Politics Policy
President William Ruto has directed the Government to establish a clear framework to regulate the participation of foreign nationals in Kenya’s small-scale trade and informal businesses. The directive comes amid concerns from Kenyan traders over the growing involvement of foreign nationals in small-scale businesses and its impact on livelihoods. The State House Spokesperson, Hussein Mohamed,
President William Ruto’s government has come under pressure from the East Africa Law Society (EALS), which has issued nine demands over the enforcement of his directive targeting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trading and hawking in Kenya. EALS wants the government to ensure the measures do not turn into nationality-based enforcement, particularly amid growing concern
Kabarak University’s strict dress code has triggered an online uproar after rules banning crop tops, ripped jeans, casual Crocs, and certain hairstyles and accessories resurfaced on social media. The private Christian university’s code of conduct requires students to maintain what it describes as smart and professional dressing, with formal attire required during Chapel services, interviews,
Kenya and Uganda are seeking to expand maize trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), with Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe calling for stronger food safety measures before Ugandan maize enters the Kenyan market. Uganda is well positioned to supply part of Kenya’s maize requirements, Kagwe said, while urging the country to strengthen
Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, in an incident that took more than four hours to contain. The fire reportedly engulfed vehicles, petrol and other highly flammable materials stored at the premises, making it difficult and dangerous for responders to contain the
Britam Holdings PLC has completed the KSh5.88 billion reduction of its share premium account after securing the required shareholder, court, and regulatory approvals. In a notice dated September 8, Britam said the reduction, which took effect on September 7, 2026, lowered its share premium account from Ksh 13.24 billion to Ksh 7.36 billion. “Further to
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has changed how telecommunications short codes and numbering resources are allocated, introducing a new framework that shifts short code allocation from a telecommunications operator-specific system to a service-based approach. Under the new framework, the CA will allocate telecommunications short codes based on the services they support rather than the
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
Father Sandro Ferretto’s journey from Italy to Kenya has taken an unexpected turn.The 49-year-old Italian, who served as a Catholic priest and missionary in Kenya for 12 years, has now started a new chapter of his life after leaving active priesthood and marrying his Kenyan partner, Sharon Jepngok. Sandro, a priest of the Diocese of
Weekly Gossip
Arsenal welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium on September 6 at the Emirates Stadium at 18.30 EAT, in the first meeting between members of the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ this season. Both sides have made perfect starts to the campaign, setting up a fascinating London derby between two Basque managers. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have won
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