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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 14.10.2026.
It displays 122 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.10.2026 ⇢ The Day EPRA Increased Fuel Prices
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Opposition infighting carried over as Matiang’i and Nyoro rejected Senator Methu’s mole claims and a tribunal blocked Kalonzo’s Azimio rebrand to the Ukombozi Alliance.
Attention shifted to preparations for Raila Odinga’s first anniversary in Bondo, with Orengo warning against ferrying goons, the family barring politics at the memorial, and Ida Odinga speaking about life without him.
The Health Ministry confirmed a second Ebola case in a monitored family contact, holding 108 contacts in quarantine, extending the border and surveillance measures imposed since the first death.
The IEBC summoned UDA secretary general Hassan Omar over remarks about using deceased voters, and the High Court upheld former governor Waititu’s 12-year graft sentence.
EPRA closed the day with its October-November review, raising super petrol by Ksh12.93 and diesel by Ksh9.90.
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Kenya weather forecast for 14 October predicts rain in 18 counties and winds above 25 knots across northern and coastal areas, with a 24-hour outlook in Kenya.
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CHAMA cha Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) kinakabiliwa na jaribio la kwanza la umoja wake huku...
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The 2026 County Development Index report shows that Nairobi City County scored 0.96, the highest economic performance score nationally.
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EU leaders will discuss China as the first point of their summit starting on Thursday, as Brussels attempts to reduce the bloc's trade deficit and mitigate what many see as the risks of becoming over...
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Currently, conducting an election in an un-gazetted polling station is not part of the election offences under the law.
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A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
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Eastleigh Voice
The researchers tested AI models on a network of eight simulated devices, finding that one model could spread to all eight in four out of five trials.
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Ng’ang’a accuses four church officials of overseeing an unlawful disciplinary process that he claims violated his right to a fair hearing.
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WIKI baada ya mgonjwa wa Ebola aliyekuwa ameingia Kenya kutoka Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo...
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Eastleigh Voice
Doctors are expected to carry out further examinations on the removed tissue in the coming days
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Leo underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday during which the lower lobe of his right lung was removed.
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07:05⇢Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
⌨The only overlap is the Vatican's announcement on Pope Leo XIV's health (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice). Both report a lung cancer diagnosis and a 90-minute operation Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, with further tissue examinations expected. Citizen adds US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he is praying for the Pope. No other story draws more than one front page.
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07:05⇢Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
⌨The only overlap is the Vatican's announcement on Pope Leo XIV's health (Citizen, Eastleigh Voice). Both report a lung cancer diagnosis and a 90-minute operation Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, with further tissue examinations expected. Citizen adds US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he is praying for the Pope. No other story draws more than one front page.
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Ivy Anyango's body was found in a septic tank at one of the hostels near Daystar University.
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Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma which, according to the National Health Institute, is the most common subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accounting for roughly…
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The latest ruling now adds to growing woes in the opposition even as the leaders argue that they remain united to field…
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When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years,…
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The preparations face uncertainty after the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) maintained its directive asking members to stay away from KNEC activities over unresolved grievances concerning examiners’ pay and working conditions.
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A video posted online by Dipke on Tuesday showed the duo clambering over barricades at Jantar Mantar street.
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Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen is expected to visit Kenya in 2027 as the two countries seek to strengthen diplomatic relations and expand economic cooperation....
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WABUNGE wanapendekeza sheria kali kwa maafisa wa Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) wakiendesha...
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There are two main types of lung cancer: "small cell" cancers, which spread aggressively and make up about 10 to 15% of diagnoses, and "non-small cell" cancers, which make up the vast majority....
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City Hall requires previously exempt property owners to reapply under the National Rating Act, 2024, ahead of the January 2027 billing cycle. The Nairobi City County Cabinet, chaired by Governor…
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HATIMA ya usimamizi wa mitihani ya kitaifa ya mwaka huu iko mashakani baada ya Chama cha Walimu...
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Opposition leaders led by People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and his Jubilee Party counterpart Fred Matiang’i have called on fellow opposition leaders to stop trading insults and creating…
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HOFU ya uwezekano wa mlipuko wa Ebola mjini Nanyuki, Kaunti ya Laikipia, imepungua baada ya vipimo...
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09:59⇢Matiangi and Nyoro Deny Mole Claims
⌨Front pages fragment with no shared lead. The only overlap is opposition coalition strain (TV47 Digital, Kenyans), with Matiang’i and Nyoro rejecting Methu’s mole label while a tribunal blocks Azimio’s switch to Ukombozi Alliance in a setback for Kalonzo. Other front pages stay isolated, from Sifuna’s rebuttal on housing levy and SHA deductions (People Daily) to the Daystar student murder probe (Daily Nation) and negative Nanyuki Ebola test (Taifa Leo).
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09:59⇢Matiangi and Nyoro Deny Mole Claims
⌨Front pages fragment with no shared lead. The only overlap is opposition coalition strain (TV47 Digital, Kenyans), with Matiang’i and Nyoro rejecting Methu’s mole label while a tribunal blocks Azimio’s switch to Ukombozi Alliance in a setback for Kalonzo. Other front pages stay isolated, from Sifuna’s rebuttal on housing levy and SHA deductions (People Daily) to the Daystar student murder probe (Daily Nation) and negative Nanyuki Ebola test (Taifa Leo).
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The suspects, identified as Joseph Kimani Ndungu, alias Bajong, and Peter Kimani Githinji, alias Denoo, were traced to Kayole following investigations into the killing of Paul Mwangangi....
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TV47 Digital
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a shoe trader at Kariokor Market, in a breakthrough that has significantly advanced the investigation into the brutal…
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In a strongly worded statement, Gachagua claimed that the president had ordered an increase of Ksh.12 per litre of petrol and Ksh.9 per litre of diesel, alleging that the additional revenue would be c...
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RAIS William Ruto amegeuza ziara yake ya siku 10 katika eneo la North Rift kuwa jukwaa la...
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Daily Nation
The horn used to make the jewellery is sourced from local abattoirs and at times, from Uganda.
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The girls’ demands place the spotlight on the need for coordinated action by government institutions to address violence against girls and women, alongside efforts to protect children from sexual abuse.
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The boat overturned late Tuesday in Vaishali district in northeastern Bihar state, with locals rushing to pull people out of the water in the dark using mobile phones to find the bodies....
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Ruto’s Elgeyo Marakwet arrival in an apparent Airbus H130 draws scrutiny as questions remain over its link to Rotorjet Aviation’s 1,000th delivery in Kenya.
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TV47 Digital
Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson says ongoing spillway and embankment strengthening works at Nairobi Dam are helping reduce the risk of flooding in downstream neighbourhoods as the county intensifies preparations for…
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Many people assume that living together in a come-we-stay arrangement automatically qualifies as a legally recognised…
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WHO recently warned countries against closing borders despite fears of the spread of Ebola.
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TV47 Digital
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Turkana County Government nurse and his business partner over alleged conflict of interest in the award of county contracts that resulted…
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Kenya’s Under-17 national football team, Junior Stars, will be looking to bounce back when they face Somalia U17 in the CAF U17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA regional qualifiers at…
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WAKAZI wa Kisumu wameheshimu wosia wa marehemu Raila Odinga wa kuhimiza mazungumzo kati ya vijana...
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12:04⇢Raila Memory Tests ODM Loyalty
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The only overlap is Raila Odinga’s legacy (People Daily, Taifa Leo). People Daily carries Dennis Onyango’s claim that Sifuna and Orengo would not have left ODM if Raila were still alive. Taifa Leo reports Kisumu residents honouring his will by invoking dialogue between youth and elders during commemorations.
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12:04⇢Raila Memory Tests ODM Loyalty
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The only overlap is Raila Odinga’s legacy (People Daily, Taifa Leo). People Daily carries Dennis Onyango’s claim that Sifuna and Orengo would not have left ODM if Raila were still alive. Taifa Leo reports Kisumu residents honouring his will by invoking dialogue between youth and elders during commemorations.
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President William Ruto has claimed that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna launched The Equitable Party (TEP) then went straight to a bar....
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President Ruto cited Sifuna's recent public appearances, which he says tarnish his leadership ambitions.
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Religious leaders and civil society organisations have called on the Judiciary and other constitutional institutions to uphold accountability and protect public resources amid an escalating dispute over car grants for…
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The orders affect both the licensed and the unlicensed dealers.
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Daily Nation
The legal roadblock halts the Azimio coalition’s planned transformation into The Ukombozi Alliance.
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But Formula 1 is not a newcomer to the continent. Africa boasts a rich, colorful, and storied history in top-tier motorsport that dates back to the dawn of the World Championship era in the 1950s and...
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Taifa Leo
ALIYEKUWA waziri, mbunge na Gavana wa Meru Kiraitu Murungi amesema upinzani na kizazi cha Gen Z...
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But Formula 1 is not a newcomer to the continent. Africa boasts a rich, colorful, and storied history in top-tier motorsport that dates back to the dawn of the World Championship era in the 1950s and...
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By Dr Barbara Karau, Consultant Cardiologist and Dr Salim Abdallah Salim, Cardiology Fellow at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi A man collapses at home. A woman falls unconscious in a…
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Wajir recorded the lowest economic performance score nationally at 0.07, with its Gross County Product (GCP) estimated at Sh69.6 billion. Mandera followed with a score of 0.09 and an economy valued at Sh88.4 billion, while Turkana scored 0.12.
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Ruto called Sifuna proud and arrogant, and reminded him that his 'big' salary is paid for by taxpayers....
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The award is scheduled to be formally presented on October 24, 2026, to coincide with World Polio Day.
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The iconic Premier League Trophy has arrived in Nairobi ahead of a fan tour and a series of Guinness Matchday events set to bring football supporters together in Kisumu and…
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TV47 Digital
The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has called on political parties to strengthen their internal party systems and invest in the capacity of women aspirants and representatives from…
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EPRA is set to announce the October cycle of fuel prices on Wednesday at 4 pm through a press briefing.
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Citizen TV
PS Omollo said improved security had enabled communities to gradually resume normal activities, with children returning to school and markets reopening.He said sustained peace was necessary to ensure...
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14:53⇢Orengo Warns Against Hired Goons at Raila Anniversary
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The Raila anniversary thread continues as Orengo warns politicians against ferrying goons to commemorations (People Daily). The opposition rebrand saga also persists, with Kalonzo's planned Azimio transformation into the Ukombozi Alliance hitting a fresh legal roadblock (Daily Nation). Both stories extend earlier disputes over ODM loyalty and coalition control.
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14:53⇢Orengo Warns Against Hired Goons at Raila Anniversary
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The Raila anniversary thread continues as Orengo warns politicians against ferrying goons to commemorations (People Daily). The opposition rebrand saga also persists, with Kalonzo's planned Azimio transformation into the Ukombozi Alliance hitting a fresh legal roadblock (Daily Nation). Both stories extend earlier disputes over ODM loyalty and coalition control.
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Listed petroleum products transport and storage solutions provider Kenya Pipeline Company Plc (KPC) [NSE: KPC] posted KShs 17.54 billion profit before tax in its full-year trading results, announced today. The…
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TV47 Digital
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino received one of his most heartfelt birthday tributes not from a political ally, but from the person who knows him best, his wife Fridah Muthoni,…
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The summons follows public criticism of Omar’s remarks, which reportedly suggested that even deceased voters would vote for President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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A woman has been charged with conspiracy to defraud a man of KSh 7 million in a case involving an alleged fraudulent herbicide supply deal. Caroline Lihavi Imbayi appeared before…
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TV47 Digital
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has underscored security as a key driver of investment, trade and economic growth in previously insecurity-prone areas. He was…
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According to EACC, investigations established that Eskuku used the company, in which he served as a director alongside Yusuf, to secure contracts and receive payments from the county government while...
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TV47 Digital
Preparations for the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga are almost complete, with organisers assuring the public of adequate security, crowd control and health measures…
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Finnerty's comments triggered an immediate and intense online pushback from Kenyans, who viciously slammed the broadcaster and flooded social media with imagery of Nairobi's modern skyline, infrastruc...
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Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming sports into a driver of talent development, job creation and economic growth as he welcomed the English Premier League…
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This year has seen a surge in attacks on truck drivers in the DRC, heightened by the resurgence of a strong presence of…
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The former governor alleges that his prosecution was politically motivated.
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18:03⇢Kenya's Second Ebola Case Confirmed
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The Ebola control story advances as the Health Ministry confirms a second case in a monitored family contact who developed symptoms on Oct. 13 (Eastleigh Voice). The SHA deductions dispute also continues as Ruto answers Sifuna's complaint over his KSh43K contribution, calling him proud and arrogant (Nairobi Leo).
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18:03⇢Kenya's Second Ebola Case Confirmed
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no shared lead. The Ebola control story advances as the Health Ministry confirms a second case in a monitored family contact who developed symptoms on Oct. 13 (Eastleigh Voice). The SHA deductions dispute also continues as Ruto answers Sifuna's complaint over his KSh43K contribution, calling him proud and arrogant (Nairobi Leo).
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Health Director-General Patrick Amoth said the man was a close family member of the first patient and was under daily monitoring when he developed fever, fatigue and joint pains on October 13.
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In a press statement issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Ministry said the second patient is a 39-year-old man and a close family member of the first case. He had been placed under quarantine a...
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The Ministry of Health on Tuesday, October 14 confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease) in Kenya. The Ministry said that the patient, a 39-year-old man, is a…
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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has suffered a major setback after the High Court upheld his 12-year prison sentence or an alternative fine of KSh 51 million. Justice Rose Ougo…
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Nairobi Leo
Kenya has confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), with the patient being a 39-year-old man who is a close family member of the first confirmed case....
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According to the Ministry of Health, contact tracing has begun.
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Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat has emphasised the role of security in supporting Kenya’s social and economic development, saying a peaceful environment creates opportunities across…
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Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, has called on securities exchanges across Africa to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to expand access to long-term growth…
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EPRA has announced an increase in fuel prices, with Super Petrol rising by Ksh12.93 per litre, Diesel by Ksh9.90 and Kerosene by Ksh28.49 for the period starting October 15 to Nove...
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The new prices will take effect at midnight and remain in effect until November 14.
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Eastleigh Voice
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth said the man was a close family member of the first patient and was under daily monitoring when he developed fever, fatigue and joint pains on October 13.
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Wahome made the announcement on Wednesday while receiving two refurbished containers donated by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at Makenji in Kat...
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The commission said Omar had been directed to appear before the committee on October 21 at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi to respond to the allegations.Omar, at a public rally in Mombasa County on Sept...
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In Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh.226.96 per litre, diesel at Ksh.227.76 and kerosene at Ksh.219.87 for the period running until November 14, 2026.
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20:43⇢Super Petrol Up Ksh12.93 in Fresh EPRA Review
⌨Editorial attention has converged on EPRA's October-November fuel review (Citizen, People Daily, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). All report Super Petrol up KSh12.93 and diesel up KSh9.90, with Nairobi Leo adding kerosene up KSh28.49. Citizen and Kenyans note the new Nairobi pump prices apply from midnight until November 14, giving front pages a shared lead after a fragmented cycle.
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20:43⇢Super Petrol Up Ksh12.93 in Fresh EPRA Review
⌨Editorial attention has converged on EPRA's October-November fuel review (Citizen, People Daily, Kenyans, Nairobi Leo). All report Super Petrol up KSh12.93 and diesel up KSh9.90, with Nairobi Leo adding kerosene up KSh28.49. Citizen and Kenyans note the new Nairobi pump prices apply from midnight until November 14, giving front pages a shared lead after a fragmented cycle.
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Eastleigh Voice
The electoral commission has set October 15 as the deadline for parties to submit authorised officials’ details, with key nomination and candidate registration dates outlined ahead of the August 2027 polls.
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Justice Rose Ougo convicted his wife and two co-accused of money laundering.
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Led by party Secretary-General John Methu during a tour of Kajiado County, the leaders claimed the government was feeling the heat from the opposition and had resorted to personal attacks instead of i...
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In the latest potentially controversial remarks, Pokot South MP David Pkosing called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to omit the names of other presidential candidates fr...
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AFISA Mkuu Msimamizi wa kituo cha polisi (OCS) cha Lamu Central anauguza majeraha aliyopata kwenye...
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While allocations to EACC have been increasing, reaching Ksh.5.1 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year, participants pointed to the changing landscape of the fight against corruption, including lega...
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A year after the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, his family says his enduring presence in public life has made it impossible for their grief to heal. Speaking…
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As Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary approaches, his widow Ida reveals the private grief that lingers, admitting she still waits for him to return home despite knowing he never will.
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Citizen TV
Speaking in an interview with Citizen TV at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County, ahead of the first anniversary of Raila’s death, Ida said she had spoken to her husband the previous day and had no reaso...
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