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Several politicians have formally declared their intention to mount a 2027 presidential bid against President William Ruto as campaigns and political realignments gather momentum ahead of the next General Election. The early declarations…
The High Court in Malindi has ruled that compensation following a fatal road accident is not automatic, with claimants required to prove that negligence by the person being sued caused or contributed to the death. In a judgment delivered…
The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) has announced plans to hold mega protests in Nairobi on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as the university lecturers’ strike continues. In a notification dated Monday, October 12, UASU National…
Quickmart has clarified how it will determine shareholder dividend payouts following its initial public offering (IPO), with the retailer maintaining an 80% payout ratio as the minimum level while leaving the ceiling dependent on its…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE has extended the application period for its initial public offering (IPO) by two weeks, giving investors until October 27, 2026, to apply for shares. In a notice to investors on October 12,…
Microsoft is planning job cuts at its Nairobi Africa Development Centre (ADC) as part of changes to its engineering operations in Kenya. The company informed employees at the facility of the layoff plans on Monday, October 12, according to…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has warned that thousands of vehicles remain registered to previous owners because buyers have not completed online ownership transfers. In a statement on October 13, the Authority said…
Laikipia County has a network of hospitals, health centers, medical clinics, and dispensaries serving communities across the county, contracted under the Social Health Authority (SHA). SHA has approved facilities in areas including…
The Standard Group PLC has announced the resignation of two non-executive directors in a board change disclosed more than a month after their departures took effect.. In a notice dated October 12, 2026, Standard Group announced that Edward…
Newsmax, a US-based TV station, journalist Rob Finnerty has apologized to Kenyans following backlash over his comparison of New York City’s deteriorating state to Nairobi. In a statement on October 13, Finnerty said he misspoke and…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a 4-year road safety programme for the Kenya-South Sudan Road Corridor and plans to upgrade 6 road sections in Meru under a separate infrastructure project. These two projects…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to send a mission to Nairobi in early December 2026 for consultations, months before the next General Election scheduled for August 2027. In a statement on October 12, the National Treasury…
Kenyans should brace for higher prices and increased pressure on household budgets after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that inflation is set to rise while global economic risks continue to mount. In its latest World Economic…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has gazetted new rules to prevent and control Ebola transmission in Kenya, introducing screening requirements at border points, mandatory disease reporting, quarantine measures and penalties for…
Nandi County is set to expand access to affordable housing and student accommodation under a KSh18 billion investment in housing projects, hostels and modern markets, as the Government advances its development programme across the region.…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the rollout of a new digital system that will change how Kenyans register births by reducing bureaucracy, cutting delays, and making the service more accessible. Speaking during…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a KSh10 billion flood mitigation programme as the city steps up preparations for anticipated El Niño rains, with major investments in river rehabilitation, drainage improvement and road…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) released its October disbursement update, listing seven batches successfully processed and disbursed as of October 9, 2026, as university students seek updates on their upkeep funds. In a notice…
A helicopter crashed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, October 12, while attempting to take off, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of those on board. The five occupants were taken to hospital for medical assessment following…
The 47 Kenyan governors have elected Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki as the new chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka taking over as vice-chairperson. Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has…
SportPesa is bringing fresh momentum to its Aviator offering with the grand flight promotion, featuring a KSh 2.5 million prize pool. Running from 5 to 11 October 2026, the campaign gives the week a distinctive aviation theme. Its striking…
Bishop Ben Kiengei, popularly known as Muthee Kiengei, announced on October 12 that he will join Inooro FM after years at Kameme FM. In a statement shared by the Bishop, he said that he will officially join Inooro FM on October 12.…
The Kenya shilling weakened further against the US dollar during the week ending October 8 as the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) foreign exchange reserves declined and the dollar continued gaining strength globally. CBK data showed the…
The Environment and Land Court has barred Nairobi City County Government from implementing a resolution to lease or rent designated spaces within Uhuru Park and Central Park until it complies with public participation and other legal…
