Man jailed 10 years for raping 86-year-old woman in Nyeri
A Mukurwe-ini court has sentenced Jairus Githendu Irenyo to 10 years in prison for raping an 86-year-old woman in Nyeri County.
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Kenya Urges Diaspora to Invest More at Home as Australia Photo Exhibition Opens in Nairobi
Kenya is urging citizens abroad to invest more at home, saying 80 per cent of diaspora remittances go towards consumption rather than investment.
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IEBC defends CEO shortlist amid questions over foreign applicants
IEBC has defended its CEO recruitment, saying all foreign applicants were disqualified after the Maraga-led People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms questioned the nationality of some names on the longlist.
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Kuria accuses Gachagua, Sifuna of undermining Kalonzo’s opposition ambitions
“On 9th July 2007, ODM (then united as ODM Kenya) held a mammoth rally at Tononoka, Mombasa. Kalonzo Musyoka was badly heckled. That is the day he left the then United Opposition to launch his own Kupita Kati Kati bid,” Kuria said.
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UASU calls off university lecturers’ strike after signing Sh20bn deal with government
UASU has called off the month-long university lecturers’ strike after signing a Sh20 billion deal with the government, paving the way for lecturers to resume work on November 2, 2026.
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Kisii hosts World Cities Day 2026 as leaders urge counties to integrate housing and waste management
In Kisii County, he cited affordable housing projects in Ogembo, Suneka, Nyachenge, Nyanchwa and Nyaribari Masaba as opportunities to expand access to housing, create jobs and stimulate local economic activity.
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Austrian firm plans to install 15,000 smart weather stations in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Austrian agricultural technology company Pessl Instruments plans to install 15,000 smart weather stations in Kenya as the first phase of a wider rollout targeting 100,000…
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Faulu shifts focus to small businesses with new lending products
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Faulu Microfinance Bank is shifting its lending strategy towards traders and small businesses, moving away from its traditional focus on retail banking and loans backed…
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Nairobi Police Chief assures ODM of security ahead of Jacaranda rally
Speaking after a meeting with Nairobi security chiefs, Mohamud said police officers would be deployed along the route from Uhuru Park to Jacaranda Grounds to maintain security and ensure the orderly movement of participants
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Babu Owino urges peace ahead of Broad-Based Jacaranda rally
“To those who will be coming here, I am the elected representative of Jacaranda and Embakasi East Constituency I want to tell you this because we respect human life and have love in our hearts. I want you to come and hold your rally…
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Pope Leo XIV becomes first pontiff to vote in a US election
“The Holy Father expresses his belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes,” the Holy See Press Office said in a statement.
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Truck driver’s Sh102mn windfall offers family a new start
After nearly two decades on the road, 47-year-old Peter Mwaniki says he will continue working as he considers how to use the money.
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46 Ebola contacts set for discharge from quarantine on November 3
“We must also be able to complete the full 21 days of followup and every person leaving quarantine must receive the agreed discharge package and support… we must also continue to follow up the nine contacts outside Kenya with the countries…
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Ruto: Why Bayern v Ajax in Nairobi is perfect tribute to former PM Raila Odinga
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 30, 2026 – President William Ruto believes there could be no better way to honour former Prime Minister Raila Odinga than a blockbuster tie between Bayern Munich…
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‘Mark your territory’: Gachagua challenges Sifuna over Farouk, Atwoli attacks
Gachagua has challenged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to assert his political influence in Western Kenya and confront critics, including Farouk Kibet and Francis Atwoli, as he pledged to support him if he secures the opposition’s 2027…
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Jumia says two-thirds of Kenyan customers are outside Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Jumia says 67.6 percent of its active customers in Kenya are based outside Nairobi, as the e-commerce platform prepares to launch its 2026 Black Friday…
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Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that $6.3bn (£4.7bn) of digital assets have been impacted by what is thought to be the biggest crypto hack…
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KDF, GardaWorld signs MoU on military dog training and welfare
The agreement seeks to enhance specialised canine capabilities through joint training, knowledge exchange and sustainable breeding programmes.
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Airtel Africa half-year profit rises 20.5pc to $452mn
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Airtel Africa’s profit after tax rose by 20.5 percent to 452 million dollars in the six months to September 2026, supported by higher revenue from…
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AI could have bigger economic impact than mobile money in Africa, tech leaders say
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 29 – Artificial intelligence could have a bigger economic impact on Africa than the mobile money revolution, but the continent must invest in data centres, fibre networks…
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73pc of Kenyan firms lack mature tech skills despite digital transformation push
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – Nearly three-quarters of Kenyan organisations lack mature technology workforce capabilities despite prioritizing digital transformation, exposing businesses to slower growth, operational inefficiencies and…
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Items stolen from Man Utd Munich air disaster memorial
MUNICH, Germany, October 30, 2026 – A glass sculpture and medals have been stolen from a memorial to the 23 people killed in the Munich air disaster, including eight Manchester…
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Ronaldo closes in on 1,000th goal with hat-trick
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 30, 2026 – Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick helped Al-Nassr to a 5-3 win against Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League and took the Portugal striker to 985…
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Kalonzo urges opposition unity and sacrifice after being booed at Sifuna event
Kalonzo made the call after being booed by delegates during the unveiling of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential secretariat.
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