Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth stated that the patient underwent the normal screening process at the airport but may have taken medication that lowered his temperature and masked some of...
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 07.10.2026.
It displays 124 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
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Earlier this year negotiations stalled over Zambia's concerns over data privacy and a US attempt to tie the funding to access to critical minerals.
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Citizen TV
Prosecutors did not identify the foreign intelligence service, and it was not immediately clear whether the analysis reached its intended recipient.
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Britain's The Guardian newspaper reported that 176,000 tonnes of oil products were shipped from South Korea to Russia in July and August, citing port records and ship-tracking data....
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Senator Oburu Oginga dismissed death reports as malicious propaganda, confirming he is resting on doctors' orders. He warned of legal action over fake news.
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Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear wea...
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BAADA ya kuchukua tahadhari kwa miezi kadhaa, Wizara ya Afya jana ilithibitisha kisa cha kwanza...
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Financial pressure has forced some families to borrow money or sell assets.
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Researchers estimate Sudan’s 2025 war death toll was likely between 73,000 and 90,000, with a small chance it reached 100,000.
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SUALA la nani atakayevishwa urithi wa kisiasa wa marehemu Raila Odinga limeingia sura mpya baada ya...
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Eastleigh Voice
The update comes as regional neighbour Kenya confirmed its first case and death from the disease, believed to have come from DRC.
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07:22⇢Government Withholds Ebola Patient Details
⌨Coverage of Kenya's first Ebola death moves from reassurance to scrutiny. Questions mount over why the government has not released details of the patient who died in Nairobi (People Daily), while UNICEF warns of impact on caregivers (Eastleigh Voice). County preparedness continues to be reported, with Sakaja cited on training of health workers across sub-counties (TV47 Digital).
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07:22⇢Government Withholds Ebola Patient Details
⌨Coverage of Kenya's first Ebola death moves from reassurance to scrutiny. Questions mount over why the government has not released details of the patient who died in Nairobi (People Daily), while UNICEF warns of impact on caregivers (Eastleigh Voice). County preparedness continues to be reported, with Sakaja cited on training of health workers across sub-counties (TV47 Digital).
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The warning comes a day after Kenya reported its first-ever case of the Ebola virus.
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Kibabii University has suspended teaching and learning activities for the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year following student unrest at the institution....
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HOSPITALI za umma katika kaunti kadhaa zinakabiliwa na uhaba wa dawa muhimu na vifaa vya matibabu...
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Kenya’s Mazingira Week 2026 is taking an institutional approach to environmental conservation, with different sectors assigned specific days to lead tree-growing and clean-up activities ahead of National Mazingira Day. The…
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Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Machakos County officer-in-charge Ismael Kiprop said the two suspects were intercepted while transporting the ivory on a motorcycle following a multi-agency operation....
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The Director General for Health Patrick Amoth has explained that Ebola is mainly transmitted by direct contact with a person infected with the disease or the body of a person who h...
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Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading role in negotiating a settlement to the conflict and brokered a provisional peace agreement in June that quickly fell a...
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Eastleigh Voice
Screening at high-risk points of entry, clear risk communication and community engagement are at the core of the response, it said.
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Kenya Met forecasts rain across 46 counties from Tuesday, October 6 to 12, 2026, with 35°C-plus heat in Marsabit, Samburu, and Turkana, and cold nights.
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President William Ruto, you occupy an important office, but you do not own Kenya. The presidential seal, official motorcade, security detail and applause of loyalists cannot convert an electoral mandate…
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Lionel Messi’s final game for Argentina could not have gone any better, with the 39-year-old legendary captain involved in all the goals against Benin in Buenos Aires. Messi scored a…
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The CDC notes that people can become infected when broken skin or the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth come into contact with blood or body fluids from a person who is sick or has died from Ebola.
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WASHUKIWA 1,827 wamekamatwa nchini kwa tuhuma za kuhusika katika uhalifu wa magenge kati ya Januari...
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Officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in Machakos Town have arrested two people found in possession of elephant tusks weighing 12 kilograms and valued at KSh1.2 million. According to…
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Nairobi’s six-borough administrative system has emerged as a key coordination tool in the County Government’s multi-agency response to the expected El Niño rains, allowing teams to rapidly identify flood-prone areas…
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10:33⇢Ruto Summons Ebola Crisis Meeting
⌨Coverage of Kenya's first Ebola death shifts from confirmation to emergency response. WHO is reported issuing a lockdown warning as President Ruto convenes an emergency meeting (Kenyans). Pharmacies are reported put on alert (Citizen), while explainers on transmission and symptoms cite health officials and CDC guidance (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo).
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10:33⇢Ruto Summons Ebola Crisis Meeting
⌨Coverage of Kenya's first Ebola death shifts from confirmation to emergency response. WHO is reported issuing a lockdown warning as President Ruto convenes an emergency meeting (Kenyans). Pharmacies are reported put on alert (Citizen), while explainers on transmission and symptoms cite health officials and CDC guidance (Eastleigh Voice, Nairobi Leo).
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MWANAMKE mmoja katika Kaunti ya Homa Bay alikamatwa na kuzuiliwa na polisi baada ya uchunguzi...
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In the request dated October 2, 2026, Sifuna sought a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Energy regarding the proposed construction of the refinery in Lamu County....
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Former world marathon record holder says emerging technology is playing a major role in training.
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'This fever should have been picked up at the airport. These guys should not have travelled in a public vehicle.'
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Releasing its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, the WHO instead strongly recommended structured diets, physical activity and behaviour changes....
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the death of a passenger who was aboard a flight from Nairobi to Lagos....
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A Public Service Vehicle driver has been arrested in Busia County after police officers intercepted his bus along the Busia-Kisumu Road and discovered 20 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa hidden in…
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WHO guidelines require burial teams to assemble specific equipment before handling the remains, including an impermeable body bag at least 400 microns thick, with a capacity of 100 to 125 kilogrammes and at least four handles for safe carrying.
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A section of business people in Malindi Town, Kilifi County have called on the police and Safaricom Mpesa to help them arrest a business lady who conned them Sh.10 million…
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Prosecution attributes the ongoing hostility to a lost Sh1.5 billion Mlolongo land case.
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The multi-trillion-shilling investment has come under public scrutiny over the government’s failure to make the…
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Ruto, who was joined by Raila’s widow Mama Idah Odinga, family members, clergy and other dignitaries, led the ceremony on Wednesday before a memorial service at the site....
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A section of business people in Malindi Town, Kilifi County have called on the police and Safaricom Mpesa to help them arrest a business lady who conned them KSh.10 million…
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Stephen Otieno Jumbo alias Barry was arrested after officers from Bumala Police Station, following a tip-off, intercepted the vehicle along the Busia–Kisumu Road.
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Duale noted that the Ministry of Health has also established five facilities near the Uganda border as temporary…
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13:00⇢Botched First Ebola Burial Exposed
⌨Ebola coverage shifts to scrutiny of containment, with reports of failed burial protocols for the first victim (Eastleigh Voice) and tightened JKIA screening for travellers from 10 nations (Kenyans). Separately, attention turns to the handover of Raila Odinga's mausoleum, with Oburu Oginga's absence noted (People Daily) and details of its pentagon design explained (The Kenya Times).
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13:00⇢Botched First Ebola Burial Exposed
⌨Ebola coverage shifts to scrutiny of containment, with reports of failed burial protocols for the first victim (Eastleigh Voice) and tightened JKIA screening for travellers from 10 nations (Kenyans). Separately, attention turns to the handover of Raila Odinga's mausoleum, with Oburu Oginga's absence noted (People Daily) and details of its pentagon design explained (The Kenya Times).
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In a statement on Wednesday, Kenya Airways said the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, aboard its Nairobi-Lagos flight.
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ABIRIA mmoja amefariki baada ya kupata tatizo la kiafya akiwa ndani ya ndege ya Kenya Airways (KQ)...
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Thirteen years after withdrawing from the Kisumu governor race, Ruth Odinga says she is ready to pursue the seat again despite family and political pressure.
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WAZIRI wa Afya Aden Duale amesema hakuna mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa Ebola nchini, huku serikali...
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Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Internal Security and National Administration on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Murkomen said the availability of illegal firearms, compet...
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Appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Internal Security and National Administration on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Murkomen said the availability of illegal firearms, compet...
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Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has commended the Kenya Kwanza administration for reforms in the agriculture sector, saying reduced fertilizer and certified seed prices are helping lower production costs and strengthen…
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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) has launched a comprehensive, multi-stress agricultural research initiative in partnership with a consortium of German institutions to address severe declines in…
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The company has been operating in the country for the past 20 years and has been involved in several government…
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CS Murkomen said inadequate road networks, water supply, communication infrastructure and education facilities had also contributed to the challenges facing communities in banditry-prone areas.
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Speaking at the Jamhuri Park ASK Showground in Nairobi where he officially opened Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit, DP Kindiki maintained that smart and precision agriculture is rap...
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Mama Ida Odinga gave a fresh update on Oburu Oginga's health during the handover of the Raila Odinga mausoleum....
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President William Ruto on October 7, 2026 presided over the commissioning of the former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Oding’a mausoleum at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. The ocassion…
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A passenger died on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos after falling unresponsive shortly before landing, despite crew first aid and emergency care.
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The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has moved to change how Kenya’s national teams conduct themselves during official engagements with the country’s top leadership, particularly meetings involving President…
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15:11⇢Family Tribute Marks Raila Mausoleum Opening
⌨Coverage pivots from Ebola containment to the Odinga family as Raila Odinga’s mausoleum is handed over. Reports focus on family tributes led by Mama Ida Odinga and Oburu Oginga (The Kenya Times, People Daily), an update on Oburu’s health during the handover (Nairobi Leo), and Ruth Odinga revisiting her 2013 Kisumu bid (Daily Nation).
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15:11⇢Family Tribute Marks Raila Mausoleum Opening
⌨Coverage pivots from Ebola containment to the Odinga family as Raila Odinga’s mausoleum is handed over. Reports focus on family tributes led by Mama Ida Odinga and Oburu Oginga (The Kenya Times, People Daily), an update on Oburu’s health during the handover (Nairobi Leo), and Ruth Odinga revisiting her 2013 Kisumu bid (Daily Nation).
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ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga missed the official handover and dedication ceremony of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga Mausoleum on Wednesday, October 7, fueling speculations about his health. The…
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GAVANA wa Kaunti ya Isiolo, Abdi Guyo, alifika mbele ya kamati ya seneti pasipo ajenda rasmi,...
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Ruto also announced the forthcoming launch of the Raila Odinga International Stadium, which he said would showcase his…
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SHEREHE iliyolenga kuwawezesha vijana, wanawake na watu wenye ulemavu mjini Homa Bay iligeuka kuwa...
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The prosecution applied for the plea to be deferred and the file transferred to Milimani, an application that was opposed by the defence.In its ruling the court said it was of the considered view that...
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"If there is one thing that I learnt from Jakom, it is to remember places. He had a fantastic memory of where the roads lead."...
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has paid an emotional tribute to former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him not only as a statesman and reformer but as a father who…
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A Kibera Law Court has deferred the plea taking of a man charged with cyber harassment over a message allegedly sent to a Magistrate following an application by the prosecution…
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WASHINGTON DC,(October 6, 2026) — Kenya is seeking to deepen tourism, investment and trade links with the United States through a new partnership bringing together Nairobi-based travel company Tuua Safaris…
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Winnie Odinga said the October 15 memorial should bring together people from different political parties, ethnic communities and countries who shared different chapters of her father’s life.She said t...
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) has intensified its Ebola response following the country's first confirmed case, with contact-tracing efforts strengthened to identify people who may have been exposed.
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Nanyuki residents have expressed mixed reactions after Kenya recorded its first Ebola case, raising concerns over the government’s preparedness to contain the disease. The residents are calling for clear information…
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Willis Omondi Onduru was arrested on October 2, 2026, at Maji House following a months-long investigation by detectives from the DCI Kilimani.The investigation began after the theft of a Toyota Vitz b...
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PS Muthoni announced the measures on Wednesday after inspecting preparedness at JKIA, where health officials are stepping up surveillance of incoming travellers.
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Ruto said the facilities would provide future generations with an opportunity to learn about the former Prime Minister’s role in shaping the country.He said Raila’s contribution to Kenya’s democratic...
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For Maasai artist Leshao Sopia Leshao, music is more than entertainment. It is a way to preserve his culture, tell stories and speak about issues affecting his community. A musician,…
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The college presented 40 students for the examinations, with all of them successfully completing the assessment.According to the institution, 16 students attained Distinctions, 20 achieved Credits whi...
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17:37⇢Ruto Plans Mega Library Honoring Raila
⌨Coverage centers on the memorialization of Raila Odinga as President Ruto unveils plans for a mega library and an international stadium in his name (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Ruto frames Odinga's memory and attention to place as guiding his development decisions. The family angle continues with Ruth Odinga revisiting her withdrawn 2013 Kisumu governor bid and the burden of the Odinga name (Daily Nation).
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17:37⇢Ruto Plans Mega Library Honoring Raila
⌨Coverage centers on the memorialization of Raila Odinga as President Ruto unveils plans for a mega library and an international stadium in his name (Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). Ruto frames Odinga's memory and attention to place as guiding his development decisions. The family angle continues with Ruth Odinga revisiting her withdrawn 2013 Kisumu governor bid and the burden of the Odinga name (Daily Nation).
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In a judgment issued on Wednesday, the court also found that the failure by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for agriculture to constitute the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs Board of Kenya was unla...
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The president hails Raila as a ‘once-in-a-generation’ leader.
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NCIC said the remarks included references to Kikuyu people, allegations that people from Mt. Kenya West believed Kenya belonged to them, and the use of ethnic surnames...
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48-year-old Catherine Mwende Njeru, a mother of three, allegedly died after she was thrown out of a moving police vehicle by officers from Itangi Police Station.The matter was later reported at Wang’u...
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According to sources, Gachagua and Orengo are among top picks to replace Uhuru who has been distancing himself from…
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Jared Otieno Otieno was sentenced by Kisumu High Court Judge Joe Omido after being found guilty of the offence.The court heard that Otieno killed Caroline Aoko Onyango between diverse dates on Novembe...
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Kenyatta announced his resignation in a letter dated Monday, October 5, saying the decision followed the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership.He said his resignation should not be interpreted a...
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Jaoko Oburu delivered his hospitalised father, Oburu Oginga’s tribute at Raila Odinga’s mausoleum handover in Bondo, honouring a family legacy of democracy.
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Wetang’ula ruled that Nyoro’s refusal to retract the remarks amounted to grossly disorderly conduct under the Standing Orders.
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula issued the directive on Wednesday following a heated plenary session where lawmakers demanded that Nyoro apologize for claims he made on Tuesday that public o...
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Wetang’ula ruled that Nyoro’s refusal to retract the remarks amounted to grossly disorderly conduct under the Standing Orders.
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WATOTO wanane wameokolewa kutoka nyumbani kwa Anastacia Mumwele, mama wa mhubiri tata Paul...
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Kalonzo said Kenyatta’s decision to relinquish his position as Chair of the council had been received with gratitude, while clarifying that the office was distinct from that of the party leader.He tha...
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NCIC found that Kaguchia's utterances undermined people's freedom to choose whom to support without threats or communal punishment....
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Unions cite shortages of PPE, isolation facilities and trained staff at key entry points.
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Murkomen disputed reports from leaders of the region that over 700 livestock were killed, saying the figure had been inflated.Leaders had said that ten days ago security officers drawn from the elite...
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20:16⇢Uhuru Bows Out of Azimio
⌨Coverage pivots from Raila Odinga memorialization and Ebola readiness to opposition realignment as former President Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio chair (People Daily, Kenyans). Kenyans, citing sources, reports he had been distancing himself from the coalition and names Rigathi Gachagua and James Orengo among top picks considered to succeed him.
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20:16⇢Uhuru Bows Out of Azimio
⌨Coverage pivots from Raila Odinga memorialization and Ebola readiness to opposition realignment as former President Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio chair (People Daily, Kenyans). Kenyans, citing sources, reports he had been distancing himself from the coalition and names Rigathi Gachagua and James Orengo among top picks considered to succeed him.
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A statement released by the US State Department Press Office in Washington DC said the United States was aware of reports of a Kenyan citizen who died of Ebola in Nairo...
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta says his resignation follows the Jubilee leadership handover and is not a break from Azimio’s political journey.
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The Ministry of Health says the country remains on high alert and is ready to respond should more cases of the deadly virus emerge, even as 10 people are in quarantine...
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IEBC is engaging county security teams across the country to map potential hotspots and prepare for heightened political activity ahead of the election.As campaigns gather pace, the focus is on identi...
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The patient, from Habaswein in Wajir South Sub-County, is receiving treatment in isolation as health officials investigate his condition.
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The teen was arrested after the rampage at a school in Ostroleka, 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Warsaw, said police, who released a blurred photo following his arrest.Mariusz Frankowski, the top loca...
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The Bank of Ghana, working with police, arrested the suspects at several locations in Accra on Monday for allegedly making the increasingly popular gifts, typically pre...
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County First Ladies and health partners have stepped up efforts to prevent and treat female genital fistula, with a free surgical camp at Marafa Sub-County Hospital in Kilifi County, offering…
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