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.

The Kenyan government is cracking down on foreigners engaging in small and retail businesses without the necessary permits. This enforcement follows a directive from President William Ruto.

• Foreigners entering Kenya under visa-free or eTA exemptions are not permitted to work or trade.
• The Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, led by Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, will revoke visas of those found in contravention.
• The crackdown, commencing on September 7, aims to reserve small businesses for Kenyans, though East African Community obligations will be considered.

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.