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This page is an archive of main headlines from Kenya for 29.10.2026.
It displays 130 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.10.2026 ⇢ The Day ODM Broke Over a Written Deal With Ruto
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ODM's negotiations with the government dominated editorial attention as reports described internal divisions over demands for a written power-sharing agreement with President Ruto, including claims for the deputy presidency and a 50-50 split. Oburu Oginga warned outsiders against interfering while Edwin Sifuna advanced a separate 2027 bid.
Ruto remained in Moscow for the Russia-Africa summit, pitching Russian investors on infrastructure and touring a smart-city project.
Courts issued parallel rulings against the executive, voiding the 20 percent affordable housing quota for teachers and police and faulting the Cabinet for missing gender-balance requirements, while a tribunal lifted the suspension on Kalonzo Musyoka's Ukombozi Alliance.
In Eastleigh, rescuers pulled two people alive from the collapsed building on day seven as debris slowed operations.
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Infection incurred after backstreet surgery led to a smell that girl in Nairobi's Kibera slums couldn’t shed even after bathing 10 times a day
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Taifa Leo
KIONGOZI wa Wiper Kalonzo Musyoka anakabiliwa na maamuzi magumu kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027,...
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Motorists spend at least two hours in heavy traffic to drive through a distance of five kilometers.
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Save the Children warns that conflict, severe drought and shortages of essential services are worsening hunger, with 57 per cent of children in Central Jebel Marra found to be stunted.
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Eastleigh Voice
The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, was reviewing the Auditor General’s reports covering the 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 financial years when it demanded documents explaining the university’s outstanding obligations.
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Rental income accounts for nearly 65 per cent of KRA’s losses, prompting tighter tax enforcement as Treasury targets…
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Experts advise some repetitive animal testing should be avoided to give people a vaccine quickly. Kenya has conducted two trials before
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RAIS William Ruto amewaalika wawekezaji wa Urusi kuwekeza katika mpango wa miundomsingi wa Sh5.2...
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07:29⇢Ajax Faces Bayern in Nairobi Showpiece
⌨Editorial attention remains on President Ruto in Moscow, with two outlets carrying his invitation to Russian investors to back Sh5.2 trillion infrastructure plans as partnerships of mutual benefit (Citizen, Taifa Leo). Three others sustain his announcement of Bayern Munich versus Ajax headlining the January 2027 opening of Talanta Stadium, branded Raila Odinga International Stadium (Nairobi Leo, TV47 Digital, The Kenya Times).
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07:29⇢Ajax Faces Bayern in Nairobi Showpiece
⌨Editorial attention remains on President Ruto in Moscow, with two outlets carrying his invitation to Russian investors to back Sh5.2 trillion infrastructure plans as partnerships of mutual benefit (Citizen, Taifa Leo). Three others sustain his announcement of Bayern Munich versus Ajax headlining the January 2027 opening of Talanta Stadium, branded Raila Odinga International Stadium (Nairobi Leo, TV47 Digital, The Kenya Times).
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Neither man may remove the children from Kenya.
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Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.
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Preliminary information indicates that the deceased had descended into the abandoned mining pit to fetch water but failed to emerge
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KENYA imepoteza takriban watu 4,000 katika ajali za barabarani ndani ya miezi tisa ya kwanza ya...
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The camp believes continued cooperation with Ruto offers a more practical route to securing development and political influence.
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The University of Nairobi (UoN) has been ordered to submit documents accounting for billions of shillings in outstanding pension contributions and unpaid taxes....
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DCP party leader Gachagua said Malala was expressing his personal opinion and had no authority to speak on behalf of the party
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DCP party leader Gachagua said Malala was expressing his personal opinion and had no authority to speak on behalf of the party
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CHAMA cha ODM kinakabiliwa na mgawanyiko kuhusu iwapo kinapaswa kutia saini makubaliano rasmi ya...
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Practical examinations are nearing completion, with KCSE written papers set for November 2 as candidature tops the 1 million mark.
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Elgeyo Marakwet records a forest cover of 31.37 per cent, closely followed by Nandi County ranking third with 30.47 per cent.
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In a bid to cool the flaring temperatures, Ruto’s UDA Party announced that its broad-based coalition has formed a joint committee to develop a manifesto in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has threatened to mobilize 10,000 Kenyans to storm the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices....
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Cracked windscreens, broken headlights and insurance violations were among the safety breaches identified during the operation.
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TUME ya Kitaifa ya Haki za Binadamu (KNCHR) imetaka hatua za dharura za kibinadamu kuchukuliwa huko...
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Survey results for people aged 15+. The Gambia records the highest share of residents who do not trust science a lot, standing at 12.2%
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Stakeholders in North and South Ramba sub-locations have brokered a landmark peace agreement to resolve recurring turf wars and conflicts over investment rights in local gold mines. The peace accord…
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The debate intensified when social media users resurfaced a video of Methu at London Stadium during a match between West Ham United and Arsenal
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MFUNGWA katika Gereza la Shimo La Tewa, Mombasa, anayetumikia kifungo cha miaka 50 jela kwa...
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11:00⇢Kenyan on US Payroll Arrested Over Expired Visa
⌨The only overlap across front pages is the reported arrest of a Kenyan described as working for and earning a salary from the US government over an expired visa, presented as part of intensified deportations (People Daily, The Kenya Times). Neither headline details charges or deportation status, presenting the arrest itself and its immigration-enforcement context as the news.
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11:00⇢Kenyan on US Payroll Arrested Over Expired Visa
⌨The only overlap across front pages is the reported arrest of a Kenyan described as working for and earning a salary from the US government over an expired visa, presented as part of intensified deportations (People Daily, The Kenya Times). Neither headline details charges or deportation status, presenting the arrest itself and its immigration-enforcement context as the news.
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Jalang’o questioned why some people appeared eager to see him loose the Nairobi senate race and return to the media industry
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Gachagua says Sifuna acted in ODM’s political interests at the time, arguing the two were not allies when he was impeached
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Gachagua says Sifuna acted in ODM’s political interests at the time, arguing the two were not allies when he was impeached
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Two other passengers travelling in the back seat sustained injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment, while the driver reportedly survived the crash
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At least two people have been killed and several others injured following a nasty road accident along Ngong Road....
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Former United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) student Duncan Livingstone Kimathi has been sentenced to death for the murder of his fellow student, Sarah Akello Aruwa. In a case involving abduction…
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MASHIRIKA matatu ya kutetea haki za binadamu yamewasilisha kesi katika Mahakama Kuu yakitaka...
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The investment is intended to strengthen maternal and newborn health services by improving access to essential care, supporting health workers and upgrading the systems and facilities needed to protect mothers and babies.
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Kenya’s Junior Starlets are preparing for one of the biggest matches in the country’s youth football history as they take on Japan in the Round of 16 of the FIFA…
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Healthcare workers at a Doctors Without Borders-run centre in Mongbwalu celebrated with songs and dance as the last patient recovered and walked out.
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Police in Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi County, have arrested eight notorious gang members who have been terrorising residents of Mirema Springs area. In an intelligence-led operation, the officers arrested the suspects…
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Taifa Leo
MKENYA anayefanya kazi katika idara ya serikali ya jimbo la Washington inayoshughulikia ustawi wa...
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Gachagua’s remarks come as opposition leaders intensify consultations to agree on a single candidate to challenge Ruto…
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The DCP leader has questioned the decision to feature Bayern Munich and Ajax at a stadium built with Kenyan taxpayers’ money
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Fighting has continued in eastern DR Congo since early 2025, when M23 seized the cities of Goma and Bukavu. Rwanda denies backing M23.
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State agency officials confirmed that Muthee had provided legitimate documentation proving his right to work.
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The DPP says the clinician faces a defilement charge after reviewing an inquiry file submitted by police to the prosecution office
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13:38⇢Three Feared Dead in Ngong Road Car Fire
⌨Front pages split between a fatal Ngong Road crash near Raila Odinga Stadium, with a car bursting into flames and three feared dead (People Daily, Nairobi Leo), and the reported US arrest of a Kenyan state-government worker over an expired visa (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo). Daily Nation adds that agency officials said he had provided legitimate work authorization.
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13:38⇢Three Feared Dead in Ngong Road Car Fire
⌨Front pages split between a fatal Ngong Road crash near Raila Odinga Stadium, with a car bursting into flames and three feared dead (People Daily, Nairobi Leo), and the reported US arrest of a Kenyan state-government worker over an expired visa (Daily Nation, Taifa Leo). Daily Nation adds that agency officials said he had provided legitimate work authorization.
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MAHAKAMA ya hakimu imeamua kuwa mhubiri Victor Kanyari ndiye anayestahili kupewa haki ya kisheria...
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Kenya leads East Africa in composite anti-corruption and public finance management scores but continues to struggle with weak legislative enforcement and implementation gaps, a new regional report by Transparency International…
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Justice Francis Gikonyo has ordered Sakaja to respond to contempt proceedings as ex-finance chief Charles Kerich is summoned over unpaid legal fees.
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder and a separate stabbing incident reported in Lindi, Kibra, Nairobi County. The suspects, identified as Abdizar Suleiman and Stephen Litari…
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Her remarks come amid public interest in Oburu’s wellbeing following his hospitalisation and subsequent discharge as he recovers
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TV47 Digital
In a landmark achievement for maternal and child health, Siaya has become the first county in Kenya to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark for suppressing mother-to-child HIV transmission…
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A former USIU student has been sentenced to death for murdering his fellow student, Sarah Akello Aruwa, in a case involving abduction and a ransom demand of Ksh100,000....
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Her remarks come amid public interest in Oburu’s wellbeing following his hospitalisation and subsequent discharge as he recovers
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The circular sought to regulate how teachers operate on social media, warning them against cyberbullying, harassment,…
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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today urged the court to order the extradition of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat to the United Kingdom to face charges, including the alleged murder…
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KNCHR said Kenya must ensure its territory is not used for transnational repression, enforced disappearances or the extrajudicial transfer of individuals to jurisdictions where their lives and rights could be threatened.
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The commission says Twaha Salim Mwaipaya was taken by unidentified individuals while travelling to Kamulu on October 25, 2026
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I&M Bank Kenya has won three honours at the 2026 Global Banking and Finance Awards, earning international recognition for its digital banking services, retail banking growth and corporate social responsibility…
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The contest features 10 candidates competing for five seats, with Okowa facing contenders from Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa
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Eastleigh Voice
The judge found that although the President has constitutional authority to direct and coordinate the functions of the national executive, that power does not extend to changing laws enacted by Parliament.
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The contest features 10 candidates competing for five seats, with Okowa facing contenders from Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa
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15:28⇢Court Scraps Ruto Housing Allocation Order
⌨Attention shifts to the courts, with front pages carrying separate rulings rather than a single lead. A court declared President Ruto's 20 percent housing allocation for teachers and police officers unlawful (Eastleigh Voice), while the High Court ruled on TSC social media rules for teachers (Kenyans). Earlier leads on Ruto's Moscow investor pitch (Citizen) and a Kenyan detained in the US (Daily Nation) linger without fresh pickup.
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15:28⇢Court Scraps Ruto Housing Allocation Order
⌨Attention shifts to the courts, with front pages carrying separate rulings rather than a single lead. A court declared President Ruto's 20 percent housing allocation for teachers and police officers unlawful (Eastleigh Voice), while the High Court ruled on TSC social media rules for teachers (Kenyans). Earlier leads on Ruto's Moscow investor pitch (Citizen) and a Kenyan detained in the US (Daily Nation) linger without fresh pickup.
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The court found that the cabinet, comprising the President, Deputy President, Attorney General and Cabinet Secretaries,…
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Members of the public, particularly families waiting for news of their relatives, have been asked to remain patient as the delicate operation continues.
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Ruto can opt to move to court to seek an extension, but faces an uphill task to receive a green light.
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Gachagua said Kenyans want better public services, including free education and healthcare, and improved working conditions.
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He alleged that senior political figures had approached his children and asked them to persuade him to cooperate so that the case could be concluded.
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The letters, which falsely claim to communicate appointments made by PSC, contain forged signatures, fake reference numbers and counterfeit stamps.
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TV47 Digital
The Real Building Workers Association of Kenya has called for solidarity with families affected by the Eastleigh building collapse, urging Kenyans to support multi-agency teams as the search and rescue…
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The visit would provide Tinubu with an opportunity for "spiritual reflection, devotion and prayers for Nigeria's peace, unity, stability and continued progress"
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Jumvi Mwangala claims armed men oversaw the transfer of his 79.3-acre parcel to a third party.
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Shanta Gold has suffered a setback after the Environment and Land Court in Siaya issued orders restricting mining activities linked to the proposed Ramula project in Ramula, Munungu and Uranga subloca...
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The judge held that although the President has constitutional powers to direct government functions, they dont extend to changing parliament legislation
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Jumvi Mwangala claims armed men oversaw the transfer of his 79.3-acre parcel to a third party.
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As schools across the country close for the holidays, parents are preparing for the familiar challenge of keeping their children safe during weeks of increased freedom and reduced supervision. But…
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The change was presented as a reorganisation of the existing coalition rather than the formation of an entirely new political grouping.
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Kimotho’s appointment comes as the research centre renews its partnership with the Government of Kenya, the University of Nairobi and the University of Bern to strengthen research and innovation aimed...
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As schools across the country close for the holidays, parents are preparing for the familiar challenge of keeping their children safe during weeks of increased freedom and reduced supervision. But…
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17:49⇢Two Found Alive In Eastleigh Rubble
⌨Coverage remains fragmented across separate court decisions rather than a single lead. One ruling voids Ruto's housing quota for teachers and police (The Star), while others address the Cabinet after the Oct 28 deadline (Kenyans) and Kalonzo's coalition registration (Eastleigh Voice). People Daily alone revives the Eastleigh collapse with two rescues on day seven.
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17:49⇢Two Found Alive In Eastleigh Rubble
⌨Coverage remains fragmented across separate court decisions rather than a single lead. One ruling voids Ruto's housing quota for teachers and police (The Star), while others address the Cabinet after the Oct 28 deadline (Kenyans) and Kalonzo's coalition registration (Eastleigh Voice). People Daily alone revives the Eastleigh collapse with two rescues on day seven.
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Kenyans.co.ke
The greenlight clears the way for the alliance to proceed, easing earlier tensions surrounding Linda Mwananchi's…
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Speaking in Moscow, Russia, where he is attending the third Africa-Russia Summit, President Ruto said he was mobilising Ksh.5.2 trillion over the next 10 years for infrastructure development, as he ca...
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A new investigation identifies 3,034 Africans recruited into Russia’s military, including 841 Kenyans, with at least 502 documented deaths.
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The multi-day meeting focuses on emerging security concerns, election operations timelines and the responsibilities of commanders at county and station level
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In a condolence message, Omollo said Ouko’s death had left a void in traditional leadership in Rachuonyo and among the people who benefited from his counsel.
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a scheduled electricity interruption affecting parts of Runda in Nairobi County on Friday....
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Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka alias Kawaya has continued his push to have Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka join President William Ruto’s government, saying the opposition is playing delaying tactics…
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Mvurya said the team which was selected based on experience, professional expertise and leadership was critical to delivering a successful tournament.
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Former DP Rigathi Gachagua said the opposition will open the Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium after the 2027 polls and questioned the Bayern Munich-Ajax inaugural match.
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A clinician based in Yala, Siaya County, has been arrested and charged with the defilement of a 14-year-old girl following directives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions…
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CoG Chairperson and Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki says counties have been forced to seek overdraft facilities from financial institutions to meet the cost of imp...
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West Pokot County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Kaptui is among 9 suspects charged with conspiring to defraud Eco-Pillar Sacco over KSh260 million by manipulating Sacco link transaction systems, creating fraudulent accounts,…
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DCI said a farmhand allegedly told investigators that his employer had killed the woman before instructing him to help bury her body.
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Many of those fleeing the violence, it said, are women and children, raising concerns over the growing humanitarian needs in areas receiving the new arrivals.
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He asked the world to reject arrangements in which powerful countries exercise disproportionate influence over others.
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The six other accused persons appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to charges arising from the alleged loss of Ksh.260,008,100 between 2018 and 2025.
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Experts explain how injuries, dehydration, access to oxygen and crush syndrome affect survival chances as rescuers enter the seventh day of the Eastleigh search with 16 people still missing.
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Ruku said the Government would not tolerate leakages in the national payroll system, warning that anyone found culpable would face the full force of the law.
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20:14⇢West Pokot Speaker Charged In Sacco Fraud
⌨The only common lead is the Eco-Pillar Sacco case in West Pokot, where County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Kaptui is among nine suspects linked to the alleged loss of Ksh260 million between 2018 and 2025 (TV47 Digital, Citizen). The outlets report charges of conspiracy and manipulation of Sacco-link systems, noting that those who appeared pleaded not guilty while the Speaker was summoned.
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20:14⇢West Pokot Speaker Charged In Sacco Fraud
⌨The only common lead is the Eco-Pillar Sacco case in West Pokot, where County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Kaptui is among nine suspects linked to the alleged loss of Ksh260 million between 2018 and 2025 (TV47 Digital, Citizen). The outlets report charges of conspiracy and manipulation of Sacco-link systems, noting that those who appeared pleaded not guilty while the Speaker was summoned.
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The Bill has now been transmitted back to the Senate to consider the National Assembly’s amendments to the Bill.
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Questions have emerged over what may have fuelled the conflict, including alleged remarks by some Kenyan leaders of Somali origin
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Oburu said he had observed attempts by some individuals, including non-ODM members, to influence how the party should negotiate with UDA.
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Senior Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu told the court that British authorities were seeking Kiplagat over offences allegedly committed in Woolwich, in the Borough of Greenwich, between January 12 and 28,...
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West Pokot County Assembly Speaker Fredrick Kaptui is among 9 suspects charged with conspiring to defraud Eco-Pillar Sacco over KSh260 million by manipulating Sacco link transaction systems, creating fraudulent accounts,…
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The President invited Russia to work with African countries to build productive capacity, citing areas such as the African Continental Free Trade Area
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Two-time Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion Souleyman “Solo D” Diabate will headline the second edition of the Solo D Signature Basketball Camp in Nairobi next month, as organisers seek to…
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Citizen TV
Speaking at a rally in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Nyoro said a divided opposition would weaken its chances of winning the presidency.
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The panel says it has so far compensated more than 1,000 victims, disbursing Ksh.1.2 billion.The family of Rex Masai is demanding accountability for his death and the expediting of his court case....
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Vivo Energy did not disclose whether the individuals captured in the footage had been identified or whether any arrests had been made by the time of publication
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The recommendation would raise the counties' equitable share from Ksh.428 billion in the 2026/27 financial year.Against a projected shareable revenue pool of Ksh.3.25 trillion, the proposed county all...
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EACC Chairperson David Oginde made the call during the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) Africa Regional Conference in Naivasha, where he challenged practitioners to exercise diligence in decisi...
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Mt Kenya MPs allied to President William Ruto’s UDA are crafting strategies to navigate the region’s rapidly shifting political landscape.
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M-Pesa Foundation launched its Uzazi Salama programme in Kakamega County alongside the groundbreaking of a new Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Unit at Navakholo Sub-County Hospital, in an investment aimed…
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The Nairobi senator will unveil the movement’s headquarters and secretariat in Lavington as he steps up efforts to secure the Opposition’s presidential ticket and build nationwide support ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Legal battles have raised concerns about the number of cases filed over the recruitment.
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