Author: Mercy
AU Dismisses Burundian Diplomat After Criticising Kenya Over Traders The African Union Commission has reportedly dismissed senior Burundian diplomat Fred Gateretse Ngoga after he criticised Kenya’s treatment of Burundian traders amid a government crackdown on undocumented foreign nationals. Ngoga, who had served at the African Union Commission for 17 years, announced his resignation shortly after raising concerns about the treatment of Burundian nationals operating small businesses in Kenya. The diplomat used his X account to question why Burundian traders appeared to be facing particular scrutiny while nationals from other countries were also operating businesses across Kenya. His comments came at…
EACC Arrests 2 DCI Officers Over Alleged Ksh500,000 Murder Case Bribe The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers in Kipkelion, Kericho County, over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The officers are accused of demanding Ksh500,000 from a complainant in exchange for terminating a murder case against him. EACC said the two officers attached to the DCI Kipkelion Sub-County offices were arrested on Thursday, September 10, following preliminary investigations into the alleged bribery scheme. The anti-graft agency said its investigations established allegations that the officers had demanded money from the complainant…
Senator Omtatah Ejected From Senate Over ‘Unparliamentary’ Remarks on Ruto Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has been ejected from the Senate and suspended for three sitting days after a heated confrontation with Speaker Amason Kingi over remarks he made about President William Ruto. The incident occurred during the afternoon Senate sitting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after Omtatah was ordered to withdraw a statement in which he described the president as “yapping” during a recent roadside declaration. Omtatah challenged the Speaker’s directive, arguing that the word he had used was not unparliamentary and that he should not be required to withdraw…
Dangote Eyes 1,000MW Power Plant as Part of Lamu Refinery Project Dangote Industries is considering the development of a 1,000-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Lamu as part of its proposed oil refinery project, potentially adding a major new source of electricity to Kenya’s power grid. The proposed gas-fired plant is expected to support the energy needs of the planned refinery while also contributing to Kenya’s electricity supply. According to The Africa Report, the Kenyan government is negotiating with Dangote Industries to increase the planned power generation capacity to 1,000MW. The larger facility would provide a more stable…
Taita Secondary School Closed After Students Go on Rampage, Burn Dorm Taita Boys Secondary School in Kipkelion Sub-County, Kericho County, has been temporarily closed after students went on a rampage and set fire to a dormitory. The incident occurred on the night of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during unrest that forced school authorities to suspend learning as investigations into the cause of the disturbance begin. Kericho County Education Director Julius Ngoneshi confirmed the incident on Thursday, September 10, saying education officials were assessing the situation following the overnight unrest. Preliminary reports indicate that the students became agitated and moved around…
Kenyan Fugitive Wanted in U.S. Over Fatal Drunk-Driving Conviction Faces Extradition A Kenyan man wanted in the United States over a fatal drunk-driving conviction has been arrested in Nairobi nearly 13 years after he allegedly fled the country. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has initiated extradition proceedings to have the man returned to the United States, where he is expected to face sentencing following his conviction. The suspect was arrested in Runda, Nairobi, on September 9, 2026, bringing to an end a search that began after he left the US in 2013. He was presented before…
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga Flies Out to UK for Medical Check-Up Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, days after he was briefly admitted to Nairobi Hospital. A source familiar with the matter confirmed that the Siaya senator travelled to the UK for the scheduled medical review and is in good spirits. Oburu is expected to return to Kenya on Saturday, September 12, after completing the check-up. His latest trip comes shortly after ODM confirmed that its party leader was outside the country, although the party initially…
NTSA Begins Nationwide Crackdown on Motorists Over Expired Licences, Insurance The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has launched a nationwide crackdown targeting motorists driving with expired licences, invalid insurance and other vehicle safety violations. The joint compliance operation involving NTSA and the National Police Service (NPS) officially began in Turkana County on Wednesday, September 10, as authorities stepped up efforts to improve road safety and reduce accidents. The exercise is targeting motorists whose vehicles have expired driving licences, invalid insurance documents, defective speed governors and other traffic violations. Several motorists were arrested during the initial inspections in Turkana and…
Kenyan Firm Signs Deal to Import 540,000 Tonnes of Maize From Zambia Kenya is set to import up to 540,000 metric tonnes of maize from Zambia after a Kenyan firm signed a major grain supply agreement with Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency (FRA). The deal was signed at the Cabinet Office in Lusaka on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, strengthening agricultural trade between Kenya and Zambia and giving Kenya access to additional maize supplies from one of the region’s major grain producers. Under the agreement, Zambia will supply Kenya with white, Grade A, non-GMO maize in six separate batches. Five of the…
UDA, Burundi Ruling Party Begin Cooperation on Party Building The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, have agreed to strengthen cooperation and share political experiences as Kenya and Burundi seek to deepen their relationship. The agreement was reached on Wednesday, September 9, when UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar held talks with his CNDD-FDD counterpart, Révérien Ndikuriyo, at the UDA headquarters in Nairobi. The meeting focused on party building and strengthening relations between the two political organisations. According to UDA, the two parties agreed to share experiences and work together in areas that could strengthen their respective political…