Kenya has announced a Ksh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from flooding, disease outbreaks and other risks associated with possible El Niño-related weather disruptions. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the National Livestock Sector El Niño Preparedness and Anticipatory Action Plan in Isiolo County, saying the government…
Police in Nairobi are investigating the death of a 32-year-old woman whose decomposed body was found inside her apartment weeks after she was last seen. Mercy Wachiga Maina was found on September 3 in her apartment at For Homes in the Lavington area of Nairobi, according to police and local media reports. Officers forced open…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over his emotional response to a young girl during a visit to Bomet, saying tears will not solve the economic hardships facing Kenyans. Ruto became emotional during his Bomet tour after a young girl spoke about difficulties facing her family. Gachagua subsequently questioned the President’s…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical checkup and rest, saying the party’s leadership structures will continue running its affairs during his absence. In a statement issued by his office, Oburu said he travelled to the UK on the advice of his doctors and the…
Passengers travelling through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) are facing tighter baggage controls as the government introduces new operational measures aimed at improving efficiency, passenger processing and compliance at Kenya’s main international airport. The new measures announced by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration on September 9 include stricter baggage-handling requirements, the deployment of…
Kenya is weighing a proposal to allow the duty-free importation of 3 million tonnes of white maize as the country faces a seven-year low in maize production, raising concerns over supplies and the cost of unga. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the Government is considering a request by the Cereal Millers Association (CMA) for…
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…
Kenya has established a high-level technical committee to address unresolved regulatory and operational issues surrounding Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited, days after President William Ruto ordered the Indian-owned company to end its operations in the country. Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho said the decision followed a meeting with executives 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…
