A TIFA survey published in September 2026 found that 66 per cent of Kenyans feel they are worse off than they were in 2022, according to the Eastleigh Voice. The survey recorded the highest dissatisfaction in Mt Kenya at 79 per cent, followed by Western at 74 per cent, South Rift at 71 per cent, and Lower Eastern and Nairobi at 69 per cent each. Coast registered 57 per cent, Nyanza 58 per cent, Central Rift 53 per cent, and Northern 49 per cent.

The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has raised concern over rising fraud attempts in Ifakara, which recorded 1,781 cases in the quarter ending June, making the town a hotspot for such crimes. According to Daily News, TCRA Director General Engineer Peter Mwasalyanda disclosed the figures on Monday, announcing stepped-up efforts to combat fraudsters commonly known as "Halo Halo" who target residents through communication-based scams.

A new TIFA poll has found that 76% of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction under President William Ruto's leadership. According to the survey, the Mt Kenya region recorded the highest level of pessimism, with economic hardship cited as a key factor shaping public opinion. The findings point to growing discontent among Kenyans over the country's current trajectory.

Shamza Abedi, the former head of the Kabarnet Police Station in Baringo County, was surprised to be sought by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), which typically investigates complaints against police officers. Initially fearing that one of her officers might be involved in misconduct, she was instead awarded by IPOA for her efforts in restoring security in the community, an unusual occurrence for the authority.

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, CS Murkomen, has condemned the brutality experienced by residents of Kabusa and Ng’endalel villages in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County. He expressed regret on behalf of the government for the beatings and property loss inflicted by law enforcement officers, according to KBC.

Ninety-three elderly people were killed in Kenya's Kilifi County between December 2024 and November 2025 over alleged witchcraft, according to data cited by rights group Haki Yetu. The organisation is calling for accountability and stronger protection for older residents, warning that witchcraft accusations continue to trigger deadly attacks against the elderly in the coastal region.