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.

Kenyan politician Muli has publicly challenged the narrative that it is "Kalonzo's time" to lead the opposition, questioning who had reached such a consensus. According to Capital FM, Muli pointed to competing ambitions among other opposition figures as evidence that no agreement exists. The remarks highlight ongoing divisions within Kenya's opposition over leadership and strategy ahead of future political contests, with Kalonzo Musyoka's position as presumptive flagbearer remaining contested.

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has called for a coordinated national plan to ensure artificial intelligence creates jobs rather than eliminating them. She made the remarks during the opening address of the Nedlac Annual Summit, according to SABC Business. The minister urged collaboration among government, business and labour to shape how AI adoption affects the workforce, positioning the technology as a potential driver of employment in South Africa.

Residents of Nyakallong in South Africa's Free State say sewage continues to spill into their yards and pollute water near Voëlpan Dam, despite a High Court ruling against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, the municipality being placed under administration, and intervention by the South African Human Rights Commission. According to Health-e News, the problems persist almost two years after the SAHRC found the municipality had violated residents' rights and endangered their health through sewage pollution.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined for a gesture she made during an Asia Cup match against India, according to Al Jazeera. Sana gestured towards the pavilion after dismissing Indian batter Shafali Verma with a caught-and-bowled dismissal. The incident occurred during the women's Asia Cup fixture between the two sides. The fine was imposed as a disciplinary measure over the send-off gesture directed at Verma following her dismissal.

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.