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Kenya’s cement consumption has crossed the one-million-tonne monthly mark for the first time, signalling a strong rebound in the construction sector. Data shows production and uptake have surged, driven by the revival of stalled infrastructure projects, increased government spending on housing, and improved access to credit. Full-year 2025 consumption reached about 10.28 million tonnes, the highest on record, while early 2026 figures continue the upward trend. The recovery follows a difficult 2024 when high interest rates and unpaid contractor bills slowed activity. Manufacturers are now benefiting from sustained demand linked to affordable housing programmes and major road works.

Police in Murang’a have seized dozens of cartons of alcoholic drinks suspected to be counterfeit following reports that two people fell ill after drinking from a local bar in Maragua. The operation, led by county Administration Police commander Pauline Njeri, was conducted on 23 September after intelligence linked the outlet to the distribution of the suspected fake drinks. One of the victims was admitted to hospital while the other was later discharged. Officers recovered 28 cartons of vodka, 40 bottles of 50ml vodka, brandies and other assorted alcoholic products, as well as cigarettes. The bar owner was arrested. The seized products have been taken for verification by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) to determine if the tax stamps and standards marks are genuine.

Authorities destroyed more than one tonne of methamphetamine valued at Sh8.2 billion at Bamburi Cement Factory in Mombasa. The consignment, weighing about 1,036kg and packed in 769 packages, was seized in October 2025 during a multi-agency maritime operation in the Indian Ocean. A Kenya Navy ship intercepted a stateless dhow about 630 kilometres off the Mombasa coast. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, Inspector General Douglas Kanja, senior police and Navy officers, and the Director of Public Prosecutions witnessed the court-supervised destruction. Six Iranian nationals are facing trial over the haul at Shanzu Law Courts. Officials described the exercise as a major blow to international drug trafficking networks using Kenya’s waters as a transit route.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s camp has lost the “Ukombozi” name after Kalonzo Musyoka’s Azimio coalition successfully reserved and adopted it. On 21 September, Kalonzo announced that Azimio had rebranded as The Ukombozi Alliance. The name was reserved with the Registrar of Political Parties on 20 July 2026. Sifuna’s allies had planned to rename the United Democratic Party as Ukombozi People’s Party, but the Registrar rejected the application on 8 September, citing similarity with the already reserved name. Sifuna’s team is now looking at other existing parties as it races to secure a political vehicle ahead of an expected October launch.

DCI has arrested Police Constable Julius Cheruiyot, suspected of being the gunman who killed prominent lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu on 9 September 2025. Mbobu was shot while driving home along Magadi Road in Nairobi. Detectives recovered the Ceska pistol that had been officially issued to Cheruiyot at the time of the incident. Ballistic tests confirmed the firearm was used in the fatal shooting. A second suspect, boda boda rider Nicholas Lemiso Naula, was also arrested. He is accused of ferrying the constable to and from the scene. A third suspect, another boda rider named Noah Kipkirui Langat, has since been arrested on suspicion of conducting surveillance on the lawyer before the attack. Investigators have further linked the Mbobu killing to the July 2026 murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso in Upper Hill. Inspector Kenneth Sang, who remains at large, is alleged to have coordinated both operations together with Rose Mbithe, who is already in custody over Dr Mutiso's killing.

At least 4.1 million people in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) faced high levels of acute food insecurity between April and June 2026, according to a new IGAD report released on Thursday. The figure represents a 46% increase, nearly 1.3 million more people, compared with the 2025 peak. More than 700,000 of those affected were in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), including about 429,500 refugees. The rise has been linked mainly to worsening drought after the poor October–December 2025 rains, which caused crop failures, poor yields, and severe shortages of pasture and water. Counties hardest hit include Turkana, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River. Across the wider IGAD region (Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda), 40.3 million people are currently facing high levels of acute food insecurity. The situation is expected to remain challenging as El Niño rains approach, with further pressure on food prices and livelihoods.

Remember the case of Tabitha Wanjiru? Lawrence Maina Shikalo, a 20-year-old man from Naivasha, was convicted of sexually assaulting, torturing and killing the 8-year-old girl before dumping her body in January. Lawrence was sentenced to death yesterday.

Haitian TikToker Nice B Wanted Over Killing of Friend Baby Love Haitian TikToker Esther Thomas, popularly known as “Nice B”, is wanted by police in connection with the killing of a woman known as “Baby Love” in Croix-des-Bouquets. The DCPJ is seeking Thomas over allegations including murder, attempted murder and association with criminals. She has reportedly been linked to the incident involving members of the 400 Mawozo gang. The case gained widespread attention after disturbing videos linked to the killing circulated online. Police continue to search for Thomas, while the allegations against her have not been proven in court. See the video in our free Exclusive Channel: 👇 https://t.me/+1mMI8R-E1YRkZDk0

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Ruto Meets Kenyan WNBA Star Madina Okot in New York: President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto met Kenyan basketball player Madina Okot on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, New York, during a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and New York Liberty. The First Couple sat courtside at Barclays Center to support Okot, who is in her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream. The Dream won the match 83-65, securing a playoff spot. Okot, the first Kenyan woman drafted into the WNBA (selected 13th overall by Atlanta in 2026), came off the bench and recorded two points and two rebounds in limited minutes. After the game, she met the President and First Lady on the court, where they took a selfie and spoke in Swahili. Ruto is in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Okot described the visit as a great honour, saying it shows the President’s support for sports and could open more opportunities for Kenyan girls.

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Man Arrested in Githurai Reportedly Found Dead Hours Later: A man identified as Anthony Ochieng has reportedly been arrested by officers said to be from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and Kasarani Police Station in the Githurai area. Photos and videos circulating online appear to show Ochieng being handcuffed and led away during the reported arrest. Hours later, reports emerged that he had been found dead. The death has reportedly been attributed to a road accident, raising questions over what happened between his arrest and the reported death. As of this evening, there is no public statement confirming the circumstances of the arrest, the alleged accident or the exact timeline of events. No postmortem findings have also been released. The matter remains unclear, with calls for authorities to provide a full account of what happened.

Police have recovered at least 30 donkeys that were meant to be slaughtered and their meat sold in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. The donkeys were found hidden in Juja.

This is a rather late update, but just in case you haven't seen this story. 37 Miners Die in Custody at NSCDC Detention Facility in Nigeria Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners have died while in the custody of Nigeria’s Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The victims were among 67 people arrested during anti-illegal mining operations on September 15 and 16. They were found dead in a detention cell the following morning, with overcrowding, poor ventilation and possible exposure to harmful substances among the issues being investigated. The state NSCDC commandant and 23 other officers were suspended and taken into custody as police launched investigations. A new commandant has since been appointed. Protests erupted in Minna following the deaths, leading to a temporary curfew. Autopsies and forensic examinations are ongoing, with no final cause of death yet established. The videos aren't good. See the videos in our free Exclusive Channel: 👇 https://t.me/+1mMI8R-E1YRkZDk0

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A man was beaten in Nigeria after it emerged that he had taken the life of a woman and kept her body in the house for several days.

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Update on Reported Escape from Kisii Main Prison: There is currently no confirmed report from police, prison authorities or major Kenyan media outlets of inmates escaping from Kisii Main Prison this afternoon, 23 September 2026. Claims of a possible escape are circulating online, but no official details have been released to confirm the incident or indicate the number of inmates allegedly involved. Previous claims of a mass breakout and fire at Kisii Prison earlier this month were also fact-checked and found to be false. For now, the reported escape remains unverified. We will update the story if credible information is released by the Kenya Prisons Service or police.

Dreamline Bus Crashes into Trailer Between Taru and Mackinnon: A Dreamline bus (KDY 404L) collided with a stationary trailer (KBS 609R) along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway between Taru and Mackinnon Road in Kwale County this morning, 23 September 2026. The bus, which was heading towards Mombasa, rammed into the rear of the broken-down trailer, which had reportedly stalled on the road without clear warning signs or hazard markings. Preliminary reports indicate that the bus was speeding and closely following another vehicle that managed to swerve at the last moment. The impact heavily damaged the front of the bus, including the VIP section. Police confirmed that two people died, among them a female passenger seated in the VIP area and another passenger who was initially trapped and injured inside the wreckage but later succumbed. At least six others were injured and taken to hospital.