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Why Kenyans May Pay Less for Milk Soon, But Not Bread or Cooking Oil
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Why Kenyans May Pay Less for Milk Soon, But Not Bread or Cooking Oil

Kenyan households could see milk prices ease in the coming months as the October-to-December rains improve pasture, but bread and cooking oil prices may remain high because international markets heavily influence their costs. In a press…

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Govt Cautions Kenyans Over Jaba-Infused Drinks
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Govt Cautions Kenyans Over Jaba-Infused Drinks

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has warned consumers about misleading certification claims on khat-infused beverages, commonly known as miraa or muguka, and marketed as jaba juice. In a notice on October 16, the standards agency said…

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CBK Reveals What Will Determine When Kenya Gets a New IMF Loan
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CBK Reveals What Will Determine When Kenya Gets a New IMF Loan

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has explained why Kenya cannot yet confirm when it will secure a new lending programme from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying the start date will depend on whether the two sides…

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Amsons Group Acquires Oryx Tanzania Business in US$230 Million Deal
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Amsons Group Acquires Oryx Tanzania Business in US$230 Million Deal

Pan-African conglomerate Amsons Group has agreed to acquire Geneva-based Oryx Energies’ downstream business in Tanzania for more than US$230 million, expanding its presence in the regional fuel market. The deal will transfer Oryx Energies’…

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Kenya Met Lists 45 Counties Set to Receive Rain as Weekend Approaches
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Kenya Met Lists 45 Counties Set to Receive Rain as Weekend Approaches

The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) has forecast rainfall in several counties between Saturday, October 17, and Wednesday, October 21, with thunderstorms expected in some areas. In a five-day forecast issued on October 16,…

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Sanlam Allianz Kenya Announces Major Restructuring
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Sanlam Allianz Kenya Announces Major Restructuring

Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC has announced plans to transfer the long-term insurance business of its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) Limited, to the parent company. The proposed reorganization will…

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Equity Group Appoints New Company Secretary
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Equity Group Appoints New Company Secretary

Equity Group Holdings Plc has appointed Victoria Cherotich as its Group Company Secretary following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In a statement on October 16, the Group Board Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, said Cherotich…

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KSh1.8 Billion Road Project Launched to Link Chepkorio and Kipsaina
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KSh1.8 Billion Road Project Launched to Link Chepkorio and Kipsaina

Construction of a 30-kilometre road linking Chepkorio Township, Kaplimo and Kipsaina in Keiyo South Constituency is set to proceed under a KSh1.8 billion project launched by President William Ruto during his North Rift development tour.…

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Oburu Celebrates Birthday at Nairobi Hospital Sends Message to His Wives
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Oburu Celebrates Birthday at Nairobi Hospital Sends Message to His Wives

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has marked his birthday on October 15 while mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. In a message shared on Thursday, Oburu described the coincidence as a deeply personal moment, saying the…

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EPRA Signals Possible Fuel Price Increases in the Coming Months
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EPRA Signals Possible Fuel Price Increases in the Coming Months

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has warned that fuel prices in Kenya could rise further depending on developments in the Middle East, following disruptions to global petroleum supplies linked to the ongoing conflict.…

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KPSEA 2026 Timetable: Key Dates Parents and Candidates Need to Know
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KPSEA 2026 Timetable: Key Dates Parents and Candidates Need to Know

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the 2026 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), outlining the dates, subjects and examination times for Grade 6 learners. According to KNEC, the…

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Where to Access SHA-Covered Treatment in Lamu County [Full List]
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Where to Access SHA-Covered Treatment in Lamu County [Full List]

Residents of Lamu County can access healthcare through a network of dispensaries, clinics, health centers, and hospitals across the county that the Social Health Authority contracts with. The Social Health Authority finances eligible…

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KRA Clarifies Invoice Systems Accepted for Government Payments
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KRA Clarifies Invoice Systems Accepted for Government Payments

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that suppliers doing business with government entities can use valid invoices generated through both the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Tax Invoice Management System…

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Winnie Odinga Declares Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat
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Winnie Odinga Declares Bid for Nairobi Senate Seat

Winnie Odinga, daughter of the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has officially declared her bid for the the Nairobi Senate seat, making the announcement during the first anniversary commemoration of the late former Prime Minister.…

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Mama Ida Issues Update on Oburu After Chants
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Mama Ida Issues Update on Oburu After Chants

Mama Ida Odinga has issued an update on Oburu Odinga after young people chanted his name during the first anniversary commemoration of Raila Odinga’s death. Ida, the widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Oburu’s…

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Win for Sifuna as Equitable Party Becomes Linda Mwananchi
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Win for Sifuna as Equitable Party Becomes Linda Mwananchi

The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the change of The Equitable Party (TEP) name to Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). In a letter dated October 13, 2026, the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer J. C.…

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India Offers to Supply KDF New Armoured Military Vehicles
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India Offers to Supply KDF New Armoured Military Vehicles

India has offered to supply mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to support operations against terrorist groups. According to a report published by Indian defence news outlet IDRW on October 15,…

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KNEC Withholds Teacher Training Exam Results for Some Students
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KNEC Withholds Teacher Training Exam Results for Some Students

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released results for six teacher education assessment and examination categories for the 2023 and 2025 cohorts. In an announcement dated October 15, KNEC said it had released and…

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Several Kenyans Abducted in Congo Prompting Urgent Alert
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Several Kenyans Abducted in Congo Prompting Urgent Alert

The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LoDDCA) has issued an urgent security advisory following the abduction of Kenyan drivers and transport workers along a key cargo route in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), amid…

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