Jimi Wanjigi has taken over the leadership of the Safina Party, receiving the instruments of leadership from veteran lawyer Paul Muite in a move signaling his return ahead of the 2027 elections. In preparation for a by-election, the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) awarded a direct ticket to Seth Ambosini Sindani Panyako to contest the Malava parliamentary seat. Panyako was selected after a scientific poll identified him as the strongest candidate. Meanwhile, questions have emerged over the eligibility of Newton Kariuki, the opposition's choice for the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election. Kariuki's candidacy is in doubt as he reportedly has not resigned from the Devolution Empowerment Party, which sponsored him in 2022.

Kenya has launched several new transport and tourism services to boost connectivity and travel experiences. A new Mombasa Commuter Rail Service was launched, featuring a 13.8-kilometre rehabilitated metre-gauge line connecting Mombasa town to the Madaraka Express SGR at Miritini, aiming to decongest the city. In the tourism sector, Uber Safari has launched a new service allowing users to book 4x4 safari Land Cruisers, which is expected to streamline operations and address challenges like last-minute cancellations. Additionally, Gulf-based carrier Flydubai is expanding its presence by launching new flights to Nairobi and increasing flight frequencies on its Mombasa route to strengthen connectivity between Kenya and Dubai.

Kenyan county governments increased their own-source revenue (OSR) to KSh 67.30 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, a 62.65% jump from the previous year. Despite this growth, counties only achieved 77% of their combined revenue target of KSh 87.67 billion. According to the Controller of Budget, Nairobi County Government's primary revenue streams are land rates, business permits, and parking fees, which generated Kshs 13.53 billion in the past year, a 5.6 percent increase. Concurrently, the total outstanding pending bills for counties decreased by 3% to Sh176.8 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This reduction from Sh181.98 billion in the previous year was attributed primarily to reconciliation efforts in Nairobi County.

A new report by Fabric News indicates Africa's streaming market has over 560 platforms, though foreign content and services still largely dominate. In South Africa's payment sector, dLocal has expanded its offerings by integrating Capitec Pay. This move provides international merchants with open banking-based, real-time account-to-account payments to serve the country's growing digital commerce sector. Meanwhile, Microsoft has announced the return of Xbox Game Camp Africa for its third year. The 12-week program aimed at fostering African game development will commence on December 4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced it lacks sufficient funds to conduct eight by-elections scheduled for November. The commission attributes this financial challenge to the National Treasury's failure to disburse the necessary funds. According to the IEBC, the Treasury has only funded 16 by-elections. This leaves the remaining 8 at risk of cancellation. The lack of funds is impacting the organization of the by-elections, posing a challenge to the electoral body.

Nick Cannon candidly discussed his fatherhood journey, stating that having 12 children was due to “carelessness” and not a deliberate plan. He noted that his 2016 divorce from Mariah Carey influenced his lifestyle choices afterward. Separately, Kenyan digital content creator Thee Pluto publicly addressed persistent gossip about his life. He clarified that not everyone he is seen with is romantically involved with him. Similarly, Ruth Karegi, the estranged baby mama of comedian Mulamwah, went viral after humorously reacting to a question about dating a Luhya man again. Her reaction was a sprint, which was a clear reference to her messy public breakup.

Budget Controller Margaret Nyakang'o has revealed that all counties in Kenya have been operating unauthorized bank accounts. A recent audit confirmed the existence of thousands of these unauthorized accounts, which poses a major corruption risk. This has been highlighted as a significant financial oversight across all counties. In a related development, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is set to investigate several Kenyan governors. The investigation is focused on the alleged misuse of the county-level ‘Hustler’ Fund.

The Harambee Stars, Kenya's men's national football team, have slipped two places to position 111 in the latest FIFA rankings. In domestic competition, the 2025-2026 SportPesa League season begins this weekend, featuring newly promoted clubs Nairobi United and APS Bomet. Nairobi United enters the top-tier league with high confidence after winning the FKF Cup, which also earned them a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. Meanwhile, in boxing, competition is underway for national team slots in the upcoming Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships. Teams are preparing for the third leg of the league in Nakuru where boxers are vying for selection.

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A17 smartphone and Galaxy Buds Core in Kenya, expanding its budget segment offerings. The Galaxy A17, which features a dedicated Gemini AI button, will be available from September 22, 2025. Concurrently, the highly anticipated Vivo V60 5G has officially launched in Kenya after weeks of teasers and pre-orders. The Vivo V60 5G features ZEISS-powered cameras with a focus on professional-grade photography. In addition to new hardware, Vivo is also preparing to launch its OriginOS software globally. New regional website pages for the operating system have appeared in markets including Kenya, suggesting an upcoming rebranding of its software interface.