For the Odinga family, the gathering in Bondo carried a personal significance, bringing them together at a home associated with their family history and the legacy of Raila’s father, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
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Mama Ida leads Odinga family in candlelight tribute to Raila at Kang’o ka Jaramogi
For the Odinga family, the gathering in Bondo carried a personal significance, bringing them together at a home associated with their family history and the legacy of Raila’s father, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.
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Kenya’s CBE faces equity test as poor learners struggle with resource gaps
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amimo said the curriculum’s emphasis on experiential learning and school projects could disadvantage children in under-resourced schools, whose families may struggle to afford materials and other requirements
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Kenya Railways seeks State support to complete stalled Kibera housing project
The resettlement programme was launched in 2013 under the World Bank-funded East Africa Trade and Transportation Facilitation Project to clear the railway corridor while providing alternative accommodation and business spaces for affected residents.
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Kenya Pipeline profit rises to Sh11.6bn, with Sh5.9bn dividend proposed
Kenya Pipeline Company reported a 13% rise in annual profit to Sh11.58 billion and proposed a Sh5.9 billion dividend as cash holdings increased and borrowings declined.
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IEBC summons UDA Secretary General over remarks on deceased voters
The summons follows statements he allegedly made during a political rally in Mombasa County on September 11, 2026, concerning the possibility of deceased voters participating in elections
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Kalonzo urges Kenya to turn local wealth into jobs and industrial growth
Addressing the House of Commons on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the opposition leader said Kenya needed to move beyond selling unprocessed materials and buying back finished products, arguing that more economic value should be created within the country.
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Gachagua: Opposition won’t rush to name Ruto’s 2027 challenger
According to Gachagua, such demands would encourage separate presidential campaigns based on regional loyalties, making it harder for opposition leaders to settle on a single candidate.
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UK High Commissioner urges investors to see Kenya as a technology powerhouse
The UK High Commissioner highlighted that AI systems needed to accommodate linguistic and cultural diversity, particularly in Kenya, where communities speak multiple languages
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Education newsKuppet threatens to disrupt KCSE exams over pay dispute
The warning comes at a critical stage of preparations, with examination rehearsals expected to start on Friday and the first tests scheduled for October 19.
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Sh911m school training programme reached only 34 constituencies, audit finds
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Only 20,000 JSS interns to get permanent jobs as 24,000 await funding
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No evidence of Ebola outbreak in Kenya, WHO says
Dr Martins Chibueze, WHO Kenya’s Head of Health Emergencies, pointed to contact tracing and continued monitoring as key measures in identifying potential infections and limiting the risk of further transmission.
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Kenya bans washing, embalming of Ebola victims in tough new rules
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Woman says rape allegation against Jay-Z was false
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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Calvin Harris sets world record with 1.6m crowd in Brazil
Harris, who comes from Dumfries, was recognised for attracting the largest crowd ever recorded for a DJ set by a single artist. The performance took place on February 8, 2026, during the free pre-carnival street party Bloco Skol on Rua da Consolação.
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Ed Sheeran: Gaza situation unjustifiable and catastrophic
Sheeran has faced criticism after American rapper Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his pro-Palestinian comments at a concert in New Jersey earlier this month.
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Filmmaker Nchogu warns NGOs against using poverty images to tell Africa’s story
She argued that her experiences working on NGO productions made her increasingly conscious of the images being created about Africa
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Vijana Barubaru put duo career on hold as members go solo
The two said their time as Vijana Barubaru has played an important role in shaping their careers, giving them a shared history and a strong bond that they will carry into their next chapter.
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Ethiopia threatens self-defence as Eritrea faces invasion accusations
In a letter dated 8 October, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos accused Eritrean forces of advancing as far as 60km (37 miles) into Tigray.
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South Africa deputy police Chief quits after sexual offence charges
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I failed! Newsmax Journalist apologises to Kenyans over Nairobi remarks
Finnerty issued the apology during a live television broadcast on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, admitting that his remarks were misguided and had offended people in Kenya and beyond.
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William McKinley: How a US president was assassinated in 1901
McKinley, who was six months into his second term, was attending a public reception at the Temple of Music on September 6.
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How Kenya's October 10 holiday evolved over nearly four decades
The history of October 10 reflects the changing priorities attached to the national holiday. From its beginnings as Moi Day in 1988, it has taken on the identities of Huduma Day and Utamaduni Day before becoming an occasion focused on conservation.
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Ngunjiri: Why UDA is losing ground in Mount Kenya
The Former Nyeri Town MP argues that many voters who backed Ruto in the 2022 General Election now feel short-changed, having expected their electoral support to translate into greater political influence, representation and tangible benefits under his administration.
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FKF leadership standoff deepens as NEC meeting collapses over missing quorum
The Football Kenya Federation’s leadership crisis has deepened after a fourth attempted NEC meeting failed for lack of quorum, with the Mariga faction demanding action on governance, finances, judicial bodies and the football calendar.
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