The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched a nationwide continuous voter registration exercise, which began on Monday, September 29. This drive is intended to streamline the process for the upcoming November 27 by-elections and the August 2027 General Elections. The IEBC has a goal of increasing Kenya's voter roll to 28.5 million by 2027 and is introducing significant changes, including eye scanning. In a related political development weeks before the mini polls, Magarini parliamentary aspirant Furaha Chengo has resigned from Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Chengo cited systemic inefficiencies, a collapse in leadership, and a lack of support from party officials as reasons for the move.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is set to implement new conservation fees for its national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries starting Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The revised fees were approved by Parliament on September 25, 2025, and aim to enhance conservation efforts. This development comes as six lions were found poisoned at the Oleisukut Conservancy in Maasai Mara, just days after KWS offered free park entry for World Tourism Day. KWS veterinary staff treated the pride, with four lions making a full recovery. Separately, the High Court has nullified the title deed for the 76,602-acre Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy in Garissa. The court declared its establishment unconstitutional, irregular, and unlawful due to a lack of public participation and environmental approvals.

Packaging material manufacturer Shri Krishana Overseas Limited (SKL) has issued a profit warning, anticipating a drop of more than 25 percent in its 2025 full-year earnings. The company, newly listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, saw its half-year net profit for H1 2025 plummet by 70.4% due to surging borrowing costs associated with its Kisaju expansion project. In contrast, Unga Group Plc has returned to profitability, reporting a KSh 222.1 million net profit for the year ended June 30, 2025, after two consecutive years of losses, driven by stronger sales and reduced finance costs. Additionally, the Enwealth Umbrella Pension Fund reported strong performance, increasing its assets under management by 49 percent to Sh1.056 billion in 2024.

Huawei unveiled its "SMART Logistics & Warehousing Solution" at the HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 conference to integrate AI and automation into global logistics. In the consumer electronics space, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, offering premium Galaxy AI features at a KES 99,999 price point. Meanwhile, Apple is secretly developing an internal ChatGPT-style application called Veritas to revamp its virtual assistant, Siri. Apple's new AI app is aiming for a launch as early as March 2026. Samsung's "Fan Edition" phone aims to make flagship AI experiences accessible to a wider audience, while Huawei's platform targets ports, railways, and warehouses.

In September 2025, TECNO released a software update for over 20 of its budget and mid-range smartphones to enhance user privacy with the latest Android security fixes. In contrast, Kenyan Samsung Galaxy A55 users will experience a delay in receiving the One UI 8 (Android 16) update, even as the rollout began in South Korea. Kenyan A55 units have only received the standalone September 2025 security patch, remaining on Android 15. In application news, Google Messages is set to introduce @mentions and redesigned link previews. These new Google features are currently in beta testing, suggesting a future rollout to all users.

A family from Murang’a is mourning the loss of 14 relatives in a road accident that occurred in the Kariandusi area of Gilgil on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Two separate accidents on the highway resulted in a total of twenty deaths, with one collision near Kikopey involving a vehicle and a trailer. Another crash was a head-on collision between a matatu and a lorry. The 14 deceased were members of a single family on their way to visit a relative. Post-mortem examinations for the victims of the Gilgil crash have begun, with reports stating the accident also left 3 people in critical condition.

The High Court in Nairobi has ordered Mater Hospital to release the body of Caroline Nthangu Tito. The body had been detained by the hospital for nearly two months over an unpaid medical bill of KSh 3.3 million. Justice Nixon Sifuna ruled that the detention was unlawful and unconstitutional. A separate incident has been reported at Thika Level 5 Hospital, where Kenyan mothers are allegedly being detained after giving birth due to unpaid maternity bills. This has raised concerns about healthcare coverage under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme.

Kenya's Rising Starlets have advanced to the third round of the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers after defeating Ethiopia with a 5-1 aggregate score. In other football news, Kenya Police advanced to the second round of the CAF Champions League preliminary stages, despite a 2-0 loss to Mogadishu City of Somalia at Nyayo National Stadium. In golf, Tito Omore won the Nyanza Mug of September tournament at the Nyanza Golf Club, securing his first title of the year by posting a 64 net over a field of more than 50 golfers. Separately, 14-year-old Shay Chauhan won the 'Muwi' Roofing golf tournament at the Nyali Golf and Country Club, beating over 145 other golfers with a score of 42 stable ford points.

A political dispute between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is significantly impacting the political landscape in the Mount Kenya region. A rift within the opposition is widening as Gachagua launched attacks against the Jubilee Party, which is led by Kenyatta. This ongoing tension is reported to be affecting the region's voting patterns. Separately, former President Kenyatta has also publicly criticized the performance of President Ruto's administration.

Opposition leaders, including DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have criticized President William Ruto, accusing him of doublespeak. The accusations followed the President's recent visit to the United States where he addressed the United Nations General Assembly. The leaders claim President Ruto's statements have been inconsistent and destabilizing for the nation. Critics allege that the president's speech at the UN contrasts with his administration's actions within Kenya.