Marsabit Municipality begins parking fee collection amid legal tussle

Marsabit Municipality begun collecting parking fees in Marsabit Town triggering protests, with the county officials defending the charges as legally provided for under the County Finance Act, while an advocate and residents have challenged the move. Marsabit Chief Officer for Lands and Urban Development, Galm Guyo, said the parking charges are provided for under the...

Nyanza residents raise concerns over Siaya nuclear plant

Growing concern has emerged in Nyanza over plans to establish a nuclear power plant in Siaya County, with a section of citizens and academics opposing the proposed project and calling for comprehensive public participation and independent environmental and safety assessments. The multi-billion-shilling project, which would be Kenya's first nuclear power plant, is proposed for Lihundu...

Kenya Railways Sounds Warning After Suspect Is Arrested Over SGR Vandalism

The suspect's unauthorised activities along the SGR corridor were detected by Kenya Railways' security cameras, leading to his arrest.

Ruto Unveils New Mining Rules After Tata Chemicals' Kenya Exit

Ruto's clarification follows concerns by a section of Kajiado residents who expressed fears of losing jobs and other benefits if the company exits Kenya.

PS Elijah Mwangi gives update on AFCON infrastructure preps

Kenya's preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are in top gear, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports, Elijah Mwangi. Kenya is preparing Raila Odinga International Stadium and Kasarani Stadium as match venues for next year's showpiece that will be co-hosted by CECAFA neighbors Uganda and Tanzania. PS Elijah [...] The post PS Elijah Mwangi gives update on AFCON infrastructure preps appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Police Outline Rules for Political Rallies Ahead of 2027 Polls

The NPS has outlined instructions for politicians as campaigns and political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Tume ya IEBC yaagizwa kuangazia upya zabuni ya teknolojia ya uchaguzi

TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka ncini (IEBC) imeagizwa kufanya marekebisho katika zabuni yake ya ununuzi wa teknolojia itakayotumika katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027 baada ya Bodi ya Ukaguzi wa Ununuzi ya Umma (PPARB) kugundua mapungufu katika vigezo vya tathmini na mahitaji ya kiufundi yaliyowekwa kwenye nyaraka za zabuni hiyo. Bodi hiyo ilisema kuwa zabuni hiyo haikueleza kwa uwazi jinsi kutimiza mahitaji ya kiufundi yangepimwa sambamba na mfumo wa alama za tathmini, hali ambayo ingeweza kusababisha wakaguzi kutoa alama tofauti kwa mapendekezo yenye sifa zinazofanana. "Stakabadhi za zabuni zinapaswa kueleza wazi ikiwa kutimiza kila kipengele cha kiufundi ni lazima au ikiwa kuna njia mbadala za kuthibitisha utiifu huo," bodi ilisema. Bodi iliongeza kuwa pale ambapo maelezo ya kiufundi yanahusisha masharti kadhaa, stakabadhi za zabuni zinapaswa pia kufafanua iwapo masharti yote lazima yatimizwe au kama kutimiza idadi fulani ya masharti kunatosha ili zabuni ichukuliwe kuwa imekidhi vigezo. Aidha, IEBC imeagizwa kutafuta ushauri na msaada wa kiufundi kutoka kwa Mamlaka ya Udhibiti wa Ununuzi ya Umma (PPRA) kabla ya kuendelea na mchakato huo wa ununuzi. Ukaguzi huo unalenga kuhakikisha kuwa mahitaji yote yanaelezwa kwa uwazi, ushahidi unaohitajika kuthibitisha unatambuliwa bayana, na mfumo wa kutoa alama unakuwa wa haki, wa wazi na unaoweza kupimika. PPARB iliagiza IEBC kufanya marekebisho, ufafanuzi na mabadiliko yanayohitajika katika stakabadhi za zabuni, kisha ichapishe toleo jipya na kupatia wote wanaowania zabuni muda unaotakiwa kisheria, lakini usiopungua siku saba, ili kuzingatia marekebisho hayo na kuwasilisha zabuni zao. Uamuzi huo ulitokana na malalamishi yaliyowasilishwa na kampuni ya Galadirel Investment Limited, ambayo ilitaka kusitishwa kwa zabuni hiyo ikidai kuwa masharti yake yalikuwa ya kibaguzi na yalitungwa kwa njia inayonufaisha kampuni ya Miru Systems ya Korea Kusini, inayojihusisha na teknolojia za uchaguzi. Zabuni hiyo inahusu Mfumo Jumuishi wa Kusimamia Uchaguzi (IEMS) pamoja na vifaa vinavyohusiana nao, ambavyo vitasaidia vifaa vya KIEMS vinavyotumika kutambua wapigakura kwa alama za kibayometriki na kusambaza matokeo ya uchaguzi. Hii ni moja ya zabuni mbili kubwa za kimataifa zilizotangazwa na IEBC kwa maandalizi ya Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027. Zabuni nyingine inahusu uchapishaji wa karatasi za kura, vifaa maalum vya wapigakura wenye ulemavu wa kuona, Daftari la Wapigakura na fomu rasmi za uchaguzi. Galadirel ilidai kuwa stakabadhi za zabuni zilikuwa na masharti magumu ambayo yangeweza kuwazuia washindani wengine kushiriki. Miongoni mwa masharti yaliyopingwa ni hitaji la wanaowania zabuni kuwa na angalau miaka mitano ya uzoefu katika usambazaji wa teknolojia za uchaguzi, vifaa, mitambo na vifaa saidizi. Pia, walitakiwa kuthibitisha kuwa kati ya mwaka 2021 na 2025 walitekeleza angalau mkataba mmoja wa teknolojia ya uchaguzi na kusambaza angalau vifaa 50,000 kwa mteja mmoja katika kipindi hicho. Kampuni hiyo ilidai kuwa masharti hayo yalionekana kuakisi uzoefu na mafanikio ya Miru Systems. "Haya ni masharti yanayoonekana kufanana moja kwa moja na mafanikio ambayo Miru Systems imepata katika zabuni za hapo awali," Galadirel ilisema mahakamani. Hata hivyo, bodi ilikataa hoja kwamba kuwepo kwa mahitaji maalum pekee kunamaanisha kuwa zabuni hiyo ilibuniwa kinyume cha sheria kunufaisha kampuni fulani. Bodi ilieleza kuwa taasisi inayofanya ununuzi ina haki ya kuweka viwango vya uzoefu, uwezo wa kiufundi na umahiri wa kitaaluma vinavyohitajika kwa utekelezaji wa kandarasi husika.

Scores Feared Dead After Gristly Crash Along Nakuru-Eldoret Highway

Images seen by Kenyans.co.ke showed the matatu extensively damaged, with its windscreen shattered, windows broken, and seats mangled following the collision.

Worker dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at Athi River plant

A 20-year-old worker died after he was trapped in a conveyor belt while working at a steam plant in Athi River, Machakos County. Timothy Oyindi Nyarige was involved in the workplace accident on Friday, September 4, 2026, at about 1pm at a facility operated by Golden Africa Limited. The company's security manager was alerted to [...] The post Worker dies after getting trapped in conveyor belt at Athi River plant appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Two children die in Isiolo house fire

Two children are feared to have died after a fire swept through a residential compound in Bulapesa, Isiolo County, destroying 17 timber rooms and a three-bedroom permanent house. The fire broke out at around 11am on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the home of a woman. Police said officers from Kulamawe Police Station, together with [...] The post Two children die in Isiolo house fire appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Intruder breaks into KCAA offices at JKIA, steals valuables from staff welfare office

Police have launched investigations after an unknown intruder broke into offices at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) headquarters at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, September 4, 2026, at about 12:50am, police said. Night guards securing the KCAA building heard the sound of shattering [...] The post Intruder breaks into KCAA offices at JKIA, steals valuables from staff welfare office appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Five killed in crash in Mau Summit area on Nakuru-Eldoret highway

At least five passengers were killed on the spot and four others injured after a matatu collided with a stalled truck along the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. The accident occurred early Saturday morning at about 4:50am at the Twin Bridge area and involved a Toyota Hiace matatu operated by Kapsowar Sacco and a Mercedes-Benz truck, according to [...] The post Five killed in crash in Mau Summit area on Nakuru-Eldoret highway appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Government Appointments

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 post Ruto, CSs Make Fresh Government Appointments appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Twin tragedy as death hits Kiambu family twice in one month

Just days after Wangui's burial, tragedy strikes her family again.

Sh10,000 for a miracle? Inside hope selling industry in Kenya

People, especially men, will always buy a ticket to tomorrow if today is oversubscribed.

Sh1.287 trillion and rising: The truth behind Kenya's public wage bill

UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa's true size

The United States is the only country to vote against the resolution.

Body of King Oyo Nyimba, once world's youngest monarch, returns to Uganda for burial

He will be buried on September 12.

MPs demand investigations over missing funds in stalled Kisii technical colleges

Questions mount over stalled projects at two Kisii technical colleges.

Drought-hit farmers wary of replanting

Farmers are doubtful about returning to production after the govt reduced the prices of...