Latest news in Kenya? September 10th, 2026

Foreign Trader Crackdown and EAC Tensions Human rights groups, including Amnesty International Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group, raised serious concerns regarding enforcement operations following an executive directive aimed at shutting down small-scale retail and hawking operations run by foreign nationals. The crackdown has prompted widespread reports of harassment and extortionpredominantly affecting traders from East African Community (EAC) member states like Burundi and the DRCraising questions regarding compliance with regional trade protocols and the Kenyan constitution. Amnesty Kenya+ 1Public Approval and Political Realignment A new TIFA survey indicated that 76% of Kenyans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction under the current administration. In response, President William Ruto defended his administration’s four-year economic and governance record. Meanwhile, opposition figures continue strategic realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna meeting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to coordinate future opposition engagement. www.tuko.co.ke+ 2Healthcare Strike Resolution Kenya’s public healthcare sector experienced relief as nurses officially suspended their protracted 40-plus-day strike after reaching an agreement with government and county representatives over workplace terms and pay implementation. NewsNowEconomic Investments and MSME Initiatives The government launched the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) initiative aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Concurrently, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham-Kenya) announced plans to facilitate up to $500 million in capital allocation to boost private-sector growth and local manufacturing. The Online Kenyan+ 1