Cabinet Secretary Murkomen has defended government-backed empowerment programs, stating that they are essential to the Kenya Kwanza administration's Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

The government has allocated Sh1.8 billion for the 2026/27 Financial Year to enhance electricity connectivity in Kericho County, benefiting approximately 17,500 households through the rural electrification programme. This announcement was made during the launch of the Kenya Power Last Mile Connectivity Programme (LMCP) projects in Soin/Sigowet Constituency.

Kenyan President William Ruto said his ambition to bring the Grammy Awards to Kenya is aimed at establishing Nairobi as Africa's creative hub, according to KBC. He also invited American industry leaders to help the country build an ecosystem that supports Kenya's creative economy. The remarks were reported by KBC Digital on 9 September 2026.

Kenya has signed a tripartite agreement to develop a Sh12 billion Special Economic Zone in Mombasa, according to Capital FM Business. The first phase of the project is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The initiative forms part of Kenya's broader strategy to promote export-led manufacturing and attract investment into the coastal region. Officials say the zone is intended to boost industrial activity and strengthen the country's position as a manufacturing hub.

The Kenyan government has announced a package of measures to address a milk supply shortage that has reduced the availability of several processed milk brands on retail shelves. Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said inadequate rainfall in key agricultural zones had limited fodder supplies, creating the main bottleneck in raw milk production. Speaking at a press conference, Mueke said the state is working with dairy value chain stakeholders to support producers directly and stabilise supply lines.

The expansion of Suneka Airstrip in Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County is scheduled to commence next week following the appointment of a new contractor, as stated by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo. This announcement was made during a church fundraiser at Kenyoro SDA Church in the same constituency.