Speaking in a video posted on X on Saturday, Kalonzo said he had learned of the reported threat while on a routine home visit in Wingie.
By Samuel OtienoDuring two days of stakeholder hearings, regulators, disaster management officials and legal experts examined the country’s preparedness to develop nuclear energy while strengthening public safety and renewable energy development.
By Samuel OtienoThe French government described the unrest as an “escalation in violence”, with clashes reported in several cities, including Paris, Lyon, Limoges, Marseille and Toulouse.
By Samuel OtienoThe agreements were discussed during a meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee chaired by George Kariuki (Ndia), where representatives from aviation agencies and airlines called for the ratification process to be completed.
By Samuel OtienoThe cause of the fire remains unknown as firefighters respond to the scene to control the flames and prevent them from spreading to other sections of the park.
By Bradley BosireThe group included Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Junet and Senator Eddy Oketch, who joined the president during his 10-day tour of the North Rift ahead of the October 20 Mashujaa Day celebrations.
By Bradley BosireThe National Assembly Minority Whip maintained that inviting leaders with different political views was not wrong and that the family should be allowed to honour the late former prime minister without facing continued attacks.
By Bradley BosireIda also criticised sections of the political class over the conduct witnessed at the event, urging leaders to ensure their supporters respected people with differing political views.
By Bradley BosireThe 56-year-old rapper and music executive was moved to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Allenwood Low on Friday, according to the US Federal Bureau of Prisons. Officials, however, declined to disclose the reasons for the transfer.
By Bradley BosireIn a press release dated October 17, 2026, the Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, said the new cases involved a close male relative of the deceased index case and three health workers who attended to the patient while he was hospitalised.
By Bradley BosireThe President said the government had committed Sh3.5 billion to improve the institution’s infrastructure, with the planned projects including student accommodation, a library and lecture halls.
By Bradley BosireThe Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said an examination of the vehicle against the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL) database established that it had been reported stolen in the UK.
By Bradley BosireThe Deputy President said the government would not tolerate contractors who delay projects or undertake substandard work at taxpayers’ expense, insisting that those paid to execute public projects must fulfil their contractual obligations.
By Bradley BosireHis decision followed consultations with Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who had both supported his campaign to become the next UN Secretary-General.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking at a rally in Nandi on Saturday, October 17, Wandayi told Ruto that followers of the late opposition leader, popularly known as Baba, were supporting his presidency, pointing to a shift in political loyalties as the next election draws closer.
By Bradley BosireThe outspoken senator questioned the sincerity of leaders who had claimed to be among Raila’s closest allies, arguing that their absence from the first anniversary raised doubts about their willingness to continue honouring his memory in the years ahead.
By Bradley BosireThe agreement followed a three-day meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, held from October 14 to 16, 2026, where regional economic communities and international partners discussed ways to strengthen health security across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.
By Bradley BosireThe former Meru Governor argued that money had become a major influence in electoral politics, with politicians using handouts to attract supporters instead of winning them over through their plans and proposed solutions to the country’s problems.
By David AbonyoThe MP also praised the area's development, saying improvements in roads, infrastructure and security had helped Eastleigh grow into a major commercial centre attracting businesses and people from different communities.
By Chrispho OwuorNairobi County said three of the injured workers were taken to Kenyatta National Hospital, while all 24 workers reported to have been at the scene were found safe. No fatalities were recorded.
By Bradley BosireWHO wants countries to reduce dependence on long-term institutional care and invest more in community services that enable people to receive treatment without being separated from their families and daily lives.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) issued PPP with a certificate of full registration after the party met the legal conditions required to secure the status.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHospital chairman Dr Manilal Dodhia said the Eastleigh branch, classified as a Level Four hospital, was established to meet the healthcare needs of the surrounding community while providing services that can help identify eye problems and other illnesses before symptoms develop.
By Chrispho OwuorUnder the existing provisions, certain serious crimes are excluded from the definition of conduct performed in the course of official duty, allowing Kenya to exercise primary jurisdiction over those offences.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBishop Wanjiru, a politician, televangelist and presiding bishop of Jesus Is Alive Ministries (JIAM), was appointed to head the commission in late October 2024. However, in August 2026, she gave 30 days’ notice of her intention to leave the position by August 31.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe court directed the Inspector-General of Police and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to pay the four claimants for violations that included confiscating their mobile phones and failing to inform their families about their arrests and whereabouts.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKessha chairman Willy Kuria said teachers had legitimate concerns that needed to be addressed but cautioned against industrial action that could interfere with candidates’ examinations.
By Maureen KinyanjuiObura died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with the news confirmed in a condolence statement released on Friday, October 16, by Dr Barcley Onyambu, chairman of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) Board of Management.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn his ruling, Justice Gregory Mutai found that the evidence presented did not justify suspending the airport upgrade.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at the launch of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s book Illusions of Democracy on Friday, Kobia said Kenya’s democratic journey remained unfinished despite decades of political struggle, constitutional reforms and the introduction of multiparty democracy.
By David Abonyo