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Cancer groups urge MPs to act on failing health fund system
Health and Wellness

Cancer groups urge MPs to act on failing health fund system

The organisation, which brings together more than 70 civil society groups and thousands of cancer patients, urged lawmakers to strengthen oncology benefits and increase allocations to the Primary Healthcare Fund as well as the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund.

Kenya loses Sh28 billion over late GMO crop approval
News

Kenya loses Sh28 billion over late GMO crop approval

The Cost of Delay report, prepared by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), highlights that a five-year lag in commercializing Bt maize alone has deprived the country of $67 million (Sh8.7 billion). The losses stem from lower yields, higher pesticide expenses, and increased food prices that could have been avoided with timely adoption of biotechnology.

Kilifi man Jailed 25 years for defiling 11-year-old girl
Crime

Kilifi man Jailed 25 years for defiling 11-year-old girl

According to the ODPP statement released on October 9, 2025, the court heard that on March 13, 2024, around 10 am, the girl was sent by her mother to buy pampers at a nearby shop in Tezo. Murimi and another man intercepted her, gagged her, and dragged her into a bush where they assaulted her before fleeing the scene.

Salah shows his worth to Egypt with stellar display
Sports

Salah shows his worth to Egypt with stellar display

Salah first cleverly toe-poked the ball home with his left foot, ahead of the on-rushing goalkeeper, to increase Egypt’s lead early in their qualifier against Djibouti, and then added the third in a 3-0 win with a masterful volleyed lob.

Ruto urges COMESA nations to embrace digital transformation for growth
News

Ruto urges COMESA nations to embrace digital transformation for growth

The President noted that the demands of today’s global economy make regional integration essential for Africa to maintain relevance in international trade. He stressed that combining digital innovation with integration could drive job creation, reduce poverty, and promote sustainable growth across the continent

Senators fault Otuoma for laxity in enforcing financial accountability
News

Senators fault Otuoma for laxity in enforcing financial accountability

The committee, whose recommendations were approved by the Senate in March 2025, had instructed Governor Otuoma to take administrative action against non-compliant officers and submit a report to the Auditor General within 60 days. However, when he appeared before the panel on October 6, 2025, he failed to show proof that these instructions had been implemented.

Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress, calls case political
Global Affairs

Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress, calls case political

Comey’s attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea on his behalf before a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday. He also signaled plans to seek dismissal of the case, claiming the former FBI chief was being unfairly targeted because of his outspoken criticism of former President Donald Trump.

Treasury opts to repay, not refinance, Sh55bn TDB facility
Business

Treasury opts to repay, not refinance, Sh55bn TDB facility

According to Treasury records, as of June 2024, Kenya owed TDB about $418 million (Sh54 billion) in syndicated loans scheduled to mature between September and early October 2025. The largest portion, about $314.2 million (Sh40.6 billion) was due on September 19, while the remaining $116.3 million (Sh15 billion) was to be settled by October 6.

Ethiopia warns UN of Eritrea’s alleged war preparations
Global Affairs

Ethiopia warns UN of Eritrea’s alleged war preparations

The two countries last fought between 1998 and 2000 over the border town of Badme, a conflict that claimed tens of thousands of lives. Although Abiy mended ties with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki after taking office in 2018, that alliance has since fractured, particularly following disputes linked to the peace deal that ended the Tigray conflict in 2022.