Good morning. Here are five things you need to know this Tuesday morning in Kenya, followed by the top stories making headlines around the world.
1. AVIATION WORKERS CALL OFF STRIKE, BUT FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS CONTINUE
Kenya’s aviation workers have called off industrial action that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other airports.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union reached a return-to-work agreement with the government and aviation agencies following talks chaired by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.
However, passengers are still being warned to expect delays and cancellations as airlines clear the backlog caused by the strike. Kenya Airways says disruptions could continue as operations gradually return to normal.
2. COST OF LIVING RISES AS KENYA’S INFLATION HITS 6.6 PER CENT
The cost of living continues to squeeze Kenyan households, with annual inflation rising to 6.6 per cent in August.
Official data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows the increase was mainly driven by food, transport and housing costs. Transport prices were 15.7 per cent higher than a year earlier, while food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 9 per cent.
The latest figures increase pressure on household budgets as Kenyans contend with higher prices for everyday essentials.
3. RELIEF FOR CANCER PATIENTS AS KENYA SIGNS PFIZER DRUG DEAL
Cancer treatment could become significantly cheaper following an agreement between Kenya and pharmaceutical company Pfizer.
The government says some medicines used to treat cancers including breast, lung, prostate, colon and blood cancers will become substantially more affordable.
Under the agreement involving KEMSA, some medicines that previously cost as much as one million shillings per treatment cycle could fall below 50,000 shillings.
4. HEALTH SECTOR PRESSURE CONTINUES AS CLINICAL OFFICERS REMAIN ON STRIKE
The healthcare crisis remains unresolved, with the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers saying its nationwide strike is still in force.
The union says its members will remain away from work until their grievances are implemented rather than addressed through further promises and negotiations.
Meanwhile, nurses and midwives are preparing demonstrations for Thursday, September 3, adding further pressure on the government and county administrations to resolve disputes affecting public healthcare.
5. POWER INTERRUPTIONS EXPECTED IN SEVERAL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY
Some Kenyans should prepare for electricity interruptions today as Kenya Power carries out scheduled network maintenance.
Areas in several counties, including parts of Nairobi, Trans Nzoia, Meru, Kwale and Mombasa, are among those expected to experience interruptions, with some outages scheduled to last for several hours.
Residents and businesses in affected areas have been advised to plan accordingly.
AROUND THE WORLD
MIDDLE EAST — OIL PRICES RISE AS US-IRAN TENSIONS FLARE
Global oil prices are climbing again following renewed fighting involving the United States and Iran.
Brent crude moved above 91 dollars a barrel early Tuesday as investors worried that further escalation could disrupt energy supplies from the Middle East.
The surge is also increasing fears of another wave of global inflation and higher borrowing costs.
UKRAINE — KYIV HIT AGAIN IN RUSSIAN AIR ATTACKS
Explosions were reported in Kyiv early Tuesday as Russia continued its latest wave of air attacks against Ukraine.
Authorities said at least four people were injured, including two children, while air-raid alerts were activated across much of the country.
The latest attack marks the sixth consecutive day of Russian air strikes targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region.
ASIA — MORE THAN 1,000 DEAD IN CATASTROPHIC NEPAL-CHINA FLOODS
Rescue operations are continuing after catastrophic flooding across Nepal and parts of China left more than 1,000 people dead.
Hundreds more remain missing following a Himalayan glacial collapse that triggered destructive flooding downstream.
Thousands of people have been rescued, but authorities are still struggling to reach communities cut off by destroyed roads and infrastructure.
GLOBAL ECONOMY — BOND MARKETS SLIDE AS ENERGY PRICES RAISE INFLATION FEARS
Financial markets are under renewed pressure as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions push borrowing costs higher.
Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield reached 3 per cent, while the US 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since early 2025.
Investors are increasingly concerned that expensive energy could force major central banks to keep interest rates higher — or begin raising them again.
AND FINALLY...
Kenyan travellers are watching JKIA closely this morning. Although aviation workers have returned to work, airlines are still clearing delayed and cancelled flights.
Passengers travelling today are advised to confirm their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.
Those are the five things you must know this morning, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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