Five suspects have been arrested and a substantial quantity of cannabis sativa recovered following separate intelligence-led operations in Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia counties. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said in a statement on Sunday that the operations targeted suspected narcotics distribution networks in the two counties. In Maai Mahiu, Nakuru County, detectives from the County Criminal Investigations Office, working alongside officers from Maai Mahiu Police Station, raided a rented house in the Mabatini area. The operation resulted in the recovery of seven bags containing cannabis sativa, alongside several rolls and bundles of the suspected narcotic. Officers also recovered five packets…
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Two women have been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a multi-agency security team foiled an alleged attempt to smuggle about 658 grams of gold out of Kenya. The suspects, identified as Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and Sabriye Farhiyo Hussein, were intercepted in the early hours of September 4, 2026, as they prepared to board an Emirates flight to Dubai. Their journey was stopped after officers subjected them to a search. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), one of the suspects, Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi, was found carrying a gold bar weighing 541 grams. The gold bar had…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has established a multi-agency working group to address the risk of terrorism financing through non-profit organisations. The team, officially known as the Multi-Agency Coordination Working Group on Non-Profit Organisations at Risk of Terrorism Financing, was established through a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026. According to the notice, the working group will comprise representatives from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, which will provide the chairperson. Other members will be drawn from the Office of the Attorney-General, Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority, Business Registration Service, Registrar of Societies, Directorate of Social…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has appointed five analysts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. The appointments were made through a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026. Those appointed are Betsy Chelangat Kimeu, Peter Wambua Kimeu, Susan Mwake Mwatela, Everlyn Akinyi Onyango and Victor Wandera Opondo. The five will serve as analysts under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, which provides the legal framework for regulating and controlling narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in Kenya. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act (Cap. 245) is the primary legislation governing narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has established four new Magistrates’ Courts in different parts of the country in a move aimed at expanding access to justice. The new courts are located in Kegonga, Emuhaya, Maara and Tarakwa. In a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026, Koome established the Kegonga Magistrates’ Court within the supervisory jurisdiction of the Migori High Court. The court became operational on September 1, 2026. Koome also established the Emuhaya Magistrates’ Court within the supervisory jurisdiction of the Vihiga High Court. The court commenced operations on September 1, 2026. The establishment of the court is expected to bring…
By Magati Obebo The United States Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Ross (DDG 71), has arrived at the Port of Mombasa for a scheduled visit, underscoring the longstanding security partnership between Kenya and the United States. The warship arrived in Mombasa on September 5, 2026, as the two countries continue to deepen cooperation on regional stability and maritime security. US Embassy Kenya Chargé d’Affaires Susan M. Burns said the visit demonstrated the practical strength of the US-Kenya security partnership and the two countries’ shared regional interests. “Our countries maintain established arrangements that enable logistical support for U.S. forces operating…
President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries have made fresh appointments and reappointments to various government boards, councils and public institutions. The appointments were announced through a Gazette Notice dated September 4, 2026, covering key institutions in agriculture, science and technology, education, water, labour, defence and enterprise development. President Ruto appointed Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya. The President also reappointed Dr Geoffrey Mutai as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi appointed Prof Vasey Mwanja…
A suspected child trafficker has been arrested in Kajiado County after a joint operation by officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), Administration Police Service (APS) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The suspect, identified as Enock Peterson Mwangi, alias Mwamburi, was arrested at Korompoi Trading Centre in Isinya Sub-County following investigations into suspected child trafficking. Four minors aged between one and 17 years were rescued during the operation from a bedsitter where the suspect was residing. According to the DCI, preliminary investigations indicate that Mwangi may have extended his activities to several other areas. Detectives are investigating alleged…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a tax amnesty on interest, penalties and fines for eligible taxpayers with tax liabilities dating back to periods up to December 31, 2025. According to a public notice issued on September 4, 2026, the Tax Amnesty Programme took effect on July 1, 2026, and will run until December 31, 2026. The programme is aimed at taxpayers who meet the conditions set out under the law and covers interest, penalties and fines relating to qualifying tax liabilities. KRA said taxpayers with outstanding principal tax relating to periods up to December 31, 2025, will qualify…
The University of Nairobi is set to establish the Raila Odinga Centre for Democracy (ROCD) in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his long-standing contribution to Kenya’s democratic struggle. The centre is envisioned as a hub for public dialogue, research and innovation on democracy and governance. It will be anchored in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, through the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. The establishment of the centre was discussed during a courtesy visit by Mama Ida Odinga and her daughter, Winnie Odinga, to…
Drivers in the US are paying more than ever for diesel at the pump as the US-Israel war with Iran continues to hit Americans’ wallets. In the US, diesel is mostly used by commercial vehicles, such as trucks, trains, boats, buses, farming vehicles and construction vehicles. The average price for one gallon of diesel in the US has hit $5.85, compared to an average of $3.71 a year ago and above the previous high following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen dismissed reports of the existence of a parallel command chain within the National Police Service, terming the claims false and misleading. He said the police remain under the command of the Inspector General of Police. He added the police are professional and with rules governing their operations. “Those who are suggesting that there are units in the NPS that operate outside the command of the IG are false propagandists,” he said. While defending the conduct of the police and expressing his confidence in the capabilities of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised more than 20,000 UDA polling station officials in Meru County for investing their time and resources in defending the ruling party at the grassroots. Speaking at Kinoru Stadium on Friday, Prof Kindiki described the officials as the “bosses” of UDA Party at the polling centres, saying their role would be critical in explaining the Government’s development record ahead of the 2027 General Election. “You are very important. You are the spokespersons of the party at the polling centres where you have been elected. Those 20 officials are leaders of the party, and you are…
The United States Embassy in Kenya will remain closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. The embassy announced the closure in a notice to members of the public. “We will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day,” the embassy said. Normal operations are expected to resume after the public holiday. Labor Day is an annual United States holiday celebrated on the first Monday of September. The holiday recognises the social and economic contributions of American workers and their role in the country’s development. Labor Day has its roots in the labour movement of…
Lights. Camera. Quiet please… When it comes to etiquette in tennis, there are a fair few unwritten rules. Apologising after winning a point from a net cord. Honesty around line calls, double bounces and double-hits. Post-match handshakes. As for the spectators, it is common courtesy not to disturb the players during points. Around 100 influencers and content creators have been granted accreditation for the tournament in New York – double the amount from last year. Their presence has led to debate over how to balance bringing tennis to a new, different audience while respecting the game’s etiquette. “I definitely think…