Ruto extends term of panel handling human rights compensation claims for 60 days
President William Ruto has extended the term of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations by a further 90 days. The extension, contained in Gazette Notice No. 14149 dated September 4, 2026, takes effect from the same date and gives the panel an additional three months to undertake its mandate….
Gachagua says he can deputise Sifuna in 2027 race
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he is willing to deputise Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election if an opposition alliance determines that Sifuna offers the best chance of defeating President William Ruto. Speaking during a community engagement with Kenyans in Spokane, Washington, on Sunday, August 6, 2026, Gachagua said…
Mudavadi cautions Sifuna over plans to build national political party
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has cast doubt on the ability of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other emerging opposition leaders to establish a political outfit with a nationwide reach ahead of the 2027 General Election. Mudavadi argued that creating a party capable of competing effectively across Kenya requires extensive grassroots organisation, something he said…
Bomet University students targeted as police seize bhang, chang’aa in Bomet town
Police in Bomet have launched a manhunt for a suspected drug dealer after a raid on a suspected narcotics distribution hub yielded bhang, raw cannabis and illicit alcohol believed to be destined for sale to residents, including university students. The operation, conducted by security agencies following a tip-off from members of the public, resulted in…
NPS warns political leaders, supporters against violence as electioneering period begins
The National Police Service (NPS) has warned political leaders, their supporters and other stakeholders against violence, political intolerance and disruption of lawful gatherings as the country enters the electioneering period. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 5, 2026, the NPS said it had observed incidents of political intolerance, violence and thuggery in various parts…
KeRRA gives update on 74 km Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori Road upgrade
The construction of the Mbita-Sindo-Kiabuya-Sori road in Homa Bay County has reached 45 per cent completion, with 24 kilometres of the road already tarmacked. The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) said the ongoing project is expected to improve transport and connectivity across the Suba South area once completed. “Leo niko ground kwa hii project ya…
Wanyonyi Makes History with Fourth Straight Diamond League Title
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the former herdsboy turned Olympic and world 800-meter champion, continued his dominance over two laps Friday, storming to his fourth consecutive Diamond League Final title with a meet-record time of 1 minute, 41.80 seconds. The victory capped a season marked by early challenges. Wanyonyi’s campaign started slowly, enduring three straight defeats over two…
Police officers’ entry-level salary rises by 36% as 5,080 AP constables graduate
The government has raised the entry-level basic salary of police officers by 36 per cent as part of ongoing reforms aimed at improving the welfare, professionalism and operational capacity of the National Police Service. The salary increase, which has been accompanied by upward adjustments across all police ranks, was highlighted as 5,080 Administration Police Service…
Magadi Soda: How Kenya could turn a century-old mineral into an industrial powerhouse
For more than a century, Kenya has extracted one of its most valuable industrial minerals from Lake Magadi and shipped much of it abroad. Now, the Government wants to change that model. Principal Secretary for Industrialisation Dr Juma Mukhwana says Magadi Soda could become the foundation of a wider manufacturing ecosystem in Kenya, one that…
Preparations in top gear ahead of Ruto’s Bomet visit
Preparations are in top gear ahead of President William Ruto’s three-day development tour of Bomet County next week. Security officers have stepped up surveillance in areas and projects expected to be visited by the President across Bomet Central, Konoin, and Chepalungu constituencies. Bomet County Commissioner Caroline Nzwili, accompanied by Governor Hillary Barchok, inspected Kapkoros Level-4…
