Two women were apprehended at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on September 4, 2026, by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) with approximately 658 grams of suspected gold concealed on their bodies.

• The confiscated gold, comprising a 541-gram bar and a 116.79-gram pellet, was discovered hidden in the suspects' hair and bra respectively.
• The DCI, in collaboration with a multi-agency team, intercepted the women as they prepared to board an Emirates flight to Dubai.
• The arrests are part of an intensified effort to combat the illegal extraction and smuggling of precious minerals through Kenya.

A Nakuru-based textile manufacturer has defended its contract to produce new Kenya Police General Duty uniforms, addressing scrutiny over the procurement process.

• The firm was awarded a tender to produce 58,701 uniforms, with completion expected by September 2026.
• The company's Managing Director, Jaswinder Bedi, stated the contract value was based on unit prices, not a claimed Ksh2.8 billion, and highlighted cost savings of over 30 per cent.
• The four-year procurement process involved sample evaluations by KEBS and public participation, with production beginning two months ago at a rate of 3,000 uniforms daily.

President William Ruto of Kenya has extended his condolences to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.

• Hafidh Ameir Hassan, an agricultural academic and Tanzania's first First Gentleman, passed away on Monday morning.
• The condolence message was sent by President William Ruto on behalf of the Government and people of Kenya.
• Ameir Hassan died at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital after suffering from a heart condition, with funeral arrangements underway in Zanzibar.