GDC and EPRA each control
Three appointments span transmission, geothermal development and regulation. Their different mandates show where to direct questions about delivery.
Payments reform hearings reach Nyeri and Kitale: how to assess the draft proposals
CBK’s draft payment proposals reach public forums in Nyeri and Kitale on 2 October. Submissions remain open until 9 October.
Kenya’s new soil network puts evidence behind the fertiliser debate
The 29 September Kabete launch connects laboratory capacity, national coordination and farmer learning. The next test is whether soil information becomes usable advice.
Wetang’ula’s climate fund proposal puts the financing question behind Africa’s model law
A Nairobi discussion on Africa’s model climate law puts financing and public accountability alongside legislation. No new continental tax or operational fund has been established in the material reviewed.
Student-loan bill puts repayment timing at the centre of the education funding debate
The published education funding bill links repayment to completion of studies and proposes a 25 per cent ceiling. Public submissions ask MPs to consider graduates’ ability to pay.
SHA extends provider contracting deadline: what must happen before 14 October
A reported two-week extension gives providers more time to complete the 2026–2029 agreements. Clear instructions and continuity arrangements are the next public-service tests.
County oversight bill revives a constitutional question: who should hold governors to account?
Objections to proposed senator-led offices raise questions about constitutional responsibilities, cost and whether new structures would improve scrutiny.
New Politrack poll puts Ruto ahead: the questions behind the headline numbers
A reported September survey places Ruto ahead. Sample selection, fieldwork dates and methodological disclosure determine what readers can responsibly conclude.
Judiciary seeks Sh50.7bn for election-year justice: what the budget debate must answer
The Judiciary has outlined its 2027/28 funding needs. The public test is how approved resources will support both election disputes and everyday court services.
115 · STORYKirinyaga Wiper official disputes Kindiki’s regional endorsement
Kirinyaga Wiper official Gudson Muchina has challenged the claim that a recent elders’ endorsement settled who speaks politically for Mt Kenya.
Kalonzo challenges IEBC to demonstrate independence
Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the electoral commission to demonstrate impartiality as preparations for the 2027 election gather political attention.
Anglican Church urges action on political tensions and public services
The Anglican Church of Kenya has warned about political intimidation and divisive mobilisation as the country approaches the 2027 election.
118 · STORYKalonzo’s Busia and Bondo tour tests his appeal beyond Ukambani
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has lined up weekend engagements in Western Kenya and Nyanza as he seeks support beyond his established political base.
Karua challenges Uganda entry ban in court
Martha Karua and the Uganda Law Society have brought a legal challenge against the decision barring her entry into Uganda, according to Daily Monitor’s report of 24 September.
Karua’s PLP plans a Nakuru organising base
Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party announced a county-office launch in Nakuru for Saturday, 26 September, as part of its grassroots organising programme.
121 · STORYKibwana urges Linda Mwananchi leaders to contain divisions
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has urged Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino and their allies to protect Linda Mwananchi from internal fragmentation and ethnic political mobilisation.
Kuria predicts a divided presidential contest
Moses Kuria has predicted that Kenya’s opposition will enter the 2027 presidential election without a single candidate, drawing a comparison with the divided contest of 1997.
123 · STORYMatiang’i announces Narok appearance with Nyoro and Orengo
Fred Matiang’i has announced a Narok visit for Sunday, 27 September, with Ndindi Nyoro, James Orengo and Jeremiah Kioni listed among the accompanying leaders.
NCIC’s early-warning work comes into focus amid rally violence
A Nation report published on 26 September says the National Cohesion and Integration Commission is working with other agencies and non-state organisations to identify possible conflict hotspots through an early-warning system.
Senate seeks clarity before Kilifi pending-bill payments
The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee has called for payments against Kilifi’s disputed pending bills to be halted until the figures are certified, The Standard reported on 24 September.
126 · STORYSenators dispute Cabinet delegation’s effect on oversight
Senators have clashed over seven Cabinet secretaries accompanying President William Ruto to the United Nations General Assembly, according to a report published on 24 September by The Standard’s TNX platform.
Sifuna allies turn to party structures and coalition talks
Edwin Sifuna’s allies planned a closed-door meeting in Kiambu for Saturday to discuss their political organisation, nationwide campaigning and a possible agreement with Rigathi Gachagua’s DCP.
128 · STORYGachagua puts tourism and jobs at the centre of Dallas pitch
Rigathi Gachagua has argued that Kenya could earn more from tourism by improving how it markets its attractions overseas.
UDA changes its ward-election timetable
UDA has revised dates for a further round of ward-level grassroots elections, according to a National Elections Board notice reported by The Star on 25 September.
130 · STORYRuto’s New York agenda puts Lamu refinery and AI partnerships in focus
State House sets out investment meetings and digital-policy priorities for the 81st UN General Assembly.
131 · STORYRuto opens Kendu Bay market and sets out Homa Bay project pledges
The President links completed market facilities with wider road, lake-transport and housing commitments.
132 · STORYGachagua pitches a diaspora-owned bank to Kenyans in the US
His Kansas City proposal focuses on remittance charges and ownership; it is not an announced or licensed new bank.
133 · STORYGachagua takes diaspora tour to Kansas City
The DCP leader’s US itinerary moves on from Spokane and Portland, with further stops planned in Dallas and Boston.
134 · STORYAfrica Check rejects fabricated Uhuru endorsement of Sifuna
An 18 September fact-check found no evidence for graphics claiming Kenyatta had abandoned Matiang’i for the Nairobi senator.
135 · STORYJubilee’s succession debate puts Matiang’i and Kioni in focus
Kioni says he will seek delegates’ support as the party prepares for life after Uhuru Kenyatta’s leadership.
136 · STORYMatiang’i challenges Ruto over the place of opposition in public life
The Jubilee presidential hopeful says criticism of government is democratic participation after Ruto’s remarks about Uhuru Kenyatta.
137 · STORYBabu shifts campaign work to Nairobi while backing Sifuna
He says he will attend fewer Linda Mwananchi rallies as he concentrates on organising across the capital.
138 · STORYBabu pledges school meals without parent charges in Nairobi bid
The Embakasi East MP also proposes cheaper business licences and changes to waste collection ahead of the 2027 governor’s race.
139 · STORYKalonzo welcomes Safaricom ruling as Treasury prepares an appeal
The Wiper leader backs the High Court decision on the 15 per cent stake; John Mbadi says the government will challenge it.
140 · STORYKalonzo announces Azimio rebranding as Jubilee prepares a leadership handover
His 15 September statement separates Jubilee’s succession from decisions that Azimio’s own governing bodies must take.
141 · STORYKalonzo puts livestock insurance on his Garissa campaign agenda
The Wiper leader’s 12 September pledge targets losses from drought; funding and eligibility details remain to be set out.
Senators question Kajiado’s nursery-school staffing and delivery of learning materials
A 19 September visit raised questions about classroom provision; the county’s education executive cited procurement delays.
Senate sets 29 September hearing on Kenyans recruited into foreign military service
Senators want key government officials present when families give evidence after the earlier session was adjourned.
Tobacco bill hearings open a September window for public views
The National Assembly’s Health Committee has invited written and oral submissions at hearings scheduled for 24–26 September.
Ol-Kalou’s voter-registration window opens on 21 September
IEBC’s enhanced exercise runs until 20 October, giving residents a fresh opportunity to register or update their details.
Gachagua urges calm as Sifuna and Babu supporters debate the 2027 vehicle
The former deputy president says he has spoken to both leaders, while Babu continues to back Sifuna despite differences over party organisation.
Murkomen pledges secure 2027 polls as leaders call for political tolerance
The Interior Cabinet Secretary says security agencies are preparing for the election and warns against incitement.
Ida Odinga sets out family-led plans for Raila’s first anniversary
A national steering committee will coordinate the 10–17 October commemorations, with the detailed public programme still to come.
Editors put candidate scrutiny and journalist safety on the road to 2027
Zubeida Koome urges newsrooms to test campaign promises against records as the Editors Guild prepares its November convention.