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First Lady Rachel Ruto (R) with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen during First Lady Rachel Ruto’s handover of houses and groundbreaking ceremony for the Chesongoch Community Resource Centre in Elgeyo Marakwet County, on October 21, 2026.

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Rachel Ruto provides houses to families devastated by landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet

The houses are part of a recovery initiative aimed at restoring shelter and dignity to families who lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods when a hillside collapsed following days of heavy rain

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on October 7, 2026, at the Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi.

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DP Kindiki, Kingi, Khaminwa among 146 lawyers in race for Senior Counsel title

The Senior Counsel designation recognises advocates for their standing and contribution to the legal profession.

Bradley Bosire 21 Oct 2026

Mosiria accuses Sakaja of stripping him of duties, claims plot to jail him

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Mosiria accuses Sakaja of stripping him of duties, claims plot to jail him

He claimed that on December 28, 2023, Sakaja stripped him of his responsibilities and transferred them to junior officers through what he described as an unprocedural memo.

Bradley Bosire 21 Oct 2026

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen arrives in Elgeyo Marakwet for First Lady Rachel Ruto’s handover of houses and groundbreaking ceremony for the Chesongoch Community Resource Centre in Elgeyo Marakwet County, on October 21, 2026.

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Murkomen unveils Sh5.5 billion road project, security plan for Kerio Valley

Murkomen said the government was intensifying disarmament efforts while investing in roads, security facilities and economic infrastructure to address insecurity and improve livelihoods in Elgeyo Marakwet and neighbouring areas

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

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Sakaja drops Mosiria as Nairobi County reshuffles chief officers

Mosiria, who had served in the Citizen Engagement and Customer Service docket, was not assigned a new position in the circular, while his responsibilities were transferred to another county official.

Morgan Wanyonyi 21 Oct 2026

Inside the deportation of American journalist investigating Shakahola massacre

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Inside the deportation of American journalist investigating Shakahola massacre

Kiser, who was investigating the Shakahola massacre and had reported concerns that controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie’s young children were being forced to fast.

Morgan Wanyonyi 21 Oct 2026

Inside NACADA's Kahawa West raid that destroyed 29,380 litres of illicit brew

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Inside NACADA's Kahawa West raid that destroyed 29,380 litres of illicit brew

The Kahawa West operation forms part of wider efforts to address the supply and consumption of alcohol and other drugs in Kenya. The NACADA Act of 2012 provides the legal framework for the authority's mandate to coordinate efforts to prevent and control alcohol and drug abuse

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Heavy trucks meant for Dangote Refinery received in Lamu Port on October 21, 2026.

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Lamu Port receives heavy machines for Dangote’s Sh2.2 trillion refinery

The arrival of the machinery comes as Kenya seeks to develop Lamu’s strategic position along the Indian Ocean and expand its capacity to handle large-scale industrial cargo

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo speaking in Isiolo on October 18, 2026

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Isiolo Governor offers to sacrifice UDA ticket to keep Ruto camp intact

The Isiolo Governor said he remained confident of clinching the ruling party’s ticket but maintained that the nomination contest should not drive his competitors into the opposition, urging them to remain in UDA and support Ruto’s re-election bid.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Aliko Dangote revealed as buyer of 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

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Aliko Dangote revealed as buyer of 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company

The transaction also makes Dangote the second-largest shareholder in KPC, giving his group influence over the company's strategic direction and opening the possibility of board representation.

Morgan Wanyonyi 21 Oct 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during deliberations on new measures to curb illicit alcohol production and drug cartels, in Karen, Nairobi, on October 21, 2026.

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Kindiki announces tougher laws as Government conducts 125 illicit alcohol raids

The crackdown comes amid concerns over the health risks associated with illicit alcoholic drinks, particularly products containing dangerous chemicals or manufactured without appropriate quality controls. Such products can put consumers at risk, while illegal distribution networks make it harder for authorities to enforce safety standards

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Hassan Omar: My speech on dead voters was figurative, not a call for electoral fraud

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Hassan Omar: My speech on dead voters was figurative, not a call for electoral fraud

Addressing the committee, Omar said his intention was to encourage voter registration and participation, arguing that his words had been interpreted outside their intended political context

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Devki Steel Mills

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Devki seeks approval to extract iron ore from 7,371 acres

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho published a notice in the Kenya Gazette on October 16, 2026, inviting members of the public and affected communities to raise objections before a decision is made on the application.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Kenya’s private sector credit growth forecast raised to 11.2% for 2026

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Kenya’s private sector credit growth forecast raised to 11.2% for 2026

The survey, released on October 20, 2026, also identified the expansion of retail and digital lending channels as factors expected to improve access to credit, although inflation, borrowing costs and global uncertainties could limit growth

Chrispho Owuor 21 Oct 2026

Kiharui MP Ndindi Nyoro in Lokichar, Turkana County People’s Tour on October 18, 2026

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Ndindi Nyoro questions billions in KPC share sales, raises pensioners’ concerns

Nyoro put the combined volume of shares sold by the institutions at 4.5 billion, saying the transactions raised approximately Sh42 billion. He added that NSSF had not yet completed its exit from the investment.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

COTU presses Parliament to speed up Ruto’s PAYE tax relief plan

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COTU presses Parliament to speed up Ruto’s PAYE tax relief plan

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli called for the plan to be implemented without unnecessary delays, urging the government to ensure that more low-income earners benefit from the proposed changes.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Naivasha Constituency MP, Jayne Kihara on Radio Generation interview on October 21, 2026. Visibility Shared Credit

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MP Kihara claims Ruto is behind plan to split Mt Kenya vote

The Naivasha MP made the claims on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Radio Generation, alleging that political outfits could be established in Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu and Kieni as part of a wider plan to divide the region.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

PS Sing’Oei challenges plan to scrap live election results broadcasts

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PS Sing’Oei challenges plan to scrap live election results broadcasts

The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary said live transmission had contributed to transparency and helped strengthen international confidence in Kenya’s elections.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Mathari appeals to public to help trace relatives of mental health patients

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Mathari appeals to public to help trace relatives of mental health patients

Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital offers specialised psychiatric treatment, forensic psychiatry, mental health services for children and adolescents, and care for patients referred from other health facilities.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman/Minh

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Court throws out sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

US District Judge Zachary Bluestone ruled that Ann had failed to meet key requirements in the case after missing three separate appointments for an independent medical examination. The judge said she had been given several opportunities to comply but had failed to take them.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Truck drivers stop DRC cargo deliveries after 12 reported deaths

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Truck drivers stop DRC cargo deliveries after 12 reported deaths

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has called on transport companies, clearing and forwarding agents, logistics operators, cargo owners and shippers to suspend loading and dispatching goods through the affected routes as drivers push for urgent measures to protect their lives.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

PS Sing’Oei defends US travel advisory as Kenya reports nine Ebola cases

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PS Sing’Oei defends US travel advisory as Kenya reports nine Ebola cases

The advisory, issued on October 19, cited the Ebola outbreak among several concerns facing travellers. Other risks listed included crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest and road safety.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Sh2.19 million cocaine found on Kampala-Nairobi bus at Malaba border

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Sh2.19 million cocaine found on Kampala-Nairobi bus at Malaba border

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the drugs were discovered during routine checks at the Malaba One-Stop Border Post (OSBP), where a Simba Coach bus travelling from Kampala to Nairobi was subjected to passenger and luggage screening.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Senators push for audit of housing projects in all 47 counties

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Senators push for audit of housing projects in all 47 counties

The inquiry is expected to establish whether the government is getting value for money from the programme, which is partly financed through a mandatory housing levy of 1.5 per cent deducted from workers’ salaries.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Former Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi

Politics

Wamunyinyi quits DAP-K leadership to join Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi

The former lawmaker said Sifuna's message resonated with small-scale traders, boda boda operators, unemployed young people and farmers, whom he described as groups whose concerns often receive little attention in political discussions.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Trump hit with new court challenge over Canadian import tariffs

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Trump hit with new court challenge over Canadian import tariffs

The Liberty Justice Center filed the case at the US Court of International Trade on behalf of Gellert Global Group, seeking to have the duties ruled unlawful and importers compensated through refunds with interest.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya during the swearing-in of the county’s new chief officers on October 14, 2026.

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Trans Nzoia Commissioner directs administrators to withhold courtesies from Natembeya

Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Allasow Hussein linked the order to what he described as Natembeya's failure to respect the President, warning administrators against continuing to salute the governor.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

No active Ebola cases in Uganda despite Nigeria infection alert

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No active Ebola cases in Uganda despite Nigeria infection alert

In an update released on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Uganda’s Ministry of Health said the woman had visited the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for business and passed through Uganda in early October.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

Controller of Budget questions treasury over Sh209 Billion in extra spending

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Controller of Budget questions treasury over Sh209 Billion in extra spending

Of the funds withdrawn, Sh187.9 billion went towards recurrent expenditure, while Sh21.47 billion was used for development projects. The total was equivalent to about five per cent of the government's gross budget estimates.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026

I was tired of him! Dan Mackenzie opens up on life under his father’s teachings

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I was tired of him! Dan Mackenzie opens up on life under his father’s teachings

Dan’s account comes as the High Court’s ruling against his father and 28 other accused persons in the Shakahola murder case brings renewed attention to the suffering linked to the Good News International Church.

Maureen Kinyanjui 21 Oct 2026