September 21 - September 27, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
September 21
CS Wandayi Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal Amid Kenya-Uganda Diplomatic Row - September 2026
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary J. Opiyo Wandayi defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel importation program, stating it effectively eased US dollar shortages and secured fuel supply. President William Ruto also defended Kenya's G-to-G model after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni alleged the use of Kenyan middlemen defrauding Uganda. Museveni clarified that the Kenyan media misrepresented his comments and thanked Ruto for supporting Uganda's continued access to Kenya's petroleum infrastructure. Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i demanded full disclosure of the deal's terms following Museveni's remarks.
High Court Bars Parliament From Reducing Former Presidents' Retirement Benefits - September 2026
The High Court has ruled that Parliament cannot reduce or withdraw the retirement benefits of a former president, declaring parts of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional. This decision benefits former President Uhuru Kenyatta, as it also struck down a law restricting retired presidents from active politics. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli is now advocating for constitutional amendments to establish regulations for retired presidents concerning their political activities. The rulings mark significant developments in Kenya's constitutional framework regarding former heads of state.
Wetangula Urges Motorists to Exercise Caution After Maai Mahiu Crash Claims Four - September 2026
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged Kenyan motorists to exercise greater caution and discipline on the roads following a tragic accident in Maai Mahiu that claimed the lives of four traders from Chwele. Emergency response teams were dispatched to Maomboleo, Kisumu, where a building collapsed injuring eight people, with the Kenya Red Cross confirming the incident and assessing the situation. These incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns across Kenya's transportation infrastructure and urban construction sectors.