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Burundians Seek Exit Documents as Ruto Government Tightens Rules on Foreign Traders Hundreds of Burundian nationals living in Kenya have flocked to their embassy in Nairobi amid growing uncertainty over the government’s new restrictions on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses. The situation followed remarks by President William Ruto on September 2, when he directed authorities to stop foreign nationals from competing with Kenyans in small-scale activities such as hawking and retail. The President’s comments triggered anxiety among some foreign traders, with many Burundians reportedly seeking travel documents in case they are forced to return home. Long queues were witnessed at…

Kisii Village in Frenzy as ‘Virgin Mary’ Image Appears on Kitchen Wall A quiet village in Kisii County has suddenly become a centre of attention after an unusual image resembling the Virgin Mary reportedly appeared on a kitchen wall. The incident happened in Getare Village, Bobasi Constituency, where curious residents and religious believers have been flocking to the homestead to see the image for themselves. The marking was reportedly noticed on Friday, September 4, by Mary Onsombi while attending to a cooking fire. According to reports, the image appeared to resemble a woman with a veil and clasped hands. Photos…

Kenyans Attack Burundians, Loot Businesses Amid Ruto’s Foreign Trader Crackdown Tensions have escalated in parts of Kenya following President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreigners operating small-scale businesses, with some Burundian traders reporting attacks, harassment and the looting of their businesses. The developments have sparked growing fear among Burundian nationals living and working in Kenya, with hundreds rushing to the Burundi Embassy in Nairobi to seek travel documents or assistance in regularising their status. President Ruto directed the government to move against foreigners involved in small-scale businesses such as hawking and petty retail, arguing that such activities should provide opportunities for…

Ruto Challenges Kenyans to Criticise New Police Uniforms Based on Facts President William Ruto has challenged Kenyans to raise their concerns about the country’s new police uniforms using facts, evidence and truth, as debate over the new design continues to attract public attention. Ruto said the new uniforms introduced for general duty police officers should not be seen as a stand-alone change. Instead, he explained that the new attire is part of a wider programme aimed at transforming and modernising the National Police Service (NPS). Speaking on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the National Police College in Embakasi, Nairobi, Ruto…

Kenya Met Lists Counties Expected to Receive Rain Over the Next Five Days The Kenya Meteorological Service has forecast light rainfall and continued cold weather in several parts of the country over the next five days, with some counties expected to experience showers at different times of the day. The weather forecast covers the period from Sunday, September 6, to Thursday, September 10, according to the five-day forecast released by the meteorological service on Saturday, September 5. The forecast shows that most parts of Kenya will generally experience sunny and dry weather during the period. However, residents in several counties…

Ruto and 12 Cabinet Secretaries Announce Fresh Government Appointments President William Ruto and 12 Cabinet Secretaries have announced a new wave of appointments and reappointments to different government agencies and state institutions. The changes are aimed at strengthening leadership in various public bodies, improving efficiency and supporting better service delivery. The appointments were communicated through a Gazette Notice dated Friday, September 4, 2026, with several of the new officials taking up their positions immediately, while others will begin their terms on different dates specified in the notice. President Ruto appointed Henry Gichuhi Kinyua as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee…

Senior DCI Boss John Onyango Loses Wife Deputy Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) John Onyango is mourning the death of his wife. The senior police officer received the sad news on Monday, September 8, after the death of his wife was confirmed by the Kenya Police Service (KPS). The passing of Onyango’s wife has led to messages of condolence from colleagues, senior police officers and other members of the security fraternity who have worked with him during his long career in law enforcement. The Kenya Police Service confirmed that senior officers visited Onyango and his family to…

Eric Omondi Arrested During Nairobi CBD Protest Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has been arrested in Nairobi CBD while leading a peaceful protest calling for major changes to Kenya’s governance structure. Omondi was arrested on Monday, September 7, by plain-clothes police officers at the Nairobi National Archives. The arrest reportedly happened without any confrontation or resistance. Footage seen by Newshub.co.ke shows one of the officers handcuffing Omondi before escorting him to a waiting police vehicle. As he was being arrested, Omondi could be heard asking the officers why he was being taken into custody and what offence he had committed. However, the…

Treasury Appoints James Mworia as First National Infrastructure Fund CEO The National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has appointed Dr James Mworia, MBS, as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a major step in the establishment and operationalisation of the Ksh5 trillion infrastructure fund. The NIF Board announced the appointment on Monday, September 7, 2026, saying Mworia would take up the position immediately after successfully emerging from a competitive recruitment process. In a statement, the board confirmed that Mworia had been selected to serve as the founding CEO of the Fund, with his appointment taking effect on September 7, 2026. Mworia…

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Husband Dies Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. Hassan passed away on the morning of Monday, September 7, 2026, while undergoing treatment for a heart-related illness at a hospital in Zanzibar. The death was announced by Tanzania’s Vice President, Deogratius Ndejembi, who confirmed that the First Gentleman died at around 8:00 am at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar, where he had been receiving medical care. In his announcement, Ndejembi informed Tanzanians of the death with deep sadness and extended his condolences to President Samia, the family,…