CS Ruku Returns Axe to Mt Kenya Elders, Takes Up Reconciliation Mandate
During a traditional ceremony with elders, Ruku handed back the axe, a symbolic gesture marking the end of calls to split the Mt Kenya region.
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Mt Kenya Elders Endorse Kindiki as Spokesman, Declare Mountain Will Not Be Divided
The elders, drawn from communities across the Mt Kenya region, formally handed Kindiki cultural instruments of power during the meeting, signalling their endorsement of his role as the region’s spokesman.
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Sifuna Pledges New Vehicle for Taxi Driver Injured in Homa Bay Violence
Sifuna made the commitment after reading the account of Steven Otieno, a Nyalenda-based taxi driver who was injured during the August 16 violence and has been unable to return to work.
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Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
Trump said that the outlets “constantly write or report fiction or lies” about his administration, although he provided no examples.
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Helicopter hit rock during low-level flight before Mount Ololokwe crash – AAID
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Department said the aircraft hit the rock with its landing gear during a manoeuvre shortly after climbing above the mountain ridge.
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Ruto Delivers New Prado to Luo Council of Elders Chairman
The vehicle was handed over to Randa on Saturday during a ceremony attended by members and leaders associated with the Luo Council of Elders.
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Craft Silicon Foundation graduates 130 youth in digital skills
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 19 – Craft Silicon Foundation has graduated 130 young people from a three-month digital skills programme aimed at improving access to ICT training, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities…
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African Innovators Invited to Apply for Mistral AI Accelerator Bootcamp
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Innovators, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and sector specialists from across Africa are being invited to apply for the Mistral Africa Accelerator Bootcamp, a six-week hybrid, pan-African…
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Report calls for debt cancellation for climate-vulnerable countries
The report, titled Debt Fuels the Climate Crisis: How the Finance Flows, says climate-vulnerable countries are spending nearly 25 times more on debt repayments than on climate action.
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Mwea gets new Huduma Centre
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Residents of Mwea can now access a range of government services locally following the commissioning of a new Huduma Centre in Ngurubani, Kirinyaga County. The…
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“Pressure makes diamonds,” Kenya’s Itumo says ahead of ANZA MMA Pro Night 3
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18- Kenyan mixed martial artist George Itumo says he is ready to embrace the pressure of headlining ANZA MMA Pro Night 3 when…
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Snow Moves into Contention at Uganda’s Pearl of Africa Golf Series
ENTEBBE, Uganda, Sept 18 – Kenya’s Greg Snow moved into contention for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series title, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour, after carding a…
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Confusion galore as court rulings throw FKF Premier League resumption in disarray
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 18, 2026 – The start of the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League has been thrown into further disarray following two contradictory court rulings on Friday…
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Somali fragrance maker Wara expands East Africa footprint
NAIROBI,Kenya,Sep 18 – Somali fragrance manufacturer Wara Fragrance is expanding its presence across East Africa, with its products now stocked in more than 1,000 outlets as the three-year-old company seeks…
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At least 16 killed after vehicle loaded with explosives rams into Pakistan mosque
At least 16 people, including five police officers, have been killed after a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into a mosque in north-western Pakistan, according to a senior police official…
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Kizz Daniel Releases New Single “Owo Oluwa” Featuring Young Jonn And Wave Choir
Global superstar Kizz Daniel has released his first single of the year titled ‘Owo Oluwa’ featuring Young Jonn and the Wave Choir. A song that leans towards the gospel genre, drawing from themes of faith, gratitude, God’s…
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UON Graduates 3,000 Students During 75th Graduation Ceremony
The Cabinet Secretary said the government was implementing education reforms aimed at improving access to quality education in a rapidly changing world.
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Champs Nairobi City Thunder on the brink of KNBL final
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Nairobi City Thunder are one win away from a place in the 2026 Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) final after taking a commanding 2-0 lead…
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Ruai Land Dispute Turns Chaotic as Police, Residents Clash Over Eviction
The confrontation occurred as police attempted to enforce an eviction order involving the parcel, triggering resistance from residents who gathered at the scene.
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Ruto details 28,000-unit police housing plan as GSU Officers graduate
Speaking on Friday during the pass out parade for General Service Unit (GSU) Officers, Detail No. 1 of 2025, at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘B’ Campus, President Ruto said the Government had established a pipeline of 137 housing…
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KRA intercepts smuggled tobacco products, powdered milk worth Sh46.7mn
The goods, which were destined for Nairobi, include ORIS cigarettes worth Sh30.6 million, shisha tobacco products and accessories worth Sh8.398 million, including 59 boxes of AFRAH Tobacco Mint flavour (AL-SULTAN), 118 cartons of ALFAKHER…
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Kenya to Host EAISA Secretariat for Five Years as East Africa Moves to Harmonise Insurance Supervision
Under the resolutions adopted in Nairobi, Kenya will provide a permanent institutional base for coordinating EAISA’s regional activities during the five-year period.
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Kabras Sugar legend makes vow over future after losing Sevens Circuit crown to KCB Rugby
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 18, 2026 – Kabras Sugar assistant coach Ntabeni Dukisa believes it is only a matter of when — and not if — before the sugar millers become…
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Philippine House summons Meta CEO to social media safety hearing
The hearing will examine concerns over harmful content, platform accountability and online safety for Filipino users, it said.
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