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The 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.
In 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
His 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.
Speaking 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
Nairobi 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.
WHO 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.
The 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.
Hospital 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.
Under 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.
Bishop 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.
The 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.
Kessha chairman Willy Kuria said teachers had legitimate concerns that needed to be addressed but cautioned against industrial action that could interfere with candidates’ examinations.
Obura 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.
In his ruling, Justice Gregory Mutai found that the evidence presented did not justify suspending the airport upgrade.
Speaking 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.
The contract covers the supply, delivery, installation, testing, commissioning, support and maintenance of the Integrated Electoral Management System (IEMS), as well as the hardware and accessories required to operate it.
The National Police Service (NPS) said the incident occurred on Friday, October 16, 2026, and warned that anyone found responsible would face legal action regardless of their political connections or position.
The President accused his political rivals of seeking leadership positions without being prepared to account for their promises or explain how they would deliver on them.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also condemned the reported arrangement, describing it as a gift to Putin that amounts to “an investment in a war that must be ended”.
The state said Mackenzie, also known as Mtumishi, Nabii and Papaa, was linked to instructions that encouraged followers to continue fasting until death. It maintained that the accused had different roles in a coordinated practice that ultimately resulted in the loss of lives.
Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria called for a detailed investigation to establish why the building collapsed and whether the demolition had been carried out in line with the required safety procedures.
The officials said Zacharia had been "let go" and was "transitioning out" of the role. Her exit followed several days of scrutiny over her professional qualifications and her handling of interviews and questions from reporters.
The operation was led by Dr Joseph Mutie, a consultant cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon, alongside Dr Ruel Maina, an ear, nose and throat specialist, and Dr Caroline Abuya, a consultant anaesthesiologist and intensivist.