The Star, Kenya

06/09/2026

People’s Party of Kenya chairperson Ndindi Nyoro has urged opposition leaders to end their internal wrangling and unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Nyoro argued that continued infighting would weaken the opposition’s chances

06/09/2026

Kenyans are likely to experience a repeat of the Internet and media restrictions witnessed during the 2024 and 2025 protests as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election, the Thomson Reuters Foundation has warned.

Internet and media shutdowns could become more common during the election period

06/09/2026

France has ruled out establishing a permanent military base in Kenya, even as Paris deepens defence ties with Nairobi and seeks a new security role in Africa.

France is deliberately moving away from the model of permanent military deployments

06/09/2026

State House Head of Special Projects and Programmes Dennis Itumbi has stepped up efforts to establish what he calls ‘The Kirinyaga We Want’ agenda, with plans to take the initiative to the floor of the Kirinyaga County Assembly.

The initiative will provide a platform for locals to define their own political and development interests

06/09/2026

Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi has called for the immediate establishment of an International Criminal Court (ICC) outreach office in Nairobi, warning that what he described as rising ethnic rhetoric could heighten tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

DP leader says rising ethnic rhetoric could heighten tensions ahead of the 2027 General Election

06/09/2026

Iran's top negotiator has warned of "a faster, heavier, and more painful response" to US attacks as hostilities between the two sides escalate.

Iran warns US, says the "rules of the game have changed."

06/09/2026

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, questioning his understanding of Kenya’s political history and dismissing his claim that Atwoli’s political backing cannot guarantee an electoral victory.

Atwoli questioned Gachagua’s experience in national politics

06/09/2026

ODM leaders in Nairobi have dismissed claims that Governor Johnson Sakaja will be handed the party’s ticket if he leaves the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), insisting that any politician seeking to contest on the party’s ticket must face nominations.

Leaders said politicians joining ODM should not expect to be given direct tickets, regardless of their political profile

06/09/2026

Kenya welcomes leaders, innovators and industry stakeholders to the Aviation Africa Summit 2026, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening aviation and aerospace development across Africa.

06/09/2026

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained why he recently resumed shooting practice while in the United States, saying he wanted to refresh skills he acquired during military training and teach his wife basic firearm handling.

“I’m also trying to teach my wife on basics kidogo,” he said.