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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has defended the registration of Kenyans living outside the country for national identification documents and voter cards amid recent claims that foreigners could be illegally registered ahead…
President William Ruto has hit back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna after he demanded to see the agreement between the government and Dangote Group for the proposed KSh2.2 trillion Lamu refinery. Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, October 1,…
The Social Health Authority facility data lists 160 health facilities in Kirinyaga County, ranging from Level 2 dispensaries and clinics to Level 5 referral hospitals. The county government, private providers, faith-based organizations,…
SportPesa is taking its Aviator experience to new heights with the grand flight campaign. Running from 28 September to 4 October 2026, the promotion puts a KSh 2.5 million prize pool at its centre while the wider Aviator campaign also…
Three senior Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officers have received French national decorations for their service and contribution to defence and security cooperation between Kenya and France. In a statement on October 1, KDF said French…
A new World Bank Group report has identified three sectors that could attract up to US$1.5 billion (Ksh194.6 billion) in additional private investment and create about 80,000 more direct jobs in Kenya. The lender’s Kenya Country Private…
As the $16 billion Dangote East Africa Refinery broke ground in Lamu on September 30, 2026, I found myself thinking about something bigger than the refinery. I started thinking about strategy. Is Kenya quietly building the foundations of…
Japan has revised residence procedure fees for Kenyans and other foreign nationals, with the new charges taking effect from October 1, 2026. The changes cover applications to change residence status, extend the period of stay, and obtain…
The Mombasa-Nairobi Road, Mombasa-Malindi Road and Makupa Causeway have been identified among the key accident hotspots in Mombasa, with the three corridors recording the highest concentrations of fatal crashes. According to the Mombasa…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has emerged as the most preferred female running mate for the 2027 General Election, according to a new Politrack Africa survey that measured public support for the possibility of Kenya electing its first…
President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the 2027 presidential race, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging second in a new Politrack Africa poll. The poll survey released on released on Thursday, October 1, 2026 was conducted…
Bolt Send has crossed one million deliveries in Kenya less than a year after the on-demand parcel delivery service was formally relaunched. In a statement on October 1, Bolt said it reached the milestone after the service recorded strong…
Counties, universities, parastatals and other employers failed to remit billions of shillings deducted from workers’ salaries for Sacco payments in 2025, leaving more than 104,000 Sacco members affected. The Sacco Societies Regulatory…
The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has revoked and declined to renew the authorizations of two SACCO societies, barring them from conducting regulated SACCO business in Kenya. According to the SASRA Supervision Report 2025,…
For many people working or studying in Nairobi, living outside the county can lower housing costs while keeping you within commuting distance of the city. Several towns in neighboring counties have become major residential centers, with…
Kenya is entering the October–December short-rains season with several counties forecast to receive light to moderate rainfall between October 2 and 6, 2026, ahead of the El Niño season. According to the Kenya Meteorological Service…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has shared new details on how the county plans to finance the proposed underground railway as the city seeks a long-term solution to its persistent traffic congestion. The first phase of the Nairobi…
Teachers charged with serious criminal offenses could be removed from their duties and placed on half basic salary under sweeping reforms proposed in the Teachers Service Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The proposed law seeks to…
Equity Bank has announced the full restoration of all its services following planned system maintenance. The bank confirmed that its services have been restored and thanked customers for their patience and continued support. “All our…
The Executive Office of the President has issued a rare public notice distancing itself from an individual it says has no authority to act on behalf of the State House or the First Lady, warning members of the public against any dealings…
Standard Group PLC has announced a fresh recruitment drive, opening new career opportunities across several regions in Kenya. In a notice on October 1, 2026, the company announced vacancies for multi-skilled correspondents in Nairobi,…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has extended the deadline for healthcare providers to complete contracting for the 2026–2029 cycle. In a notice on October 1, the authority noted that healthcare facilities will continue to serve SHA…
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean tycoon known for his government-linked business deals, luxury lifestyle, and high-profile relationships across Africa, died on September 30, 2026, in a helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe. Chivayo, who…
President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, after a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe killed six people. In a tribute dated October 1, Ruto described Chivayo as his “dear friend”, saying…
