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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 9 – The Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified Government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion, alongside major investments in healthcare, energy, roads, water, education and the turnaround of Kenya Airways. The pending bills, all valued at Sh50 million and below, represent 98 per cent of the 29,257 claims recommended for settlement. Some suppliers and contractors have been waiting for payment since 2005, according to a dispatch from State House. The

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — Kenya has failed to report meaningful enforcement action against public officials and recruitment agencies allegedly linked to human trafficking, with a new United States report warning that official complicity continues to undermine the country’s efforts to prosecute the crime. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report said Kenyan authorities investigated three Ministry of Labour officials suspected of accepting bribes to facilitate potential trafficking involving migran

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Kenya’s convictions of human traffickers fell by more than 70 per cent in 2025, even as authorities identified more victims, with a new United States report raising concerns over official complicity, fraudulent overseas recruitment and inadequate protection for survivors. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report found that Kenya convicted six traffickers under its anti-trafficking law in 2025, down from 21 in 2024, while prosecutions fell sharply from 44 cases to 14. T

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close its offices to the public on Monday, October 12, for the Columbus Day federal holiday, affecting Kenyans planning to access consular services and other official assistance. In a notice issued on Friday, the embassy said the closure would be observed in line with the US federal holiday, which falls on the second Monday of October each year. “The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of C

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 9 – The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has petitioned the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged financial and governance irregularities at the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha), amid a dispute over the union’s leadership following the death of its former general secretary. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli denied claims that the labour federation was interfe

RUIRU, KENYA, Oct 9— International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya today broke ground on Muzi Enzi, a KES 1.8 billion, 406-unit green rental development in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre city on Nairobi’s doorstep. Although IHS Kenya has already delivered two affordable housing projects in Tatu City, Rendeavour’s Tatu Central, and Kibanda, Muzi Enzi is IHS Kenya’s first purpose-built rental project in Tatu City and the first apartment scheme there designed specifically for the affordable housing segmen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Burudi Nabwera, Kenya’s first ambassador to the United States and the country’s first Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has died, prompting tributes to a public servant who helped shape the country’s early diplomatic engagement on the international stage. Nabwera, who also served as a Cabinet minister and became the first Member of Parliament for Lugari Constituency after its creation in 1988, was remembered for his contribution to diplomacy, governance an

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), also led to the arrest of suspects linked to the illegal trade. During a raid at a liquor store, officers impound

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Rainfall is expected across dozens of Kenyan counties over the next seven days, including parts of the Coast, North Eastern, Western, Rift Valley and Central regions, according to the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority. In its forecast for October 9–16, the agency said rain was expected in 38 counties, with some parts of Kitui, Makueni, Kajiado, Narok and Nairobi also likely to receive rainfall. The forecast covers counties including Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Mars

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election. Karanja announced on Friday, October 9, that she would seek the Nakuru governorship on the DCP ticket, ending her four-year association with the ruling party under which she was elected senator in 2022. Th

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Board Vice Chairperson Mary-Ann Musangi has called for greater involvement of Africa’s private sector in implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying businesses must be at the centre of efforts to transform the agreement into a functioning continental market. Speaking at the Unstoppable Africa 2026 forum in New York, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Mary-Ann said Afric

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya is targeting local production of at least half of its essential health products by 2030 as the government moves to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen the country’s pharmaceutical security. The target is contained in the 2026–2030 Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy, which seeks to expand domestic pharmaceutical production while strengthening regulatory oversight and access to quality medicines. Health Cabinet Secretary A

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya has secured a place in an unprecedented early licensing arrangement that could allow a local pharmaceutical manufacturer to produce a new once-monthly HIV prevention pill before the medicine completes final clinical trials. Universal Corporation Limited (UCL), a Kenyan pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Kikuyu, is among seven generic drugmakers granted royalty-free voluntary licences by global pharmaceutical company Merck to manufacture or supply generic versi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya must overhaul its health, social protection and care systems to cope with a rapidly ageing population, with the number of people aged 60 and above projected to rise from about 2.9 million to 6.4 million by 2045, geriatric specialists have warned. The projected increase is expected to put new demands on healthcare, family caregiving, social protection and the wider economy, requiring Kenya to expand services specifically designed for older people rather than trea

LONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 28 — Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences after a major incident was declared at an RAF airbase in the west of England. Three vans were spotted near RAF Fairford and the police were called, before a huge operation in Gloucestershire saw the area put under cordon on Sunday morning. On Monday Counter Terrorism Policing said the suspects were all UK nationals in their 20s. The force is working to establish the full c

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for a stronger system to turn community information into actionable intelligence, saying citizen participation could become a critical pillar of Kenya’s national security strategy. Murkomen said the Government should develop mechanisms that allow information gathered from different communities to be analysed collectively, enabling security agencies to identify emerging threats and res

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – President William Ruto has said the planned East Africa Refinery in Lamu will open up a Sh2 trillion investment opportunity, create about 60,000 jobs and supply petroleum products to eight countries in the region. The President said the project would be formally launched on Wednesday, September 30, with the groundbreaking ceremony expected to mark the start of construction of what the government says will become a major regional petroleum and industrial hub.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has rejected as “false and misleading” a report linking its officers to the alleged interception of a vehicle at the Uganda border and confiscation of election-related materials. The DCI said no officer was involved in the alleged incident, disputing claims that three occupants of the vehicle were questioned and that voter registration materials belonging to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wer

BANDUNG, Indonesia, Sep 28 — Indonesia’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), is seeking to revive talks with Kenya over the supply of aircraft while offering to establish local maintenance capabilities and transfer technical skills to Kenyan companies. PTDI says it sees Kenya as a potential gateway to the wider African market, with the company particularly interested in the use of its CN235 and other aircraft for passenger, cargo and humanitarian operation

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has stepped up training of public transport operators as it intensifies efforts to address road crashes and improve compliance across the country. The programme targets drivers, fleet managers and Sacco directors, with the latest phase being conducted in Nakuru, Trans Nzoia and Uasin Gishu counties. The one-week training follows a similar exercise held in Garissa, Voi and Mombasa last week, as NTSA seeks to strengt