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Published on October 9, 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — The United States has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its campaign against the tribunal, with the court to condemning the move as an assault on the rule of law. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the Hague-based court of seeking…
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The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.
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The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.
Published on October 9, 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 5.0 per cent from 4.9 per cent, projecting further growth to 5.3 per cent in 2027 as industry and services support the expansion. Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge presented the outlook on Thursday, October 8, a day after the Monetary […]
Published on October 9, 2026
Tanzania's Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has announced plans to phase out physical airtime scratch cards, encouraging mobile phone users to transition to digital recharge methods as the country advances towards a cashless economy. In a public notice issued on October 8, 2026, the regulator announced that a pilot program will begin on January 1, 2027, following public awareness campaigns that…
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Gladys Wanga pledges free, fair ODM nominations for 2027 and questions Uhuru Kenyatta’s influence over opposition presidential hopefuls at Kakamega memorial.
Published on October 9, 2026
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that a united coalition can defeat… Read More...
Published on October 9, 2026
The Cabinet has approved an electric cooking programme worth $8.8 million (approximately Sh1.1 billion) to support the adoption of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in four counties. The programme will benefit households in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House, the government said the initiative would promote…
Published on October 9, 2026
The Cabinet has adopted the Kenya National Energy Compact, which seeks to mobilise approximately Sh2.47 trillion ($19 billion) in investment and connect an additional 5.1 million households to electricity by 2030. In a dispatch following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Friday, the government said the initiative would expand electricity access in underserved communities,…
