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  Former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu has raised concerns over what she describes as growing influence from "busybodies" seeking to use Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for their own personal and political interests. Ngilu said some individuals in the region were positioning themselves close to Kalonzo without regard for his long-term political future or what happens to him after the 2027 General Election. In a strongly worded statement, she said she has repeatedly warned against this trend, arguing that the former Vice President shouldn't be surrounded by people whose main goal is personal gain. "In our region, there are BUSYBODIES whose only agenda is to use Kalonzo Musyoka for personal and selfish gains," Ngilu said. She questioned the genuine commitment of such individuals to Kalonzo's political future, arguing they appear more focused on what they can extract from his current standing than on building a sustainable political path for him going forward. ...

The Central Bank of Kenya has reported that the shilling remained largely stable against major international and regional currencies in the week ending September 24, 2026. According to the CBK's weekly bulletin, the shilling traded at KSh 129.48 against the US dollar on September 24, a slight improvement from KSh 129.62 recorded the previous week. Kenya's foreign exchange reserves stood at KSh 1.95 trillion (USD 15,042 million) as of September 24, enough to cover 6.1 months of import requirements — comfortably above the CBK's statutory minimum of four months. A week earlier, reserves were slightly higher at KSh 1.96 trillion (USD 15,088 million). Within the East African Community, the shilling's performance was mixed. It strengthened against the Tanzanian shilling, moving from 20.40 to 20.46 units — a gain of 0.29% — and posted smaller gains against the Rwandese franc (up 0.18%) and Burundi franc (up 0.13%). However, it lost modest ground against the Ugandan shilling, s...

  A headteacher at Rigena Comprehensive School in Amaiko, Tabaka Ward, Kisii County, has reportedly been arrested over allegations that he sexually abused four female pupils, resulting in pregnancies. The case has raised concern among parents and residents, who are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation. Preliminary reports indicate the school administrator is accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual relationships with four pupils. One of the girls has reportedly already given birth, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the other alleged pregnancies continue. The headteacher was reportedly taken into police custody after the allegations were brought to the attention of authorities. Investigators are expected to question the affected pupils, their parents, school officials, and other potential witnesses as they work to establish what happened, including when the alleged incidents occurred and whether the suspect had contact with the pupils outside th...

Detectives in Lari, Kiambu County, have launched an investigation into the death of a 27-year-old woman found dead inside a lodging after reportedly entering the premises with a man during the night. The deceased, identified as Zawadi Mwathi, worked at a bar located within the same building as the lodging. According to police reports, she had been serving customers before reportedly disappearing at around 10:30 p.m. Her sudden absence raised concern among some customers, prompting them to search the building — a search that eventually led them to one of the lodging rooms, where they discovered her body. Responding officers found Zawadi lying on a bed, with her hands and neck allegedly tied using pieces of cloth, and her clothes scattered around the room. The condition of the room has raised suspicion among investigators that a struggle may have taken place before her death, though detectives have not yet determined the exact circumstances or established what occurred inside the room. C...

Doanh Chau, President of AI medicine company MED21, has pushed back on President William Ruto's investment pitch at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, questioning whether international speeches can translate into real increases in investment in Kenya. In remarks shared on September 25, Chau acknowledged the strength of Ruto's message to the international audience but argued that investors ultimately judge countries by the conditions they encounter once they move past conference speeches and consider committing capital. He raised specific concerns about the reliability of electricity, road infrastructure, contract enforcement, procurement transparency, and confidence in institutions. "Yes, the message is powerful. Powerful enough to tell the international audience: Kenya is ready; please invest more. But investors eventually leave the conference hall and start asking less glamorous questions: Is the electricity reliable?" Chau said. "Africa does not lack sp...

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has offered a striking take on Kenya's 2027 presidential race, comparing it to the 1997 General Election and arguing that opposition unity will not materialise before the vote. Posting on his official X account on Saturday, September 26, 2026, Kuria said the 2027 race would resemble 1997, when several opposition figures ran independently rather than uniting behind a single challenger. He named President William Ruto, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the four politicians he expects to appear on the presidential ballot. "Take this to the bank. The 2027 Presidential race will be exactly like the 1997 election. There will be nothing like opposition unity," he wrote, adding: "The following will all be on the ballot. With 318 days left, nothing will change. Hii imeenda." Kuria accompanied his post with a poll asking followers to c...