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Two women have been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after a multi-agency security team allegedly foiled an attempt to smuggle about 658 grams of suspected gold out of Kenya. The suspects, identified as Mahamed Shukri Abdullahi and Sabriye Farhiyo Hussein, were detained at Sanely International Airport on 4 September 2026 whilst attempting to
The Kenyan Embassy in Moscow has issued a notice providing emergency contact numbers to Kenyans living in or travelling in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. In a notice issued on September 5, the embassy announced two emergency numbers, which are + 7 (968) 014 84 32 and +7 (968) 014 84 33, for Kenyans who may
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed a willingness to hold the deputy position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, in remarks that are bound to stoke rumors over possible realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election. While speaking during a political engagement in US on September 6, Gachagua remarked that Sifuna’s position is conditional on
Former Deputy President and DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has sparked reactions online after comparing President William Ruto’s administration to the regime of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Dada. In a post shared on September 5, he recalled Amin’s decision in August 1972 to give foreigners of Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani descent 90 days to
Fear and uncertainty have gripped foreign nationals operating small businesses in Kenya following President William Ruto’s announcement of a crackdown on foreigners engaged in small-scale trade. Ruto announced on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, saying the government would move to protect Kenyan traders, hawkers and small business owners from foreign competition. He said foreigners should focus
Drama unfolded in Kajiado after Kajiado Central MP Elijah Memusi Kanchory challenged Governor Joseph Ole Lenku over his political alignment while addressing President William Ruto. Memusi made the remarks on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Nguruman in Kajiado County, where Ruto toured development projects alongside local leaders, including Governor Ole Lenku. “Mr President, on the
Businesses can now use WhatsApp Status to promote their products and services and connect potential customers directly to their WhatsApp inbox. WhatsApp Status ads are full-screen, vertical advertisements that appear between regular Status updates in the Updates tab. When users tap the advert, they can be directed to start a conversation with the business on
Security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has formed a multi-agency working group to identify and track non-profit organisations suspected of financing terrorism. In a gazette notice dated Friday, September 4, 2026, Murkomen established the Multi-Agency Coordination Working Group on Non-Profit Organisations at Risk of Terrorism Financing. “IT IS notified for the general information of the public
Entertainment
A mysterious image resembling the Virgin Mary has drawn crowds to a homestead in Getare Emenwa village, Bobasi Constituency, Kisii County, sparking debate among residents and online users. The image reportedly appeared on the wall of a kitchen belonging to a resident identified as Mary Onsombi. Photos circulating on social media show a shadow-like figure
Weekly Gossip
Gor Mahia will return to the CAF Champions League on Sunday, September 6, when they host Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC in the first leg of the first qualifying round at Nyayo National Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM EAT, with the return leg set for September 13 in Cairo. The match presents another difficult
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