Wetang’ula said the region should consolidate its political influence within the national government rather than pursue alliances that lack a clear development agenda.
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Nairobi housing boom exposes growing water supply crisis in Satellite towns
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Kenya sugar production jumps 56.7% as retail prices drop by Sh32
Data from the Kenya Sugar Board shows that the country produced 690,521 tonnes between January and September 2026, up from 440,652 tonnes recorded during a similar period in 2025.
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Election coverageIEBC gives parties until today to meet key 2027 election requirement
The November 6 deadline is the second major date in the IEBC's schedule for political parties. The first required parties to submit the names of their authorised officials and specimen signatures to the commission by October 15.
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Election coverageMurkomen outlines election security plan, warns candidates against violence ahead of 2027 polls
Murkomen said the security operations would be guided by political neutrality, professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights.
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2027 race: Matiang’i challenges Gachagua’s opposition power formula
Matiang’i argued that leadership should be determined by an individual's ability, qualifications and commitment to serving the country rather than the numerical strength of their ethnic community
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Technology newsRuto pushes universities to prioritise AI, digital skills as jobs market changes
The President said universities must move beyond traditional teaching methods and focus on producing graduates who can apply technology, solve practical problems and compete for jobs in an increasingly digital economy.
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Education newsMbadi: Poverty must not shut talented Kenyans out of University
The Cabinet Secretary said investing in education was necessary for building a skilled workforce, developing human potential and sustaining Kenya's economic progress.
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KMTC reveals financial crisis behind 20,000 unclaimed student admission slots
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Learners to get longer half-term breaks under revised 2027 school calendar
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Health newsNo consent, No organ removal! New Bill sets tough rules for hospitals.
The Kenya Blood, Cells, Tissues and Organs Bill, 2026, also sets strict procedures for confirming brain death and approving organ recipients.
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This growing appeal was on display in Nairobi on Saturday as the inaugural Nairobi Modest Fashion Show 2026 brought together designers, models, creatives and fashion enthusiasts for an evening of runway showcases.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape as London jury delivers verdict
Prosecutors had accused the comedian of exploiting his celebrity status to pursue women, describing him as a ruthless sexual predator who abused his position in the entertainment industry.
Poverty and patriarchy fuel FGM, child marriage in Kenya, Girl Child Network warns
The organisation's Safeguarding Lead, Patrick Kibe, said economic hardship, limited access to education and resistance from influential cultural gatekeepers remained major obstacles to protecting girls from harmful cultural practices, despite decades of interventions by government agencies and child rights organisations
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The woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit in 2024 accusing Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping her at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. She alleged that she had been drugged before the incident.
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CDC warns DRC attack could derail Ebola response after 24 civilians killed
An attack in Cantine-Aloya, North Kivu, reportedly killed at least 24 civilians and forced Ebola patients to flee treatment. Africa CDC is warning that disrupted care, contact tracing and surveillance could increase transmission risks.
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On Somalia, the AU and EU praised the Federal Government, the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and countries providing troops and police officers for their efforts against terrorism.
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Under Section 144 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, anyone convicted of violating the restrictions faces a prison term of between one and four years.
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FKF expels Mariga, six other NEC members in major shake-up
The affected officials include Mariga, Central NEC representative Robert Kenneth Macharia, Upper Rift Valley NEC representative Bernard Korir Lagat and FKF Women Representative Violet Kerubo Momanyi.



