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Riara University probes students linked to viral bathroom assault video
Riara University probes students linked to viral bathroom assault video.
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Africa
Chivayo, wife’s bodies will not be viewed before burial, family says
Family spokesperson Herbert Chivayo said the condition of the bodies led the family to abandon plans for a body-viewing ceremony.
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Salama horror crash: Several feared dead after lorry hits vehicles
The road crash happened shortly after midnight on Saturday, October 3, along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway after a lorry reportedly lost control following brake failure and crashed into several vehicles.
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MPs divided over 1,000-voter limit as election law changes face scrutiny
The disagreement emerged during debate on the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bill No. 29 of 2024), a consensus Bill arising from the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) process.
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Pregnant woman’s body found by roadside as Kirinyaga residents demand answers
The Inspector General of the National Police Service has been briefed on the case and directed the Director of Criminal Investigations to move with speed in establishing what happened.
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Kenya’s child trafficking crisis spreads from villages to social media, study finds
The National Crime Research Center study shows that child trafficking has taken different forms, ranging from sexual exploitation and forced labour to illegal adoption, begging and involvement in criminal activities.
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Mudavadi calls for unified African agenda as leaders gather in Egypt
The Prime Cabinet Secretary also highlighted Africa’s mineral resources, saying the continent would explore ways of deriving greater economic value from its mineral wealth.
Sports
KCB Lions and KCB KOBS set for cross-border rugby showdown
The fixture is the first leg of the inaugural KCB Rugby Series, a two-leg showdown between two of the region's most established clubs.
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Naomi Korir: How fistula almost changed the course of her running career
The 28-year-old finished fifth in the mile final in Glasgow in August, marking the biggest moment yet in a career that began under circumstances that could easily have kept her away from athletics.
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Jambojet reopens Nairobi-Entebbe route with Sh22,950 fares
Jambojet initially launched flights between Nairobi and Entebbe in 2018 and operated the route for almost two years.
Global Affairs
Global fuel crisis deepens as G7 agrees to release 100m barrels
The agreement was reached during a meeting chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, with the G7 saying members and partner countries would prioritise diesel supplies in the early stages of the plan.
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High Court quashes JSC notices seeking removal of seven Supreme Court judges
A three-judge bench comprising Justices Charles Kariuki, Lawrence Mugambi and Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the JSC did not carry out the required initial assessment before issuing notices to the judges.
Sports
Godfrey Oduor named interim coach as Harambee Starlets announce provisional Olympic squad
Instead, the changing of the guard at Harambee Starlets was announced through something far more mundane: a provisional squad list.
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Migwena Grounds set for Raila’s first death anniversary
The choice of Migwena was linked to Raila’s long association with the grounds, where he regularly attended sporting events, including India sports games.
News
KICC to tell Raila’s story as ODM begins nationwide October tributes
Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, has asked Kenyans to join the tributes by lighting candles from 6pm, whether at the organised events or from wherever they are.
Politics
Ruto revives ‘Mr 40’ jibe as Kalonzo age debate heats up
During his address in Mombasa, Ruto also warned voters against allowing political noise, divisions and false claims to shape their decisions.
Technology
Smartphone boom pushes Kenya’s connected devices to 78.7 million
Active mobile subscriptions increased by 7.4 per cent during the quarter to reach 84.1 million, pushing mobile penetration to 157.7 per cent.
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Raila’s memory to shine across Kenya in nationwide candle-lighting
In Nairobi, the main gathering will be held at Uhuru Park, with activities beginning at 3pm before the candle-lighting ceremony at 6pm.
Corridors of Justice
Lumakanda police boss denied bail in defilement case
At the Kakamega Law Courts, Kwendo faces a main charge of defilement, an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child.
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Ministry clarifies shift from SHA provider portal to integrated HMIS
Since the establishment of SHA, the Digital Health Agency (DHA) has provided healthcare providers with a portal to support the submission and transmission of claims to SHA, particularly during the transition period.
Exclusives
Keyhole procedures reducing need for open-heart surgery, Cardiologist says
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Dr Mathenge explained how cardiology has evolved from conventional approaches.
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Kenya unveils national green building repository to drive climate-resilient construction
KGBS is also focusing on climate resilience, particularly as Kenya prepares for the expected El Niño rains.
Global Affairs
Fresh Yemen fighting pushes food insecurity to highest level this year
More than 149,000 people have been displaced by the latest escalation, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), with many of those affected having already experienced displacement during Yemen's prolonged conflict
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US Senate confirms Henry Wooster as ambassador to Kenya
Wooster is therefore expected to strengthen diplomatic coordination between the two governments.
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Manchester City appeals ruling over Premier League financial breaches
The club was found guilty of all charges relating to alleged breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
Education and Career
Rugby School head Gareth Parker-Jones to lead Wellington Kenya
Parker-Jones, who has served as Rugby School's Head Master since 2020, will join Wellington Kenya a year before its launch and also take on the role of Head of Education at Rendeavour.
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Government approves Sh6.4bn NYS expansion as recruitment targets 100,000
The Public CS said the upgraded facilities would be able to accommodate and train about 50,000 NYS members at a time.
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Registrar of Political Parties approves reservation of Linda Mwananchi Movement
Registrar of Political Parties and CEO J C Lorionokou communicated the decision in a letter dated October 1, 2026, addressed to Bansbury Associates Advocates LLP, the legal representatives of the applicants.
Technology
Kenyans to receive emergency SMS despite opt-out settings as El Niño nears
In a letter addressed to the chief executives of Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya and Jamii Telecommunications, the CA ordered the operators to support test runs scheduled for October 2.
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Khalwale links Kakamega governor bid to Sifuna’s 2027 presidential vehicle
The Kakamega also confirmed that he plans to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), although he said the move would only happen when the law allows him to make the transition.