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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 26.10.2026.
It displays 147 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.10.2026
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MP Babu Owino shared a document claiming Nairobi county approved the construction of the collapsed Eastleigh building, contradicting Governor Johnson Sakaja.
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Lula, who turns 81 next week, is facing stiff competition from the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, who won the most first-round votes.
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At least 22 killed in head-on crash near Mtito Andei on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway; NTSA says improper overtaking may have contributed as investigations continue.
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The count was up from 44 people who had come in contact with a woman who fell ill with Ebola in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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The refinery is planned for a region with established communities, historical land claims, fishing livelihoods and sensitive coastal ecosystems.
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Machado, 59, has been in exile since covertly leaving her South American homeland in late 2025 to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.
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The Kenya Met forecasts rain across 29 counties and winds above 25 knots from Sunday night to Monday, October 26, with regional temperatures also outlined.
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Many struggle to balance pension contributions against immediate needs, including rent, food, school fees, loan repayments and healthcare.
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The proposed tax cuts present a difficult balancing act for a cash-strapped National Treasury already grappling with a Sh1.2 trillion budget deficit.
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SAFARI ya kurudi Mombasa baada ya mazishi ya askofu mwenzao iligeuka kuwa janga kwa wachungaji na...
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06:03⇢Jostling for Ruto’s 2027 Ticket
⌨After days dominated by the Mtito Andei crash, front pages fragment. Taifa Leo still counts 25 faithful killed returning from a burial, with Nairobi Leo citing NTSA on improper overtaking. Attention shifts to 2027 positioning (People Daily, Kenyans, The Kenya Times, TV47 Digital), from Duale’s DP preference to Sakaja’s ultimatum to Babu Owino, Kalonzo’s stance on joining government and opposition to the livestreaming ban.
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06:03⇢Jostling for Ruto’s 2027 Ticket
⌨After days dominated by the Mtito Andei crash, front pages fragment. Taifa Leo still counts 25 faithful killed returning from a burial, with Nairobi Leo citing NTSA on improper overtaking. Attention shifts to 2027 positioning (People Daily, Kenyans, The Kenya Times, TV47 Digital), from Duale’s DP preference to Sakaja’s ultimatum to Babu Owino, Kalonzo’s stance on joining government and opposition to the livestreaming ban.
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Kenya's first Ebola patient and a woman later diagnosed in Nigeria travelled through Entebbe on the same day, while a missing Ugandan contact complicates efforts to trace potential exposure.
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GAVANA wa Nairobi Johnson Sakaja amelaumu polisi kwa kuwaachilia washukiwa...
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Treasury reports SHA has also financed more than 1.16 million safe deliveries since October 2024, reducing risks for mothers and newborns
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Nakumatt, one of Kenya's biggest retailers collapsed in 2020, partly because of significant stock losses attributed to employee theft
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Uganda Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said the contacts had been traced and monitored across different locations, including points of entry and exit, hotels and transport operators involved in the traveller’s movements.
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The Ministry's intervention comes even as NTSA and the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) issued a series of…
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Ruto questioned why anyone would seek to abolish live streaming of poll results, insisting transparency in the process was critical to safeguarding democracy
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets, the national under-17 women’s football team, have grown from a youth side into an inspiring sporting story. Their journey reflects talent, preparation and the determination of young…
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Detectives have arrested a man accused of spending Ksh6.7 million that was mistakenly deposited into his bank account following an error during the processing of electronic payment...
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Farmers in the Western region have been urged to embrace climate-smart farming practices, including the use of drought-tolerant seeds, modern agricultural technologies and improved soil management techniques, to mitigate the…
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Police constable Raphael Ojiambo was shot at close range by a colleague who escaped after dropping his official killer weapon.
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ZAIDI ya wanafunzi 261,000 waliotarajiwa kuendelea na masomo na kufanya mitihani ya kitaifa mwaka...
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It is Lula's fourth win in a presidential election, having served two terms as president from January 2003 to December 2010, and again from January 2023.
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Police officers who visited the scene found the boy’s body floating near the riverbank, with his clothes reportedly placed on the bank.
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More than 3.6 million learners and candidates are registered for this year’s national assessments and examinations, as the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education…
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Governor Sakaja demands answers from Kamukunji police over suspects' release on bail as families await news of missing relatives.
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The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has announced a three-day water supply interruption affecting several estates in Nairobi....
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08:49⇢Millions Sit for National Exams
⌨Editorial attention turns to the start of national exams (People Daily, Citizen, TV47 Digital, Taifa Leo). Outlets cite KNEC timetables for KPSEA and KJSEA, with more than 3.6 million learners registered. Taifa Leo reports more than 261,000 expected candidates unaccounted for as testing begins, framing absence alongside the official rollout across the country.
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08:49⇢Millions Sit for National Exams
⌨Editorial attention turns to the start of national exams (People Daily, Citizen, TV47 Digital, Taifa Leo). Outlets cite KNEC timetables for KPSEA and KJSEA, with more than 3.6 million learners registered. Taifa Leo reports more than 261,000 expected candidates unaccounted for as testing begins, framing absence alongside the official rollout across the country.
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UAMUZI wa Kiongozi wa chama cha Kanu, Gideon Moi kuvunja kimya cha mwaka mmoja na kumshutumu Rais...
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Residents in the affected areas are advised to make arrangements for the interruptions and store sufficient water for…
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Sunday's vote was marked by confusion after a Supreme Court ruling extended voting by two hours as some polling stations had already closed.
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Emergency repairs on the NCT–Kigoro–Gigiri–Kabete pipeline will affect parts of Westlands, Kilimani, Lang’ata, Karen and other areas from October 26 to 29.
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Health CS says contacts completing 21 days of monitoring could return home after negative tests and clinical assessment
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Nassir said genuine support for Raila and ODM should go beyond public declarations of loyalty.
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Eastleigh Voice
Zainab said she was inside her ground-floor shop when the building began to come down. She initially thought the loud noises were caused by a fight nearby before realising the structure was collapsing.
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The interruption is expected to affect residential estates, businesses, hospitals, institutions and other customers served by the pipeline.
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"We still do not have final results... it is clear that we have lost these elections," the right-wing populist leader said as he conceded late on Sunday.
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KNEC has deployed thousands of examiners and drivers to administer the Grade 6 and Grade 9 assessments amid enhanced security measures to protect exam materials
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Eastleigh Voice
Duale said Murang’a was among three counties, alongside Makueni and Tharaka Nithi, that had been using the platform before the other two counties moved to the National Digital Health Integration System under the Digital Health Agency (DHA).
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Radio Jambo led Nairobi’s Kiswahili breakfast audience in September with a 17.47 per cent share, ahead of Citizen Radio and Radio Maisha.
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The disaster has been widely blamed on corruption and triggered some of Serbia's largest protests since the fall of strongman Slobodan Milosevic in 2000.
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Nyoro had claimed that he gave money to senior DCP officials to support the party’s campaigns ahead of the July 16 by-election.
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Kalenjin leaders have sharply criticized former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi after hinting at plans to join the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Kelelwa, Mogotio Constituency, the…
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10:25⇢Gideon Moi Breaks Silence With Opposition Threat
⌨Coverage fragments after the exam rollout. Attention turns to Gideon Moi breaking a year-long silence to criticise Ruto and signal a possible opposition move ahead of 2027, drawing pushback from Kalenjin leaders (Taifa Leo, TV47 Digital). The Eastleigh collapse stays in view over blame for suspects released on bail and the listed engineer's denial (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times).
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10:25⇢Gideon Moi Breaks Silence With Opposition Threat
⌨Coverage fragments after the exam rollout. Attention turns to Gideon Moi breaking a year-long silence to criticise Ruto and signal a possible opposition move ahead of 2027, drawing pushback from Kalenjin leaders (Taifa Leo, TV47 Digital). The Eastleigh collapse stays in view over blame for suspects released on bail and the listed engineer's denial (Daily Nation, The Kenya Times).
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The MP says he will announce his new political party within two months, adding to growing signs of political realignment in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 elections
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The attackers stole an AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition from an Administration Police officer before using the weapon to shoot the officers.
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The operator argues that the previous ruling overlooked evidence of attempted compliance with regulatory requirements.
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The service says harvesting of 56 hectares of mature plantations in the Kibiku Forest Block followed a competitive tender process.
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The Office of the Fourth President of the Republic of Kenya led the celebrations with a message honouring Uhuru’s life and contribution to the country
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has sentences a water vendor, Athumani Juma, for defiling a seven-year-old boy in Vivalani village, Lunga Lunga Sub-County, Kwale County. Athumani was sentenced by…
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Duale maintained that Sifuna does not have enough resources to run for the presidency.
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There was pomp and color at the ancient historical Dr Krapf memorial grounds in Kilifi County as the Rabai Sub Tribe of the larger Mijikenda Community members celebrated their traditional…
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Malala said DCP had settled on Sifuna as its preferred candidate to represent the Opposition in the race against President William Ruto and was reaching out to other leaders to build consensus around his candidacy.
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KMPDU has opened separate negotiation with the Ministry of Health and county governments, targeting a December 2026 deadline to conclude the 2025–2029 CBA.
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KMPDU has opened separate negotiation with the Ministry of Health and county governments, targeting a December 2026 deadline to conclude the 2025–2029 CBA.
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The Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) have officially kicked off across the country, with examination materials secured and distributed to various centres.…
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According to the leaders, more than 14,000 people have been displaced in the Moyale area since the conflict along the border started.
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Nominated Senator Veronica Maina has announced the death of her father, paying tribute to him as a loving parent, mentor and family patriarch....
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The movement says it will mobilise Gen Z and millennials to make independent political choices and support young aspirants in the 2027 elections.
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Prime CS Mudavadi will hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Kenya seeks investment and export opportunities.
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Eastleigh Voice
A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice found protesters assembling in the CBD on Monday morning as demonstrations were expected to focus on the rising cost of fuel and the financial pressure it has placed on Kenyans.
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The Linda Mwananchi group has termed the said abduction a shameful betrayal of democratic values and solidarity that Kenya owes to its neighbours.
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12:56⇢Ruto Orders Tarmac to Kalonzo's Doorstep
⌨Editors converge, narrowly, on President Ruto ordering the contractor to tarmac the 3km road leading to Kalonzo Musyoka's home in Tseikuru (People Daily, The Kenya Times). Both present it as a direct on-site presidential instruction. The choice elevates a local road directive with an opposition figure's name attached to the top of the news agenda.
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12:56⇢Ruto Orders Tarmac to Kalonzo's Doorstep
⌨Editors converge, narrowly, on President Ruto ordering the contractor to tarmac the 3km road leading to Kalonzo Musyoka's home in Tseikuru (People Daily, The Kenya Times). Both present it as a direct on-site presidential instruction. The choice elevates a local road directive with an opposition figure's name attached to the top of the news agenda.
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The warning comes as grade six and grade nine learners begin their KPSEA and KJSEA exams, respectively, on Monday,…
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The Wiper leader’s visit to Wamunyoro comes amid efforts to unite the Opposition, with DCP pushing Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Four families whose children completed cancer treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital share stories of fear, loss, resilience and hope; and the moment their children rang the bell
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The Wiper leader’s visit to Wamunyoro comes amid efforts to unite the Opposition, with DCP pushing Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The DCI told the court that investigations had established that the firearm had been issued to Sang, making him a prime suspect in the murder.
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A Nairobi court has granted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) 14 days to detain a police officer suspected of involvement in the murders of Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso and…
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Eastleigh Voice
The DPP clarified that Nairobi City County Government had not submitted an inquiry file on the building’s construction to the office before the statement was issued.
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The DPP clarified that Nairobi City County Government had not submitted an inquiry file on the building’s construction to the office before the statement was issued.
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The petitioner is seeking court orders to suspend Ruto from exercising the powers and functions of KPA Managing Director.
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The DCI will investigate the planning, approval, supervision and construction of the building to establish if any criminal wrongdoing occurred
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Meanwhile, Kalonzo has maintained a stiff campaign against President Ruto, vowing to out him in the 2027 election.
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The Wiper leader’s visit to Wamunyoro comes amid efforts to unite the Opposition, with DCP pushing Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The Wiper leader’s visit to Wamunyoro comes amid efforts to unite the Opposition, with DCP pushing Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Langata, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Ngong Road, Kibera and Jamhuri are among the affected areas.
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15:00⇢45 Unaccounted For in Eastleigh Collapse
⌨Rescue coverage returns to the top as the Eastleigh building collapse enters its fourth day, with 45 people still reported missing (People Daily). Attention shifts from the search to accountability as the DPP flags a missing inquiry file and a probe is launched (Eastleigh Voice). The outlet notes Nairobi City County had not submitted construction documents before the statement was issued.
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15:00⇢45 Unaccounted For in Eastleigh Collapse
⌨Rescue coverage returns to the top as the Eastleigh building collapse enters its fourth day, with 45 people still reported missing (People Daily). Attention shifts from the search to accountability as the DPP flags a missing inquiry file and a probe is launched (Eastleigh Voice). The outlet notes Nairobi City County had not submitted construction documents before the statement was issued.
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The prosecutor said the Nairobi City County Government had not forwarded any inquiry file to the ODPP concerning possible wrongdoing.
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The 42-year-old wife of a Swiss embassy staff worker based in Abuja, had been travelling in Uganda with her husband before returning to Nigeria.
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"We must move forward. Making the first mistake isn't bad; the mistake is repeating it. Kenya is bigger than everyone, including me,” Uhuru said.
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Omar Rashid Mzerera, who was in his mid-thirties, was killed when about 10 machete-wielding thugs stormed the Mombasa county cess point in Likoni
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Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has announced his decision to withdraw political support for National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, citing differences over local political leaders...
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Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang was apprehended in Eldoret following weeks on the run, before being moved to Kilimani Police Station
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President William Ruto launched a Sh5 billion road project and announced other development initiatives in Kitui and Makueni regions
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A Kibera Law Courts has been told that some of the children charged in connection with the murder of a 16 girls of Utumishi Academy girl have applied for plea…
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The land in question is used by more than 1,300 pupils and is contested between three schools and a church.
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The United States R&B star was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, over the attack in on February 19, 2023.
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AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has identified poor finishing as the team’s biggest weakness in the opening stages of the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season, despite being…
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The first group has completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms, while 98 other contacts are expected to leave quarantine in four groups starting November 3.
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Meeting ends in disarray after workers' unions reject government offer.
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The first group has completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms, while 98 other contacts are expected to leave quarantine in four groups starting November 3.
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17:02⇢First Ebola Contacts Walk Free
⌨Editorial focus shifts back to Ebola after days on the Eastleigh collapse and exams. People Daily questions border preparedness over loopholes, while Eastleigh Voice reports the release of the first 20 contacts after 21 days without symptoms, with 98 still monitored (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). The split frames reassurance from health authorities against continued vulnerability at entry points.
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17:02⇢First Ebola Contacts Walk Free
⌨Editorial focus shifts back to Ebola after days on the Eastleigh collapse and exams. People Daily questions border preparedness over loopholes, while Eastleigh Voice reports the release of the first 20 contacts after 21 days without symptoms, with 98 still monitored (People Daily, Eastleigh Voice). The split frames reassurance from health authorities against continued vulnerability at entry points.
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Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in four counties on Tuesday to allow for routine maintenance....
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Sifuna says recent political developments abroad have encouraged him as opposition leaders prepare to challenge President Ruto
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The Ministry of Health said on Monday that the individuals were in good health and posed no risk to their families and communities
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More than 100 contacts have been in quarantine since Kenya recorded the first imported case of Ebola on October 3.
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Papua New Guinea has the highest number of living languages spoken globally, with 843, according to figures cited by The Rockefeller Foundation
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Passaris said leadership must uphold everyone's rights and dignity regardless of sex, gender or gender identity, while also taking into account concerns raised
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City Court Magistrate Grace Ouko issued the directive on Monday after Gitonga appeared before the court following his arrest in Nakuru and transfer to Nairobi.
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The debate gained momentum after Masika shared a post on Instagram highlighting the role of mentorship in her marriage journey and announcing the involvement of Lady Bishop Kathy Kiuna in the classes....
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Ex-President Uhuru says he has forgiven Mt Kenya voters for rejecting his 2022 choice but cautions the region against repeating same mistake
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TV47 Digital
Grief and outrage have gripped Onalo Oboke Village in North Ugenya, Siaya County, following the exhumation of a woman’s body at his house. Police officers exhumed the body of Brenda…
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Governor Johnson Sakaja had earlier indicated that the developer had constructed the Eastleigh building without county…
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Eastleigh Voice
Families have spent four days anxiously awaiting news of missing relatives as rescue teams battle to reach those feared trapped beneath the rubble of the collapsed Eastleigh building.
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According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the case began on September 4, when the complainant mistakenly transferred Sh250,000 to the man's
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Konza Technopolis is positioning itself as a technology and industrial hub where universities, manufacturing, research and digital services converge, but its ambition to become a 24-hour city will depend on…
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Anthropic has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could pose "catastrophic or existential risks to humanity" as it unveiled details
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TV47 Digital
Popular TikToker Joseph Gitonga Kihanya, alias Gitonga Archives, has been ordered to undergo a mental assessment at Kenyatta National Hospital after being arrested over his failure to attend court proceedings…
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20:04⇢Missing File Stalls Eastleigh Collapse Probe
⌨Attention returns to the Eastleigh building collapse on its fourth day, with families still awaiting news of missing relatives (Eastleigh Voice). Accountability dominates as the ODPP reports a missing inquiry file after claims the developer built without county approval (Kenyans), while quantity surveyors break their silence on the collapse (People Daily).
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20:04⇢Missing File Stalls Eastleigh Collapse Probe
⌨Attention returns to the Eastleigh building collapse on its fourth day, with families still awaiting news of missing relatives (Eastleigh Voice). Accountability dominates as the ODPP reports a missing inquiry file after claims the developer built without county approval (Kenyans), while quantity surveyors break their silence on the collapse (People Daily).
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Kalonzo and DCP leader Gachagua agreed to bring their political bases together under one banner and reach out to like-minded parties
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Nairobi County alone accounts for 26 per cent of night accidents, with 33 per cent distributed nationally.
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The multi-storey building, which was under construction, collapsed along 9th Street on Friday, October 23, prompting a search-and-rescue operation
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Two Catholic bishops in the US have said they regret meeting President Donald Trump at the White House, after images of them praying with him
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Trans Nzoia has given Masinde Muliro Market traders in Kitale 24 hours to vacate, citing missing occupation certificates and demanding proof of valid leases.
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At the centre of the controversy is Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act, which requires the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to establish a mechanism for livestreaming results an...
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The DP said the elections will be held in accordance with the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and will be free, fair and live-streaming permitted
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The Maraga-led coalition wants hourly electronic voter turnout updates, final polling station results and public tallying of presidential votes to close loopholes for electoral manipulation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The protests at the University of The Gambia (UTG) in the capital Banjul, the country’s leading higher education institution, come weeks after demonstrations sparked by persistent power cuts in the We...
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