FOREST 'POLITICS'
Meru musician Kamanu M'tuamwari was whisked away by KFS officers after a crowd turned against him during a public participation forum on the proposed Imenti Forest airstrip.
Mjini residents in Meru have protested the shooting of a community member, petitioning IPOA and the County Commissioner as the victim fights for his life at Kiirua Mission Hospital.
President Ruto has signed the Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill, 2026 into law, establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund that will receive revenues from Kenya's mineral resources, dividends from public investments and proceeds from privatisation.
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More than 300 goats and sheep impounded in Amwathi Ward,Igembe North have been released after farmers and livestock owners from the Somali community reached an agreement. Meanwhile, four herders will be arraigned in court over alleged illegal grazing.
Rigathi Gachagua claims Ol Kalou residents are being asked to exchange their IDs for free gas cylinders and GoK-branded mattresses, alleging the scheme is meant to lock them out of the July 16 by-election. Authorities have not responded to the claims.
The Igembe community in Isiolo has pledged to remain united, saying unity will strengthen business, improve access to government support and boost development. The group also urged all Meru people to unite and welcomed more Igembe residents to join the association.
Conservatory orders blocking the dismissal of Meru Lands CECM Joy Karwitha have been extended, with the case set for mention on October 6. Respondents are yet to file their responses to the application and were granted 14 days to do so.
CHRISTIAN RONALDO WEPT
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream is over after Portugal crashed out 1-0 to Spain, with Arsenal's Mikel Merino scoring a stoppage-time winner to end the 41-year-old's final World Cup campaign without the trophy.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki inspected the 60,000 seater Talanta Sports City this morning. Kindiki said 31 other stadia are under construction in other parts of the country.
Nairobi Police Commander Issa Mohamud says police have not received any notification for planned protests tomorrow, warning that any gathering will be treated as illegal.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku says the government's payroll audit has uncovered clear evidence of irregularities, with the findings set to be unveiled on Tuesday. Ruku warned those who manipulated the payroll system that they will face action and "will not be forgiven."
"I sanitised you. I went around the Mt. Kenya region convincing people you had changed, repented, and deserved forgiveness. Were it not for my efforts, you would not have got votes in this region."
Rigathi Gachagua addressing President William Ruto.
President William Ruto will on Friday launch the KSh3 billion second tranche of the Nyota Programme, with 122,000 beneficiaries set to receive KSh25,000 each, bringing their total support to KSh50,000.
EACC says it will now pursue recovery of KSh1.5 billion paid in the Ruaraka land compensation saga and has resumed the push to prosecute those behind the irregular payout after the Court of Appeal dismissed the case
KSh1,500 GAS FOR OL KALOU
Ol Kalou has become the first constituency in Nyandarua County to benefit from the government's subsidized LPG programme. Petroleum PS Kello Harsama says Nyandarua is the sixth county to join the initiative.