Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died, President William Ruto has confirmed. Ruto sent his condolences to President Samia, her family and the people of Tanzania following the death of Ameir, whom he described as the Tanzanian leader’s “lifelong companion” and a “distinguished son” of Tanzania. “I have received with deep…
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Kibra, Nairobi, following the death of his nine-year-old daughter, whom police allege he defiled and subjected to a brutal assault. The person of interest, identified was arrested on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call reporting that the girl had been…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha towards Kisumu and Malaba is gathering pace, with land acquisition activities now underway in Bomet and Kericho counties. Kenya Railways, in a statement on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, said teams working with the National Land Commission (NLC) are conducting land data capture and verification exercises…
Bomet’s Itembe Airstrip is undergoing its first major overhaul since 1990, with the facility expected to return to service after years of disuse and deterioration. The airstrip, officially known as Itembe Airstrip, was initially cleared as a simple murram runway during the colonial period before it was first tarmacked in 1990. However, the facility subsequently…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has condemned the abduction of Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of police officers and their commanders allegedly involved in the incident. KHRC said Kiprotich was found alive and dumped near Masinga Dam, about nine hours after he was abducted along the…
The Standard Group has condemned the alleged abduction of its Associate Editor, Alex Kiprotich, demanding his immediate and safe release. The media company said Kiprotich was abducted shortly before 9:20pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while travelling to Nakuru along the Gilgil-Nakuru road. In a statement signed by Group Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita, the…
