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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 23.10.2026.
It displays 15 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.10.2026
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President Emmanuel Macron said after chairing a meeting of key ministers and intelligence officials that curfews and other security measures would be imposed, including bans on "groups without legitim...
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02:07⇢Shamonda Virus Claims First Human Life
⌨Editorial attention remains fragmented with no single story dominating. The only common thread is France's first documented human Shamonda virus infection ending in death, previously seen only in animals (Nairobi Leo, The Kenya Times). Coverage focuses on explainer angles outlining symptoms, transmission risks and what precautions Kenyans should take, with no domestic cases reported.
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Kenya Met says tropical storms over the northern Indian Ocean stalled the ITCZ, delaying short rains in parts of Kenya and explaining the dry conditions too.
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Ahead of the October 27 election, polls show Netanyahu's right-wing bloc neck and neck with that of his main centre-right rival Gadi Eisenkot.
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Kenya Power plans outages across five counties, including Nairobi and Nyeri, on Friday, October 23, 2026, for planned maintenance work from 9am to 5pm.
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Presiding over the matter, Hon Velnah Mochache issued the directions after proceedings stalled over missing defence documents and mounting delays.
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The order comes as Russia's war with Ukraine, Europe's deadliest since World War II, grinds through its fifth year.
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Raila allies exploit former DP's bitter rivalry with ODM founder to isolate Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi faction ahead of 2027 general election
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RAIS William Ruto anatarajiwa kuzuru ngome ya kisiasa ya kiongozi wa Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka kuanzia...
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Speaking outside the Fleury-Merogis prison on the outskirts of Paris, Gerald Darmanin said 2,700 people had been detained since Saturday.
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Proposals lift untaxed pay to Sh32,333 and scrap Sh2,400 relief with workers earning above Sh50,000 paying more.
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The studies show that although life expectancy is improving across much of sub-Saharan Africa, the amount of time people spend living with disability is also increasing.
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vAmerican attorney Frank Panopoulos, in his testimony before Justice David Mburu, said Mohammed Abdulmalik was detained from 2007 until his 2024 release.
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WAKENYA 52 wameorodheshwa katika sajili ya mamlaka ya uhamiaji ya Amerika ya watu wenye historia ya...
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