Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has put the National Police Service under fresh scrutiny after appearing to invoke extra-judicial measures while directing officers to crack down on the distribution of illicit alcohol.

Speaking in Kabarnet, Baringo County, over the weekend, Murkomen ordered police to pursue illegal brewers, citing a notorious brewer reportedly operating in the town. He went further, however, by referring to measures allegedly used by the Government to tackle banditry in the Kerio Valley.

What appeared to be a routine directive against illicit brews has opened a fresh debate over the limits of police powers, due process and the Interior Ministry’s approach to law enforcement. #Baringo

A 26-year-old woman was arrested at Buruburu Police Station after attempting to sneak illegal drugs to her detained boyfriend inside a loaf of bread.

In a post by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on X, Bernice Achieng arrived at the station asking officers to deliver a loaf of bread to her boyfriend, who was being held in custody.

Police officers became suspicious when they noticed the bread package was unsealed. A search revealed five rolls of cannabis popularly known as bhang and a matchbox hidden deep inside the loaf.

According to former intelligence officer Joseph Kibati's memoirs, Moi actually approached Mwai Kibaki twice in 2001 seeking a political alliance and apparently considered having Kibaki succeed him. Kibaki rejected the approaches because he had broken with Moi and was leading the opposition.

After Kibaki refused, Moi increasingly turned toward Uhuru Kenyatta as his preferred successor. By July 2002, Moi had publicly declared Uhuru his choice to lead KANU.

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The United States has announced a new sanctions package for Iran: the second round of sanctions against the Islamic republic of Iran.

U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the United States is considering to effectively ban all Iranian airlines globally .

Bessent stated that the decision to shutdown all Iranian airlines worldwide which will take effect Wednesday, September 23, 2026 is part of the United States effort to cut off Iran's access to foreign currency, technology, and international aviation services.

Bessent Warned that the United States will cut off from the US dollar financial system any international airport, fuel provider, ticketing agent, or ground service that helps any Iranian carrier.

Meanwhile,Turkey has accepted the new US sanctions against Iran and announced that it will no longer allow Iranian planes to land in their airports after

U.S. has already sanctions one of the Turkish largest Bank in Egypt over an alleged Facilitation of Iranian Networks.
#Iran #USA

Bitcoin has now crossed $84,000, its highest level since January, as the cryptocurrency extends its latest rally.

Azimio la Umoja Coalition Rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance
The Azimio la Umoja Coalition has officially rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance, marking a new development in Kenya’s political landscape.
The announcement was made by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a press briefing on Monday, September 21, in the presence of fellow co-principals, including Siaya Governor James Orengo.
“Moving forward, this alliance shall no longer be called the Azimio la Umoja Coalition; we shall be called the Ukombozi Alliance,” Kalonzo stated. #Kalonzo #Elections2027

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned Kenyans against investing in the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) through unverified channels, noting that the offer has not been approved in Kenya.
In a public notice issued on Monday, September 21, the regulator stated that the share sale is regulated in Nigeria and has not been submitted for consideration and approval under Kenya’s legal and regulatory framework. #Nigeria

UGANDA President Yoweri Museveni has said he hopes to live another 18 years until he turns 100 and plans to devote that time to pushing for African integration.

In a birthday message posted on X, the 82-year-old leader thanked the 8 million people who wished him well and said God’s blessings would help him and First Lady Janet Museveni reach 100 and 96 respectively.

He then made a clear appeal to the continent:

“In those remaining years, I appeal to the Africans, if they want to avoid future calamity, to work on the 3 historical missions not yet attained.”

Those missions, according to Museveni, are:
- Prosperity through an integrated African common market
- Strategic security through political integration (including the East African Federation)
- Brotherhood among Africa’s four major linguistic groups

Museveni, who has led Uganda since 1986, has long championed Pan-Africanism. He insists only unity can deliver lasting prosperity and security for Africa’s 1.5 billion people. #Uganda

Germany has officially entered the war with Russia by providing Ukriane with long-range drones.

Germany is only NATO country which has taken steps to support Ukriane against Russia. #Germany #Ukraine #Russia

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Barcelona president Laporta announces the Messi tribute 🇦🇷

“Once we complete the new Spotify Camp Nou, we’ll prepare special tribute for Leo Messi as part of plans”, says Laporta.

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RAMZAN KADYROV RE-ELECTED AS HEAD OF CHECHNYA

Ramzan Kadyrov has officially been re-elected as Head of the Chechen Republic, reportedly securing 99.85% of the vote.

The result gives Kadyrov another term leading the Russian republic of Chechnya, where he has served as its head since 2007.

🇷🇺 The overwhelming result is expected to keep Kadyrov firmly in control of Chechnya and maintain his close relationship with the Kremlin. #Russia

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended President William Ruto’s re-election bid, saying Kenyans should evaluate his government’s development record and ignore the opposition's ‘wantam’ chant.

Addressing mourners during the funeral service for Mama Eunice Chebet Moiben in Kitalale, Saboti Constituency, Wetang’ula said that the President’s track record and development initiatives will be key factors in the 2027 General Election. #Elections2027

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a one-month-old baby born through a surrogate can leave the state, allowing his biological parents to take the medically fragile infant to Los Angeles for crucial medical treatment. #Texas

Hon. Justine Nameere has publicly apologised to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba after the CDF said he intended to have her removed from Cabinet and support another candidate against her in Masaka.

In her apology, Nameere said: “My sincere apology to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba regarding a video that unscrupulous people maliciously edited and put your name!” #Uganda

The High Court has handed former President Uhuru Kenyatta a lifeline after declaring sections of law that barred retired presidents from engaging in active politics unconstitutional.

High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye, in his judgment, said that it is unfair to lock out a retired President from politics as he immediately returns to private citizen life after handing power.

He was of the view that a retired President has no coercive and Executive authority of the State. #Uhuru

Mali inaugurates its first artificial intelligence and robotics centre today. General Assimi Goïta will cut the ribbon at Sirakoro Niaré, in Kati, on 150 hectares of land dedicated to the technologies that will define the next century .

This did not start today. The first stone was laid in June 2023. The centre, CIAR-Mali, welcomed its first two cohorts in 2025—54 undergraduate students and 40 elite high school graduates selected for a preparatory cycle in mathematics, physics, and engineering . The budget for 2026 has grown by 84 percent over the previous year, reaching nearly 400 million FCFA . The state is not treating this as a side project. It is a presidential priority.

The mission is clear. Train Malian youth in AI, robotics, mathematics, technology, and engineering. Build local expertise. Develop solutions to Mali's own problems—health, environment, mining, energy, defense .

Goïta said it plainly when he laid the first stone: "The world is undergoing major upheavals because of new technologies and is heading toward a new industrial revolution. Mali must be present at this revolution" . He called the students "an hope for Mali" and said the country trusts them .

The centre is already producing results. Malian robotics teams have won at least 40 medals in international competitions since 2017 . In 2026, they competed in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in Kazakhstan . And Mali is not building alone. Teachers from CIAR-Mali are in St. Petersburg right now, training in AI and robotics at Russia's Polytechnic University, part of a six-month program to bring that expertise back home .

This is what technological sovereignty looks like in practice. Not waiting for Silicon Valley to notice Africa. Not importing solutions designed for other people's problems. Training your own engineers, in your own country, to build your own future.

The homeland or death. We shall overcome. Africa must rise ❤️🔥🔥

#Mali #AssimiGoita #AI

France cut off aid to Burkina Faso. Traoré didn't flinch.

He didn't call Paris. He didn't send a delegation. He didn't beg for the money to keep flowing. He looked at the record and said the quiet part out loud.

"Sixty-three years of French aid and Burkina Faso never developed. Losing it won't kill us. It will force us to work and rely on ourselves."

That's the whole argument in one sentence.

Think about what 63 years means. Independence in 1960. French troops stationed on Burkinabè soil. The 1961 military assistance agreement keeping French forces embedded for six decades. Budget support arriving every year. Development programs announced every year. And at the end of it, Burkina Faso was still one of the poorest countries on earth.

Traoré looked at that record and asked the obvious question. If the help never helped, what was it for?

The suspension came after he expelled French troops and tore up the 1961 agreement. France pulled its budget support. His response was not anger. It was arithmetic. "If after 63 years the aid didn't allow Burkina Faso to develop, I don't believe its absence will be fatal. On the contrary, it will put us to work."

That line separates two kinds of leaders. One waits for the next check. The other asks why the check never changed anything.

He is not anti-French. He has said so himself. His terms are simple. Come as an equal or don't come. "The resources belong to us 100%. Depending on what you bring, we can evaluate."

The aid is gone. Burkina Faso is still standing. And Traoré is asking a question every African leader should have asked decades ago: if their help never helped, why were we afraid to lose it?

The homeland or death. We shall overcome.
#IbrahimTraore #BurkinaFaso

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defend the Kenya Kwanza administration’s development record, challenge political rivals to account for their own time in government.

Speaking at Gaciongo Market in Tharaka Constituency on Monday, September 21, 2026, Kindiki said the government was prioritising roads, water and other infrastructure in parts of Tharaka Nithi that he said had been neglected for years. His remarks came as he inspected ongoing development projects in the county.

The DP said local contractors were being given opportunities to undertake public projects, while insisting that contractors should employ young people from the areas where they operate. #Kindiki

A Form Three student has reportedly been stabbed to death by his father while bathing behind their home in Itibo, Iranda area of Kitutu Chache South, Kisii County.
According to family members, the father had allegedly threatened to stab the teenager several days before the tragic incident. #Kisii

Kenya is set to break ground on the East Africa Refinery in Lamu, as the government advances plans to strengthen regional energy security, create jobs and boost industrialisation.
President William Ruto held talks with Dangote Industries CEO Aliko Dangote and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) CEO Samaila Zubairu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where they discussed the project's financing and final preparations for its commencement.
The refinery is expected to enhance local value addition, unlock economic opportunities and position East Africa as a competitive energy and industrial hub. #Dangote #USA #WilliamRuto

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is set to receive Sh32 million in dividends from Kenya Power after the company increased its dividend payout by 50% to Sh1.50 per share for FY2026.

He currently holds 21.5 million Kenya Power shares.

Thirty-seven people suspected of illegal gold mining died inside a tightly packed cell in Minna, the main city of Niger state in central Nigeria.

The deadly tragedy occurred after officers from a security agency arrested the young men and locked them into a tiny room without enough fresh air to breathe. #Nigeria

Dubai has declared 10 days of official mourning following the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the younger brother of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sheikh Ahmed, who served as Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, died on September 21. Flags will be flown at half mast across the emirate during the mourning period.

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, NCIC Commissioner Joseph Nguyo and other leaders during the national commemoration of the International Day of Peace at Nyayo Gardens in Nakuru City. The celebrations featured calls for peace, tolerance and respect for Kenya’s diversity as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election. #Nakuru

Justice Diana Kavedza has denied bail to eight suspended students of Utumishi Girls Academy who are facing murder charges. The eight minors were charged with 16 counts of murder following a fire incident that led to their arrest and subsequent suspension from the school.

Police in Nakuru have recovered bhang worth about KSh 7.2 million after a Mazda CX 5 crashed along the Nakuru Nairobi Highway.

According to the DCI, the vehicle was carrying six sacks of bhang weighing 241.5kg when the driver allegedly lost control while overtaking and collided with an oncoming Scania trailer. The driver abandoned the badly damaged vehicle and fled the scene. #Nakuru

Electricity costs have gone up again.

EPRA has added new charges that will increase power bills by about Sh4.16 per unit in September.

TikTok is set to start deducting 5% tax from payouts to Kenyan creators from October 1, 2026.

Now, the 5% is not the final tax. It is deducted first, then KRA calculates the actual tax you owe based on your income and allowable expenses.

“I have just learnt that Cyrus Jirongo passed away last December in a motor accident. I was not aware that he had died. This is very sad. Jirongo was a good and patriotic leader who served his country with dedication. We shall miss him.”
President Yoweri Museveni
#Uganda

The Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) has called for urgent investigations and action following reports that 36 school-going girls in Bungoma County were impregnated, raising concerns over sexual violence, child protection and disruption of girls’ education.

The senators said the reported cases in Webuye and other parts of Bungoma require a coordinated response from investigators, education officials, schools, parents and community structures to identify those responsible and protect the affected children.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says her government plans to introduce measures banning burqas and niqabs in schools while also limiting the number of foreign students in classrooms. the proposal would also require Italian language lessons for some parents of foreign students who face difficulties integrating into the school system. If approved by the government, the measure would still need parliamentary approval to become law. #Italy

President William Ruto has unveiled a digital platform aimed at connecting Kenyans living abroad with investment opportunities in the country and promoting their contribution to national development.

The Kenya Diaspora Impact Platform was launched on Sunday evening during a meeting between the President and Kenyans living in the United States in New York.

The platform, spearheaded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Department for Diaspora Affairs, is designed to deepen engagement with the Kenyan diaspora, formalise investment commitments and unlock opportunities in strategic sectors of the economy. #USA

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the late Cyrus Jirongo was the one who exposed the irregularities in oil importation deal back in 2019.

The revelations followed Museveni’s exposé, in which he said Uganda had previously procured petroleum products through intermediaries in Kenya, rather than directly from the government as outlined in the G-to-G framework.

Museveni says the revelation prompted him to end the arrangement with Kenya, and begin sourcing bulk petroleum products directly.
#Uganda

High Court declares law barring retired presidents from active politics unconstitutional, rules it is illegal to control the political life of a private citizen.

The 45 billion Bomas International Convention Centre (BICC) project has run into a fresh storm after it emerged the Ministry of Tourism, which owns the project and oversees its funding, does not hold the contract for its construction. Instead, the key procurement and contracting documents are held by the Ministry of Defence, which was delegated responsibility for implementing the project.

The disclosure at the Senate has raised questions over who is ultimately responsible for the Sh45.1 billion project, whose cost has risen from an initial Sh31.7 billion, and why the ministry funding and overseeing the flagship facility does not have immediate custody of its principal contractual documents.

The Office of the Controller of Budget has called on counties to tighten their revenue collection systems and plug loopholes that could expose public funds to leakages as it steps up scrutiny of how devolved resources are collected and spent.

Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o said county revenue systems need to be integrated with accounting systems to strengthen controls and minimise the risk of funds being lost, as her office began a 10-day monitoring and evaluation exercise in Kisumu County.

Two people critically injured, 8 others sustain minor injuries after building collapses at Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu.

KNCHR warns of threats to life over killings in Isiolo, Embu and Turkana border banditry ahead of 2027 General Election, demands State action.

Kenyan investors may miss out on Dangote Refinery’s IPO after plans to cross-list it on the NSE were dropped due to regulatory hurdles and the short IPO window.

However, Kenyans may still access it through other brokers.

The Nairobi International Trade Fair will link farmers with new markets, technologies and business opportunities as the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) prepares to host more than 500 exhibitors at Jamhuri Park Showground.

At only 23, he was elected into the Parliament of Kenya on an independent candidate ticket.

In 2017, John Paul Mwirigi, from Igembe South Constituency, ran a grassroots, door-to-door campaign on foot and using public transport and bicycles because he had very little money and no big party backing. He beat several wealthy, well-funded opponents to win 76% of the total vote.

If you are a young person with intentions to run, run. Don't be afraid of the people who have money. Don't be afraid that you will not be handed a big party ticket. Ingia ground... everything is possible.

At only 23, he was elected into the Parliament of Kenya on an independent candidate ticket.

In 2017, John Paul Mwirigi, from Igembe South Constituency, ran a grassroots, door-to-door campaign on foot and using public transport and bicycles because he had very little money and no big party backing. He beat several wealthy, well-funded opponents to win 76% of the total vote.

If you are a young person with intentions to run, run. Don't be afraid of the people who have money. Don't be afraid that you will not be handed a big party ticket. Ingia ground... everything is possible.

Patrick Wainaina ‘wa Jungle’: From Nursing the Elderly in USA to Building A Profitable Nuts Company in Kenya

Patrick Wainaina, popularly known as Wainaina wa Jungle, is the founder and CEO of Jungle nuts. Incorporated in 2004, the company began operations under the name Sawa Africa EPZ. Over time, they changed their name to Jungle nuts. They process cashew nuts, macadamia nuts and peanuts among other things.

Here is his story that traces its roots in the US where he nursed the elderly, founding Jungle nuts and his entry into the world of politics as told by WoK.

Career and Moving to the US

He was working as a mechanical engineer at the Kenya Nuts Company in 1996 when he quit and traveled to the USA to study Marketing. During his stint at Kenya Nut Company, he gained a lot of skills and knowledge which he would later put to use while establishing his own company.

Getting a decent well paying job in the US was so difficult and at the end he secured employment taking care of the elderly. During this time, he managed to save about Sh300,000. He had also studied a lot about the world of macadamia and made a few contacts.

Business Failure

When he returned to the country, he rented a godown, bought second hand machines and paid rent. Soon, he found himself cash strapped.

The banks were unwilling to finance his venture forcing him to close the business and seek employment. He ended up working at Safaricom as a manager. He joined a Sacco and managed to save Sh20,000 every month.

After five years, he approached a friend and they formed a group where he was able to secure finances from a micro-finance. He also traversed through Central Kenya looking for various macadamia farmers.

Starting Jungle Nuts

With the cash he had saved and the connections he had made before, Patrick Wainaina felt confident to kick-start the business.

His very first client was someone he had met while he was working in the US. The businessman gave him a contract worth Ksh400,000 which helped him boost his business and build the reputation of his company.

The company went on to win Top 100 SMEs in 2011. They have gone on to impact thousands of lives through employment and through their mentorship program, Jungle Nuts Foundation.

The FSSC 22,000 company has expanded its products to include hass avocados, macadamia oil, avocado oil and assorted dried foods.

They get most of their cashew from the Coastal part of Kenya and their macadamia from the mineral rich highland soils of Mt. Kenya.

They also get the nuts in regions like, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kitale, Taita and Bungoma.

In a December 2021 event coordinated by the Avocado Society of Kenya, Jungle Nuts was named the best company in Kenya in avocado value addition.

During a previous interview with a local daily, he said one of their main challenges was smuggling. A couple of people bought nuts from farmers at a cheap price before smuggling them to Tanzania where they would eventually make their way to China.

Gachagua was serious about fighting illicit brews in Mt Kenya region - Moses Kuria

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive in New York City, United State of America for the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Apple’s VP of Hardware Engineering Tom Marieb says seeing someone use a screen protector on an iPhone “makes my skin crawl.”

He says Apple works hard to make its screens durable and scratch-resistant.

Kiambu M-Pesa Heist as Attendant and Husband Flee with KSh 500,000 in Mukui.

Police in Kiambu County have launched a manhunt for an M-Pesa shop attendant and her husband who allegedly fled with KSh 500,000 stolen from her employer on August 25, 2026.

​The primary suspect, identified as Lilian Wanjiku, is accused of pulling off the daring heist at her place of work in Mukui, located within Nyathuna Ward.

According to initial police reports, Wanjiku vanished immediately after taking the money, disappearing alongside her husband, Mohammed Ngao.

​The shop owner discovered the cash missing shortly after the incident and promptly reported the matter to local authorities.

​As of September 2026, the current whereabouts of both Wanjiku and Ngao remain completely unknown.

Investigating officers are following up on leads and have appealed to members of the public with any information regarding the couple's whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's military said, days after Pyongyang reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state.

The launch came eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea -- also called the Sea of Japan -- as part of what it later described as a joint firepower drill.

It also followed Pyongyang's rejection this week of a resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog demanding that it halt its nuclear activities.