Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto met members of Joyful Women groups in Siaya County for an economic empowerment forum. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the engagement focused on savings, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment for women. The meeting formed part of ongoing efforts to support women's groups and grassroots economic initiatives, with discussions centered on building financial independence and business skills among participants in the region.

Kenyan President William Ruto has said his government is preparing a policy to end the export of raw minerals from the country, requiring companies to invest locally, add value to minerals and create jobs. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto said he had personally intervened to halt mineral shipments from Magadi. He said the policy would cover all national resources, including oil, gold and rare minerals, declaring that Kenya would no longer sell unprocessed minerals abroad.

Rachel Ruto, Kenya's First Lady, visited Okela Primary and Secondary Schools where she donated shoes and sanitary pads to learners. According to Tuko, she also used the occasion to encourage students to believe in themselves despite the challenges they face. The visit combined material support for schoolchildren with a motivational message aimed at keeping learners in school and boosting their confidence.

Matiang'i, a co-principal in the opposition alliance led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has dismissed claims of discussions with allies of President Ruto following the circulation of airport photos. He clarified that the individuals in the photos merely encountered each other after checking in for separate Kenya Airways flights to Kisumu.

Kenyan President William Ruto has conveyed condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan after the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, according to Capital FM. The message was delivered by Joho and Sudi, the outlet said, in a report dated September 8 from Nairobi. The brief item did not provide details about the cause of death, funeral arrangements, or the full content of Ruto’s message.

President William Ruto is facing pressure to ensure his directive targeting foreign nationals engaged in small-scale trade in Kenya does not fuel discrimination, hatred, or retaliation against Kenyans living and working abroad. According to Taifa Leo, concern is growing among Kenyans in the diaspora, some of whom are employed by foreign nationals including Burundians, who fear being targeted if tensions escalate. The concerns follow reports of Burundian nationals in Kenya being threatened and discriminated against after Ruto's order on traders.