FKF Secures Deal to Launch SportPesa League Season: The Football Kenya Federation has reached an agreement with participating clubs, paving the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to kick off on Saturday, September 19. Meanwhile, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, trimming the provisional roster by dropping several overseas-based players. In separate football news, Liverpool secured a commanding 3-1 victory over struggling Tottenham in the League Cup third round, while teenage sensation Max Dowman starred for Arsenal in their 4-2 win against Ipswich on Tuesday. Additionally, Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentine national team on October 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires, marking an emotional farewell after his international retirement announcement. Mary Moraa Targets Beijing World Championships Title: Kenyan 800m champion Mary Moraa is making a strong comeback to athletics after an injury-induced break, with her sights set on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Beijing. In other Kenyan sports news, rugby star Samuel Asati, a dynamic scrum-half for KCB Rugby and the Kenya Sevens, is making significant strides in his career with big dreams for the future. Separately, Kenya's national boxing team, the Hit Squad, is preparing to compete in the Elite Men World Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 3-13, aiming to improve their international standing.

Government Appeals High Court Decision Nullifying Safaricom 15% Stake Sale: The Kenyan Government has formally appealed a High Court decision that nullified the sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom, escalating the ongoing dispute over the telecommunications giant's ownership. Safaricom has announced the completion of the sale of the 15% stake held by the government, finalized on June 30 this year. The Kenyan opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has commended the High Court for annulling the sale of government shares in Safaricom and is urging the government to respect the court's ruling. This legal battle centers on the government's attempt to sell its significant shareholding in the telecom company. DCI Issues Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Fake Canada Jobs Scam: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued an arrest warrant for Elizaphan Michira, who is accused of running a fake jobs scam targeting Kenyans seeking employment in Canada. Separately, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged Kenyans seeking overseas employment to verify all job offers through official government channels to prevent exploitation and trafficking. These developments come as Kenya has secured a multi-billion-shilling grant from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to fund preparations for the Mau Summit-Malaba Highway, a crucial section of the Northern Corridor. The highway project is expected to improve transportation corridors that connect Kenya to regional markets. Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit Condemns Abduction of Standard Group Journalist: Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has strongly condemned the alleged abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and a rise in political goonism. Meanwhile, Nation Media Group (NMG) announced significant editorial leadership changes across East Africa, effective September 16, 2026, with Ageyo moving to Uganda and Misiko taking Kenya role. In a separate legal matter, Kenya's Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Peter Tum, was absolved of a KSh1.84 million surcharge by the State Corporations Appeal Tribunal, which cleared him of financial liability stemming from an irregular appointment during his time as CEO of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).