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President William Ruto with Mama Id Odinga during the commissioning of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo, Siaya, on October 7, 2026.

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Beyond Baba’s Memorials: The fight to preserve Raila’s political legacy

At the centre of the commemorations is a challenge that goes beyond honouring a former Prime Minister: ensuring that the record of his life remains available for scrutiny, debate and learning rather than being confined to ceremonial tributes.

By Chrispho Owuor 15 Oct 2026

Some of the suspected contraband seized by DCI officers during a three-day nationwide crackdown that concluded on October 15, 2026.

Crime

DCI Arrests 29 as Sh62.7 million in suspected counterfeit goods seized

Dubbed Operation Usalama XII, the intelligence-led crackdown targeted counterfeit goods, illicit alcohol, soft drinks, smuggled cigarettes, self-care products, falsified pharmaceuticals, human trafficking and wildlife-related crimes

By Chrispho Owuor 15 Oct 2026

One year without Raila: Kenya returns to Bondo to honour a political giant

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One year without Raila: Kenya returns to Bondo to honour a political giant

Migwena Cultural Grounds in Siaya County is expected to receive thousands of mourners on Thursday as the country honours the former Prime Minister, with family members, religious leaders, politicians and international guests set to attend a programme celebrating his life and public service.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 15 Oct 2026

DPP approves charges over alleged Sh3.9bn VAT fraud scheme

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DPP approves charges over alleged Sh3.9bn VAT fraud scheme

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Thursday, the suspects, Henry Ateka Nyabwari, James Ojiambo Nyengenye, Amisi Zamda, Frank Nyabwari and Hesbon Onyoni, are alleged to have registered 70 companies used to execute the scheme.

By David Abonyo 15 Oct 2026

Rosemary Odinga, Ida Odinga and Oburu Odinga during the state funeral service of Raila Odinga at Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025

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We’ve lost the Battle! Ida recalls Winnie’s call about Raila

Raila died in India on October 15, 2025, after travelling there for medical treatment. His death brought an end to a political career that spanned decades and saw him remain one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 15 Oct 2026

Mama Ida Odinga

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I don’t believe he is gone! Mama Ida speaks on life after Raila

For Ida, the passing of a year has not erased the habits and memories built during their time together. Her account showed that even familiar moments, such as returning home and waiting late into the night, can bring back the reality of losing a loved one.

By Bradley Bosire 15 Oct 2026

An artwork of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga displayed inside the Raila Odinga Mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County.

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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.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

Former Kiambu County Governor Ferdinand Waititu with his wife Susan Wangari at Milimani Law Courts

Corridors of Justice

High Court convicts Waititu, wife of money laundering in Sh588m graft case

The High Court also upheld the order barring Waititu and Wangari from holding public office, whether through election or appointment, for 10 years under Section 64 of the law.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

How fuel will retail in five Kenyan cities under new EPRA prices

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How fuel will retail in five Kenyan cities under new EPRA prices

In Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at a maximum of Sh226.96 per litre, while Automotive Diesel will cost Sh227.76 and Kerosene Sh219.87 per litre.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

President William Ruto addressing residents at Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot County on October 14, 2026.

Politics

Ruto accuses opposition of relying on tribal politics to win support

In 2022, Ruto said, Kenyans “buried the politics of tribalism”, adding that political competition should be based on policies and development records rather than ethnicity.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

Managing Director Philip Mainga appears before the Senate Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing in parliament on 14th October, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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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.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 14 Oct 2026

Jayne Imbunya the PS State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development appears before the National Assembly Committee on Public Accounts in Parliament on 14th October,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I

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Sh411m bills, ethnic imbalance put Public Service Department under scrutiny

The audit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, established that the department had Sh411,319,567 in trade and other payables, including Sh383,706,670 in outstanding trade bills.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 14 Oct 2026

Attorney General receives eight nominees for Kenya’s Waqf Commission

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Attorney General receives eight nominees for Kenya’s Waqf Commission

The proposed membership comprises one alim, or Islamic scholar, one prominent businessperson or entrepreneur, and six professionals with relevant technical expertise.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

DCI arrests five, recovers 57 phones in Nairobi and Thika raids

Crime

DCI arrests five, recovers 57 phones in Nairobi and Thika raids

The arrests followed incidents of phone snatching along Limuru Road and Komarock, as well as an intelligence-led raid in Thika Town targeting individuals suspected of handling stolen electronic devices

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi, during a lecture at the National Defence College in Karen, Nairobi on October 14, 2026.

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Mudavadi warns global power rivalry could fuel conflicts in Africa

Musalia Mudavadi warns that rivalry among global powers could deepen tensions and fuel conflicts in Africa, while urging diplomacy, development, security and governance responses.

By Bradley Bosire 14 Oct 2026

Woman released on Sh300,000 bail in alleged Sh7 million herbicide fraud

Corridors of Justice

Woman released on Sh300,000 bail in alleged Sh7 million herbicide fraud

Caroline Lihavi Imbayi appeared before Chief Magistrate Dr Victor Wakumile, where she pleaded not guilty to the charge of conspiracy to defraud Dennis Ondieki Monari

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

DPP approves charges against Turkana nurse, supplier over Sh2.76 million

Corridors of Justice

DPP approves charges against Turkana nurse, supplier over Sh2.76 million

The prosecution authority said the accused were directors and signatories to bank accounts belonging to Ekwang Suppliers Company Limited through which the money was received

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

SRC warns judges’ car allowances could leave taxpayers with Sh9.8 billion bill

Corridors of Justice

SRC warns judges’ car allowances could leave taxpayers with Sh9.8 billion bill

The Supreme Court is due to hear the case on Wednesday, October 14, following an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal that upheld the payments.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

DCI team after rollout of access to its Multi-Biometric Identification System on October 14, 2026.

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Diplomats get local access to DCI's faster police clearance system

The latest move allows members of the diplomatic community to apply for the certificates at a facility closer to their work, reducing the need to travel to DCI headquarters in Nairobi or Huduma Centres. The upgraded system has also cut the reported processing period from 14 days to same-day issuance.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

A content creator in Nairobi.

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Sh780bn media boom: Why Kenyan content creators are struggling to profit

The Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2026–2030 identifies ownership of content, access to audience data and the development of different income streams as important factors in helping creators and media companies benefit from the industry's projected growth

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

President William Ruto during the Inspection of Kapsait-Sondany Road and Last Mile Connectivity, West Pokot County, on October 14, 2026.

Politics

Ruto turns fire on Sifuna’s new party as 2027 political battle heats up

The President ridiculed the launch of what he described as an “empty party” (The Equitable Party), suggesting that its political ambitions lacked substance and questioning why Kenyans should support the opposition

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

Retail crime reports double as businesses lose Sh12.8m in a month

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Retail crime reports double as businesses lose Sh12.8m in a month

Data from Viglant’s September 2026 Retail Loss Brief shows that 1,615 incidents were reported during the month, a 109.5 per cent increase from August.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

Two suspects arrested by DCI detectives on October 12, 2026, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a trader at Muthurwa Market in Nairobi.

Nairobi

DCI arrests two suspects over fatal stabbing of Nairobi trader

Mwangangi was reportedly attacked and stabbed along Landhies Road, opposite the Muthurwa Market footbridge, on October 12, 2026. The circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, with investigators now seeking to establish what happened before the trader was killed.

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

Blow to Kalonzo as court blocks Wiper’s registration as Ukombozi Alliance

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Blow to Kalonzo as court blocks Wiper’s registration as Ukombozi Alliance

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has temporarily stopped Wiper Patriotic Front from registering as The Ukombozi Alliance after Allan Jayuga Akivaga challenged the name reservation.

By Morgan Wanyonyi 14 Oct 2026

Naivasha Constituency MP, Jayne Kihara, on Radio Generation interview on October 14, 2026.

Politics

MP Kihara reopens 2022 Ruto-Gachagua running mate vote mystery

Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Kihara claimed Gachagua secured only five votes during the selection exercise, arguing that the outcome could later have been used to portray his choice as one that did not enjoy overwhelming support from Mount Kenya leaders.

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

Naivasha Constituency MP, Jayne Kihara on Radio Generation interview on October 14, 2026.

Politics

MP Jayne Kihara accuses Ruto of betraying Mount Kenya after 2022 election victory

Jayne Kihara says William Ruto abandoned promises made to Mount Kenya voters and is seeking to divide the region politically ahead of the next election.

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

A side-by-side image of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and President William Ruto

Politics

Ruto-Sifuna showdown deepens over housing levy and SHA deductions

During his North Rift tour in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Tuesday, Ruto criticised leaders seeking to end the initiative, questioning why elected representatives would oppose a programme he says is intended to benefit ordinary citizens.

By Chrispho Owuor 14 Oct 2026

IEBC officials face five-year jail term in new push to curb polling station irregularities

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IEBC officials face five-year jail term in new push to curb polling station irregularities

The penalties are contained in the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024, which is due for consideration at the committee stage in the National Assembly this week.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

President William Ruto during the Inspection of the construction of Kongasis Teachers Training College in Churo, Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County, on October 13, 2026

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Ruto unveils ‘Usawa ni Sawa’ message as he courts North Rift voters

The President's remarks came as he continued a 10-day tour of the North Rift, combining criticism of the opposition with efforts to highlight his administration’s development record and rally support for another presidential term.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026

ODM Leader’s family condemns online claims, urges respect for his recovery

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ODM Leader’s family condemns online claims, urges respect for his recovery

The family conveyed its concerns through Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale, who said the continued circulation of the claims had left relatives distressed and affected Oburu himself.

By Maureen Kinyanjui 14 Oct 2026