Health CS Aden Duale said Malaba Health Centre, the Busia border facility and Kocholia Sub-County Hospital were among the sites designated as temporary isolation centres, with the centres expected to be established within 10 to 14 days
By Chrispho OwuorIda maintained that the political relationship between Ruto and Raila should therefore be viewed as having begun long before their political handshake that brought the two together after years of political confrontation
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Wednesday during the dedication and handover of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya County, Winnie said the memorial should bring together Kenyans across political, ethnic and community lines rather than become a platform for political rivalry
By Chrispho OwuorRuto said Raila’s death on October 15, 2025, was a major loss to Kenya and Africa, describing the former Prime Minister as a courageous patriot, Pan-Africanist and statesman who devoted his life to the pursuit of freedom, justice and a better Kenya.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOburu’s message was delivered by his nephew, Raila Odinga Junior, who spoke on behalf of the Odinga family during the handover ceremony at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi, where Raila was laid to rest alongside his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement on Wednesday, the commission said the remarks made at Kiang’ondu in July 2026 “crossed from legitimate advocacy for identity and equitable development into divisive ethnic generalisation and collective blame”.
By David AbonyoThe US Embassy has advised Americans who believe they may have been exposed to the virus to monitor their health and seek medical advice if symptoms develop
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on Wednesday, the DCI said officers were focusing on collecting and sharing intelligence, carrying out investigations quickly and improving professional policing as part of measures to protect residents and prevent crime.
By Chrispho OwuorPublic Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni, who chaired a stakeholder meeting at the Ministry of Health headquarters on Wednesday, said the country remained alert, with health officers activated nationwide to ensure a timely response to any suspected case.
By David AbonyoKenya is estimated to have lost Sh6 trillion ($47.5 billion) through illicit financial flows over a 10-year period, placing the country fifth among sub-Saharan African states for such losses between 2013 and 2022, according to a study by Global Financial Integrity.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe incident occurred at about 21:20 local Nigerian time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, approximately 20 minutes before the scheduled arrival of the Kenya Airways aircraft at Murtala Muhammed International Airport
By Chrispho OwuorDeputy President Kithure Kindiki said the Government's agricultural reforms were aimed at changing the economics of farming while strengthening Kenya's food sovereignty and creating jobs
By Chrispho OwuorThe mausoleum is the final resting place of Odinga and his father, Kenya’s first Vice President Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, and is being incorporated into Kenya’s national heritage
By Chrispho OwuorThe lawmakers want the current ceiling of 700 voters per polling station retained, arguing that the IEBC has not done enough to increase the number of polling stations needed to support a larger voter population at each centre.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Amnesty Kenya Director said the country should focus on verifiable electoral data as preparations for the 2027 election continue, including the number of registered voters, youth participation and the expansion of diaspora voting
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement on Tuesday, Odinga urged aspiring candidates to seek the backing of party members rather than relying on endorsements or pre-arranged tickets from the leadership.
By David AbonyoWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, October 6, that the agency was closely following the situation and would check any travel or trade measures imposed in response to the outbreak
By David AbonyoThe findings by the Elimu Bora Working Group show that more than nine out of every 10 households surveyed had either paid an illegal levy in 2025, expected to pay one in 2026 or faced demands exceeding the officially gazetted school fees.
By Maureen KinyanjuiPolice told Molo Resident Magistrate Christine Mugo on Tuesday that they needed more time to complete DNA tests on samples collected from the scene, conduct a post-mortem examination and subject the suspect to a mental health assessment.
By David AbonyoThe National Assembly Trade Committee was told on Tuesday, October 6, that the high cost of connecting centres to three-phase electricity was among the main obstacles delaying their operationalisation
By Chrispho OwuorThe society has advised pharmacists to maintain a high index of suspicion among patients presenting with fever or a history of fever, marked weakness or fatigue, chills, muscle pain, sore throat or other concerning symptoms
By Chrispho OwuorThe unpaid statutory deductions are a particular concern for workers because they include amounts that should have been forwarded to institutions responsible for receiving such payments, including pension firms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Strategic planner and political commentator Bob Omamo said lawyers were already handling the rebranding after Linda Mwananchi cleared a key hurdle in its bid to secure the name.
By Chrispho OwuorA separate point of disagreement had also centred on an attempt by the US to link the health funding to access to critical minerals, although Zambia has now said the health pact does not contain such a condition.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHealth Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said 11 members of the patient’s family had been quarantined, while 23 healthcare workers from Nairobi Hospital who attended to him had also been identified and placed under monitoring.
By David AbonyoController of Budget report shows that the 47 county governments collected Sh40.40 billion from health facilities during the period. The amount was close to half of the Sh96.08 billion collected by counties through their own sources of revenue.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKenya Red Cross Secretary General Ahmed Idris said that claims circulating on social media questioning the authenticity of the case were deeply concerning, particularly at a time when authorities and response teams are working to prevent further transmission.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said the contacts already identified include relatives of the patient and healthcare workers involved in their care.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUnder the current law, an aspirant whose preferred name differs from the one on their national identity card or passport has to formally change their name before using it in an election.
By Maureen KinyanjuiVladyslav Vlasiuk, President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser on sanctions, said the deliveries raised concerns because they arrived as Russia was dealing with reduced fuel production following attacks on its refineries.
By Maureen Kinyanjui