The National Lands Commission (NLC) has announced plans to mandatorily acquire more than 2,600 acres of land in Lamu County to pave the way for the LAPSSET Corridor Road project.In a gazette notice on Friday, September 18, NLC said it intends to acquire several parcels of land on behalf of the LAPSET corridor in accordance with Section 110 of the Land Act, 2012.The commission listed dozens of parcels earmarked for acquisition, with the combined area amounting to approximately 1,090.90 hectares, equivalent to more than 2,600 acres."Notice is given that the National Land Commission intends to acquire parcels of land shown in the schedule hereunder on behalf of Lapsset Corridor in accordance with section 110 of the Land Act, 2012, for Lapsset Corridor Road in Lamu County," NLC stated."Interested persons should inspect plans of the affected land at the offices of the Commission at Ardhi House, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi and County Co-ordinator's Offices in Lamu during official working hours," it added.Among the largest parcels listed are LR No. 28108, measuring 218.9 hectares, LR No. 28100, measuring 110.85 hectares, and LR No. 28107, measuring 84.65 hectares.Other parcels listed include LR No. 12852/176, measuring 59.42 hectares, LR No. 12852/178 at 70.664 hectares, and LR No. 23670 at 42.23 hectares.The compulsory acquisition process allows the government to acquire land required for public projects, subject to the applicable legal procedures, including consideration of compensation claims by affected parties.The LAPSSET Corridor Project is a Ksh181 billion infrastructure programme connecting Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan that was unveiled to boost connectivity and trade between the three nations.It involves building a new deep-water port in Lamu, a standard-gauge railway, new roads, an oil pipeline, and airports.The latest land acquisition notice will be specifically used for the LAPSSET Corridor Road in Lamu County.At the same time, NLC also announced plans to acquire land for the Dongo Kundu Bypass Access Road upgrade in Kwale County.The land is required for the upgrading of the Dongo Kundu Bypass Access Road to bitumen standard, with interested persons directed to submit written compensation claims alongside their ID, KRA PIN, land ownership documents, and bank account details.
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Read briefing Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has defended the government’s approach to national development, saying public resources and services must reach Kenyans without discrimination based on region, community or political affiliation. Speaking Sunday during a church development fund drive in Narok East, Omollo said President William Ruto has set a new standard for leadership through what he described as “a non-discriminatory and inclusive” approach to national development. “It has not happened in the history of this country that we have a leader who develops the country equally. For the first time, we have a leader focused on equitable transformation across our country in ways that are immeasurable,” he said. The PS said the government’s development agenda is focused on ensuring that communities across the country benefit from public investments and services, regardless of their region or political affiliation. Omollo further told off those disparaging President Ruto, saying Kenyans should focus on the tangible development record and demand clear commitments from anyone seeking their votes. “President Ruto has raised the bar on leadership. Anyone who comes to look for your vote, the marking scheme is already there. Ask them what their agenda on roads, education, healthcare, not mere rhetoric. That’s the only way we are going to chan...
Read briefing Kenya’s Agnes Jebet Ngetich stormed to a women-only world half marathon record of 1:05:15, to win her second global title of the year at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen,Denmark on Sunday. Dominating the race, the 25 year old and current 10km world record holder won by 50 seconds ahead of her teammate Veronica Loleo to add the world half marathon title to the world cross-country crown she claimed in Tallahassee in January. Ngetich was a class apart took one second off the world record for a women-only race of 1:05:16,set by her compatriot Peres Jepchirchir when winning the world half marathon title in Gdynia in 2020. Loleo secured silver in 1:06:05, and Florence Niyonkuru from Burundi,claimed bronze in a national record of 1:06:08, five seconds ahead of Daisilah Jerono of Kenya who finished 4th. Kenya also bagged the team’s gold ahead of USA and Ethiopia who completed the podium positions. The post Phenomenal Agnes Jebet Ngetich wins Kenya’s only gold with new world record in Denmark appeared first on KBC Digital.
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Read briefing Kenyan youth are among African observers participating in the monitoring of Russia’s State Duma elections (parliamentary elections) across different regions of the country. The observers are part of the election observation mission organised through the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly. Kenyan youth joined representatives from nine African countries, including Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Seychelles and Equatorial Guinea, are taking part in the mission. The youth were part of a delegation of 30 Kenyan youth who participated in the just concluded International Youth Festival 2026 from 11th to 17th September, before travelling to different regions of Russia to take part in the election observation programme. The observers are visiting polling stations to learn about Russia’s electoral processes, engage with electoral officials and monitor voting procedures. Kenyan youth observer participating in Russia’s State Duma elections, Makayla Mumba (Middle holding Kenyan flag) in Krasnoyarsk Region. KBC Digital interviewed a Kenyan youth observer participating in Russia’s State Duma elections, Makayla Mwamba who highlighted some of the similarities and differences between the Russian and Kenyan electoral processes after visiting several polling stations earlier Sunday. Makayla, who is part of an international election observation mission, said the experience pr...
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Read briefing Citizen TV prime-time news anchor Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attempted to have him fired from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a fiery live television interview. Speaking on Friday, September 18, 2026, while addressing residents during a political engagement in Nyakach Constituency—where he is seeking the parliamentary seat in the […]
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Read briefing KISII, Kenya Sep 20 – Kisii County will host Kenya’s national observance of World Cleanup Day, with more than 15,000 people expected to participate in the event, Governor Simba Arati has said.Arati said Kisii had been selected to champion this year’s theme, “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities,” which focuses on reducing food waste as part of efforts to build cleaner and more sustainable urban centres.Speaking at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre ahead of the celebrations, the governor said more than 12 governors, Members of Parliament, non-governmental organisations, development partners and representatives from UN-Habitat are expected to attend the national event in Kisii Town.“We are honoured as Kisii County to host World Cleanup Day. This is a global event, and for UN-Habitat to consider Kisii shows the transformation we have made as a county in solid waste management,” Arati said.The governor cited the transformation of the Nyambera dumpsite into a recreational park as one of the county’s key achievements in waste management.“When we came in, Nyambera was a notorious dumpsite that posed health risks to residents. We have transformed it into a park, a clean and green public space. That is the essence of moving from waste to value, from a dirty city to a clean city,” he said.Arati said the county had also rolled out household waste sorting, market clean-ups and community composting initiatives as part of efforts to reduce waste and promote environmental conservation.He said the 2026 World Cleanup Day theme highlights the link between food waste and urban cleanliness.“Every year, 1.05 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally, contributing to 8-10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. We are telling our people that a clean city starts from a clean plate at home — avoid food waste, sort waste, compost and keep your environment clean,” Arati said.UN-Habitat is expected to support the global campaign through advocacy toolkits and showcase Kisii’s waste management initiatives during the worldwide observance.The governor urged residents across Kisii County to participate in clean-up activities organised in all sub-counties.“This is not just a county event, it is a global event being watched worldwide. Let us all come out and make Kisii shine as the cleanest town in Kenya,” Arati said.World Cleanup Day is observed globally on September 20, with Shaoxing, China, serving as the global host city this year, while Kisii will host Kenya’s national observance.
Read briefing More than 270,000 newborn babies across Kenya have been successfully registered within the first two months following the nationwide rollout of the digital e-birth notification system, marking a major milestone in the country’s civil registration and vital statistics reforms. The new digital framework directly links maternal hospitals, health clinics, and faith-based healthcare facilities directly to […]
Read briefing NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 20 – Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of failing to tackle the spread of illicit brews in the Mt Kenya region, while defending former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s record on the issue.Kuria said Gachagua was more serious about fighting illicit alcohol during his time in government, arguing that the current holder of the Deputy President’s office had not done enough.“I disagree heavily with the political decision making of Rigathi Gachagua. He suffers from poor judgement. He has a history of making bad choices for the community,” Kuria said in a post on X.“Rigathi Gachagua was serious about fighting illicit brews in Mt Kenya region. The current holder of that office is not,” Kuria said.Kuria was reacting to a video of a woman appealing to the community to take action against excessive drinking and illicit alcohol.In the video, the woman speaks on top of grave of someone about how alcohol affected her son before he recovered through faith and perseverance. She warns that alcohol is destroying families and putting the future of young people at risk.Kuria said the situation would have been different if stronger action had been taken against illicit brews.Kuria’s criticism comes as the government continues a nationwide crackdown on illegal alcohol.In September, the government said 18,650 liquor outlets had been closed, including 12,150 operating without licences and 6,500 licensed premises found to have breached the Alcohol Control Act. Fourteen illegal distilleries were also shut down.The government has also reported thousands of raids and the seizure of hundreds of thousands of litres of illegal brews and counterfeit alcohol.The fight against illicit alcohol has remained a major issue in Mt Kenya, with leaders repeatedly raising concerns about its impact on young people and families.
Read briefing Several villages across Kenya are experiencing a major transformation after being connected to the national electricity grid, bringing light and new opportunities to communities that previously relied on traditional sources of energy. The connections have changed daily life for residents in parts of Kericho, Nandi, Busia and Kwale counties, where households can now access electricity […]
Read briefing NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 20 – The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned that careless waste disposal could damage the environment for future generations as the world marks World Cleanup Day.KWS said everyday choices, including how people dispose of rubbish at home, workplaces and public spaces, play a major role in keeping communities and natural ecosystems clean.“When we waste, we destroy the future of tomorrow’s,” KWS said in a message marking the day, adding: “Usafi ni nusu ya imani.”The wildlife agency urged Kenyans to take greater responsibility for the waste they generate, warning that litter and plastics can pollute habitats, block waterways and eventually make their way into the oceans.“This World Cleanup Day is a reminder that cleaner spaces begin with everyday choices,” KWS said.“Whether at home, at work or in public spaces, disposing of waste properly and avoiding litter helps keep our communities clean, healthy and safe.”The agency said the responsibility for a cleaner environment cannot be left to authorities alone.“From our communities to our parks and wild spaces, responsible waste disposal starts with all of us,” KWS said.World Cleanup Day is marked globally on September 20 every year after the United Nations General Assembly formally designated the date as World Cleanup Day in December 2023.The day provides an opportunity for governments, communities, schools, businesses, civil society groups and individuals to take action against waste and raise awareness about cleaner and more sustainable communities.The 2026 global observance places particular focus on food waste, under the theme “From Clean Plates to Clean Cities.” The campaign links the food people waste with the wider challenge of keeping cities clean and managing resources responsibly.According to the United Nations, about 1.05 billion metric tonnes of food were wasted globally in 2022, representing about 19 per cent of the food available to consumers.The UN says food waste also puts pressure on waste-management systems, wastes land and water resources and contributes to climate change.In Kenya, waste management remains a challenge in many urban and rural communities, with plastic waste, littering and poor disposal practices posing risks to the environment.Poorly disposed waste can end up in drainage systems and waterways, while plastics can remain in the environment for long periods and threaten wildlife and natural habitats.
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