Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi have condemned an attack targeting opposition leaders in Garissa County, with Muturi describing the incident as an “attempted assassination”. The leaders spoke after a series of political rallies and a consultative meeting in Garissa involving grassroots leaders, opinion shapers and aspirants from Garissa, Wajir and Mandera. Kalonzo, who…
One person was killed and six vehicles torched after violence erupted during a public meeting presided over by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nembure, Embu County, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The National Police Service (NPS) said several people were also injured after a group of individuals allegedly attempted to storm the meeting, forcing security…
Kenya Power has announced planned electricity maintenance in parts of Nairobi, Machakos, Kakamega and Bungoma counties on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The utility said the scheduled maintenance will result in temporary power interruptions in the affected areas as technicians carry out works on the electricity network. “Good Evening. The listed areas will be under planned…
Police have recovered a pistol after a suspected armed robber was shot dead during a confrontation with officers in Dandora, Nairobi County. The incident happened on Friday, September 11, 2026, along Councillor Opundo Road after police officers from Dandora Police Station responded to reports of a gang of armed men terrorising members of the public….
Wetang’ula says Kenya must protect local businesses as he backs Ruto’s directive on foreign traders and calls for fair competition.
Kenya Power has announced planned power interruptions in parts of Nairobi, Migori, Nyeri and Kitui counties on Friday, September 11, 2026, to facilitate maintenance work. The utility company said the interruptions will affect several residential estates, businesses and institutions between morning and evening, depending on the location. In Nairobi County, areas of Donholm, Jacaranda and…
Police in Siaya have arrested 12 people following a chaotic incident in which a group of youths allegedly blocked a convoy carrying dignitaries in Siaya town. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, shortly after the conclusion of a women’s economic empowerment function held at the Siaya KMTC grounds. According to the Directorate of…
Residents and businesses in parts of Nairobi, Machakos and Uasin Gishu counties will experience power interruptions on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, as Kenya Power undertakes scheduled maintenance work. The planned outages will affect several residential estates, institutions and businesses, with most areas expected to remain without electricity between 9 am and 5 pm. Nairobi In…
President William Ruto has directed the Government to give foreign nationals conducting businesses in Kenya 90 days to regularise their immigration, work-permit, registration and licensing requirements. The directive comes amid growing concerns over the increasing participation of foreign nationals in small-scale businesses and informal trade, with Kenyan traders arguing that the trend is affecting livelihoods…
Head of the Kenya Delegation to the Pan-African Parliament and Tana River Senator, Danson Mungatana, has condemned the anti-Burundi sentiments and actions targeting Burundian nationals living and doing business in Kenya. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Mungatana expressed concern over reports of harassment and intimidation of Burundian nationals, particularly in Nakuru,…
