Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has opened the doors of his oil empire to ordinary investors across the continent, including in Kenya. On September 14, 2026, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO went live, offering roughly 4.1 billion shares in what could become one of the largest share sales in African history.
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Brighton Stun Defending Champions Arsenal in 3-0 Premier League Shock
Seagulls Take FlightBRIGHTON, England — Brighton & Hove Albion produced a sensational performance at the American Express Stadium, taking a commanding 3–0 lead over defending champions Arsenal in the 75th minute of their Premier League clash.Brighton opened the scoring in the 31st minute through skipper Pascal Groß, whose brilliant strike broke the deadlock and sent the home crowd into raptures.
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Kenya Met Forecasts 5 Days of Rain and Chilly Spells Across Nairobi, Coastal Counties
The Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS) has issued a five-day weather advisory forecasting light to moderate rainfall and intermittent cold spells across several parts of the country from Sunday, September 20, to Thursday, September 24, 2026.Regional Rainfall ExpectationsCentral Highlands & Nairobi: Capital residents in Nairobi, along with neighbouring Kiambu, Murang’a, and Nyeri, are expected to experience light morning rains from Sunday through Tuesday, followed by light afternoon showers and intermittent sunny intervals later in the week.
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NTSA Explains Why Wrecked and Scrapped Cars Remain on Government Registry
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that vehicles written off in major crashes or permanently dismantled for scrap metal remain active in official government records unless their owners initiate a formal deregistration process.The clarification was issued following public inquiries questioning why wrecked automobiles are not automatically purged from national databases after severe accidents.
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“I Studied at MKU, Not JKUAT”: Didmus Barasa Refutes Fake Degree Allegations
Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged fake degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), clarifying that his undergraduate qualifications were earned at Mount Kenya University (MKU).Addressing the controversy during an interview on KTN News on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the lawmaker refuted allegations that he holds a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree from JKUAT, stating instead that he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from MKU.
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Investigations Reveal Cause of Samburu Chopper Crash That Killed 7
A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Department (AAID) reveals that a helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County was triggered by the aircraft striking an outcropping rock near the summit.The tragedy occurred around 9:13 a.m. on August 19, 2026, as the pilot manoeuvred close to the terrain to afford passengers opportunities for photography and sightseeing.
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Gerald Otieno Kajwang
For those who might have joined us on earth kidogo recently, there once lived a man called Gerald Otieno Kajwang’ — and he left big footprints. He passed away in 2014.He is best remembered for his signature chant:“BADO MAPAMBANO, MAPAMBANO, MAPAMBANO!”
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Akuku “Danger”
Asentus Ogwella Akuku “Danger” was a famous Kenyan polygamist from Siaya County, widely remembered for the unusually large size of his family. He became popularly known as “Danger” because of his reputation as a strict and formidable man.Akuku Danger reportedly married more than 100 women over his lifetime and fathered well over 150 children, although the exact figures vary among historical accounts.
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How Edwin Sifuna is rekindling Wamalwa Kijana’s political dream
Tears rolled down his cheeks as he slowly pulled up his sleeves to show me his swollen elbows. They jutted out like black tennis balls hanging on his frail hands.“My brother Caleb; they’ve been swollen for weeks. I fear I’m a dying man.
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Farouk Kibet: The down-to-earth leader Turbo has been waiting for
The political mood in Turbo Constituency is changing, and one name is on the lips of residents from Ng’enyilel to Tapsagoi: Farouk Kibet.As the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election, many voters in this cosmopolitan, agriculturally rich constituency in Uasin Gishu County are coalescing around Kibet, not because of noise or showbiz politics, but because of a rare trait in today’s politics: he listens.