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Burundi Moves to Help Citizens Return Home From Kenya as Tensions Rise The government of Burundi has started making arrangements to help its citizens who wish to leave Kenya and return home following growing tensions surrounding President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreign nationals involved in small-scale trading and hawking. The Burundi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation for Development confirmed that plans were underway to facilitate the voluntary return of Burundian citizens from Kenya. The ministry said the process was being coordinated together with the Burundi Embassy in Nairobi. According to the ministry, the Burundian government plans to…

IG Kanja Summoned Over Failure to Arrest Isiolo Governor Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been summoned by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) to explain why police have failed to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and present him before the committee. The Senate committee summoned Kanja after the National Police Service (NPS) failed to carry out an earlier order requiring the arrest of Governor Guyo, who had reportedly failed to honour summons to appear before the committee. Kanja was expected to appear before the Senate on Monday, September 7, to explain why the Governor had not been…

Kenyans Warned Against Harassing Foreign Nationals as Government Explains Crackdown The Kenyan government has warned members of the public against harassing, intimidating or discriminating against foreign nationals following recent directives aimed at regulating the activities of foreigners engaged in small-scale businesses and informal trade. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said security agencies and local authorities had been instructed to protect foreign nationals who are legally documented, as well as those currently going through the process of obtaining or regularising their documentation. Speaking during a government briefing on Monday, September 7, Owino stressed that the recent enforcement measures should not be used…

Court Delivers Key Ruling for Kenyans Borrowing From Foreign Lenders The Court of Appeal has issued an important ruling affecting Kenyan businesses and individuals who borrow money from foreign lenders, making it clear that a loan does not automatically become unenforceable simply because the lender is not registered to operate in Kenya. The court warned Kenyan borrowers that they cannot use the lack of registration by a foreign lender as an automatic reason to avoid repaying money that they legally owe. The decision followed an appeal by a foreign lender whose case had earlier been dismissed by the High Court.…

Ruto Gazettes New Appointments to IPOA, TSC and PSC President William Ruto has announced a fresh set of appointments to several important government institutions, including the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and the Public Service Commission (PSC). In a Gazette Notice dated August 31, 2026, President Ruto appointed Duncan Oburu Ojwang as the new Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority. Ojwang will serve in the position for a six-year term. The appointment was made under the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, which provides the legal framework for the operations and leadership of the authority.…

Senator Omtatah Mourns Death of Sister Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah is mourning the death of his beloved sister, Mwalimu Mary Goretti Wamukoya, who passed away after battling a long illness. The outspoken lawmaker announced the sad news in a statement seen by Newshub.co.ke, paying a touching tribute to his sister, whom he described as a strong, kind and deeply faithful woman. According to Omtatah, Wamukoya breathed her last on August 21, 2026, at Mater Hospital in Nairobi, where she had been receiving treatment after a long period of illness. In his emotional message, the senator said the death of his…

Oburu Odinga Speaks Out After Hospitalisation Reports Cause Concern Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has spoken out to reassure Kenyans that he is in good health following reports that he had been admitted to hospital. Oburu said he was doing well and dismissed reports circulating online suggesting that he was seriously ill. The ODM leader explained that his visit to the hospital was only brief and was meant for a routine medical checkup with his doctors. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, Oburu thanked Kenyans for expressing concern about his health, saying…

Another Governor, MP Summoned Over Alleged Hate Speech The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku and Nominated Member of Parliament Joseph Wainaina Iraya to appear before the commission over remarks they allegedly made that are being investigated for possible hate speech and ethnic incitement. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, the NCIC directed the two leaders to appear before the commission on Thursday, September 17, 2026, to respond to the statements under investigation. The commission said Governor Lenku is being investigated over remarks he allegedly made on August 22 while addressing…

Ruto Orders Foreigners to Stop Hawking and Running Small Businesses President William Ruto has directed the government to take action against foreigners operating small-scale businesses in Kenya, including hawking and small retail shops. The president said the crackdown should begin on Monday, September 7, as part of efforts to ensure that small businesses and informal trading opportunities are largely reserved for Kenyan citizens. Speaking on Wednesday, September 2, during a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) traders at State House, Ruto said foreigners should not be allowed to enter Kenya and compete with locals in small-scale businesses. He…

Drama as Governor Ole Lenku Is Heckled During Ruto Rally Drama unfolded in Kajiado County after a section of residents openly heckled Governor Joseph Ole Lenku while he was addressing a public rally attended by President William Ruto in Loitokitok. The governor had only spoken for a short time when some residents began shouting and calling on him to stop speaking. The interruptions grew louder as he continued with his remarks, forcing Ole Lenku to briefly pause his speech. The situation eventually attracted the attention of President William Ruto, who intervened and appealed to the crowd to give the governor…