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Published on October 6, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 โ President William Ruto has congratulated Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed following his re-election to serve a second term. In a message shared on Tuesday, Ruto described Abiy’s new mandate as a vote of confidence in his leadership and vision for Ethiopia. โCongratulations my brother, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, on your re-election to lead Ethiopia forโฆ
Published on October 6, 2026
Jubilee Party Deputy leader and 2027 presidential candidate Fred Matiangโi has defended former President Uhuru Kenyattaโs conduct during the 2022 General Election. Matiang’i told Msenangu FM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, that Uhuru Kenyatta had no legal basis to interfere with the electoral process, even when concerns arose about how it was unfolding. He said […]
Published on October 6, 2026
Kenya is set to enforce the criminalisation of doping offenses starting January 2027 to align its laws with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) regulations. President William Ruto announced this during a meeting with WADA President Witold Baลka at the State House in Nairobi on Monday night. Ruto reaffirmed the countryโs commitment to embracing clean sports by complying with all WADAโฆ
Published on October 6, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 6 – The government has intensified its crackdown on criminal gangs and organised violence, identifying 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government was particularly concerned about the use of organised youth groups for political intimidation, attacks andโฆ
Published on October 6, 2026
Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced a two-day tour of Mombasa, bringing together a number of opposition leaders and aspirants as political activity intensifies along the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo announced the tour on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, through a social media post in which he declared that […]
Published on October 6, 2026
Barely two weeks after President William Ruto toured the Coast region and issued thousands of title deeds in a bid to woo residents ahead of the 2027 elections, a section of Kwale residents has raised concerns over the land documents, claiming they risk losing part of their ancestral land. More than 26,000 title deeds were […]
Published on October 6, 2026
The National Treasury has announced new dates for public hearings on the proposed FY 2027/28 and Medium-Term Budget, with the sessions now scheduled for Friday, October 9, Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, 2026. In a public notice published in MyGov on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Treasury said the hearings will take place […]
Published on October 6, 2026
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has pledged Kenya's support for South Sudan's preparations for its December elections while urging political leaders to pursue dialogue and consensus as Juba navigates a critical phase of its transition.
Published on October 6, 2026
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has released a list of approved Grade 11 textbooks and literary texts ahead of the rollout of Grade 11 under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2027. In a notice issued to schools and other education stakeholders, KICD said the approved materials are intended to guide institutions as they […]
