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Barcelona thrashed at Sevilla despite Rashford goal
Needing victory to reclaim the leadership from Real Madrid, the defending champions suffered their worst loss against Sevilla since a 4-0 defeat in 1951.
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Two nabbed with elephants tusks valued at Sh1.1 million
The tusks, which had been concealed in a bag, were seized alongside a red Boxer motorbike and are now held as exhibits.
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Kenya Power schedules maintenance affecting three counties
The scheduled outage, set to run from 9 am to 5 pm is aimed at facilitating essential maintenance works to improve service reliability and grid efficiency.
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State to roll out nationwide NYOTA grassroots sensitization forums
The Nyota initiative, implemented in partnership with the World Bank, will provide Sh50,000 grants to 70 young people in each of Kenya’s 1,450 wards, enabling them to start small businesses.
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Ruto urges youth to register as voters, warns against early campaigns
Speaking during a Sunday service at St. Mary’s AIPCA Church in Kathelwa, Meru County, the President challenged the youth to elect leaders based on vision and performance, not rhetoric.
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Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin
The talks come after Hamas agreed to some parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including freeing hostages and handing over Gaza governance to Palestinian technocrats, but is seeking negotiations on other issues.
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We are not planning a drug import ban, says Pharmacy and Poisons Board
In a statement on Sunday, October 5, 2025, the regulator termed the allegations false and misleading, saying they were intended to cause unwarranted public alarm.
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Madagascar security forces blame protesters for violence
The Indian Ocean island has seen near-daily rallies over alleged misgovernance and water and power cuts, with protesters clashing with security forces in the capital Antananarivo on Saturday.
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TikToker Kaluma Boy granted full university scholarship
Bishop Kamau revealed that Kaluma Boy will pursue a course in Sales and Marketing with a focus on digital marketing.
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Russian strikes kill five in Ukraine, cause power outage
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the overnight attack saw over 50 missiles and about 500 attack drones fired at his country.
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Wiper tells off Raila for linking Kalonzo to false claims about his health
Wiper’s Secretary-General Senator Shakila Abdalla accused ODM of engaging in political theatre, which she further described as acts of desperation from a once respected movement that has lost its moral compass and political relevance.
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Three injured in suspected grenade attack at Mandera hotel
According to a police report filed at the Mandera Police Station under OB No. 48/4/10/2025, the incident occurred at around 6:40 pm at Jakkey Hotel, located in the Corner B area of Mandera East Sub-County.
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Roselyn Akombe warns Kenyans against falling for politicians’ ‘fake fights’
In a statement on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Akombe accused the political class of deliberately fabricating imaginary rivalries to keep public attention focused on themselves rather than on national issues or new leadership voices.
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Stay alert! Met warns ahead of expected heavy rains on Sunday
According to the latest weather update, rainfall will persist over the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coastal Region, and parts of the Rift Valley.
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Police intercept Lamu-bound bus, recover bales of cannabis
According to a police report, the bus, registration KDN 368W and operated by Tawakal Bus Service, was on a routine trip from Nairobi when officers flagged it down for inspection.
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Georgia protesters try to storm Tbilisi presidential palace
The protest took place on the same day as local elections, which the opposition is largely boycotting following a government crackdown. One organiser had earlier called for leaders of the Georgian Dream party to be arrested.
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Kuria laments lost industrial vision he championed as Trade CS
In a statement on Saturday, October 4, Kuria said he had envisioned a rapidly industrialising nation driven by investment, innovation and job creation for young people.
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Vinicius double over Villareal sends Real top of La Liga
After a frustrating first half which saw the Real players whistled off the pitch at the break, it took Vinicius just 90 seconds to break the deadlock at the start of the second period.
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Raila is fine: Aide dismisses claims of ill health
In a statement issued on Saturday, Raila’s spokesperson Dennis Onyango accused a section of political figures of orchestrating a campaign of misinformation targeting the opposition leader.
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Ruto waives ID replacement fees ahead of 2027 elections
Speaking during the Pentecostal Assemblies of God (PAG) centenary celebrations in Nyang’ori, Vihiga County, on Saturday, Ruto said the directive will stand until after the 2027 General Election.
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Wetang’ula slams opposition, rallies Tharaka to back Ruto in 2027
Speaking at Mukothima Primary School in Tharaka Constituency during a women’s empowerment drive hosted by MP George Murugara, Speaker Wetang’ula said the opposition was frustrated by the government’s visible progress in transforming the country.
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Government has made huge progress in fight against banditry - DP Kindiki
Speaking on Saturday during the Elgeyo-Marakwet Economic Empowerment Engagement at Sambirir Grounds in Marakwet East, Kindiki said removing illegal firearms from the hands of civilians was the final step toward restoring full normalcy after years of insecurity caused by armed banditry.
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Distorted! NPS faults media over CHAN fraud claims against DIG Lagat
NPS, in a statement on October 4, 2025, described the claims as “sensationalist, distorted, and bordering on misinformation.”
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PM Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'
The comments came after Hamas released a statement on Friday in which it agreed to free the hostages under a US peace plan, but did not mention disarmament and sought negotiations on other issues.
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Woman seeks to halt reinstatement of two senior police officers
The two officers had faced charges of unlawful detention and torture. They were accused of ordering Ayni’s arrest on December 31, 2021, at Eastleigh North Police Station and holding her at Muthaiga Police Station for two days.
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Burundi’s request forces delay of key EAC ministerial meeting
The meeting, which was initially scheduled for October 3, was meant to address the termination of short-term contracts, discuss new recruitment plans, and consider the reinstatement of some staff. However, the session has now been pushed to October 13 after Burundi’s Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Cooperation Minister Edouard Bizimana asked for a reschedule. The delay has also affected quorum, making it impossible for discussions to continue.
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Cotu turns down invitation to join redundancy talks in sugar sector
The planned redundancy follows the government’s decision to lease four state-owned sugar factories to private investors, who have now received approval to lay off all employees as part of the handover process.
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Seven Kenyans win legal battle over British army fathers
The Family Court ruling confirms parentage for the individuals, whose fathers were previously unknown to them. Six of the fathers had served at the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk), while one was employed as a contractor.
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Woman arrested at JKIA for trying to smuggle cocaine to Dubai
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit carried out further checks and discovered that the suspect had ingested narcotics. Under medical supervision, she later excreted three cocaine pellets, and authorities believe additional drugs may remain inside her. She is being closely monitored as the investigation continues.
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Eldoret High court paves way for defence in six-year-old murder case
The ruling paves the way for the case to move to the defence hearing scheduled for December 16. Mogaka is accused of stabbing Ngaira on the neck with a broken beer bottle during a gathering at the Annex area in Eldoret in February 2019.