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President Ruto appoints Prof Luis Franceschi as Special Envoy for Peace Mediation, to underscore Kenya's commitment to peace and security.

Police Reforms Working Group condemns President Ruto’s directive to shut down small-scale businesses run by foreign nationals, says move, without clear statutory guidelines, poses severe risks.

Kenya National Commission on Human Rights calls on Parliament to decriminalize attempted suicide to end stigma and uphold rights to dignity, health and non-discrimination as World Suicide Prevention Day is marked.

Taita Secondary School in Kericho temporarily closed after student riot causes dormitory fire and property damage, County Education Director Julius Ngoneshi confirms.

ODM leader Oburu Oginga flies to UK for routine medical check-up after a brief Nairobi hospital visit, party Communications Director Philip Etale confirms. standardmedia.co.ke

More than 20 Nairobi estates including Westlands, Lavington, CBD and Eastlands, to face water shortage from 6am tomorrow to 8am Saturday due to repairs on the Sasumua-Kabete pipeline, Nairobi Water announces.

ODM dedicates October as 'Mwezi wa Baba' to mark one year since former PM Raila Odinga’s death, rolls out rallies in Kakamega, Garissa, Coast, Turkana and Nairobi.

Court grants DCI four more days to hold Prado driver Daniel Njoroge and rider Kevin Kinuthia over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder following end of 30-day detention.

Political Parties Disputes Tribunal upholds Edwin Sifuna’s removal as ODM Secretary General, dismisses his third challenge after finding he was accorded a fair hearing.

FKF confirms the 2026/27 SportPesa League will kick off on September 19, 2026, in compliance with the court ruling.

IEBC warns against misinformation over KU voter registration, says kits were deployed to register eligible Kenyans, denies influencing voters.