Safaricom Explains How Customers Get Charged for Unsubscribed Games
Safaricom has responded to concerns from customers over unexpected charges linked to gaming subscriptions, saying such subscriptions can arise when users access websites, applications or games associated with the services. Safaricom Care said the subscriptions may be triggered while accessing related websites, apps or games, even when customers may not immediately realise that a subscription…
Babu Owino warns opposition against delaying 2027 flag bearer choice
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has urged Kenya’s opposition leaders to name their joint presidential flag bearer immediately, warning that delaying the decision until December 2026 could deepen divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino made the remarks on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, during a meeting with Linda Mwananchi aspirants in Nairobi to plan…
GeoPoll: Quality, local products shape what Kenyan consumers buy
Quality remains the leading factor influencing what Kenyan consumers buy, while most households spend between Ksh1,294 and KSh6,472 a month on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), a new GeoPoll study has found. The findings are contained in GeoPoll’s FMCG & Consumer Insights in Africa 2026 report, based on a survey of 2,403 consumers across Kenya, Nigeria…
CoG, Ministry of Water move to fast-track water projects across Kenya
The Council of Governors (CoG) and the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation have agreed to fast-track water projects and strengthen coordination between the national and county governments in a move expected to improve access to safe water and sanitation services across Kenya. The agreement follows a meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, between…
CS Lee Kinyanjui announces committee to implement Ksh2M cargo benchmark
The government has moved to fast-track measures aimed at easing the cost of importing goods for small businesses after President William Ruto directed officials to address concerns raised by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Industrialisation and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, in a statement on September 8, 2026, said he met representatives of the…
Ruto unveils Ksh12bn Mombasa SEZ project targeting 10,000 jobs
President William Ruto has announced the development of a Ksh12 billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa, a project he says will help transform Kenya into a production- and export-oriented economy. In a statement on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Ruto said the Mombasa Special Economic Zone will provide a platform for industries to expand exports,…
East Africa Law Society warn Ruto against directive on foreign traders, cites EAC treaty
The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has raised concerns over President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trading, hawking and related commercial activities in Kenya, warning that its implementation must comply with the country’s regional obligations under the East African Community (EAC). In a statement issued on Monday, September 7, 2026, EALS…
University of Kabianga student Lawrence Malot breaks silence after road accident
University of Kabianga student and musician Lawrence Malot has broken his silence after being involved in a road accident in Kericho County, dismissing claims that he was drunk at the time of the incident. In a statement on his Facebook account on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Malot said he was driving from Eldoret towards Kericho…
Isaac Rutto urges Bomet, Kericho residents to warmly welcome Ruto during 4-day tour
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has called on residents of Bomet and Kericho counties to turn out in large numbers and warmly welcome President William Ruto when he begins a four-day development tour of the South Rift region on Wednesday. Ruto is scheduled to tour Bomet and Kericho from Wednesday, September 9 to 12, 2026,…
Ruto assents to 4 bills in major governance and legal reforms
President William Ruto has assented to four Bills aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and service delivery in Kenya. Ruto said he signed the legislation at State House, Nairobi, marking what he described as a major step towards improving the management of public resources and modernising key areas of the country’s legal framework. “Assented to four…
