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Congo-Brazzaville to Open Borders Visa-Free to All African Nationals From January 2027

Published on October 19, 2026

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Congo-Brazzaville will grant visa-free entry to all African nationals from January 2027, joining a growing continental movement; stay limits remain unconfirmed.

Congo-Brazzaville will grant visa-free entry to all African nationals from January 2027, joining a growing continental movement; stay limits remain unconfirmed.

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Anglican archbishop Ole Sapit to politicians: Stop the insults

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 46 views

Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has warned politicians against insults and divisive remarks, urging them to protect peace and national unity as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the consecration of an Anglican church in South Turkana on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Ole Sapit expressed concern over growing […]

Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has warned politicians against insults and divisive remarks, urging them to protect peace and national unity as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the consecration of an Anglican church in South Turkana on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Ole Sapit expressed concern over growing […]

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LeBron joins 76ers to chase one more NBA title at age 41

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 21 views

LeBron James, yearning to capture a fifth career NBA title, tips off his record 24th campaign on Tuesday at age 41 with his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates chasing a long-sought crown. The league's 81st season launches with the Sixers at New York, watching the Knicks hoist their first championship banner since 1973. James made it clear in July when heโ€ฆ

LeBron James, yearning to capture a fifth career NBA title, tips off his record 24th campaign on Tuesday at age 41 with his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates chasing a long-sought crown.

The league's 81st season launches with the Sixers at New York, watching the Knicks hoist their first championship banner since 1973.

James made it clear in July when he announced he was joining the 76ers that his move was all about making one more title run himself.

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Methu tells IEBC: You have no candidate in 2027, do not take sides

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 34 views

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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary General John Methu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against taking sides in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the electoral agency has no candidate to defend and must remain impartial. Speaking during a DCP tour in Murangโ€™a County on Monday, October 19, 2026, Methu […]

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary General John Methu has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against taking sides in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the electoral agency has no candidate to defend and must remain impartial. Speaking during a DCP tour in Murangโ€™a County on Monday, October 19, 2026, Methu […]

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George Natembeya responds to claims he's opposed to construction of KSh 1b hospital in Trans Nzoia

Published on October 19, 2026

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Edwin Sifuna

George Natembeya says he will work with President Ruto but back Edwin Sifuna in 2027, while addressing Trans Nzoiaโ€™s KSh1bn hospital and market stalls dispute.

George Natembeya says he will work with President Ruto but back Edwin Sifuna in 2027, while addressing Trans Nzoiaโ€™s KSh1bn hospital and market stalls dispute.

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Former MP renews Governorship bid, accuses Nyaribo of poor service delivery

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FMBy Rosemary Onyancha👁 26 views

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi has criticised Nyamira Governor Amos Nyariboโ€™s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver development projects to residents as expected. Momanyi, who contested the Nyamira gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election but lost to Nyaribo, is positioning himself for another bid for the seat ahead of the 2027 races. Speakingโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi has criticised Nyamira Governor Amos Nyariboโ€™s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver development projects to residents as expected.

Momanyi, who contested the Nyamira gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election but lost to Nyaribo, is positioning himself for another bid for the seat ahead of the 2027 races.

Speaking in Ibara, Kebirigo, Momanyi said residents had yet to feel the benefits of devolution under Nyariboโ€™s leadership, citing stalled projects, poor road infrastructure and a deteriorating health sector.

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Former MP renews Governorship bid, accuses Nyaribo of poor service delivery

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FMBy Rosemary Onyancha👁 21 views

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi has criticised Nyamira Governor Amos Nyariboโ€™s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver development projects to residents as expected. Momanyi, who contested the Nyamira gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election but lost to Nyaribo, is positioning himself for another bid for the seat ahead of the 2027 races. Speakingโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Former Borabu MP Ben Momanyi has criticised Nyamira Governor Amos Nyariboโ€™s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver development projects to residents as expected.

Momanyi, who contested the Nyamira gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election but lost to Nyaribo, is positioning himself for another bid for the seat ahead of the 2027 races.

Speaking in Ibara, Kebirigo, Momanyi said residents had yet to feel the benefits of devolution under Nyariboโ€™s leadership, citing stalled projects, poor road infrastructure and a deteriorating health sector.

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Counties to Receive Ksh425.6 Million More in Additional Allocations

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Ruto's assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Ruto's assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

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Counties to Receive KSh425.6 Million More in Additional Allocations

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 37 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Rutoโ€™s assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026. The law raises the total additional allocations to counties to KSh71.09 billion, up from KSh70.67 billion in the previous financial year. The funding includes KSh12.73 billion fromโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Rutoโ€™s assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

The law raises the total additional allocations to counties to KSh71.09 billion, up from KSh70.67 billion in the previous financial year.

The funding includes KSh12.73 billion from the National Government’s share of revenue and KSh56.38 billion in loans and grants from development partners, alongside allocations from court fines and mineral royalties.

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