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Murkomen said the facility would help authorities facilitate legitimate cross-border trade while preventing criminals and illegal goods from entering the country.
British High Commissioner Matt Baugh said the initiative was part of efforts to extend the Commission’s engagement beyond Nairobi and reach people and businesses in other parts of the country.
The summons follows statements he allegedly made during a political rally in Mombasa County on September 11, 2026, concerning the possibility of deceased voters participating in elections
The budget office wants the Senate to fast-track consideration of the report and follow up on the implementation of its recommendations. The proposed legal changes include amendments to the Public Finance Management Act and the Kenya Revenue Authority Act.
The PS emphasised the importance of community participation and timely information sharing in preventing crime and ensuring reported cases are handled effectively.
The Supreme Court is due to hear the case on Wednesday, October 14, following an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal that upheld the payments.
The latest move allows members of the diplomatic community to apply for the certificates at a facility closer to their work, reducing the need to travel to DCI headquarters in Nairobi or Huduma Centres. The upgraded system has also cut the reported processing period from 14 days to same-day issuance.
Kipchumba Murkomen explains why he believes roads, electricity and economic opportunities are central to addressing insecurity and tensions in West Pokot County.
Finnerty issued the apology during a live television broadcast on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, admitting that his remarks were misguided and had offended people in Kenya and beyond.
The Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2026–2030 identifies ownership of content, access to audience data and the development of different income streams as important factors in helping creators and media companies benefit from the industry's projected growth
Data from Viglant’s September 2026 Retail Loss Brief shows that 1,615 incidents were reported during the month, a 109.5 per cent increase from August.
Kenya Pipeline Company reported a 13% rise in annual profit to Sh11.58 billion and proposed a Sh5.9 billion dividend as cash holdings increased and borrowings declined.
The 2026 County Development Index (CDI) places Nairobi at the top of the economic performance rankings with a score of 0.96 and a Gross County Product (GCP) exceeding Sh4.1 trillion
Raila's death came at a sensitive time, when ODM was already facing difficult decisions over its relationship with President William Ruto’s administration and the direction it should take in the run-up to the 2027 General Election.
Dr Martins Chibueze, WHO Kenya’s Head of Health Emergencies, pointed to contact tracing and continued monitoring as key measures in identifying potential infections and limiting the risk of further transmission.
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has temporarily stopped Wiper Patriotic Front from registering as The Ukombozi Alliance after Allan Jayuga Akivaga challenged the name reservation.
Addressing the House of Commons on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the opposition leader said Kenya needed to move beyond selling unprocessed materials and buying back finished products, arguing that more economic value should be created within the country.
The first vessel, the Guinea-Bissau-flagged HS Dignity, sank after sending a distress signal, with six crew members rescued and 10 others still missing.
During his North Rift tour in Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on Tuesday, Ruto criticised leaders seeking to end the initiative, questioning why elected representatives would oppose a programme he says is intended to benefit ordinary citizens.
The penalties are contained in the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill 2024, which is due for consideration at the committee stage in the National Assembly this week.
The United Nations warns that the global outlook masks significant regional inequalities, with poverty increasingly concentrated in areas affected by conflict, economic instability and climate-related shocks
The President's remarks came as he continued a 10-day tour of the North Rift, combining criticism of the opposition with efforts to highlight his administration’s development record and rally support for another presidential term.
The warning comes at a critical stage of preparations, with examination rehearsals expected to start on Friday and the first tests scheduled for October 19.
Speaking during the British High Commission’s first-ever Open House at Tononoka Hall in Mombasa on Tuesday, Baugh said the initiative would provide an opportunity for people to engage with the UK on education, trade and investment, innovation, conservation, security and the blue economy.
The new regulations also prescribe strict procedures for burial and body transportation, require exposed individuals to undergo up to 21 days of quarantine and introduce penalties for failing to report suspected infections as the government seeks to contain the risk of further transmission.
The family conveyed its concerns through Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale, who said the continued circulation of the claims had left relatives distressed and affected Oburu himself.
The medical team is expected to conduct more examinations on the tissue removed during surgery to establish the next steps in the Pope’s care.
Baugh said President William Ruto and his administration were committed to peaceful elections, noting that Britain would continue working with other partners to help Kenyans participate in the electoral process without interference or insecurity.
The successful candidates won seats through a majority vote, with their three-year terms set to begin in 2027.
Speaking at the venue, Ida, Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said Raila’s decades in politics had enabled him to build connections across different political movements and sections of society.