Central
Red Cross urges Kirinyaga, Embu residents to prepare for El Niño
The Kenya Red Cross Society says heavy rains could increase the risk of flooding, landslides and other weather-related disasters in the region.
Counties
Eastern
Meru man seeks KWS approval to keep two buffaloes on his farm
In a letter dated September 24, 2026, to the KWS Meru County office, David Kiogora M’inoti requested permission to keep the two buffaloes on his farm in Kithirune, Meru County.
Nairobi
Linda Mwananchi settles on Sifuna for 2027 presidential bid
In a statement issued on Saturday, Linda Mwananchi said its leadership had agreed to move forward as a united political force, citing what it described as Kenyans’ demand for better governance.
Coast
Taita-Taveta roads set for Sh15bn upgrade under Ruto plan
The announcement came on Saturday, September 26, 2026, when Ruto inspected the 57km Bura-Mto Mwagodi road in Mbale, Wundanyi Constituency, one of several road projects being undertaken in the county.
Coast
Dangote says Lamu refinery will produce 1,000MW of electricity
According to Dangote, the electricity project will be a major part of the Kenyan investment, with the plant expected to generate about 1,000MW from petroleum coke, also known as petcoke.
Nairobi
Nairobi seeks private partner to build 80-tonne hazardous waste plant
The facility, proposed by US-based Satarem America Inc., would start with the ability to treat between 60 and 80 tonnes daily before increasing its capacity to 100 tonnes. The
Crime
Wanted woman arrested at JKIA with suspected cocaine worth Sh13.5m
The woman was intercepted by Kenya Airports Criminal Investigations (KACI) detectives as she prepared to board a flight to Bangladesh. Her arrest followed a stop order issued by the National Anti-Narcotics Inve...
Counties
Counties face Sh172 billion pending bills as travel spending hits Sh17 billion
According to the Budget Implementation Review Report for the financial year ended June 2026, Nairobi accounted for the largest share of county travel expenditure after using Sh850 million during the period unde...
Nyanza
Rescue efforts underway after buildings collapse into Migori mine shafts
Rescue efforts underway after buildings collapse into mine shafts in Migori
Eastern
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to put development ahead of political rivalry
Speaking on Friday during an inspection of development projects in Kieni, Nyeri County, Kindiki said elders had tasked him with ensuring Mt Kenya does not split into East and West because of political affiliati...
Nairobi
Police destroy 2,720 litres of illicit brews in Kahawa West crackdown
Officers attached to Kahawa West Police Station destroyed 2,600 litres of kangara and 120 litres of chang'aa after targeting premises suspected of being used to manufacture illicit alcoholic drinks and sell dru...
Crime
Two arrested in Nairobi over alleged theft of KenGen laptop and iPad
The two suspects remain in police custody as detectives pursue further leads, including efforts to recover the remaining stolen property