Four individuals associated with Nairobi County have been charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with the fatal collapse of the Mamliz Towers building in South C, which resulted in the deaths of two people.

• Two people, Ali Adan Galgalo Abdi and Hassan Huka, died due to the incident on January 2, 2026.
• The accused, Abdishakur Muse Mohammed, Yussuf Mohammed Yussuf, Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo, and Gideon Chege Gakundi, were granted a 2 million shillings cash bail each.
• Additional charges include forgery related to construction approvals and commencing work without a valid Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence.

Kenya's Public Health Principal Secretary, Mary Muthoni, has issued a stern warning to schools regarding the increasing sophistication of drug smuggling methods, urging thorough inspections.

• Drugs are reportedly being hidden in common items like biro pens and disguised as perfumes.
• The Principal Secretary, Mary Muthoni, emphasized the need for schools, parents, and teachers to be vigilant against these new trends.
• Schools are also advised to monitor student transportation, specifically discouraging the use of 'Nganyas' which may facilitate drug peddling.

The Kenyan government has extended the 8% VAT on fuel for an additional three months, until October 14, to shield consumers from potential price hikes.

• The government will also inject Sh945 million from the Petroleum Development Levy to maintain current pump prices.
• Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced the decision following consultations with the National Treasury.
• This measure aims to protect households and businesses from volatility in global oil markets and ease the cost of living.