Russia has recently escalated strikes on infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, hitting a bridge across the Dnipro river in an air attack on Saturday.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 04.10.2026.
It displays 97 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
04.10.2026 ⇢ The Day Sifuna Unveiled The Equitable Party
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Follow-up to the Salama crash that killed 17 Mulumba parishioners dominated the morning, with postmortems scheduled for Sunday, the government outlining its investigation, Mombasa County pledging funeral costs and a special mass held, as outlets noted 20 road deaths in 24 hours and a separate crash at Mau Summit.
Attention then shifted to succession politics a year after Raila Odinga's death, with reports of friction between ODM and the family, Wycliffe Oparanya meeting and winning endorsement as family adviser to Raila Junior, and former deputy Gachagua speaking from the US.
By afternoon editors converged on Edwin Sifuna being named leader of The Equitable Party for a 2027 presidential run, pledging consultations before unveiling policies, amid a poll showing Ruto ahead with Sifuna surging and debate over Babu Owino's Nairobi role.
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Clashes pitting a rebel alliance led by Tigray's ruling party against the government and its allied forces broke out in northern Ethiopia last week, in the most serious escalation of violence since a...
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At Lycee Le Corbusier school in Aubervilliers, a suburb north of Paris in the Seine-Saint-Denis department, protesters said schools in poor neighborhoods like theirs faced the worst conditions....
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Barrot made rare trip by a Western leader to the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, where a laboratory-confirmed case of mpox was identified in mid-September.
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Cornelius Korir, 41, anaamini yuko hai baada ya kukosa nafasi katika gari lililowabeba waumini 17...
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Courts imposing varying consequences for disputed online posts and messages.
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The display signaled that Trump is eager to show he is addressing growing voter concerns about AI's dangers without imposing restrictions that could hamper the technology's development, AI safety adv...
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A third route involves El Niño altering conditions in other oceans. These changes can interact with the Indian Ocean dipole, for instance, a seesaw in temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean that strongly influences rainfall over East Africa and parts of India.
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MWAKA mmoja baada ya kifo cha aliyekuwa Waziri Mkuu Raila Odinga, tofauti za kimya kimya zimeanza...
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06:59⇢ODM's Cold War Over Raila Legacy
⌨Editorial focus shifts to ODM's direction a year after Raila Odinga's death. Commemorations are reported to have exposed quiet differences between the party and Odinga's family (Taifa Leo), with the party described as struggling to balance its opposition legacy with its alliance with President Ruto (People Daily, Taifa Leo). Coverage treats the anniversary as a test of party unity and succession.
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06:59⇢ODM's Cold War Over Raila Legacy
⌨Editorial focus shifts to ODM's direction a year after Raila Odinga's death. Commemorations are reported to have exposed quiet differences between the party and Odinga's family (Taifa Leo), with the party described as struggling to balance its opposition legacy with its alliance with President Ruto (People Daily, Taifa Leo). Coverage treats the anniversary as a test of party unity and succession.
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Lawyer Randy Spivey has said he saw seven needles used in just Pike's left arm as execution staff tried to start an IV line, "one of which appeared to be bent when it was pulled from her arm after an...
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Wildfires have become increasingly common in recent weeks, raising questions about their causes and the extent of the…
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In an article published in The Atlantic Magazine, David Robinson echoed warnings from inside and outside the AI world that its agents are being developed so fast and becoming so smart they could soon...
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The lizard measures between six and eight centimeters (2.4-3.2 inches) and has distinct coloration depending on sex.
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UCHAGUZI mkuu wa mwaka 2027 unapokaribia, juhudi za wanasiasa na wafanyabiashara wa siasa...
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The vehicle was found on Friday, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) north of the city of Troyes, which is located southeast of Paris and around 300 kilometres from the Channel, according to the local pro...
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Kenya weather forecast: showers across nine counties, heaviest on the coast, while winds above 25 knots threaten parts of Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit Sunday.
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The notice, signed by Competition Authority Director-General David Kemei, formally authorises the proposed transaction, with Monarch Capital taking the majority shareholding while the Kenyan Government retains 40 per cent through the National Treasury.
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The incident was detailed in a graphic lawsuit filed last month, drawing harsh backlash against the Ivy League institution and New York prosecutors for not filing any criminal charges against the accu...
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Mwaka mmoja baada ya kifo cha Raila Odinga, Chama cha Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) kinamkumbuka...
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Sultan Hamud Hospital administrator Dr Stephen Mwangangi said the victims' families have already arrived at the facility ahead of the exercise.
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Tanzanian artist Harmonize has opened up about his KSh240,000 BASATA fine and suspension over his Kudos video, admitting the decision disappointed him but saying he does not blame the authorities.…
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He left Lima on November 9, 2025, with hundreds of days of food and supplies packed into his carbon-fibre rowing boat. His plan was to cross the Pacific, pass through the Torres Strait and continue ac...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the opposition will not allow foreigners to take part in the 2027 General Election....
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Rais mstaafu Uhuru Kenyatta amemshambulia mrithi wake Rais William Ruto, akimtaka aache kumlaumu na...
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Speaking during an engagement with clergy in Boston, United States, Gachagua claimed Chivayo, who died alongside his wife and four others in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on Wednesday, had business d...
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10:04⇢Gachagua Links Ruto to Chivayo Fortune
⌨Attention shifts from the Salama crash to opposition politics. Gachagua's remarks from the US draw notice, with claims linking Ruto to late Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo's funds (Citizen) and a vow to block foreigners voting in 2027 (Nairobi Leo). Succession talk continues around Oparanya hosting Raila Junior (People Daily) as Uhuru urges Mt Kenya against Ruto re-election (Taifa Leo).
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10:04⇢Gachagua Links Ruto to Chivayo Fortune
⌨Attention shifts from the Salama crash to opposition politics. Gachagua's remarks from the US draw notice, with claims linking Ruto to late Zimbabwean businessman Chivayo's funds (Citizen) and a vow to block foreigners voting in 2027 (Nairobi Leo). Succession talk continues around Oparanya hosting Raila Junior (People Daily) as Uhuru urges Mt Kenya against Ruto re-election (Taifa Leo).
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The committee also raised concerns over interruptions in the provision of meals to ECD learners. Senators were informed that some children had gone for about a month without receiving food during the current term.
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The Moi Family commenced the recovery process at the end of July, as the Land Registry issued a 60-day ultimatum on any…
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Former United States President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have marked their 33rd wedding anniversary with deeply personal messages celebrating the love, laughter and memories that have kept…
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There was jubilation in Tana River county as women, People with Disabilities joined the list of more than 4500 residents who got tittle deeds for the first time since independence.…
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Court battle ends with costly verdict for five land buyers in Mavoko.
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Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India (ECI) chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has struck millions of names...
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The officers raided a suspected house in Majengo where they found bhang in different forms and stages of preparation.
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The victims were members of the Mikindani parish who had left Mombasa for the pilgrimage. Church officials said the parish had two shuttles travelling to the event, but one was involved in the crash.
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A campaign of heavy bombardment failed to bring a decisive close to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February, and Washington in recent weeks has dialled back military operations in favou...
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Kimaiyo arap Sego aliingia katika...
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The once-bustling Kapunia village in Masol, West Pokot County, has been reduced to a ghost village following the collapse of gold mining activities that once attracted thousands of pastoralist families…
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects identified as Michael Waweru, Wilson Wanjama and Samuel Kimani were cornered when detectives pursued leads all the way...
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KUNA watu ambao hupenda kuendesha mazungumzo kwa njia inayowafanya wengine wajisikie wanyonge,...
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The family of the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga visited the homestead of former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya in Mabole, Butere Constituency. The delegation, led by Raila Junior, son to the…
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13:18⇢Oparanya Gets Odinga Family Nod
⌨Editorial attention fragments after Gachagua claims fade. Succession politics around ODM draws notice, with Oparanya reported endorsed as Odinga family adviser (TV47 Digital) and calls for Wiper to back Sifuna for presidency (People Daily). Land disputes surface separately, with Mavoko buyers losing properties (Daily Nation) and Gideon Moi reporting lost documents (Kenyans).
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13:18⇢Oparanya Gets Odinga Family Nod
⌨Editorial attention fragments after Gachagua claims fade. Succession politics around ODM draws notice, with Oparanya reported endorsed as Odinga family adviser (TV47 Digital) and calls for Wiper to back Sifuna for presidency (People Daily). Land disputes surface separately, with Mavoko buyers losing properties (Daily Nation) and Gideon Moi reporting lost documents (Kenyans).
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Gachagua gave an interesting narration of a cheeky plan he had to prove his influence in the Mount Kenya region.
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KABLA ya mwanaume na mwanamke kufunga ndoa, kuna hatua kadhaa za kisheria zinazopaswa kufuatwa....
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Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has challenged United Opposition leaders to stop politicising the proposed Lamu Refinery Development Project, describing it as a transformative investment with the potential to create massive…
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The wiper spokesperson noted that picking a presidential candidate can't be a light issue to be handled in funerals....
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The agency said the measures are part of preparations by security agencies under a multi-agency framework to provide a safe and secure environment for Kenyans before, during and after the polls.
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The videos drew massive outrage from Kenyans, forcing the Church and Raira University where some of the bullies study, to issue statements condemning the incident. ...
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Itumbi said the government is endorsing 43 systems and including influencers in telling the government’s story is one of them.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in several parts of the country on Monday....
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Latest Politrack Africa survey puts the President at 45.1 percent, his highest recorded figure among recent national polls reviewed.
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The Nairobi senator takes charge of the party as its founders restructure the outfit and back his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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During the launch on Sunday in Nairobi, Sifuna was declared TEP party leader and the presidential candidate.
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KUPATA maarifa ya vitabu na kwenda shule ni kitu kizuri sana na kwa vyovyote vile, kadri ya uwezo...
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The journey has acquired another meaning: the moment a loved one left home and never returned.
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The Nairobi senator takes charge of the party as its founders restructure the outfit and back his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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KUPATA maarifa ya vitabu na kwenda shule ni kitu kizuri sana na kwa vyovyote vile, kadri ya uwezo...
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16:40⇢Sifuna Unveils Equitable Party Run
⌨Editorial attention converges on Edwin Sifuna's unveiling of The Equitable Party (Citizen, People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). Outlets report he was declared party leader and its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election during a Nairobi launch. Coverage presents the outfit, after restructuring by its founders, as his new political vehicle following ODM succession tensions.
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16:40⇢Sifuna Unveils Equitable Party Run
⌨Editorial attention converges on Edwin Sifuna's unveiling of The Equitable Party (Citizen, People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). Outlets report he was declared party leader and its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election during a Nairobi launch. Coverage presents the outfit, after restructuring by its founders, as his new political vehicle following ODM succession tensions.
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The move comes days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the Linda…
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NI rahisi sana kuzoea ‘mavazi sare’ yenye rangi tulivu zinazofanana au zinazokaribiana sana na...
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HALI ya wasiwasi ilizuka nje ya Kanisa la Redeemed Gospel, Buruburu jijini Nairobi, Jumapili baada...
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The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and federal forces began fighting again on September 23, sparking fears of a return to the devastating civil war of 2020-2022....
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The incident sparked outrage among Kenyans amid claims one of the assailants was a regular at the Buruburu church.
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Speaker Moses Wetang'ula responds to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba's appointment as President William Ruto's Kenyan representative for his 2027 re-election campaign.
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Iraq enforced the US ban on Iranian carriers, leaving travellers scrambling for solutions, especially at Najaf's airport.
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Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir says the county will also help families transport the bodies as identification and post-mortem procedures continue in Makueni.
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Speaking at the launch of the party on Sunday, Sifuna vowed that he will steer the party with integrity and political decorum.
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Speaking at the launch of the party on Sunday, Sifuna vowed that he will steer the party with integrity and political decorum.
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Nairobi Senator and 2027 Presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna has revealed more plans to cushion his 2027 presidential…
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Kenya Met’s five-day forecast for 47 counties, October 4–8, 2026, outlines conditions and temperatures, with afternoon thunderstorms likely in Kericho and Bomet.
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The Nairobi senator on Sunday unveiled The Equitable Party as his political vehicle for 2027, promising consultation, accountability and citizen-centred leadership.
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21:40⇢Sifuna Details Next Steps for New Party
⌨Coverage of Edwin Sifuna's unveiling of The Equitable Party continues, with outlets reporting his pledge to consult Kenyans before speaking (Eastleigh Voice) and planned party changes (Kenyans), alongside claims Babu Owino's Nairobi bid is key to his 2027 run (People Daily). Separately, youth protests outside Buruburu's Redeemed Gospel church over a viral bullying video draw attention (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo).
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21:40⇢Sifuna Details Next Steps for New Party
⌨Coverage of Edwin Sifuna's unveiling of The Equitable Party continues, with outlets reporting his pledge to consult Kenyans before speaking (Eastleigh Voice) and planned party changes (Kenyans), alongside claims Babu Owino's Nairobi bid is key to his 2027 run (People Daily). Separately, youth protests outside Buruburu's Redeemed Gospel church over a viral bullying video draw attention (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo).
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Warming oceans and shifting currents are placing additional strain on marine fish stocks already depleted by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
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The Nairobi senator takes charge of TEP as allies position the party as their political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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