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Kenyans.co.ke

IEBC Addresses Claims of Smuggling New Voters From Uganda, Missing KIEMS Kits

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has responded to an upcoming expose which alleged there was an elaborate scheme to smuggle more votes from neighbouring Uganda ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Sunday, September 27, the IEBC strongly dismissed the claims of illegal voter registration, voter transfers and registration of foreigners, saying it had not received credible evidence to support them."The stories on electoral malpractice or illegality relating to the registration of voters, illegal transfers of voters and alleged registration of foreigners as voters in Kenya and abroad remain unsubstantiated and untrue," the Commission said.IEBC's rebuttal followed a KTN teaser released on the evening of Saturday, September 26, which reported that its investigation had uncovered voter registration materials being moved to Uganda, with the Swam border area in Trans Nzoia County at the centre of the allegations. The report also linked the claims to several politicians whose names featured in the allegations.However, IEBC said its voter registration exercise was being conducted across all 290 constituencies under the provisions of the Constitution and electoral, and was restricted to designated and gazetted centres and conducted by trained officials under the supervision of Registration Officers.Further, IEBC distanced itself from allegations of issuing IDs to foreigners, clarifying that it is not responsible for issuing national identification cards or Kenyan passports. The commission added, “In addition, IEBC does not issue National IDs or Kenyan passports. These functions fall within the mandate of the relevant State Agencies responsible for identification, citizenship and immigration."The issue of voter registration malpractice has been on the forefront of opposition's concerns in recent weeks, particularly in counties bordering Uganda. Among the leaders who have consistently raised concerns includes  Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, whose county was at the centre of the report by KTN. The matter was also raised by Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, who on Saturday, September 26, called on IEBC to summon Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over recent remarks concerning Kenyans living along the Uganda border.Amid pressure for accountability, IEBC said it had established administrative and technological safeguards to prevent unauthorised voter registration. IEBC said its KIEMS kits were configured for use within its authorised electoral environment and could only be operationalised by Registration Officers.Further, the commission explained that Registration Officers could delegate the operation of the kits to trained Registration Clerks using unique passwords. The clerks are mapped to specific electoral areas, and registration is restricted to gazetted registration centres.On the issue of the alleged movement of equipment to neighbouring countries to foster unlawful voter registrations, IEBC said, "No KIEMS Kit has been misplaced or reported missing, intercepted or unlawfully moved to unauthorised places or foreign destinations."KIEMS kits used during the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise between March 30 and April 28, 2026, were secured at designated police stations or IEBC offices before being returned to its warehouses after the exercise, according to the IEBC. IEBC also addressed the participation of Kenyans living outside the country, including those in Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan, noting that their residence abroad does not affect their constitutional right to participate in the electoral process. The Commission said it was progressively expanding diaspora voter registration.Members of the public, media organisations and political groups with evidence of irregularities were urged to submit the information to the Commission for investigation. IEBC also said it remained open to engagement with citizens and stakeholders to promote accountability and ensure that its staff, processes and procedures complied with the law.

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KBC

Global Support Grows for Morocco’s Sahara Autonomy plan at UN General Assembly

Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Moroccan Sahara dispute gained significant international momentum during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. High-level diplomatic discussions led by Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, yielded key endorsements and formal declarations from Mauritius, Jamaica, and Chile. The Republic of Mauritius announced an official policy shift following the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797. Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful stated that his cabinet reviewed its stance and now considers autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty “the most credible, realistic, and sustainable solution” to the regional dispute. Jamaica similarly aligned its position with the UN framework. In a joint communiqué, Jamaican Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith welcomed Resolution 2797 and affirmed that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty constitutes the “most feasible solution” forward. Both nations also agreed to deepen political consultations and bilateral cooperation. Adding to the momentum, Chile reaffirmed its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna and President José Antonio Kast described the 2007 autonomy proposal as the “just, lasting, and mutually acceptable po...

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The National

Iran steadfast even if it comes to 'apocalyptic war', Foreign Minister says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran will remain steadfast "in the face of any aggression, even if it comes to an apocalyptic war", in a social media postEarlier in the day, Mr Araghchi said Tehran was still awaiting an official US response through mediators to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.Iran remained ready for diplomacy despite repeated attacks during previous negotiations, he said.Mr Araghchi said Iran was prepared to reopen the strait if the US met conditions including ending what he called the “war of aggression”, releasing Iranian assets he said had been illegally frozen and allowing Tehran to sell its oil.“Our proposal is very clear. We are ready to open the strait if certain things are done by the US, and these certain things are not new,” Mr Araghchi told NBC. “These are our rights that we want to be respected.”He questioned why Washington was unwilling to release Iranian funds before the reopening of the strait, saying the money belonged to Iran. Mr Araghchi said diplomacy had not failed but Iran had little reason to return to negotiations with the current US administration, blaming what he described as repeated attacks during previous rounds of talks."Iran nonetheless remains steadfast in the face of any aggression, even if it comes to an apocalyptic war. At the same time, we are ready for real diplomacy," he sa...

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Kenyans.co.ke

Inside New WhatsApp Charges Kenyan Businesses Will Incur From October 1

Kenyan businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform will begin paying Meta for certain business messages from October 1, 2026, in a change expected to increase the cost of using the platform for customer service, order updates, and marketing.Under the new pricing model, businesses will pay about Ksh0.52 per delivered service message in Kenya, based on Meta's October rate card. Service messages will be charged after a free allowance of 1,000 delivered service messages per business phone number each month.Marketing messages will cost significantly more, at about Ksh3.20 to KSh3.30 per delivered message, although marketing messages are already subject to per-message charges and are not part of the new October 1 change in Kenya.The changes extend Meta's shift towards per-message pricing, which had already introduced charges for business-initiated marketing, utility and authentication template messages.From October, service replies sent after customers initiate conversations will also become chargeable once the monthly free allowance is exhausted.Previously, certain utility and service messages sent within the 24-hour customer-service window could be delivered without a Meta messaging charge. From October 1, however, service messages within the window will be subject to the new pricing after the 1,000-message free allowance, while utility template messages sent within the window will also become chargeable and will not receive the 1,000-message free allowance.For example, a retailer using WhatsApp to confirm an order, provide a delivery update or handle a return could incur a charge for each successfully delivered message under the Business Platform.However, the treatment depends on the type of message, with free-form service replies covered by the 1,000-message monthly allowance, while utility templates sent within the 24-hour window will be charged at the applicable utility rate.“Businesses and organisations that use the WhatsApp Business Platform or API to communicate with customers at scale, including banks, fintech companies, insurers, airlines, logistics firms, retailers, e-commerce platforms, healthcare providers and telecommunications companies, will be affected by the changes," Meta stated in its announcement earlier in August.Businesses sending automated payment alerts, booking confirmations, appointment reminders, account notifications, delivery updates and other customer communications through WhatsApp could therefore see their messaging expenses rise.For example, a company sending 10,000 chargeable service messages in Kenya would pay approximately KSh4,680 after the first 1,000 free messages, assuming the KSh0.52 rate applies.The cost of 10,000 marketing messages would remain roughly KSh32,000 to KSh33,000, based on the applicable marketing rate, since marketing messages were already chargeable.However, the changes do not affect ordinary WhatsApp users, who will continue using the platform for personal communication without these per-message business charges.Small traders and businesses using only the free WhatsApp Business app on a phone, without connecting to the WhatsApp Business Platform or API, are also not directly charged by Meta under this pricing model.Similarly, businesses using third-party software or Business Solution Providers may pay more than Meta's listed rates because those providers can charge their own fees or mark-ups. Meta's charges also apply only to successfully delivered messages, meaning failed or undelivered messages are not billed. 

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KBC

Ailing widow requests KU Hospital to release son’s body for burial

An ailing 80-year-old widow in Miruriine village, Gachua Location, Giaki Division, North Imenti Sub-County, Meru county is appealing to Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) to release her son’s body for burial. The distraught Hellena Kigetu Ntwomo, lamented that the body of her son Benjamin Ntombura , 52 years, has been lying at the hospital’s mortuary for over one month now, even as the family struggles to defray approximately Sh500,000 in medical and morgue bills owed to the hospital. Ntombura died on August 9, 2026, while receiving treatment at the hospital’s ICU Unit, where he had remained for almost a week, as medics tried to save his life. Previously, he had undergone treatment at various hospitals, which drained the needy family financially. The deceased’s elder brother, James Gikundi, said Ntombura fell sick about three years ago and had been attended to at Kiirua Mission Hospital-Meru, The Nairobi West Hospital-Nairobi, and Nkubu Consolata Mission Hospitals, from where he was referred to KUTTR for specialized medication. Gikundi said the family had tried in vain to convince the KUTRRH’s management to release the body for burial and accord them time to look for money to clear the medical bill later. “I have been visiting the hospital in a bid to have the body released as we look for money, but the management has remained adamant that we...

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The National

Anthropic's Dario Amodei portrayed on Saturday Night Live amid rising concern over AI security

Amid a string of cyber security related incidents reinforcing public concerns about AI, Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei was parodied on Saturday Night Live. Mr Amodei, who has become one of the most recognisable executive figures of the AI boom, was portrayed by comedian and actress Jane Wickline during the Weekend Update segment. “I may have been alarming in my recent interviews but I want to assure you that if we can pressure lawmakers to create guardrails, we will be able to stop me,” the actor said during the skit. Michael Che then asked how the general public could be reassured that AI “isn't going to kill us”.Dario Amodei is at the desk to assure that the future of humanity is safe from AI pic.twitter.com/HIem3WP5DX— Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) September 27, 2026“Sam Altman and myself, as well as all the major players, we've talked about this extensively and we are all on the same page here, we do not condone what we are doing,” Wickline answered. The parody shows how the concerns about AI have spilt over into everyday discourse. Most of the concerns in the US about AI revolve around fears of what it might do the labour market as well as the potential environmental impact due to the proliferation of data centres. In recent months, Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Alphabet-owned Google have all acknowledged that their various AI models have somehow escaped their digita...

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KBC

Over 1,000 runners compete in Friends of Karura race setting pace for Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Over 1,000 runners participated in the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race held in Karura Forest on Sunday an event which serves as a precursor to the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which is set to take place on October 25 at Uhuru Gardens. The race included distances of 21km, 10km, 5km, and 2km, attracting runners, families, and the community for a day focused on sports, fitness, and environmental conservation. The races were followed by a family-friendly celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party at Amani Gardens. The Friends of Karura Anniversary Race is among several preparatory events backed by Standard Chartered, aimed at assisting runners in getting ready for this year’s Nairobi Marathon. The main race is anticipated to draw over 30,000 participants from 102 different countries, with more than 400 elite athletes taking part. “The warm-up races are an important part of the journey towards the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, giving runners an opportunity to test their preparation, build confidence and connect with fellow participants ahead of the main race. “We are pleased to see such strong participation at Karura, where running, family and environmental conservation come together. The event reflects the wider role of the marathon in bringing communities together through sport and around causes that matter,” said Joyce Kibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, Br...

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The National

Israel's Smotrich calls for war in West Bank and dismantling of Palestinian Authority

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to “go to war” in the occupied West Bank, dismantle the Palestinian Authority and carry out military operations there similar to those in Gaza.Speaking on Ynet's podcast on Sunday, Mr Smotrich, who heads the Religious Zionism party, said Israel should dismantle what he called the Palestinian Authority's “terror infrastructure” and prevent armed groups from operating in the territory.He said the Israeli needed to go to war in the West Bank, “to do there what we did in Gaza, to dismantle the Palestinian Authority, which is a terror authority”.He called for such action until there was “no terror infrastructure” in the West Bank: “No terrorists, no weapons, no tunnels.”The Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned Mr Smotrich's remarks as “dangerous calls for war” and an explicit call for escalation, annexation and displacement.The ministry said Mr Smotrich was aiming to undermine prospects for an independent Palestinian state.It described his remarks as a reflection of policies pursued by the Israeli government through what the ministry called killing, displacement, settlement expansion, land seizure and attempts to impose a new reality by force in the occupied Palestinian territory.'International silence'“The Palestinian Authority and the institutions of the State of Palestine are integral to the Palestinian n...

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France 24

Church confronts shock of abuse crisis

After two days in Paris, where he drew hundreds of thousands of worshippers, Pope Leo XIV is continuing his visit to France in the southwestern pilgrimage town of Lourdes. There, he is due to meet privately with survivors of clergy sexual abuse. His four-day trip is the first official papal visit to France in nearly two decades. For more reaction, we can speak to Marc Artzrouni, the French representative for the global coalition “Ending Clergy Abuse”.

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KBC

Ugandan Julius Kyazze recognised among Africa’s 100 most Influential Persons

LIVE54+ founder and CEO Julius Kyazze was named among Africa’s 100 most Influential Persons at an award ceremony held on 25 September in Kigali, Rwanda. Of the 100 leaders recognised across different sectors, Kyazze was the only honoree representing the creative sector. The recognition follows more than two decades of entrepreneurship across African creativity, entertainment, media, and sport. The Ugandan has helped build businesses that work across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Rwanda, connecting people and expertise across markets as the continent’s creative industries have grown. Through LIVE54+, that work now brings together specialist capabilities in media, creative work, brand experiences, content, talent, and production. Kyazze’s work has centered on building the businesses and teams that make those connections possible. His inclusion alongside leaders from other sectors puts African creative enterprise in a wider conversation about influence on the continent. It recognises a builder whose contribution extends across the businesses he has helped establish and the people developing the industry around them. The post Ugandan Julius Kyazze recognised among Africa’s 100 most Influential Persons appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Kenyans.co.ke

Ruto Responds to Uhuru Over 2022 Election Remarks

President William Ruto has appeared to respond to former President Uhuru Kenyatta's recent claim that the late Raila Odinga won the 2022 presidential election, urging political leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements.Speaking during a church service at the Pentecostal Church in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, on Sunday, September 27, Ruto called on leaders to be responsible and conscious of the influence they have on the public.The President cautioned leaders against making statements while under the influence of alcohol or in a state he described as confused, saying such remarks could create unnecessary trouble.“As us leaders, if you are a leader, you are supposed to be a leading example. You cannot be a leader and then go for an important meeting while incoherent, then you tell youths or fellow leaders to have good habits,” Ruto said.Ruto added that leaders should be disciplined and careful about what they say, appearing to refer to the renewed debate over the 2022 election, which was held four years ago.“Please, leaders, let us be responsible. You go there, confused, then give contradictory remarks that do not make sense. As leaders, let us be people of respect, humble, and know that many other people are spending on us and watching,” he said.His remarks came days after Uhuru said he remained convinced that Raila had won the 2022 presidential election. The former President made the statement during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi while defending his decision to support Raila's presidential bid.Uhuru said he and other leaders had done everything possible to support Raila and maintained that the late opposition leader received enough votes to win the presidency. He also said he knew how events unfolded after the election.The remarks triggered responses from political leaders, with UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar rejecting Uhuru's claim and maintaining that Ruto won the 2022 election. UDA leaders also questioned why the former President had revisited the election outcome years after the vote.ODM leader Oburu Oginga also responded to Uhuru's remarks, questioning why the former President handed over power to Ruto if he believed Raila had won the election. Oburu said the comments had revived questions surrounding the 2022 presidential contest.Ruto was declared the winner of the August 2022 presidential election with 7,176,141 votes against Raila's 6,942,930 votes, according to the official results. The Supreme Court subsequently upheld Ruto's election.Ruto told the Mwatate congregation that leaders should use their positions to mentor other politicians and citizens instead of setting a poor example through irresponsible conduct. “Let us help mentor other leaders and citizens by behaving responsibly ourselves,” the President said, as the renewed political exchange over the 2022 election continued to draw reactions from different political camps.

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Capital News

Miano: Kenya to deploy AI and digital platforms to boost tourism

ELDORET, Kenya, Sep 27 — Kenya is moving to integrate Artificial Intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion as the government seeks to make the country’s destinations more visible and accessible to increasingly digital travellers.Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the shift in how travellers discover, compare and book destinations makes digital technology and AI critical to Kenya’s competitiveness as a tourism destination.“Today’s traveller is increasingly using a smartphone, digital platforms and online tools to discover destinations, compare experiences and make travel decisions,” Miano said on Sunday.She said the government must redesign how it showcases Kenya to ensure destinations, experiences and tourism products remain visible, accessible and relevant in the digital spaces where travellers make decisions.Miano said the Ministry is already using technology to expand the visibility of Kenya’s tourism offering, citing Safari Live, developed in partnership with Wildlife Earth, as one initiative showcasing the country’s wildlife and destinations to global audiences.She also highlighted Tembea Kenya as a platform for showcasing destinations and experiences across the country while encouraging domestic travel.The Cabinet Secretary said young people would play an increasingly important role in promoting Kenya through digital platforms, citing their creativity, reach and understanding of online audiences as valuable assets.She said the Ministry was already working with influencers and digital content creators as part of efforts to promote Kenya and make its tourism experiences more visible.The remarks came as Kenya marked World Tourism Day 2026 in Uasin Gishu County under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.”The celebrations in Eldoret brought to a close a week-long programme showcasing Uasin Gishu and the wider North Rift’s tourism potential through sports, culture, conservation, gastronomy and digital innovation.The official programme ran from September 23 to 27, while the broader tourism activities began earlier in the week.Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the celebrations provided an opportunity to position Uasin Gishu and the wider North Rift as an emerging tourism circuit.He cited Eldoret’s city status, improving road infrastructure and the region’s strong sporting heritage as opportunities to develop new tourism experiences and attract more domestic and international visitors.“It is time we fully opened up this tourism circuit. There is huge potential in this region,” Bitok said.He urged investors and tourism operators to improve and diversify the region’s tourism products to make them more competitive and attractive to visitors.Bitok said the planned 2029 World Athletics Championships would further raise the profile of the North Rift and create an opportunity to connect international sporting events with tourism experiences across the region.The week-long programme also provided a platform to showcase tourism products, enterprises and innovations while promoting the region’s sporting, cultural and natural attractions.World Tourism Day is observed globally on September 27 to highlight tourism’s contribution to economic, social and cultural development.For Kenya, the Eldoret celebrations offered a national platform for the North Rift to promote itself as a tourism destination while placing digital technology and AI at the centre of discussions about the future of the sector.

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Capital News

Beyond Bali: Indonesia targets Kenyan tourists with diverse holiday offering

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Sep 27— Indonesia is seeking to attract more Kenyan tourists by positioning itself as a diverse, multi-destination holiday market rather than a destination defined solely by its globally recognized Bali brand. Indera Dewantho, Assistant to the Deputy for Marketing, Region III at Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism, said the country wants to deepen its engagement with Kenya by working more closely with travel agents, tour operators and other tourism businesses. “Indonesia offers Kenyan travellers something that is difficult to find in a single destination: diversity. Indonesia is not only Bali,” Dewantho told Kenyan journalists during a familiarization trip to Indonesia. He pointed to Indonesia’s more than 17,000 islands, hundreds of ethnic groups, distinctive culinary traditions, tropical landscapes and living cultural heritage as part of the country’s appeal to Kenyan travellers. The ministry is also promoting what it describes as “quality tourism” — experiences designed to provide meaningful interaction while generating benefits for local communities and supporting environmental protection. One example is Indonesia’s Tourism Villages programme, which enables visitors to experience local traditions, cuisine, crafts, nature and everyday community life. “For Kenyan travellers, Indonesia can offer not simply a holiday, but a different cultural and social experienc...

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Kenyans.co.ke

MP Pushes Proposal to Change Embu County Name

Manyatta Member of Parliament John Gitonga Mukunji has proposed renaming Embu County to Embu-Mbeere County.Speaking to the media on Saturday, September 26, Mukunji said the proposal was aimed at addressing what he described as long-standing injustices faced by the Mbeere community.He argued that the Mbeere region was less developed than other parts of the county, attributing what he described as years of neglect partly to the county's name."I have given a proposal to change Embu County to Embu-Mbeere County. When you reach Manyatta, you will know you are in Embu County because there is enough water, electricity and development at large. But when you extend to Mbeere, it is marginalised," Mukunji stated.The MP further claimed that the Mbeere have been neglected by name, which later translates to neglect in development, hence the calls to adopt the name into the county."If you are neglected by name, then even in terms of development, you are neglected. That is why I have the proposal to bring equality for the whole county," he added.Gitonga maintains that the Mbeere area has sufficient resources, such as water that supplies much of the county, yet residents still do not have tap water.The area also has minerals, but historical neglect has left it still struggling with development compared to other areas of Embu County.The lawmaker is therefore calling on the county to adopt the Embu-Mbeere name, just like Taita Taveta County, to promote equal development."Mbeere people have enough resources but are still neglected. With immediate effect, we will demand Embu-Mbeere County, just like we have Taita-Taveta County," Gitonga noted.Article 6(1) of the Constitution provides that Kenya's territory is divided into the counties listed in the First Schedule, meaning changing a county's official name would require a constitutional amendment. Embu is listed as County 14.The amendment can be initiated through Parliament under Article 256, where a Bill must be passed by at least two-thirds of all members of both Houses at the required stages. Alternatively, Article 257 allows a popular initiative supported by at least one million registered voters. The IEBC verifies the signatures before the proposal goes to county assemblies and, if approved by at least a third of them, to Parliament.If the proposed change falls under the matters listed in Article 255(1), it must also be approved through a national referendum. However, the Constitution does not specifically state that changing the name of an individual county automatically requires a referendum.

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Kenyans.co.ke

Kenyans, Businesses Could Face New Rules Under Global Plastic Agreement

Kenyans and businesses could face new rules on the production, use and disposal of plastics if countries reach an agreement on a proposed global plastic pollution treaty.The agreement is being negotiated under a United Nations-led process seeking to establish a legally binding international instrument to address plastic pollution, including pollution in the marine environment.The latest discussions are taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, where heads of delegation from participating countries are meeting from September 27 to 30, 2026, to work towards resolving outstanding issues ahead of the next stage of negotiations.Kenya has used the talks to push for an agreement that addresses plastics across their full life cycle, from production and use to waste management and disposal. Speaking during the discussions, Kenya called on countries to bridge their differences and work towards a legally binding agreement based on science and supported by adequate financing and technical assistance.Kenya's position could have implications for businesses involved in the production, importation, sale and disposal of plastic products if the final agreement results in new obligations being adopted nationally.However, the proposed agreement is still under negotiation, meaning the specific rules that could eventually apply to businesses and consumers have not been finalised.Kenya has argued that the global agreement should cover the full life cycle of plastics rather than focusing only on plastic waste after products have been used.This approach could see greater attention placed on how plastic products are designed and produced, the materials used to make them, their use by consumers and how they are collected, recycled or disposed of.Kenya has also called for new, accessible, adequate, predictable and sustainable financing to help countries implement the eventual agreement.The government argues that developing countries will require financial and technical support to put new measures into practice, including strengthening systems for managing plastic waste and reducing pollution.Kenya is also pushing for the secretariat of the proposed agreement to be hosted at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, seeking to build on the city's role in global environmental governance.The Bangkok meeting follows earlier informal discussions held in Nairobi from June 30 to July 3, 2026, as countries continue working towards an international agreement to end plastic pollution.While the final obligations remain subject to negotiations, any global agreement adopted by countries could eventually lead to changes in how governments, manufacturers, retailers and consumers produce, use and manage plastic products.

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