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The new mausoleum of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga unveiled by President William Ruto on Wednesday, October 7, carries more than his remains. Its design brings together symbols from his political life, his family’s history and the…
Nyanja Factory, a key coffee-processing facility is operated by the Baragwi Farmers’ Cooperative Society. The cooperative’s coffee production has grown from 10 million kilograms in 2023–2024 to 13 million kilograms in 2025–2026, with…
Kenya Airways has confirmed that a passenger died following a medical emergency aboard one of its flights from Nairobi to Lagos, Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, October 7, the national carrier said the incident occurred on Tuesday,…
Kibabii University has earned a spot in the 2026 Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Awards after being named among the three partnerships competing for the Outstanding KTP Impact Award. In a statement on October 6, Kibabii…
Absa Group has appointed Eric Muriuki, the former executive who led NCBA’s digital banking business LOOP, to a senior role focused on driving growth across its African markets. Muriuki has taken up the position of Managing Executive for…
Kariobangi Sharks’ fight to retain their place in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League was thrown into further uncertainty after their promotion-relegation playoff against Mombasa United was abandoned following a pitch invasion and…
The Communications Authority (CA) is considering proposals to have mobile network operators register SIM cards directly, rather than through agents. Appearing before the Public Petitions Committee on October 6, CA Chief Executive Officer…
President William Ruto convened an emergency meeting and directed the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to assess the situation following the death of a Kenyan confirmed to have an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease. In a…
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health advisory to travelers after Kenya confirmed a case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a form of Ebola, prompting health authorities to launch contact tracing efforts. In the advisory…
As Kenya braces for the heavy El Niño rains, St John’s Ambulance warns that the anticipated flooding could be more destructive than the catastrophic 1997 floods. In an exclusive interview with Teddy Ernest of The Kenya Times, the…
Kibabii University has suspended teaching and learning for the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year following student unrest at the institution. In a notice on Tuesday, October 6, Kibabii University said its Senate had resolved to…
Professor David Ndetei, the husband of the late Dr. Victoria Mutiso, has asked the court not to release the five people accused of killing his wife on bail, among them his ex-wife, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, and his children, Chris Mulwa and…
The latest world cost-of-living data reveals the cities where residents face some of the highest prices for everyday goods and services, with Swiss cities dominating the top of the ranking. Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s most…
Kenyans have been urged to remain calm and follow public health guidelines after the Ministry of Health confirmed the country’s first imported case of Ebola. The patient, a Kenyan citizen who had traveled from the Democratic Republic of…
Environmental conservation is being presented as an economic and social priority as Kenya marks Mazingira Week 2026, with the Government linking healthy ecosystems to water, food, livelihoods, jobs and national development. Mazingira Week…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has retained its position as Kenya’s biggest electricity producer, accounting for 57.52% of the country’s total power generation in the 2025/26 financial year. According to the Energy and…
Quickmart PLC has opened its Initial Public Offering (IPO), offering 2 billion ordinary shares to the public as the retailer prepares to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The offer opened on October 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and…
Governor of Siaya County James Orengo has taken over the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing Fred Ogola, who has expressed disappointment over the decision and questioned the direction the party has taken. In a…
Football fans looking to watch Kariobangi Sharks take on Mombasa United in the decisive Kenya Premier League promotion-and-relegation playoff will not be able to follow the match on live television or an official online stream. Fans will…
This new infrastructure, the Marua interchange, has marked a major leap forward in regional connectivity and traffic flow. While this development brings smoother transit to the area, navigating the new layout can be quite a puzzle for…
The Ministry of Interior has identified 109 organized criminal gangs and groups operating across Kenya, with Western, Rift Valley, and Nairobi recording the highest numbers. In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 6, the Ministry said…
Ebola patients can survive the disease when they receive early and intensive medical care, with treatment focusing on rehydration, managing symptoms, and preventing or treating complications. Ebola disease is caused by viruses in the…
Jambojet has alerted passengers and crew to a possible Ebola exposure linked to flight JM 8523, which traveled from Entebbe to Nairobi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. In a statement on October 6, the airline said it is working with the…
Kenya’s first imported Ebola case was detected after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for seven years travelled by road from the DRC to Kampala before flying into Nairobi. The Ministry of…
