A tragic head-on collision near Gilgil on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway claimed 13 lives, causing major traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, counties are grappling with financial challenges as Senators demand delayed disbursements and governors warn of salary delays due to e-procurement system glitches. In the High Court, the Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy's 76,000-acre title deed was nullified, and body detentions over unpaid hospital bills were ruled illegal. The IEBC has begun voter registration with new measures, KDF announced an October recruitment drive, and KWS will implement new park fees from October following the poisoning of six lions in the Maasai Mara.
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.
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.
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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.
CBK proposes cutting mobile money fees by 130% by 2028, lowering costs for Kenyans. They also reopened two bonds to raise 50 billion Kenyan Shillings for the FY25/26 budget as the NSE secondary bond market hit a record 2 trillion Kenyan Shillings turnover. Unga Group returned to profit, and DTB opened its 90th branch.
Zubeidah Kananu exits Standard Media after 18 years. Akothee defends Azziad Nasenya over auction rumors, while Kate Actress is praised for co-parenting with Phil Karanja. Terence Creative credits Milly Chebby for helping overcome addiction. Mogadishu City FC apologizes for disrespecting the Kenyan flag.
Kindiki urges counties to align priorities as governors decry e-procurement delays impacting services. Gachagua accuses Ruto of land grabbing and alleges MPs shortchange citizens at State House, vowing to revoke titles if elected. Kioni criticizes both government and opposition for petty politics. IEBC plans a 7 billion shillings voter registration drive.
A peddler of banned doping substances received a 3-year jail term and 1 million shillings fine, sparking criticism for its leniency. Meanwhile, the Rising Starlets face Ethiopia in a crucial World Cup qualifier today. Kenya Police and Nairobi United are through to the next round of CAF competitions, while Gor Mahia secured a league win.
Starlink's satellite launches fueled a 115% growth in Kenya's internet market, driven by new subscriptions. Tala is expanding to five new countries with new loan tech, aiming for profitability by 2026. Apple is developing a ChatGPT-style app, 'Veritas', for Siri. Google Messages is rolling out @mentions and new link previews. TECNO released a software update for many phones, while Kenyan Galaxy A55 users face delays for the One UI 8 update.
Tragedy struck the Nakuru-Nairobi highway with 13 deaths from a head-on collision near Gilgil and subsequent accidents causing traffic snarl-ups. Counties face financial woes as Senators press for delayed disbursements, and Governors warn of salary delays due to e-procurement system glitches. The High Court nullified the 76,000-acre Kamuthe Wildlife Conservancy title deed and ruled against hospitals detaining bodies over unpaid bills. IEBC begins voter registration with new measures, while KDF announces an October 2025 recruitment drive. KWS will implement new park fees from October 2025 following the poisoning of six lions in Maasai Mara.
