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Trump steps into New York race, urges support for Cuomo over Mamdani
Global Affairs

Trump steps into New York race, urges support for Cuomo over Mamdani

Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, is leading in opinion surveys. Cuomo, who served as governor and entered the race as an Independent after losing the Democratic primary, sits in second place. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican challenger, trails in third. Yet Trump did not endorse Sliwa, instead cautioning that backing him would benefit Mamdani.

Rains in the capital Nairobi. PHOTO/Handout
News

Wet week ahead as Met warns of more rains across Kenya

The report shows that the Highlands on both sides of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley belt, coastal zones, northeastern counties, and the southeastern lowlands will continue to experience showers during the forecast period. These rains are expected at various times of the day in different locations.

Cane crunch deepens as sugar output declines
Business

Cane crunch deepens as sugar output declines

Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics indicate sugar mills produced 406,807 tonnes between January and August, compared with 541,681 tonnes in a similar period in 2024. This decline of 24.89 per cent has been linked to a lack of fully grown cane after farmers and processors harvested ahead of schedule in previous cycles and scaled back planting, leaving plantations struggling to regenerate.

27 found shut inside Mombasa church in suspected cult case
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27 found shut inside Mombasa church in suspected cult case

Changamwe Police Commander Patrick Gogo said officers traced the group to Zion Fire Annointing Ministries, where the individuals were found cut off from the outside world. He explained that the operation was part of a broader security effort that began last Wednesday, targeting suspected illegal religious gatherings in the area.

Elgeyo Marakwet death toll rises to 32 as search for missing villagers continues
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Elgeyo Marakwet death toll rises to 32 as search for missing villagers continues

Access challenges remain one of the biggest setbacks for the search teams, who are struggling through muddy slopes, fallen trees and blocked roads. Air support has been mobilised to ferry the injured, move emergency supplies and reach cut-off families who cannot be accessed by road. Residents and volunteers have joined the effort, digging through collapsed soil and searching riverbanks as hope slowly fades but determination remains strong.

UASU demands SRC harmonize allowances across public universities
Education and Career

UASU demands SRC harmonize allowances across public universities

UASU Vice Chairperson, Cyprian Ombati, said the union is pushing for harmonization of allowances under the upcoming 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to ensure that lecturers performing similar work receive equal compensation, regardless of the university they serve in.