Sugarcane Farmers Reject Bill, Warn of Reversal of Industry Reforms
Sugarcane farmers in Kisumu County have opposed the proposed Crops Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, warning that it could undermine ongoing reforms, weaken farmers’ influence and revive longstanding challenges in the sugar industry. During public…
LG Recognises Top Service Technicians from Seven African Countries at Skills Olympiad
Competition in Nairobi tested appliance technicians on fault diagnosis, repairs, problem-solving and customer service. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 28, 2026 — LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has brought together service professionals from seven African…
The Singleton Partners With Three Nairobi Venues for the Festive Season
The final three months of the year—October, November and December (OND)—bring a festive mood and an opportunity to pause, unwind and reflect on the year. Although the hustle and bustle of daily life continues, the year-end period offers a chance to slow…
Kisumu Robbery Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Prado Chase, Gun Recovered
Detectives in Kisumu Central have arrested two suspected robbers after a high-speed police chase that ended with a black Toyota Prado crashing into an electric pole near Oile Park. The suspects, identified as William Onyango Odhiambo and Felix Owino…
IEBC Suspends Migwani Ward By-Election Following Court Orders
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has suspended the Migwani Ward by-election in Mwingi West Constituency, Kitui County, following interim orders issued by the High Court on October 22, 2026. The orders, issued in Constitutional…
27 Arrested in Nairobi Liquor Crackdown
Police have arrested 27 people in Mirema, Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi, during a crackdown targeting liquor establishments operating in violation of the law. The arrests were made on Tuesday as officers intensified enforcement of the Alcoholic Drinks…
Safaricom Admits M-PESA Glitch as Customers Report Missing Money, Failed Transactions
Safaricom has confirmed a technical glitch affecting M-PESA after customers reported failed transactions, difficulties accessing the mobile money service and funds withdrawn from M-Shwari failing to reflect in their M-PESA wallets. The disruption left…
Nairobi Man Arrested Over Sh4.95 Million Forex, Crypto Investment Fraud
Detectives have arrested a suspect over an alleged Sh4.95 million investment fraud involving promises of returns from Forex and cryptocurrency trading. The suspect, Harrison Njeru Muthika, was arrested by detectives from the Nairobi Regional Headquarters…
Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Summit Returns to Livingstone as Investment Drive Gains Momentum
LIVINGSTONE, Zambia, October 22, 2026 — The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim-Zam) will return to Livingstone from November 3 to 5 for its third edition, bringing together government officials, investors, financiers and energy developers to…
Two Somali Businessmen Identified as Owners of Collapsed Eastleigh Building
By Our Reporter Two Somali businessmen have been identified among the owners of the company linked to the 18-storey building that collapsed along 9th Street in Eastleigh, Nairobi, raising fresh questions about the project’s approvals, construction…