EPRA retains fuel prices as petrol, diesel and kerosene prices remain unchanged
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has retained the maximum retail prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene for the next one-month pricing cycle. The prices will remain in force from September 15 to October 14, 2026, offering motorists and households a reprieve from further changes at the pump. In a statement issued Monday, September…
Barchok breaks silence on heckling during Ruto’s Bomet visit, blames rivals
Bomet Governor Prof Hillary Barchok has broken his silence over the heckling he faced during President William Ruto’s visit to the county, accusing his political rivals of orchestrating the incident to portray him as politically weakened. Barchok was heckled by a section of the crowd after he was invited to address residents during Ruto’s visit…
Back off! Ruto hits back at Sifuna over senator’s remarks on govt’s housing programme
President William Ruto has hit back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his opposition to the government’s affordable housing programme, challenging the lawmaker to present an alternative plan rather than calling for the initiative to be stopped. Ruto questioned what would happen to young Kenyans working on affordable housing, markets and student hostel projects if…
Kindiki condemns violence after UDA meeting disrupted in Nembure
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the disruption of a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) meeting in Nembure, Embu County, blaming those who organised youths to cause chaos at the gathering. In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, September 12, 2026, Kindiki said the UDA party regretted the loss and damage reported during…
Several injured as chaos erupts at DP Kindiki meeting in Embu
Several people are feared dead while scores others sustained injuries after chaos erupted during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s empowerment meeting in Nembure, Embu County on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Police were forced to fire tear gas to disperse rowdy youths who disrupted the meeting, with witnesses reporting that at least four vehicles were set ablaze…
Ruto: Kenya is open to foreign investors, workers despite growing debate
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s open-door investment policy, saying foreign investors and workers have a place in the country as long as they operate within the law. Ruto said Kenya would continue welcoming investors from across the world despite growing debate over the role of foreigners in the country’s economy and labour market. Speaking…
Bomet University gets new council chaired by Prof John Shiundu
Bomet University has appointed a new council chaired by Professor John Shiundu, following a Gazette notice issued by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba. The new council will serve for a three-year term beginning September 11, 2026, as the newly established university moves to strengthen its governance and institutional structures. According to Gazette Notice No….
UDA’s Hassan Omar makes explosive claim over 2027 dead voters plot
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has made explosive claims over the 2027 General Election, alleging that deceased voters could be used in an attempt to boost President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Omar claimed that a scheme could involve taking advantage of the identities and personal details of deceased Kenyans to facilitate fraudulent voting through the…
Hustler Fund reaches 28M Kenyans as disbursements near Ksh94 billion
The Hustler Fund has reached nearly 28 million Kenyans and disbursed close to Ksh94 billion since its launch, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Mang’eni has said. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Friday, September 11, 2026, Mang’eni said the government-backed financing programme has also mobilised nearly Ksh7…
