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Baringo by-election: Gideon Moi pulls out following State House meeting
KANU Secretary General George Wainaina confirmed that the party will not present a candidate in the race, effectively giving UDA a clear path.
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KENCO refutes claims of scheduled meeting with Social Health Authority
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 9, 2025, KENCO said it had not received any official communication or invitation from the Authority regarding the said meeting.
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Kenya welcomes Hamas-Israel ceasefire agreement
In a statement on October 9, 2025, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi praised the accord as a breakthrough that should pave the way for a lasting peace in the region.
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Social Health Authority appoints 25 individuals to senior management
In a statement dated October 9, 2025, the SHA Board said the appointments followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process that began on July 29, 2025.
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IEBC approves UDA candidate Chemitei for Baringo Senate race
In the UDA nomination, Chemitei emerged top with 48,791 votes, surpassing Tobole Kipsang Kibor Wycliffe, who received 30,897 votes, and Daniel Kiptoo Korir, who trailed with 23,613 votes.His approval by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) now allows him to officially begin preparations for the by-election campaign.
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Ruto pledges to drive regional transformation as he takes over COMESA chairman
In a statement on Thursday, October 9, 2025, President Ruto said he accepted the role with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of duty.
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Busia County commits to settle Sh2.6bn pending bills by 2027
Governor Otuoma said the county had devised a two-year plan that will see 30 percent of its annual budget committed to settling the long-standing debts, supplemented by additional allocations through supplementary budgets.
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Ruto urges Africa to boost intra-continental trade to 50%, invest in local institutions
Speaking during the 24th COMESA Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, President Ruto noted that intra-African trade remains at just 14 percent, far below other global regions.
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PLEAD programme strengthens Kenya’s prosecution services, says ODPP
Over the years, the PLEAD programme has strengthened both the operational and institutional capacity of the ODPP through targeted interventions. These include the formulation and publication of crucial policy documents and prosecutorial guidelines aimed at streamlining legal processes and enhancing transparency.
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Government moves to boost tea earnings amid farmer concerns
Speaking on Thursday, Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh said the government remains committed to supporting tea farmers through both immediate and long-term measures.
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Man Utd manager Amorim needs three years to prove worth- Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Ratcliffe's comments, made during an interview on The Times' The Business podcast, offer a clear defense of Amorim amidst swirling media speculation regarding the manager's future following a troubled start to the season.
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Elite Presidential Guard Company gets new commandant
Losur replaces Ernest Cheruiyot (CP), who moves to the GSU Headquarters as the new staff officer, operations. Cheruiyot had served as the commandant of the company since July 2023.
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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.
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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.
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President Ruto sets agenda for a dynamic and integrated COMESA
Ruto paid tribute to Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the outgoing chair, for his steady leadership, which he said had helped the bloc achieve notable progress.
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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
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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.
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Wanjigi calls for issue-focused politics ahead of elections
Wanjigi reflected on Kenya’s political landscape, noting that the first genuine two-party presidential race occurred in 2017, a contrast to earlier contests which involved multiple smaller players, often focused solely on winning.
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IEBC urged to clarify iris scan data use and expand access to registration services
The group also wants the commission to confirm whether a Data Protection Impact Assessment was conducted before the iris scan system was introduced and to clarify which systems or external parties, if any, can access the biometric data, as well as the safeguards in place to prevent misuse.
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Court of Appeal upholds Kenyan firm’s right to use ‘Basmati’ label
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has dismissed an appeal by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) of India, which had challenged a High Court decision allowing Krish Commodities Limited to register six trademarks bearing the word “Basmati.”
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Treasury PS Kiptoo summoned after ignoring 16 parliamentary hearings
The National Assembly has summoned Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo to appear before the National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee on November 4, 2025, following a string of 16 missed invitations to address concerns over 14 public funds under his ministry.
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Somali minors plead not guilty to charges of insulting Kenyan flag
According to probation reports presented in court, the boys were found with falsified papers and admitted they were in the country without proper documentation. They told the court they were in the process of regularising their stay in Kenya when the flag incident occurred.
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Betting mania in Kenya leaves families struggling, Sh88.5 billion lost each year
Research by MWARP indicates that 84 per cent of Kenyan youth have tried betting, with about one-third engaging daily. This amounts to daily losses of roughly Sh242 million, funds that could instead pay for rent, school fees, or daily household needs.
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Kenya’s ambassador to Slovenia Maurice Makoloo ends tour of duty
He described it as a privilege to serve as Kenya’s first Ambassador to Slovenia and to help lay the foundation for lasting friendship and cooperation.
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KUCCPS directs universities, colleges to submit courses and capacities for 2026 intake
According to a media release dated October 8, 2025, KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome has urged institutions to submit their programs through the KUCCPS online placement system.
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Ex-Nairobi Water clerk arrested over forged degree, Sh7.8 million fraud
Anyoso was arrested on October 8, 2025, after investigations revealed that she used a falsified Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate purporting to be from the University of Nairobi.
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Senator Mutinda elected to global Parliamentary Network board
Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi congratulated the Senator on her appointment and urged fellow senators to fully support her as she takes on the new international leadership role.
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Maraga appoints Prof. Mcharo as co-executive director of 2027 campaign secretariat
Maraga said the appointment marks a key step in shaping his campaign leadership team under the “Maraga ‘27” banner, anchored on the slogan Reset, Restore, Rebuild.
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Taifa Care to will now cover mental health, CS Duale announces
Duale said the inclusion of mental health under Taifa Care reflects the government’s commitment to equitable, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare, ensuring that no Kenyan is left behind.
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DCI launches manhunt for suspect in Samburu family murder
According to detectives, the suspect allegedly killed his wife, Ann Njeri Atheera, and their two daughters, Natalia Nyambura, 6, and Tyra Jones, 4, on the night of September 27, 2025.