The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) reports that the cloudy conditions affecting various regions, including Nairobi County, stem from a weather phenomenon known as the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO).Principal Meteorologist Jemimah Gacheru explains that the MJO is currently in its first and second phases, which typically correlate with heightened rainfall in
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Raila Family Forms Anniversary Committee
The family of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has established a committee, led by Prof. Adams Oloo, to coordinate commemorative activities in anticipation of the first anniversary of his passing.In a statement released on Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Raila Odinga family announced that this committee will oversee
Omari Asks Matiang’i to Back Ruto’s Second Term Bid
City lawyer Danstan Omari encourages former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to reconsider his presidential ambitions and instead unite behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. Omari emphasizes that the Jubilee presidential hopeful lacks the political support and voter base essential for a successful presidential campaign.He points out that
Lions Eye Hospital Opens in Kisumu
A new specialized eye hospital has opened its doors in Kisumu, making optical, general, and specialized eye-care services more accessible to patients in Nyanza, Western Kenya, and the broader East African region.The Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital Kisumu was officially inaugurated on Saturday by Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, who emphasized
Ruto Vows to Preserve Raila Legacy
President William Ruto honored the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, committing to uphold and enhance the political and developmental legacy of the former ODM leader, whose influence profoundly shaped the region.During a church service at the Voice of Salvation and Healing Church in Kisumu, Ruto characterized Raila
DCI Probes Violence at UDA Embu Meeting
The police have initiated an investigation into the violence that disrupted a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) delegates’ meeting at Nembure Stadium in Embu County on Saturday afternoon. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has assembled a specialized team to identify the individuals responsible for this incident.Eastern Regional Police Commander Stephen
Zimbabwe Declares Mnangagwa Birthday a Public Holiday
The Zimbabwean government has officially designated President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s birthday, September 15, as an annual national public holiday. This new holiday, established through Statutory Instrument 148 of 2026, will be recognized as Munhumutapa Day each year.Local media confirmed that the announcement was published on Wednesday. “His Excellency the President, in
ODM Kisauni Chairman Mohamed Mwandugu Dies
Mzee Mohamed Mwandugu, the esteemed chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Kisauni Branch, has sadly passed away after a brief illness.ODM Deputy Party Leader and Mombasa Governor, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, confirmed this loss in a heartfelt statement on Saturday, September 12, 2026.Nassir honored Mwandugu's dedication to leadership and expressed
UDA Seeks Probe Into Embu Meeting Violence
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has formally approached the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) regarding the violence and disruptions that occurred during a party meeting in Nembure, Embu County.In a press release shared on its X account on Saturday,
EACC Sleuths Arrest Two DCI Officers Over Bribery
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully apprehended two officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the Kipkelion Sub-County Offices due to serious allegations of soliciting and accepting bribes.The arrested officers, Corporal Wesley Korir and Corporal Christopher Maina, reportedly demanded Ksh 500,000 from a complainant in exchange