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Capital News

Mudavadi seeks deeper Kenya-Hungary trade and investment ties

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Kenya is seeking to deepen economic ties with Hungary as part of efforts to diversify its international markets and attract investment, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.Mudavadi said the discussions focused on strengthening Kenya-Hungary relations and translating diplomatic ties into greater economic opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs and young people.He made the remarks after meeting Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Orbán on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York.The talks explored opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment, strengthen development cooperation and deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.“Kenya is looking beyond traditional markets to build stronger economic connections across Europe,” Mudavadi said.He said Kenya’s economic diplomacy was aimed at attracting investment, opening new markets for Kenyan enterprises and creating opportunities for young people.The Prime Cabinet Secretary said the government was particularly interested in partnerships that can connect Kenyan talent and businesses to international markets while contributing to job creation and economic growth.Mudavadi said the engagement with Hungary formed part of Kenya’s broader efforts to strengthen international economic partnerships.The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has identified trade, investment, value-added exports, technology transfer and local manufacturing as key areas of Kenya’s economic diplomacy.Kenya and Hungary have previously identified trade and investment, education and agriculture among areas with potential for deeper cooperation.During an earlier high-level engagement, Kenya highlighted opportunities for increased Hungarian investment and stronger commercial links, while also pointing to Hungary’s support for education through the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme.Mudavadi said the latest discussions were aimed at building on such cooperation and identifying additional opportunities for businesses and investors.The Prime Cabinet Secretary said stronger economic ties should translate into tangible opportunities for Kenyans.He said the government wants international partnerships to open markets for Kenyan enterprises, attract capital and create pathways for young people to participate in the global economy.The discussions also covered development cooperation and closer people-to-people links, which Kenya sees as important in strengthening long-term bilateral relations.Mudavadi said Kenya would continue pursuing partnerships that support investment, enterprise development and shared economic growth.The engagement came as Kenya steps up its diplomatic and economic outreach during the UN General Assembly, with the government seeking to position the country as a destination for investment and a gateway to wider African markets.

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KBC

Experts warn securitization frenzy to weaken future revenue streams

Experts are warning that ongoing securitization of key funds by the current administration could affect funding of essential social programmes in the future on the back of persistent revenue shortfalls. Speaking at a forum organised by the Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) and the International Republican Institute (IRI), the experts said Kenya risks eroding its ordinary revenue collection base due to the government having already leveraged the funds to carryout infrastructure projects across the country. One of the key funds which has been securitized is the Road Maintenance Levy Fund where the government has committed Ksh 7 per litre of fuel to enable construction and completion of various road projects across the country. “That means automatically, every citizen who is consuming fuel either directly or indirectly is paying Ksh 7 per litre to repay that debt and the more we securitize those revenue streams, we are utilizing future revenues today and it means we are taking some policy decisions that cannot be reversed even by future governments because we have already tied out revenues into those securitized those debt instruments,” said Alexander Riithi, Head of Programs at The Institute of Social Accountability (TISA). Riithi also called out the mechanism in which the securitization by the government is being undertaken, given that it has been done off-balance sheet with minimal or...

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Kenyans.co.ke

Kenya’s Bid for Commercial Oil Production in Turkana Gets Major Boost

Kenya’s plan to produce its first commercial crude oil before the end of 2026 has moved closer after an onshore drilling rig arrived at the Port of Mombasa.The GW70 drilling rig, leased by Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ from Great Wall Drilling Company (GWDC), docked at Kilindini Port on Friday, September 25, after being transported from Duqm Port in Oman aboard MV Transit Sedanka.The rig, valued at more than Ksh2.59 billion (USD20 million), is being offloaded by the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) before it is transported by road to Turkana County for use in the South Lokichar Basin.Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ Chief Executive Officer Paul Limoh said the company plans to begin drilling on November 1, with the first phase of crude oil production targeted for December 2026.“All workstreams at Gulf Energy E&P BV SEZ are running to a tight project management schedule, and the project remains on course for First Oil production in December 2026,” Limoh said.The company plans to produce 20,000 barrels of crude oil per day during the first phase before increasing output to 50,000 barrels per day in the second phase of the South Lokichar development.The first phase is part of a wider Ksh776.7 billion (USD6 billion) development of the South Lokichar Basin, with Gulf Energy investing in infrastructure, equipment and other preparations required for commercial oil production.Gulf Energy has contracted Baker Hughes to provide integrated well services, while SLB will provide the Early Production Facility for the first phase of the project.The 1,500-horsepower GW70 rig will undergo commissioning and acceptance checks before drilling begins. The equipment has previously been used on projects for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the United Arab Emirates.The arrival of the rig comes as Kenya prepares for the commercialisation of its oil resources, with the government projecting potential lifetime earnings of more than Ksh375.7 billion (USD2.9 billion) from the South Lokichar Basin, depending on global oil prices and production levels.Kenya’s oil plans are also gaining relevance as investor Aliko Dangote moves ahead with plans for a proposed Ksh1.94 trillion to Ksh2.07 trillion (USD15 billion to USD16 billion) refinery in Lamu.The proposed project is expected to have a capacity of 700,000 barrels per day, although securing crude supplies remains a key challenge as Kenya has yet to begin commercial oil production.The South Lokichar Basin has been under exploration since Tullow Oil announced the first major discovery at the Ngamia-1 well in 2012, with initial estimates putting recoverable resources at about 560 million barrels.The basin’s oil initially in place has previously been estimated at up to 4 billion barrels, although only part of that volume is considered technically and economically recoverable.

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Kenyans.co.ke

Protests Erupt After Man Dies in Police Custody

Residents of Iranya in Kitutu Masaba Constituency, Nyamira County, have held protests demanding justice over the death of a 24-year-old man who reportedly died while in police custody in Naromoru.The residents held a peaceful demonstration following the death of Dennis Oremo, who was arrested by officers from Naromoru Police Station before he was later found dead inside a police cell.According to Oremo’s family, he had been working on a farm in Naromoru when police arrested him over allegations that he had assaulted his employer.Police officers at the station reportedly told the family that Oremo was found hanging inside the cell using a piece of mattress covering that had been in the room where he was being held.The family has rejected the account and is calling for an independent investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.Oremo’s relatives have appealed to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to intervene and investigate the case.His mother, Ruth Moraa, described her son as a peaceful person and questioned the circumstances surrounding his death.“My son was a very polite man who never had quarrels with anyone. Even here at home, if you could send him somewhere, he could just go without any questions,” Moraa said.The family is also questioning why Oremo was not taken to court after his arrest, while relatives said they now face the financial and emotional burden of organising his funeral.His uncle, Angley Nyangena, said the family wanted authorities to provide a clear account of what happened while Oremo was in police custody.“It seems that even people in police custody have no security. So the government should tell us what happened without hiding anything from us,” Nyangena said.The case comes amid renewed scrutiny over deaths of suspects while in police custody, with the National Police Service outlining new measures in August for handling such incidents.On August 13, the NPS said investigations into any death occurring in police custody would begin immediately, with officers who were on duty at the time treated as persons of interest.The service said the investigations would be thorough and impartial and would seek to establish the circumstances surrounding each death.

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Nation

Court awards Sergeant-at-Arms Sh200,000 over delayed disciplinary case

Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. Court found that a former Principal Sergeant-at-Arms was subjected to an excessively delayed disciplinary process by the Parliamentary Service Commission.The Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has been ordered to pay former Principal Sergeant-at-Arms Reuben Chesire Kimosop Sh200,000 after the Employment and Labour Relations Court found that it subjected him to an excessively delayed disciplinary process.Justice Jacob Gakeri said the prolonged delay left Mr Kimosop in uncertainty about his employment and caused him prejudice, while the commission failed to give him adequate updates despite his repeated efforts to establish the progress of his case.“There was inordinate delay, the applicant suffered prejudice and the respondent’s explanation was insufficient,” Justice Gakeri said in a judgment delivered on September 21, 2026.The case arose from disciplinary proceedings that began in February 2025 when Mr Kimosop was issued with a show-cause letter over allegations of gross misconduct involving a student intern attached to the Senate.He responded to the allegations before being suspended from duty in May 2025 pending investigations and disciplinary proceedings.The commission subsequently invited him to appear before a disciplinary committee on October 30, 2025.Concerned by the prolonged silence, he moved to court seeking orders compelling PSC to conclude the disciplinary process and communicate its decision.He told the court that he had made several inquiries and sent reminders but the commission failed to tell him what had become of the disciplinary proceedings.The former officer also complained that the prolonged suspension had caused him hardship and left him uncertain about his employment status.Also Read: When police officers leave their stations to commit crimes in other counties…He argued that the delay was contrary to PSC’s own human resource policies, which provide timelines for handling disciplinary cases.PSC opposed the application, maintaining that it had acted within its mandate in suspending Mr Kimosop while investigating serious allegations against him.The commission attributed the delay to circumstances beyond its control, including changes in the membership of the disciplinary committee.It told the court that the committee chairperson died after the hearing had commenced, disrupting the process of preparing its report.The commission further explained that the vice-chairperson, who took over, was subsequently appointed to the Court of Appeal, causing further delays in finalising and presenting the report for approval.PSC maintained that these developments slowed down the process and communication of the final decision.However, while the case was pending, the commission completed the disciplinary proceedings.At its 332nd meeting on June 17, 2026, PSC resolved to dismiss Mr Kimosop from employment for gross misconduct.Justice Gakeri examined whether the length of the suspension and the delay in concluding the disciplinary process were justified.The judge noted that PSC’s own guidelines provide that suspension cases should ordinarily be determined within three months, although the period may be extended depending on the circumstances.The commission was, however, expected to keep the affected employee informed where the process took longer than anticipated.Justice Gakeri found that there were unexplained periods of delay before and after the disciplinary hearing.Although the death of the committee chairperson and the appointment of the vice-chairperson to the Court of Appeal affected the process, the judge found that the events did not sufficiently explain the prolonged delay.The judge also found that PSC failed to keep Mr Kimosop informed despite his efforts to obtain updates.“The Respondent ought to have communicated to the Applicant, more so, since the Applicant clearly exhibited concerns over the delays. However, the Respondent ignored the same,” said Justice Gakeri.The court said suspension is intended to facilitate investigations and disciplinary proceedings and should not leave an employee in indefinite uncertainty.Justice Gakeri found that Mr Kimosop had been left waiting for the outcome for an unreasonably long period.The court nevertheless declined to order PSC to conclude the disciplinary process because the commission had already completed it and communicated its decision to dismiss him.However, the court found that the former officer was entitled to compensation because of the manner in which the disciplinary process had been handled.Justice Gakeri held that the delay and failure to keep Mr Kimosop informed had caused him prejudice.Follow ourWhatsApp channel for breaking news updates and more stories like this.Mr Salesio Thuranira, filed a constitutional petition and got orders barring the swearing in of four MCAs.We come to you. We are always looking for ways to improve our stories. Let us know what you liked and what we can improve on.

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Capital News

DCI recovers motorcycle allegedly used to ferry gunman in lawyer Mbobu murder

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Detectives investigating the murder of lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used to ferry the suspected gunman to and from the scene of the fatal shooting.The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the motorcycle was traced following the arrest of Nicholas Lemiso Naula, a boda boda rider suspected of transporting the gunman on the day of the September 9, 2025 shooting.According to the DCI, Naula told detectives during interrogation that he was riding the motorcycle when he allegedly transported the suspected gunman.Detectives subsequently traced the motorcycle through a succession of owners before locating and recovering it.The DCI said Naula positively identified the recovered motorcycle as the one he had allegedly used to ferry the suspected gunman during the attack.The recovery adds to evidence detectives are assembling as they seek to reconstruct the events surrounding Mbobu’s killing.The DCI said the latest breakthrough follows the arrest of three suspects, including the suspected gunman and two boda boda riders.Investigators have also recovered motorcycles allegedly used to transport the suspected gunman and to trail Mbobu before the shooting.Detectives are examining the recovered motorcycle as part of efforts to establish its movements and determine its alleged role in the murder.The DCI said the investigation remains focused on establishing the circumstances surrounding the killing and identifying all those allegedly involved.Mbobu was shot dead on September 9, 2025, in Nairobi in an incident that triggered a prolonged investigation by homicide detectives.The DCI said detectives are continuing to piece together the chain of events surrounding the killing as they pursue additional suspects and evidence.The latest recovery comes as investigators seek to establish the full circumstances of the murder and build the case against those suspected of involvement.The allegations against the suspects remain subject to the ongoing investigation and the judicial process.

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Capital News

Nyong’o: Kisumu cuts under-five deaths from 66 to 37 per 1,000

KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 25 – Kisumu County has recorded a decline in under-five mortality, with Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o saying deaths have dropped from 66 to 37 per 1,000 live births over the past decade.Nyong’o attributed the progress to the efforts of health workers, parents and development partners while calling for renewed investment to further reduce child deaths.The Governor said the county is targeting the UNICEF benchmark of 25 deaths per 1,000 live births.He made the remarks while participating in discussions on the Child Nutrition Fund Programme, a new initiative supported by UNICEF and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The programme has received an initial investment of Sh10 million for its first year, with the possibility of additional funding as it expands.The initiative will be implemented through the county’s Department of Public Health and Medical Services and will focus on strengthening community-based child nutrition interventions.It will also support training for health workers to improve nutrition services and help ensure children receive the care and nourishment needed during their early years.Nyong’o said improving child nutrition was critical to ensuring children grow up healthier and better prepared for learning.“To invest in our children’s nutrition is to invest in the future of Kisumu County itself,” Nyong’o said.The Governor said the county would continue working with development partners to improve child health outcomes and reach the target of 25 under-five deaths per 1,000 live births and beyond.The brainstorming session brought together County Executive Committee Members Dr Greg Ganda for Health, Kenneth Onyango for Agriculture, Beatrice Wadiaga for Gender and Mwalimu John Awiti for Education.Representatives from CHAMPS, Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology and Maseno University also participated in the discussions.The institutions are expected to contribute research, innovation and monitoring expertise to help assess the programme’s impact.Nyong’o said the collaboration would strengthen efforts to address child nutrition at community level while providing evidence to guide future interventions.The county government said the programme will complement existing health and nutrition initiatives as Kisumu works towards further reducing preventable child deaths.The initiative comes as Kenya continues to focus on improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes through stronger community healthcare, nutrition interventions and health worker capacity.

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Kenyans.co.ke

Lobby Appeals for Crackdown on Unlicensed Pharmacies

The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has called on county governments to ensure pharmaceutical outlets obtain valid licences before being allowed to operate.In a statement issued on Friday, September 25, to mark World Pharmacists Day 2026, the society emphasised that a county-issued Single Business Permit does not authorise the practice of pharmacy or operation of a pharmaceutical premises. PSK argued that under the law, the oversight of pharmacy practice and facilities should be handled at the national level.“A County Government business permit is not a licence to practise pharmacy. The statutory regulation of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical premises belongs within the national pharmaceutical regulatory framework,” the society stated.Subsequently, the lobby urged counties to work more closely with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to align their licensing and compliance systems. The society explained that stronger coordination would help identify and remove unqualified individuals and unlicensed outlets from providing services that could put members of the public at risk. PSK said licensed professionals should not face stricter regulatory requirements while unlicensed outlets and unqualified practitioners continue operating freely. “County revenue collection must never inadvertently legitimise an unlawful pharmaceutical outlet,” the society warned.PSK also raised concerns over how pharmacists are utilised, deployed and distributed across the country, noting that their overall numbers were not the main concern.According to the society, there are more than 5,600 pharmacists in the country, however, only about 2,800 currently renew their annual practice licences. Additionally, PSK called for greater attention to underserved areas, arguing that access should be measured by the availability of pharmaceutical care rather than the number of outlets.The society’s appeal comes as the Ministry of Health and PPB step up efforts to curb counterfeit and substandard medicines, with Kenyans urged to buy drugs only from licensed pharmacies and authorised outlets.

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Kenyans.co.ke

Several Feared Trapped After Gold Mine Collapses

An unknown number of people are feared to have been injured or trapped after a gold-mining site collapsed in Osiri, Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County, on Friday, September 25, 2026.The incident occurred at the Osiri-Matanda gold-mining village, where several houses reportedly collapsed into underground mining shafts.The collapse is understood to have occurred shortly before midnight after the ground reportedly gave way beneath residential and commercial structures in the mining area.Two women residents are currently suspected to be trapped underground as rescue teams work to locate and retrieve them.Migori County Government Environment and Natural Resources CEC Member Edwin Omondi confirmed that the county's Disaster Management team had been deployed to Matanda Mines in Macalder to respond to the incident.“Two residents are suspected to be trapped. Rescue teams are working tirelessly,” Omondi said.Meanwhile, the county government has urged members of the public to keep away from the affected area to allow rescue teams to conduct the operation safely.Details on the total number of people affected, the condition of those who may have been injured and the extent of the damage remain unclear as the rescue operation continues.The cause of the collapse has also not been immediately established, with authorities expected to assess the site as rescue and recovery efforts continue.The incident comes months after a gold mine collapse in the Kilimapesa area of Transmara, Narok County, left five miners dead after an underground section of the mine caved in.In that July incident, several miners were trapped underground, while others were rescued and taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.  Gold mining accidents have previously been reported in the region, including an incident in February in which two miners died after an underground tunnel at an abandoned mining site collapsed and trapped them.

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CIO Africa

IBTC Expands Data Centre Skills Programme To Kenya

The International Business Training College (IBTC) has expanded its data centre workforce development programme to Kenya, with support from Schneider Electric University, the Africa Data Centres Association (ADCA) and other industry partners.The programme was formalised during ITW & Datacloud Africa in Nairobi and is aimed at training engineering and technology graduates for roles in the country’s growing data centre sector.The initiative combines technical training, certification, industry engagement and practical exposure to data centre operations. IBTC said the Kenya programme builds on similar initiatives it has established in South Africa and Nigeria.As part of the programme, participants will undertake the Data Centre Certified Associate (DCCA I) programme using curriculum provided through Schneider Electric University. The training covers areas including power, cooling, energy management, security, controls and data centre operations.The programme will be delivered through IBTC’s “source, train, place” model, which involves identifying candidates, providing technical training and connecting graduates with potential employment opportunities in the industry.Steve Santini, Vice President, Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa, at Schneider Electric, said the expansion comes as demand for data centre skills increases alongside investment in digital infrastructure.“Building a sustainable talent pipeline is critical to supporting the growth of digital infrastructure across the continent. Through Schneider Electric University and our collaboration with ecosystem partners such as IBTC and ADCA, we are helping to equip the next generation of engineers and technicians with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, operate and maintain the resilient, efficient and sustainable data centres that will power Africa’s digital future. At Schneider Electric, we believe that investing in people is just as important as investing in technology, and workforce development remains a key pillar in enabling Africa’s digital transformation.” Said Steve.IBTC Data Centre Academy will oversee training and workforce development, while ADCA will provide industry and governance input to help align the programme with skills requirements within the data centre sector.Practical components of the training will involve industry partners, including IMEX and IX Africa, giving participants exposure to data centre technologies and operational environments.Nikki Maritz, Chief Executive Officer at IBTC, said collaboration between training institutions, technology providers and industry bodies would be important in addressing skills gaps in the sector.“Developing a sustainable talent pipeline requires collaboration across the entire digital infrastructure ecosystem. By bringing together industry associations, technology providers and training organisations, we can help equip young professionals with the skills needed to support Africa’s rapidly evolving data centre landscape.” Noted Nikki Maritz, Chief Executive Officer, IBTCThe Kenya programme comes as data centre capacity and digital infrastructure investment expand across Africa, driven in part by growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence workloads and other digital services.For Kenya, the programme adds another pathway for graduates seeking technical careers in data centre operations, at a time when the expansion of cloud computing and AI infrastructure is increasing demand for skills in power management, cooling, networking and other critical infrastructure disciplines.

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Ghafla Kenya

“He Made You Question Everything”: Winnie Odinga Pays Moving Tribute To Late Father

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has shared personal reflections on her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing his profound curiosity and intellectual rigor as defining traits that challenged those around him to think critically. Speaking on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Nairobi International Book Fair—where she represented […]

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