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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 20.10.2026.
It displays 139 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.10.2026 ⇢ The Day Ruto Unveiled Tax Cuts in Eldoret
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Overnight crowds filled Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for Mashujaa Day, with President Ruto arriving alongside Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The honours list named over 240 Kenyans including Raila Odinga posthumously, while Kalonzo Musyoka honoured Gen Z protest victims and local businesses reported a windfall.
Ruto used the address to promise relief measures for Parliament, including PAYE exemption for earnings of Ksh32,333 or less, removal of the 25% duty on mobile phones, stamp-duty relief and a Sh65 milk price, challenging rivals to offer alternatives.
Opposition attention turned to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s visit to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Wamunyoro. The Health Ministry confirmed a ninth Ebola case as the US raised its advisory to level 3, while coverage revisited Paul Mackenzie through his son’s testimony and condemned the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode at fuel-price protests.
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The Media Council of Kenya confirmed the death of veteran KBC and SABC broadcaster Anderson Kalu, famed for his distinctive Kiswahili news delivery.
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Sam Mburu and Langata MP Jalang'o visited PS Nixon Korir's modern Rongai home, showcasing its valley views and the suburb's rise as Nakuru's new power address.
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Kenya is rolling out reforms to unlock the creative economy through improved royalty collection, stronger copyright protection, funding
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MAHAKAMA Kuu jana ilimpata mhubiri matata Paul Mackenzie na washukiwa wenzake 30 na hatia ya...
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Unable to secure formal employment, he sold flour using a handcart before training as a driver.
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Linda Mwananchi accuses the President of interfering with county government affairs and vows to defend devolution as security tensions escalate at the Kitale market.
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A day after Trump publicly endorsed Netanyahu for the October 27 vote, Netanyahu put out a video of a telephone call in which the two right-wing leaders lavish praise on each other....
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For passengers travelling from Mbita to Kisumu, Bondo and other towns, the ferry offers a crucial connection to destinations on the opposite side of the lake.
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Mashujaa Day, also known as Heroes' Day—where "mashujaa" is Swahili for "heroes"—is a national celebration observed annually on October 20
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SERIKALI za kaunti zinatarajiwa kupokea Sh71.09 bilioni zaidi katika mwaka wa kifedha wa...
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07:07⇢From Handcart Hawker To Cult Killer
⌨Coverage lingers on the Shakahola verdict, shifting from the guilty ruling itself to background profiling of Paul Mackenzie (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times). Reports revisit his path from hawker and handcart flour seller to radical religious influence behind the starvation of 191 followers, after courts rejected claims of voluntary fasting. No other story draws more than single-source attention.
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07:07⇢From Handcart Hawker To Cult Killer
⌨Coverage lingers on the Shakahola verdict, shifting from the guilty ruling itself to background profiling of Paul Mackenzie (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times). Reports revisit his path from hawker and handcart flour seller to radical religious influence behind the starvation of 191 followers, after courts rejected claims of voluntary fasting. No other story draws more than single-source attention.
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Eastleigh Voice
The rush to enter the stadium had started at midnight, with crowds surging towards the entrances and scrambling to get inside the 15,000-seat facility ahead of the national ceremony.
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Kenyans.co.ke
KDF recruited 5,000 Kenyans last year in an exercise conducted in October 2025, although demand for the jobs in the…
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The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, has approved the promotion of 1,948 police officers whose advancement had been pending....
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The U.S. has also warned of bombings, grenade attacks, armed assaults, and kidnappings and urged its citizens to…
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A notice from the Department of Homeland Security announced the ban on products developed by DeepSeek -- and tools created using DeepSeek by third parties -- saying they must be removed from IT device...
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President William Ruto connected the country's historic struggle for freedom directly with current efforts toward economic self-reliance
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In an advisory renewed on October 19, 2026, the department cited health risks alongside crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and road safety concerns.Kenya on Sunday confirmed one new Ebola case...
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Eager crowds braved the chilly night weather, arriving at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret late into the night to secure seats
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BIASHARA za hoteli, Airbnb, mikahawa, teksi na uchuuzi zimepata msisimko mkubwa Eldoret huku wageni...
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This YearThere’s a conversation happening in rural Kenya, Uganda, and across upcountry East Africa that rarely makes it into tech reviews: what happens to your business when your phone dies…
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Her announcement came weeks after media corporation Paramount Skydance formally took over Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of CNN.
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In a dramatic turn of events during the trial of Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, his son, Dan Mackenzie, came forward to publicly reject his father’s radical doctrines and denounce his actions. …
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The convictions relate to the deaths of 190 children in the Shakahola massacre in Kilifi County.
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Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola warned he may be forced to field an unexpected starting lineup for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash against Villarreal at Anfield, prioritizing physical freshness amidst…
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08:49⇢Eldoret Packs Stadium For Mashujaa Day
⌨Editorial attention shifts from the Shakahola verdict to Mashujaa Day preparations in Eldoret. Coverage centers on overnight crowds filling the 15,000-seat Kipchoge Keino Stadium ahead of the national ceremony (The Star, Eastleigh Voice), the business boost for hotels and taxis (Taifa Leo), and President Ruto's message framing creativity and technology as the path to economic freedom (People Daily).
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08:49⇢Eldoret Packs Stadium For Mashujaa Day
⌨Editorial attention shifts from the Shakahola verdict to Mashujaa Day preparations in Eldoret. Coverage centers on overnight crowds filling the 15,000-seat Kipchoge Keino Stadium ahead of the national ceremony (The Star, Eastleigh Voice), the business boost for hotels and taxis (Taifa Leo), and President Ruto's message framing creativity and technology as the path to economic freedom (People Daily).
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The battle for early-season supremacy takes centre stage at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday October 20, 2026 as Kenya Police FC welcome AFC Leopards in a high-profile FKF Premier League…
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The groups want VAT on petroleum products suspended, an independent audit of the energy sector and measures to cushion households and businesses
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VYAMA vya kisiasa vinaendelea kuongezeka nchini huku viongozi wakijiandaa kwa Uchaguzi Mkuu wa...
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DCI said detectives seized cannabis, chang’aa, cigarettes suspected to be counterfeit and other items during separate operations in three counties
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A decade later, rehab is helping her rebuild her life after bladder issues caused by the drug have left her needing to wear incontinence pads
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Ipoa has advertised 41 positions across 21 job categories, while CLE and NCA are recruiting for specialised audit and construction information management roles
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Armed groups in Narino, an illegal mining hotspot on the border with Ecuador, control the clandestine gold trade as well as trafficking drugs and engaging in extortion.
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MWANAMKE aliyemfikisha mumewe wa miaka 30 mahakamani ameshinda fidia ya Sh500,000 baada ya...
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The ODPP sought to withdraw counts 12 to 17 against the officials, arguing that a review of the evidence had failed to establish a link between the transactions under investigation and any tender or p...
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The President arrived some minutes before 10 am. Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties are jointly hosting the 2026 celebrations
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The President arrived some minutes before 10 am. Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo-Marakwet counties are jointly hosting the 2026 celebrations
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TV47 Digital
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has received backing for the Deputy President position in the 2027 elections from a section of Members of Parliament (MPs). The legislators who included Irene Njoki…
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The Public Service Commission (PSC) said the opportunities are available under Cohort Two of the programme, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, which falls under the Minist...
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Thousands of Kenyans on Tuesday, October 20, thronged the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret for the Mashujaa Day Celebrations....
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KUGUNDULIWA kwa mamia ya miili katika makaburi ya kina kifupi katika Msitu wa Shakahola, Kaunti...
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11:01⇢Ruto Enters Packed Stadium For Mashujaa Fete
⌨Coverage stays on Mashujaa Day as the ceremony gets underway in Eldoret. Reports focus on crowds filling Kipchoge Keino Stadium (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and President Ruto's arrival to lead proceedings (The Star). A separate angle notes Kalonzo Musyoka's message honouring Gen Z protest victims (People Daily). Shakahola background profiling continues but no longer leads.
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11:01⇢Ruto Enters Packed Stadium For Mashujaa Fete
⌨Coverage stays on Mashujaa Day as the ceremony gets underway in Eldoret. Reports focus on crowds filling Kipchoge Keino Stadium (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and President Ruto's arrival to lead proceedings (The Star). A separate angle notes Kalonzo Musyoka's message honouring Gen Z protest victims (People Daily). Shakahola background profiling continues but no longer leads.
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Curfews were introduced across parts of central Paris, including Place de la République, where protesters had gathered over the weekend
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Daily Nation
Sonko asserts that the compromised ruling continues to ruin his political career.
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Bett will be recognised in the peacemaking category for his efforts to resolve conflicts, discourage cattle rustling and promote unity among communities in the troubled Kerio Valley region.
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Hosting Mashujaa Day 2026 at the venue adds historical significance, coinciding with the anniversary of Keino’s Olympic gold medal win
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Eldoret city is also known for its nightlife.
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President William Ruto is expected to lead the celebrations, alongside senior government officials, diplomats, security personnel and representatives of various cultural groups from across the country.
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Zaidi ya familia 83,000 katika kaunti 10 zinanufaika kupitia mradi wa uimarishaji ufugaji,...
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Thousands of Kenyans filled the stadium, with attendees dressed in colourful outfits themed around the celebrations, while others waved Kenyan flags
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POLISI jijini Nairobi wanachunguza mauaji yanayoshukiwa ya Faruz Hussein, 21, zaidi ya wiki mbili...
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Messages highlight sacrifices of independence heroes, young protesters, healthcare workers and parents as Ruto presides over celebrations
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KRA warned that late filing attracts a penalty of Ksh2,000 or 5 per cent of the tax due, whichever is higher, for…
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The group of young runners staged an Olympic-style relay as part of the entertainment programme at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret
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Other prominent figures being honoured include veteran politician William Ole Ntimama, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee and former CJ Willy Mutunga
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Cape Media’s Dr Ofweneke on October 20, 2026 won a fun race featuring content creators and senior government officials during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret The…
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13:17⇢Raila Leads Mashujaa Heroes List
⌨Coverage remains fixed on Mashujaa Day celebrations underway at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. Reports track crowds filling the venue (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and the business windfall for hotels and traders (Daily Nation), alongside the honours list of 264 Kenyans including Raila Odinga (The Star) and side events such as a creators' fun race (TV47 Digital).
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13:17⇢Raila Leads Mashujaa Heroes List
⌨Coverage remains fixed on Mashujaa Day celebrations underway at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. Reports track crowds filling the venue (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and the business windfall for hotels and traders (Daily Nation), alongside the honours list of 264 Kenyans including Raila Odinga (The Star) and side events such as a creators' fun race (TV47 Digital).
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President William Ruto has announced a proposal to exempt Kenyans earning Ksh32,333 per month or less from paying Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income tax....
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He reaffirmed the continental body's commitment to the DRC's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, stressing the need to preserve progress made through the Doha and Washington processes, implement agreed commitments, respect the ceasefire and protect civilians.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The proposed change is expected to lower the cost of imported phones with many Kenyans able to access the devices at a…
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This year's celebrations, co-hosted by Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Nandi counties, are being held under the theme “Security, Sports and the Finance Sector (The Economy).”
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Ruto said he had directed the National Treasury to present the proposals to Parliament next week.
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Between Sunday and Monday, strikes across Sudan killed more than 100 people.
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Says proposed exemption would provide relief to workers on modest incomes, allowing them to retain more earnings for household expenses
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Former Deputy President meets Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders at his Wamunyoro residence after returning from the US
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Kenya Met's daily forecast warns of rain in 28 counties, including Nairobi-region counties, and winds above 25 knots in five counties through October 20, 2026.
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Ruto said the proposals would be presented to Parliament next week to put more money in workers’ pockets, make land ownership more affordable, expand access to digital opportunities and help young people gain work experience.
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France's unrest is exposing deep political and economic fault lines ahead of next year's presidential election.
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Ahead of one of the UEFA Champions League’s most anticipated group-stage encounters, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique and FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick presented a striking alignment in…
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Saido Berahino, who cost Stoke City £12m when they signed him from West Bromwich Albion in January 2017, retires from football at 33.
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14:31⇢Ruto Pledges PAYE Exemption For Low Earners
⌨Attention shifts from Mashujaa Day crowds in Eldoret to President Ruto's address. Coverage centers on his cost-of-living pledges to be tabled in Parliament next week, notably exempting earnings of Ksh32,333 or less from PAYE (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and scrapping the 25% import duty on mobile phones (People Daily, Kenyans).
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14:31⇢Ruto Pledges PAYE Exemption For Low Earners
⌨Attention shifts from Mashujaa Day crowds in Eldoret to President Ruto's address. Coverage centers on his cost-of-living pledges to be tabled in Parliament next week, notably exempting earnings of Ksh32,333 or less from PAYE (Nairobi Leo, Eastleigh Voice) and scrapping the 25% import duty on mobile phones (People Daily, Kenyans).
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The proposed tax cut is part of four measures Ruto says will ease household financial pressure and widen access to economic opportunities.
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The proposal has been approved by Senate and is now before National Assembly.
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President highlighted changes in agricultural production as he outlined his administration's economic record during Mashujaa celebrations.
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The President singled out affordable housing and healthcare reforms as he defended his administration’s development agenda.
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Dr. Miskellah's appointment follows a request by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah for the union to be included in the national coordination team overseeing Kenya's response to the Ebola outbr...
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The proposed exemption is part of four measures Ruto says will lower household costs and make economic opportunities more accessible.
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The latest change is expected to offer more relief for low-income earners by increasing their take-home pay and…
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The President also announced a sharp reduction in the cost of sexed semen as part of efforts to improve livestock breeds and productivity.
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Rubio rejected as "scandalous" and "outrageous" accusations that Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
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CJAK said Ode's release from police custody was welcome but should not mark the end of efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding his arrest and alleged mistreatment.Ode was arrested while cov...
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Jacobeth Jeptoo rushed to the crash site with gloves in an attempt to assist victims as the helicopter burst into flames.
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Manchester City prepare to return to European action on Tuesday night as they host Greek giants AEK Athens at the Etihad Stadium, in a crucial UEFA Champions League League Phase…
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Nairobi Senator says visit to former Deputy President’s home could pave the way for greater unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The ex-governor had earlier claimed that individuals, some reportedly armed with pangas, were being mobilised along Maua–Meru route.
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Gachagua urged the opposition leaders to close ranks and resist attempts to portray their political alliance as driven by ethnicity.
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18:09⇢Sifuna Meets Gachagua At Wamunyoro
⌨Attention shifts from Ruto's PAYE pledge to opposition maneuvering ahead of 2027. Coverage centers on Nairobi Senator Sifuna's visit to former Deputy President Gachagua's Wamunyoro home (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice) and Gachagua's hosting of the Linda Mwananchi team, where he rejected claims the alliance is ethnically driven and urged leaders to close ranks (The Star).
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⌨Attention shifts from Ruto's PAYE pledge to opposition maneuvering ahead of 2027. Coverage centers on Nairobi Senator Sifuna's visit to former Deputy President Gachagua's Wamunyoro home (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice) and Gachagua's hosting of the Linda Mwananchi team, where he rejected claims the alliance is ethnically driven and urged leaders to close ranks (The Star).
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President William Ruto has announced a raft of measures, he says, will ensure Kenyans enjoy the benefits of the progress and transformations the country has made with regards to economy.…
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The 24-year-old man, a close family member of the first patient who died, tested positive on October 19.
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Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth said the latest case involves a 24-year-old man who is a close family member of the index case.The man tested positive on October 19 after falling ill while i...
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MIGWANI, Kitui County — The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) has suffered an early political setback in Migwani Ward after several former aspirants defected to the National Liberal Party (NLP) and…
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Nyakang’o faults Treasury for using emergency funds to cover routine expenses.
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KEG President Zubeidah Kananu called out the officers who orchestrated the incident, demanding an apology from the Inspector General of Police and assurances that journ...
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Dan said he reported the case to police, who rescued eight children, including his five younger siblings from their grandmother's house.
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Pathologist Ahmed Kalebi raises questions over how Kenya’s latest Ebola patient was infected, the effectiveness of quarantine and whether the virus has spread beyond direct contact with the first case.
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Kaikai shared a video showing officers confronting and manhandling protesters, accusing them of using excessive force against unarmed picketers, including the journalist.Kaikai described the incident...
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Francis Odee was reportedly arrested while covering demonstrations against the latest increase in petroleum prices in Nairobi’s CBD.
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MUUGUZI Jacobeth Jeptoo ni miongoni mwa Wakenya 264 waliotunukiwa tuzo za heshima wakati wa sherehe...
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Ode said he had been assigned to cover demonstrations organised by activists protesting the recent fuel price increases announced by the President William Ruto government.He noted that he was recordin...
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South Sudan has summoned Sudan's ambassador to lodge a formal protest. There are fears the conflict could spill across the border.
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Dan Mackenzie says they were forced to fast without food or water and beaten by followers of the Good News International Church for refusing to attend religious services.He was among those who waited...
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21:12⇢Ruto's 32K Tax-Free Pay Promise
⌨Editorial focus fragments with no single lead commanding attention. The most shared thread remains President Ruto's pledge to exempt monthly earnings of Ksh32,333 or less from PAYE and the tax-relief timeline to be tabled in Parliament (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans). Fresh single-source entries on spending overruns, a ninth Ebola case and Mackenzie's son testimony have yet to cohere.
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21:12⇢Ruto's 32K Tax-Free Pay Promise
⌨Editorial focus fragments with no single lead commanding attention. The most shared thread remains President Ruto's pledge to exempt monthly earnings of Ksh32,333 or less from PAYE and the tax-relief timeline to be tabled in Parliament (Nairobi Leo, Kenyans). Fresh single-source entries on spending overruns, a ninth Ebola case and Mackenzie's son testimony have yet to cohere.
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Citizen TV
Dan Mackenzie says they were forced to fast without food or water and beaten by followers of the Good News International Church for refusing to attend religious services.He was among those who waited...
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The Star
The latest patient, a 24-year-old close family member of the index case, tested positive on October 19 while already in quarantine.
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Citizen TV
Despite Gachagua describing the meeting as one intended to rid him of the tribal leader tag, those privy to the talks intimated that the two camps explored avenues in which DCP and Linda Mwananchi wou...
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Citizen TV
Ruto challenged his political opponents to explain what they would do differently if given the chance to lead Kenya.He said leaders must debate ideas and development plans, not resort to ethnic politi...
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The government has also directed healthcare facilities across Nigeria to watch for suspected cases and report them promptly.
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) Enforcement team, acting on intelligence information, conducted a major crackdown on illicit brew dens at Kahawa West in…
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Hussein accused the Governor of failing to show respect to President William Ruto.The directive comes amid the ongoing standoff between Natembeya and the President over the opening of the Masinde Muli...
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