Comedian and activist Eric Omondi was arrested in Nairobi's central business district while collecting signatures for his "Punguza Mzigo" referendum initiative, which seeks to reduce Kenya's 47 counties to 8 regional units. According to The Kenya Times, authorities have not publicly stated the reason for the arrest, though videos circulating on social media appear to show Omondi being detained. The incident has drawn attention online as the referendum campaign continues.

Forty-five suspects were charged at the Ngong court in Kajiado for unlawful assembly and blocking President William Ruto's convoy. The suspects appeared before Chief Magistrate Ariba Kutwa, where five women pleaded guilty while 40 men maintained their innocence. Each suspect was granted a bond of Ksh.100,000 or an alternative cash bail of the same amount. Reports indicate that the group obstructed the convoy after arriving by buses and matatus from a fundraiser at the Nkarusa SDA Church.

Motorists were stranded on Monday night, September 7, 2026, after protesters barricaded the Mlolongo Exit of the Nairobi Expressway, blocking traffic from leaving the toll highway. According to Ghafla Kenya, the demonstration began at around 6:00 PM and continued past midnight, leaving long queues of vehicles trapped on the off-ramp connecting to Mombasa Road. The protest reportedly followed a standoff involving boda boda operators, though further details on the cause were not provided.

Andrew Nabimanya, known as Ninye Tabz and a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has been released on police bond after spending five days in detention. He was detained by unknown security operatives near the former NUP headquarters in Kampala. His release occurred at the Central Police Station in Kampala.

Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five other suspects have been released on a Sh3 million bond after being charged in Nairobi over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330 million linked to CHAN funds. The accused appeared in court on September 8, where they were granted bond pending further proceedings. The case centres on claims that the funds were misused, according to the charges brought against the suspects.

A court has issued an arrest warrant for former NEDP official Daniel Onsomu, who is facing charges of fraud. According to reports, he allegedly obtained Sh2.05 million from Daniel Nyakundi Osiemo between September 8 and October 6, 2022. The case is being heard at the Kibera Chief Magistrate’s Court.