Author: Philes Isaboke

BY.PHILES ISABOKE

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that all manufacturers of alcoholic drinks sold in Kenya will undergo a fresh round of vetting.

Speaking at Nyambari in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County today October 5, 2026, Kindiki said the move is informed by a spike in harmful alcoholic drinks.

“The Government has declared a renewed war against poisonous and illicit alcohol. There are people who continue to sell our young people alcohol containing chemicals that endanger their lives and health and damage their reproductive health,” he said

“Those who sell alcohol should know that we have declared war, just as we did in 2024 when we carried out vetting of manufacturers of second-generation alcoholic drinks,” Kindiki added.

He lamented that some flagged manufacturers have continued manufacturing harmful alcohol and need their licences revoked.

The Deputy President said he will hold a meeting with officials from the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, the Ministry of Interior, and security agencies to effect the crackdown.

“This is not a political war. Therefore, politicians should stay away,” he said, adding that the fight against illicit alcohol is a matter of security and public health

BY. PHILES ISABOKE

Carry an umbrella next week. Kenya Meteorological Department says October will be wetter than normal in 38 counties as the short rains begin.

Counties listed include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, Tana River, Garissa, Kitui, Machakos, Kiambu, Nakuru, Kisumu, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and others. Turkana is expected to receive near-average to above-average.

The department said the Intertropical Convergence Zone moving south will increase humidity and cloud cover. Temperatures will remain warmer than average, with highlands 15 to 20 degrees and lowlands above 28 degrees.

The October-November-December season forecast is also above-average, good for farmers but risky for flood-prone areas like Budalangi and Mukuru.

By .Philes Isaboke

Kenyans applying for affordable houses from today will pay up to Sh600,000 more.

The State Department for Housing revised prices effective October 1, 2026. A studio now costs Sh1.8 million from Sh1.5 million. One bedroom is Sh2.4 million from Sh2 million. Two bedroom is Sh3.6 million from Sh3 million.

Market-rate units also increased. Two bedroom from Sh3.6 million to Sh3.96 million and three bedroom from Sh4.8 million to Sh5.28 million.

“The revised prices apply to new applications across all projects from 1st October 2026,” the department said in a statement.

Those who applied before midnight September 30 on Boma Yangu platform will keep old prices. The platform had warned on September 15 that prices were provisional.

Officials attribute increase to rising cement, steel and foreign exchange costs.

BY . PHILES ISABOKE

One year after his death, Raila Amolo Odinga is being remembered.

Today October 3 marks start of “Mwezi wa Baba,” a month-long commemoration. Odinga died October 15, 2025 in India aged 80.

At 3pm today, family and ODM leaders held candlelight at Uhuru Park Nairobi. At 6pm simultaneous vigils will was held in Kisumu Moi Stadium, Mombasa Treasury Square, Busia, Homa Bay and Siaya.

October program includes medical camp in Kibera October 10, youth dialogue at University of Nairobi October 12, and final memorial service in Bondo Siaya October 15.

Family said focus is on democracy and social justice ideals, not politics.

BY.PHILES ISABOKE

Sept 30, 2026 – India beat China 238-234 to retain women’s compound gold, equalling world record 238 set by South Korea in 2014. India’s 7th gold of Games.

BY.PHILES ISABOKE

Dangote announced training school in Lamu for 1,000 locals. He said: “We want to make sure that we can get expertise locally without having to employ people from China or India.” Not yet started, it’s a commitment.

BY.PHILES ISABOKE

Oct 2, 2026 – India’s team Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod stunned 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 to win maiden Asian Games gold in recurve.

BY. PHILES ISABOKE

Indian Embassy confirmed Capt Smit Machchhar is “admitted in a hospital in Tabuk city” and “reported to be in stable condition” after being stabbed by co-pilot on FZ1073 Dubai-Tel Aviv flight carrying 174 people. Co-pilot identified as Omani national.

BY.PHILES ISABOKE

President William Ruto has vowed to resolve Coast squatter problem, promising 500,000 title deeds before December. He said 300 officers from Ministry of Lands have been deployed to survey and document land.

Speaking in Kilifi Tuesday, Ruto said lack of title deeds contributed to poverty and feeling among Coast residents they are not fully recognised as Kenyans.

By.PHILES ISABOKE

IEBC has suspended tender for supply and delivery of ballot papers, tactile folders and election declaration forms after a request for review was filed at Public Procurement Review Board.

Acting CEO Ruth Kulundu said proceedings suspended until further notice. This could affect preparations for 2027 elections as ballot papers require extensive production and verification.