Politics Policy
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a seven-day notice to revoke the licences of 21 free-to-air television stations. In a Gazette notice published on October 9, 2026, the regulator listed the stations whose licences will be revoked under the Kenya Information and Communications Act, with the process expected to take effect seven days
President William Ruto has reappointed officials to three government boards, including the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council, the Kenya Forest Service and the Water Services Regulatory Board. In Gazette notice dated October 9, reappointed Francis Habara Moroto, Habon Billow Farah, Joseph Kimutai Boit and Rusiana Makasi Mitau as members of the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Governing Council. The
Kenyan filmmaker Abel Mutua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for president, urging Kenyans to judge political leaders by their records rather than the coalitions they belong to. Speaking about the 2027 General Election, Mutua questioned the tendency of voters to support an entire line-up of candidates because they belong to the same political alliance.
A Kenyan man living in Nebraska, United States, is facing a felony charge after allegedly using stolen identities to obtain student financial aid worth approximately Ksh 2.65 million. The man, who was living in Lincoln, has been charged with second-degree forgery following an investigation into financial aid cheques allegedly issued to people enrolled in online
The Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued a public health alert urging long-distance drivers, conductors and cross-border transport workers to take precautions against Ebola and other infectious diseases. In a notice dated October 10, 2026, the association called on transport workers to report suspected infections promptly, avoid contact with potentially infectious body fluids
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced mandatory health insurance requirements for foreign travellers entering Kenya effective October 5, 2026. In an Aeronautical Information Circular dated October 9, KCAA notified aircraft operators conducting international passenger flights into Kenya of the requirement and outlined measures to ensure travellers comply before boarding. The directive applies to
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ng’ongo has appointed Kevin Owango Onyango and Dr Dennis Miskellah to the Board of Trustees of the Local Authorities Provident Fund (LAPFUND) for a three-year term. The appointments took effect on October 9, 2026, following the publication of Gazette Notice No. 15978 in the Kenya Gazette. “IN EXERCISE of
Security
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved murder charges against five suspects over the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, with Dr Rose Mbithe Mulwa and her two children now facing a second murder case. Announcing the decision on Thursday, October 8, 2026, the DPP also named police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei
Entertainment
Francis Amisi, popularly known as Frasha, is a Kenyan musician, businessman and former physiotherapist who rose to fame as a member of the celebrated hip-hop group P-Unit in the early 2000s. His name has also featured in discussions surrounding political campaign music, including the Amapiano hit “Jeshi ya Baba,” associated with supporters of the late
Weekly Gossip
Standard Group PLC has warned radio stations against broadcasting English Premier League (EPL) matches without authorisation, threatening immediate legal action as the competition returns for Matchweek 6 following an extended international break. In a public notice, the media company said it holds exclusive radio broadcast rights for the 2026/2027 season in Kenya, giving it sole
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