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    Three police officers among 14 arrested in fake currency, gold scam raid

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 17 views

    UDA

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at JKIA have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and foreign nationals, in a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi’s Vision Plaza Industrial Area where suspected counterfeit US currency, fake gold bars and materials believed to be used in the production of forged banknotes were recovered. The operation, conducted…

    Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) based at JKIA have arrested 14 suspects, including three serving police officers and foreign nationals, in a raid on a warehouse in Nairobi’s Vision Plaza Industrial Area where suspected counterfeit US currency, fake gold bars and materials believed to be used in the production of forged banknotes were recovered.

    The operation, conducted on October 1, 2026, followed a complaint by a US national, Alkhalifi Ibrahim Hassan, which was recorded at the JKIA Police Station.

    The suspects include nationals of Kenya, Nigeria, Cameroon and Sudan, as well as three officers attached to the Security of Government Buildings (SGB) at Uhuru Camp.

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    Ruto vows to protect Dangote refinery investment from extortionists

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 44 views

    William RutoUDA

    President William Ruto has vowed to protect Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu from extortionists seeking to frustrate him through frivolous demands and court cases. The President said a cabal of political leaders was behind attempts to frustrate the businessman, warning that his administration would not allow vested interests to derail major investments in…

    President William Ruto has vowed to protect Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and the Ksh2.2 trillion refinery investment in Lamu from extortionists seeking to frustrate him through frivolous demands and court cases.

    The President said a cabal of political leaders was behind attempts to frustrate the businessman, warning that his administration would not allow vested interests to derail major investments in the country.

    He pointed out that he would not allow the forces that previously frustrated Dangote’s efforts to establish a cement factory in Kenya to undermine his new investment.

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    Murkomen: We will not discriminate against Kenyans on IDs, voting cards

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: KBC DigitalBy MINA Media👁 33 views

    No Kenyan, wherever they live, will be discriminated against when they seek IDs and voter cards, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said. He told off politicians opposed to the issuing of voting cards to Kenyans outside the country’s borders, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration will never descend to such discrimination. “All Kenyans, including those in our neighbouring countries, have the…

    No Kenyan, wherever they live, will be discriminated against when they seek IDs and voter cards, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said.

    He told off politicians opposed to the issuing of voting cards to Kenyans outside the country’s borders, saying the Kenya Kwanza administration will never descend to such discrimination.

    “All Kenyans, including those in our neighbouring countries, have the right to register as voters. That is why we have a whole State Department for Diaspora Affairs. It is meant to support Kenyans outside our borders,” said Murkomen.

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    Kenya seeks deeper China trade ties as zero-tariff deal takes effect

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: News – Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 36 views

    UDA

    NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 1 – Kenya is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with China after a zero-tariff arrangement began opening the Chinese market to Kenyan exports. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya was ready to move to comprehensive negotiations with China under the China-Africa Development Economic Partnership framework, arguing that the arrangement could create more opportunities for Kenyan…

    NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 1 – Kenya is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with China after a zero-tariff arrangement began opening the Chinese market to Kenyan exports.

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya was ready to move to comprehensive negotiations with China under the China-Africa Development Economic Partnership framework, arguing that the arrangement could create more opportunities for Kenyan businesses to access the Chinese market.

    Speaking in Nairobi on Wednesday during a reception to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Mudavadi said early gains were already being recorded in exports of coffee, tea and avocados.

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    Ruto flags off Ksh.34.5M electricity projects targeting over 300 households in Mwatate

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 45 views

    William RutoUDA

    Hundreds of households in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are set to gain access to electricity following the flag-off of materials for Last Mile Connectivity projects valued at Ksh.34.54 million. President William Ruto flagged off the materials, paving the way for the commencement of works targeting 305 households in Iparenyi/Mwandala and Mghondinyi/Chongonyi villages. The projects are being implemented by the…

    Hundreds of households in Mwatate Constituency, Taita Taveta County, are set to gain access to electricity following the flag-off of materials for Last Mile Connectivity projects valued at Ksh.34.54 million.

    President William Ruto flagged off the materials, paving the way for the commencement of works targeting 305 households in Iparenyi/Mwandala and Mghondinyi/Chongonyi villages.

    The projects are being implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) as part of the government’s efforts to expand electricity access and extend power infrastructure to underserved communities.

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    Tourism regulator steps up classification drive in Western Kenya

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 28 views

    TEP

    The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has intensified engagement with hospitality stakeholders in Western Kenya on the upcoming East African National Classification Exercise. The exercises which also targets safety and security in the sector is meant to prepare hotels and other hospitality establishments in the region to understand classification requirements and improve service standards. The safety and security component, led by…

    The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) has intensified engagement with hospitality stakeholders in Western Kenya on the upcoming East African National Classification Exercise.

    The exercises which also targets safety and security in the sector is meant to prepare hotels and other hospitality establishments in the region to understand classification requirements and improve service standards.

    The safety and security component, led by Tourist Police Unit Commandant Lydia Ligami is addressing security concerns affecting visitors, guests and tourism facilities, while promoting measures to strengthen safety across the region’s hospitality sector.

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    All set for Chapa Dimba Eastern region finals in Embu

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 19 views

    The Eastern Region tournament continues to provide a competitive platform for young footballers to showcase their talent, with 382 teams registering for this season’s campaign.  FILE: Chuka University Scorpions celebrate their victory after being crowned the 2023 Safaricom Chapa Dimba Eastern Region champions at an event held at the Kinoru Stadium in Meru County. Photo/Courtesy.Embu is set for a weekend…

    The Eastern Region tournament continues to provide a competitive platform for young footballers to showcase their talent, with 382 teams registering for this season’s campaign.  FILE: Chuka University Scorpions celebrate their victory after being crowned the 2023 Safaricom Chapa Dimba Eastern Region champions at an event held at the Kinoru Stadium in Meru County. Photo/Courtesy.Embu is set for a weekend of high-stakes football as 16 of the Eastern Region’s best youth teams converge for the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Eastern Regionals, with eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams battling for the...

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    Sifuna Opposition front-runner at 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3%, Matiang’i 7.2%, Gachagua 6.0% in new Politrack survey

    Published on October 1, 2026

    Source: News – Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 21 views

    William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaUDADCPWiper

    NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would vote…

    NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent.

    The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would vote for if elections were held today.

    Sifuna is followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 10.3 per cent, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i at 7.2 per cent and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.

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