Residents of Matswale township in Musina say ongoing sewage spills and the stench of overflowing wastewater continue to disrupt their lives, more than a year after South Africa's Public Protector found authorities had failed to maintain the town's sewage infrastructure. The watchdog's report concluded that the Vhembe District Municipality and Musina Local Municipality failed to adequately address spillages in Matswale Phase 10, Ward 5, and also flagged resulting pollution, according to Health-e News.

Children in Saulsville, west of Pretoria, continue to play in public parks that residents say have become unsafe due to sewage spills, illegal dumping and deteriorating infrastructure, according to Health-e News. During a visit to Forest Park on Chauke Street, the outlet found sewage flowing through the park, rubbish dumped across the site, most playground equipment missing and no fencing. Community activist Brian Mabasa, a lifelong Saulsville resident, said the park has not been properly maintained for years.

Thousands of farmers in Masaka City, Uganda, are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of prolonged sunshine and drought severely affected coffee, matooke and other food crops, according to The Scribe. The dry spell has raised concerns about food security and household incomes in an area where many families depend on agriculture. During a visit to Kanabukulilo Village in Kimanya-Kabonera Division on Saturday, State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga expressed concern over the drought's impact on farmers and their livelihoods.

Kenyan political figure Oparanya convened leaders from the Western region in Kisumu to rally support for President Ruto's re-election bid. According to Capital FM, Oparanya said the leaders had completed their first session and would hold a second session before issuing a comprehensive resolution on their position. The meeting signals early political mobilisation in the Western Kenya region ahead of the next general election, with regional leaders aligning behind the incumbent president's campaign for a second term.

An appellate court is set to rule on October 9 on whether Gatoto Comprehensive School will remain a public institution or revert to private, non-profit community ownership. The case follows an earlier High Court ruling that favoured the petitioners seeking the school's return to community control. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the decision will determine the institution's future status after a legal dispute over its ownership. The outcome is expected to clarify governance of the school, which serves its local community.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.