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UK warns against travel to parts of Kenya over Ebola risks
The UK government reminded travellers that no journey can be guaranteed to be safe and urged them to obtain appropriate insurance.
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Corridors of Justice
DPP approves murder charges against five over lawyer Mbobu’s death
The suspects are politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei Borboroi.
Global Affairs
El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, WMO warns
In its latest seasonal climate update released on Thursday, the agency said the sea-surface temperature anomaly in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific could reach about 3.7°C above normal between October and December. This would surpass the previous record of 2.6°C recorded between November 2015 and January 2016.
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26 publishers win Grade 11 textbook tenders as Government prepares January rollout
Education CS Julius Ogamba officially launched the distribution of the Grade 11 books at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Tuesday as the government moved to ensure schools receive the materials before the new class begins.
News
CS Mutua announces nationwide recruitment for overseas jobs
Labor and Skills Development Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced plans for a nationwide recruitment drive to connect Kenyans with overseas jobs.
Education and Career
Ruto: 1.3 million youth to join technical colleges by year-end
Speaking during a National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, Ruto said Kenya needed to move away from a long-standing culture that measures educational success largely through academic qualifications
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Ex-Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Ibrahim joins Parliamentary Service Commission
Speaker Wetang’ula urged Fatuma to draw from her previous experience in public service as she takes on her new responsibilities and contributes to the commission’s work.
Crime
Dandora woman arrested over alleged FGM of eight-year-old daughter
The minor, who had already undergone the mutilation, was rescued and rushed to Dandora Phase 3 Health Centre, where she received medical attention before being discharged in stable condition.
News
Ebola case puts Kenya’s 5.5 million tourist target under fresh focus
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said government agencies were working together to strengthen preventive measures and maintain the country’s safety standards for visitors.
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First Ladies, partners step up campaign to end fistula in Kilifi
Speaking at Marafa Sub-County Hospital, Marsabit County First Lady and County First Ladies Association chairperson Alamitu Guyo Jattani said fistula remains a major challenge that requires sustained intervention beyond medical camps.
Global Affairs
Equity CEO James Mwangi named to new global development commission
James Mwangi is among 20 commissioners unveiled in Berlin on October 5, 2026, by the commission’s co-chairs, former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla
Education and Career
Atwoli: Recognition of skills earned outside school is a workers’ right
Speaking during the graduation of 3,727 workers under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme at State House, Atwoli said the initiative was an important step in recognising the contribution of millions of workers who have acquired skills through practical experience
Corridors of Justice
Court rejects Moi University request in Sh1.25bn construction row
Moi University had asked the court to extend the period, blaming the delay on a change of legal representation that followed the High Court judgment. The institution said it had also relied on its former advocates’ assurance that the necessary requirements had been fulfilled.
Politics
Migwani by-election becomes new battleground for Wiper, UDA
The two camps are stepping up their efforts to win the ward, turning what would ordinarily be a local contest into an early measure of their strength in Ukambani ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Politics
Kioni calls for open audit of Jubilee delegates ahead of NDC
He said Jubilee members should be given an opportunity to inspect and audit the party’s register to establish whether those participating in the NDC had been registered through a fair, open and verifiable process
Exclusives
Expert warns Kenya against letting imported Ebola case spark local spread
Okwayo, who is Director of Partnerships at Afyanalytics and Chairperson of the Chronic Disease Society of Kenya, said early detection, fast testing and a quick response would be key to keeping the imported infection from gaining a foothold in the country.
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NEMA seizes 90,695 banned plastic bags in Nairobi raid, arrests five
NEMA said the operation is part of intensified enforcement against the manufacture, distribution, and use of plastic carrier and flat bags across the country
Counties
MCAs face fresh financial hurdle as 45 counties delay assembly funds
Only Trans Nzoia and Marsabit had operationalised their County Assembly Funds by June 30, 2026, according to the latest Budget Implementation Review Report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o.
Exclusives
Kenya’s imported Ebola case highlights regional gaps in health data sharing, expert says
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Okwayo said Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) needed stronger systems for sharing health data in real time to detect and contain diseases before they crossed borders.
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State faces Sh197bn legal bill as agencies struggle to pay awards
The Agriculture, Rural and Urban Development sector carries the highest liability at Sh84.9 billion. It is followed by Energy, Infrastructure and ICT with Sh47.1 billion, while the Health sector has court awards totalling Sh27.1 billion.
Politics
I was disappointed! Kioni speaks after losing Jubilee leadership bid
His remarks came days after former President Uhuru Kenyatta handed over Jubilee’s leadership to Matiang’i during a meeting with party officials in Nairobi on September 22, ahead of the National Delegates Convention.
Health and Wellness
Ebola leaves more than 1,900 children without parents in Eastern DRC
The outbreak, declared in May, is caused by the Bundibugyo virus and has become the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the DRC. WHO said the outbreak had reached 63 health zones across seven provinces by September 23, with 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths.
Business
CBK retains rate at 8.75% as inflation rises to 6.8%
Core inflation, which excludes more volatile items, increased to 4.0% in September from 3.4% in August. CBK attributed the rise mainly to higher prices of processed food products.
News
MPs move to shut door on out-of-court deals in sexual crimes
The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2025, sponsored by Garissa County Woman Representative Amina Siyad, seeks to amend the Sexual Offences Act by introducing tougher provisions on how such cases should be handled.
Health and Wellness
Amnesty warns Kenya against rights abuses in Ebola response
The organisation said any emergency measures introduced in response to the case must be “lawful, necessary, proportionate, time-bound, and non-discriminatory”, citing lessons Kenya and other countries learned during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Health and Wellness
Duale clears diploma holders to run Level 3B pharmacy services
Under the agreement, licensed pharmaceutical technologists will continue to superintend pharmacy services at Level 3B facilities.
News
Why Kenya’s elections cost far more than the global average
The Cost of Elections in Kenya 2026 report says the country spent Sh54 billion on the 2017 General Election and another Sh36 billion on the 2022 polls. While the overall bill fell in 2022, the expenditure per voter remained considerably higher than the international benchmark.
Global Affairs
Canada freezes assisted dying expansion for people with mental illness
Canada's justice minister, Sean Fraser, announced the move on Wednesday, saying the government had decided that delaying the expansion was the most appropriate course for now.
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It's Thursday 8th and #ThePeoplesBreakfast LIVE! We Look at Opposition Strategy & Raila Anniversary
It's Thursday 8th and #ThePeoplesBreakfast LIVE! We Look at Opposition Strategy & Raila Anniversary
Education and Career
Education Ministry has no full record of pregnant schoolgirls, Senate told
The admission came as Ogamba responded to questions from nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who had sought detailed information on teenage pregnancies recorded in 2023 and 2024.