The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a new framework governing the administration and management of telecommunications numbering, naming, addressing and identification resources in the country. The Authority said the enhanced framework is aimed at improving the management and use of telecommunications numbering resources by ICT service providers. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 9, 2026, CA Director General David Mugonyi said the new framework introduces several changes to the allocation and management of telecommunications short codes. One of the key changes is that telecommunications short codes will now be allocated based on the services they support rather…
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Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah has threatened to call doctors out on strike if the government fails to resolve the ongoing nurses’ dispute within seven days. Atellah said the prolonged nurses’ strike had severely disrupted healthcare services across the country, leaving doctors working in public hospitals under increasing pressure. Speaking during a press briefing at the KMPDU headquarters in Nairobi on Monday, September 7, 2026, Atellah said doctors could not continue performing duties meant for nurses. “Doctors cannot do the nursing jobs,” Atellah said. He noted that the shortage of doctors had…
Wiper Party leader and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government’s crackdown on foreigners engaging in illegal trade, saying the approach does not address the real challenges facing Kenyan small businesses. Kalonzo said the sight of hundreds of small-scale traders scrambling for emergency travel documents outside the Burundian Embassy in Nairobi ahead of a government deadline showed how the enforcement exercise had been handled. He accused the government of adopting a chaotic approach instead of using diplomacy, dialogue and the rule of law to address concerns surrounding foreign traders. According to Kalonzo, there are better and more deliberate…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has rescued two wild ostriches that were found with arrows deeply embedded in their bodies in Layamorok, Baringo County. In a statement issued on Monday, KWS said the two ostriches were discovered with the arrows lodged deep in their bodies. The wildlife agency said the birds had not harmed anyone and were simply living in the wild when they were attacked. “Our Veterinary and Capture Team moved in to rescue them, carefully restraining the birds and removing the arrows,” KWS said. The rescue operation gave the two ostriches a chance to recover after suffering injuries…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been re-invited to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) to explain why the National Police Service (NPS) has failed to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and present him before the committee. Kanja had been scheduled to appear before the committee on Monday, September 7, 2026, to explain the circumstances surrounding the police failure to arrest the governor, who has repeatedly failed to honour the committee’s invitations and summonses. However, the Inspector General did not appear before the committee. Instead, he sent a letter explaining that he was scheduled to travel…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has appointed Robert Kibet Kibor as the new Registrar of the Judicial Service Commission. The appointment was made pursuant to Section 10(2) of the Judicial Service Act, Cap. 8A. In a statement, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya said Kibor will provide strategic leadership and oversee the management of the Commission’s technical and shared services functions. He will also support the Commission in implementing its constitutional mandate through the development and execution of policies, strategies and programmes aimed at strengthening institutional effectiveness and accountability. According to the JSC, Kibor will also contribute to the effective administration of…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has moved to clarify concerns raised by clearing agents, motor vehicle dealers and other stakeholders over cargo clearance procedures, saying the requirements for export declarations are grounded in law. In a press statement dated September 7, 2026, KRA said the requirement for an export declaration in the clearance of imported goods is anchored in Section 23B of the Tax Procedures Act. The authority said it is mandated by Parliament to implement and administer tax legislation while facilitating legitimate trade and business operations. “KRA is committed to working closely with affected stakeholders to ensure that the implementation…
Hafidh Ameir Hassan was a Tanzanian agriculturalist who served as the First Gentleman of Tanzania from 2021 until his death on September 7, 2026. He was married to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, making him the first man in the country’s history to officially serve as First Gentleman. Unlike many spouses of political leaders, Hafidh Ameir maintained a low public profile throughout his life. He largely stayed away from the political spotlight while supporting his wife during her rise to the presidency. His death on September 7, 2026, brought renewed attention to his life, career and family. Who Was Hafidh…
Kenya’s President William Ruto has mourned the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Hafidh Ameir’s death was announced on Monday, September 7, 2026, by Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi. Ndejembi said Ameir died at 8am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he had been receiving treatment for a heart condition. “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Mr Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Ndejembi said. He conveyed his condolences to President Samia, her family,…
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. The announcement was made on Monday, September 7, 2026, by Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi. Ndejembi said Ameir died at 8am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he had been receiving treatment for a heart condition. “It is with great sadness that I inform you of the death of Mr Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Ndejembi said. He conveyed his condolences to President Samia, her family, relatives and friends, as well as the people…
A 47-year-old man has been arrested in Kibra, Nairobi, after his nine-year-old daughter died following an alleged sexual assault and brutal physical attack. The suspect, identified as Norman Swahili, is in police custody as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the child. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the incident occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2026, after officers at Kibra Police Station received a distress call reporting that a man had seriously assaulted his daughter. Police officers, accompanied by members of the community policing team, immediately rushed to the reported scene. However, upon arrival, the officers…
Police in Ruai, Nairobi, are investigating the death of a 37-year-old woman who was found hanging inside her bedroom following a suspected domestic dispute. Anne Wangari was found dead at her neighbour’s house in Kamulu on Sunday night after her 13-year-old daughter reportedly sought refuge there amid a confrontation at their home. A neighbour told police that he heard commotion at about 8:30pm before the girl ran to his house. He responded and went to the family’s home, where he found Wangari hanging from the rooftop in the bedroom with a bedsheet tied around her neck. Preliminary investigations indicated that…
A 30-year-old herder was shot dead during an exchange of fire between Meru and Turkana herders over grazing land in Igembe North, Meru County. Police said the incident occurred around Luma area on Sunday evening, where Meru herders camping at Mariara in Igembe Central clashed with a group of herders camping at Kibwanthome Hill in Igembe North. Police responded to the incident. Police established that the two groups had exchanged gunfire over access to grazing areas. During the confrontation, Joseph Mutembei, a herder from Tigania East, was fatally shot on the left side of his body through the armpit. His…
Andruw Jones has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The Curaçaoan former professional baseball player built his wealth during a 17-year Major League Baseball career, most notably with the Atlanta Braves. Jones combined power at the plate with exceptional defense in center field. He became one of the most decorated defensive outfielders in baseball history, winning 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 1998 to 2007. During his MLB career, Jones earned more than $126.6 million in salary alone. His biggest contract came in 2002 when he signed a six-year, $75 million deal with the Braves. Although his production declined…
David Justice net worth is estimated at $40 million. The retired American professional baseball player built his fortune during a 14-year Major League Baseball career that included two World Series championships, three All-Star selections and an American League Championship Series MVP award. Justice played for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics between 1989 and 2002. He became one of the prominent power hitters of the 1990s, finishing his career with 305 home runs, 1,017 RBI and a .279 batting average. Justice also earned substantial money from MLB contracts. During his career, he collected an estimated…