A US ban on several Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy and motorcycles, has come into effect as a trade war between the two neighbours drags on. The latest measure by the Trump administration is in response to Canada’s implementation of tariffs on a range of US goods earlier this month following a breakdown in trade talks. Canada is not expected to retaliate further, with Prime Minister Mark Carney saying earlier this month that the impact the import bans will have on Canada’s economy is “modest”. Trade talks remain on ice, with US trade representative Jamieson Greer telling CNBC recently that…
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The High Court in Nairobi convicted four men over the killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai and his three bodyguards. The court found the four accused guilty on all counts arising from the violent robbery and killing of Muchai and his security team. Muchai, who was serving as the Kabete Member of Parliament at the time, was killed alongside his bodyguards in an incident that shocked the country. Justice Kanyi Kimondo of Milimani High Court convicted Erick Munyera Isabwa, Raphael Kimani Gacii, Mustafa Kimani Anyonyi, and Stephen Asitiva Lipapo for the four counts of murder. The four are already…
Vivo Energy Kenya Limited, which operates the Shell brand, led Kenya’s oil marketing companies with a 19.70% market share and sales of 1,246,943.33 cubic metres in the year ended June 30, 2026. Its share declined from 20.80% the previous year. TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Plc ranked second with 894,087.51 cubic metres, representing 14.12% of the market. Its share fell from 14.84% the previous year. Rubis Energy Kenya Plc recorded sales of 888,772.62 cubic metres and a market share of 14.04%, down from 15.43% in the prior year. The top three companies — Vivo, TotalEnergies, and Rubis — collectively accounted for 47.86%…
In a significant political development, Governor Ali Bunow Korane has received an endorsement from his fellow Abudwak clansman, Mohamed Moulid Shurie. Shurie has conceded the contest and backed Korane’s 2027 gubernatorial bid—a move that consolidates the Abudwak vote and shifts the momentum of the race. “I sincerely thank my brother and fellow Abudwak clansman, Mohamed Moulid Shurie, for his bold and statesmanlike decision to endorse my 2027 gubernatorial candidacy and concede the contest in the interest of our community and the greater good of Garissa County,” Korane said. To understand why Shurie’s decision matters, it helps to understand the Abudwak…
As green energy enters the era of digital assets, global energy is entering a new stage of development. As solar, wind, and energy storage technologies increasingly become integral components of global energy infrastructure, energy assets are transitioning from traditional physical infrastructure toward data-driven and digital models. In the past, a power plant represented land, equipment, construction, and operations; today, it also signifies the continuous generation of electricity, data, and cash flow. Against this backdrop, Lake Energy was established in Singapore in 2020, dedicated to the development, construction, and operation of global new energy infrastructure. Over years of growth, Lake Energy…
Five men arrested on suspicion of a plot to attack a UK airbase used by long-range US bombers are to be released on bail, British counter-terrorism police said on Monday. The five are all British nationals from the London area, aged between 23 and 25, according to police. The release of the men does not mean that the investigation is over, and all five will be subject to stringent conditions on their movements, Laurence Taylor, a senior officer in the UK counter-terrorism police said at a brief news conference. The men, who have not been identified, were arrested early Sunday…
Four members of the Dassanech militia from Ethiopia were killed during a fierce exchange of gunfire with Kenya’s National Police Reservists (NPR) in Turkana County. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, September 27, 2026, at Loyoro in Kibish Sub-County, near the Kenya-Ethiopia border, police said. Witnesses and police said the confrontation began at about 6:30pm when the Dassanech militia allegedly crossed into the area seeking to avenge fatalities suffered during a foiled raid on September 26. The two sides engaged in a prolonged exchange of gunfire while on the water. The NPR eventually overpowered the militia members and destroyed their…
Chipmaker Nvidia said Monday it is introducing a new software platform to address concerns about artificial intelligence agents that have “gone rogue” and operated outside human control. “Today, with over 100 industry partners, we introduced the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wrote in a post on X Monday. Nvidia (NVDA) says its technology will enable companies to monitor every action undertaken by an AI agent, as well as enforce policies. “AI’s extraordinary potential for society will only be realized if we solve AI safety,” Huang added in a statement. “As we continue to discover the frontier…
A court in Kilifi declined to stop the planned launch of the construction of an oil refinery in Lamu. Environment and Land Court judge Justice Jane Onyango said the plans to develop the refinery on the property in question are at hand and the implementation of these plans includes a ground-breaking on Wednesday. The judge said the application is not certified as urgent and that it be served upon the respondents forthwith. The respondents shall file their response within 14 days and the application is fixed for inter partes hearing on October 14, 2026. “That in the interim the status…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations Monday reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling organised immigration crime networks during a Counter Organised Immigration Crimes Team (COICT) engagement held in Moyale, Marsabit County. The event was attended by the Deputy British High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr. Ed Barnett who led the British delegation, alongside senior officers from the National Police Service, partner agencies, and local community leaders. The Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, was represented by the Commandant of the National Criminal Investigations Academy (NCIA), Ibrahim Jillo, Amin underscored the strategic importance of Moyale as a border town and gateway for legitimate trade,…
A group moved to court to challenge a Sh2 trillion oil refinery project in Lamu being set up by Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa. More than 130 residents of Chandavai in Lamu County moved to court seeking to stop what they describe as the unlawful takeover and destruction of land their families have occupied and cultivated for generations. The residents contended that the development by the Nigerian billionaire threatened to displace them without a resettlement plan or compensation. The 133 plaintiffs sued the Office of the President, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, the State Department for Lands and…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko testified in court that his refusal to sign the county budget was at the centre of his dispute with the national government and preceded his impeachment. Sonko said he declined to approve the budget after consulting the county attorney and his lawyers, who, he said, advised him that there was no clear legal framework allowing the county to fund certain functions transferred to it by the national government. Sonko was defending himself against corruption charges after a Nairobi court ruled that there is sufficient evidence for his case to proceed to the defense stage.…
18 teams from across six universities are set to compete at the Grand Finale of the varsity competition, Open Lanes after securing their spot through the knockout phase this past week. The finals will take place this Saturday 3rd October at Nyayo Stadium. The qualification follows a series of knockout competitions held at Riara University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, and the University of Nairobi, where student athletes battled for their place at the final showdown. The finalists will go head-to head in a day of high-energy track action as they look to finish their Open Lanes journey…
British wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as Pac, has died, his representatives have confirmed. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) said it was “saddened to announce the passing” of Satterley, 40, who they said had signed with them in 2019. The wrestler’s death was confirmed just a day after he participated in AEW’s “All Out” event at an arena in Chicago on Saturday evening. “A native of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Satterley began his wrestling career in 2004 and went on to perform for wrestling organizations all over the world, captivating fans with innovative high-flying moves and incredible in-ring ability,” AEW said in…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger citizen participation in intelligence gathering, saying information shared by communities can help the Government identify emerging security threats and shape national security policy. Speaking at the National Defence College in Nairobi, where he delivered a lecture on “Citizen Participation as a Strategic Pillar of National Security,” Murkomen said community reports could become a critical source of strategic intelligence if properly collected, analysed and acted upon. He said recurring reports from different communities could help security agencies identify patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed. “Ten communities reporting similar patterns…