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The Vice President inspected projects in Tharaka‑Nithi County and opened construction of the Ksh7.5 billion Nithi Bridge, an 880‑metre long, 100‑metre high span designed to reduce road accidents.
Elon Musk has committed roughly one billion dollars to Skydance, providing a major capital boost to the newly created media and entertainment firm led by David Ellison.
Professor Noah Feldman argues that the chief issue with the Supreme Court’s conservative majority is not partisanship but public apathy toward the real‑world effects of its decisions.
French health authorities announced the first human case of the livestock‑borne Shamonda virus in a severely immunocompromised patient who died, and said no risk to the general public has been identified.
Protests over the cost of living have broken out across Europe and Africa; while Europeans demonstrate over housing, wages and services, Africans confront far steeper economic hardships and weaker social safety nets.
Police report that a foreign national was beaten to death by a crowd of about 50 people on a Durban roadside, where he was approached before the assault.
A new report highlights Paul Barril, a French operative, as a central figure in the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda.
The former governor who lost the 2023 race has joined the ADC party and says he will challenge the powerful political machine of President ABAT, believing he can achieve what previous candidates could not.
The International Criminal Court received the European Union’s Sakharov Prize despite facing U.S. sanctions, a move that could irritate President Donald Trump.
On 22 October 2026 Kenya Pipeline Company rose 7.9 % to 9.78, while Nairobi Business Ventures fell 3.8 % to 1.26, and Safaricom accounted for 55.5 % of total equity turnover in the session.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security disclosed that 50 Kenyan nationals are among approximately 3,000 migrants facing serious criminal charges and immigration violations.
FIFA has opened the bidding process for United States television rights to the men’s World Cup tournaments scheduled for 2030 and 2034.
L’Oreal reported sales that exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for salon hair products and premium skincare items.
County Commissioner Hussein Allaso issued an order preventing national government staff from saluting Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, sparking a sharp dispute between the two officials over political neutrality.
Former presidential escort officer Michael Kimutai has spent six weeks searching for his missing wife Lily Cherono, who disappeared from their home in Kaplamai, Cherangany, Trans Nzoia County.
NTV Kenya will broadcast a new episode of The Power of Prophecy with Prophet Elvis Mbonye on Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Rising concerns over the Middle East conflict have pushed oil futures higher, putting pressure on markets and stoking inflation fears as the United States approaches its midterm elections in less than two weeks.
President William Ruto’s ten‑day tour of Kenya’s North Rift has revealed growing rivalries inside his United Democratic Alliance, as competing factions vie for his influence ahead of the 2027 general election.
Hotel101 Global, the international hotel chain backed by Jollibee founder Tony Tan Caktiong, will develop a 750‑room hotel in Cairo valued at approximately $102 million, marking the company’s first venture into Africa.
The International Criminal Court is receiving the Sakharov Prize as it confronts its most challenging period, marked by a damaging sex scandal, a loss of members and the prospect of severe U.S. sanctions.
Billionaire Jackie Reses, who recently acquired a bank, observes that fintech companies are beginning to follow the same acquisition path she pioneered.
The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed regulations that would prohibit large institutional investors from purchasing single‑family homes, advancing the implementation of a controversial provision of the bipartisan housing law.
In Ceuta, feelings of abandonment after the July migrant crisis are providing new momentum to right‑wing parties ahead of Spain’s general election scheduled for 29 November.
The Water, Sanitation & Irrigation Conference will take place on 22‑23 October 2026 at the Iconic Plaza Hotel in Nairobi, featuring speakers who will discuss Kenya’s water future as part of the Road to Abu Dhabi initiative.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja dismissed Geoffrey Mosiria as chief officer for public participation, citizen engagement and customer service, months after Mosiria announced he would run against Sakaja for governor.
Blackstone said its third‑quarter income fell as higher energy prices drove inflation and rising interest rates dampened deal activity.
Ecuadorian authorities arrested former presidential candidate Luisa González, linking her to a money‑laundering investigation.
France reported its first human infection with the Shamonda virus, previously known only in animals; the patient died earlier this month.
A recent assessment identified motorcycles as the primary means of moving wild meat across the Kenya‑Tanzania border.
Governor Natembeya urged County Commissioner Hussein Allaso to stop emotional displays and sycophantic praise, emphasizing that officials should advance through professionalism rather than flattery.
The finance ministry reported shipping $889 million of a precious metal during the month, a 68.9 percent increase from the same period last year.
Raffles Family Office will market Rwandan projects to its wealthy clients, aiming to raise several hundred million dollars over several years. Sectors include Formula One infrastructure, tourism, hotels, property and aviation.
The National Police Service and the Independent Policing Oversight Authority have launched separate investigations into the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Odee in Nairobi.
Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan has generated online discussion after a video surfaced showing her kneeling to greet her husband.
Sony's PlayStation 5 unit sales in the United States rose 22% in September as consumers prepared for the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto VI.
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death on Thursday in Durban, South Africa, a city known as a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, according to police.
Kenya's latest Treasury bill auction drew KES 28.83 billion in bids against KES 28 billion offered, achieving a 103.0% subscription rate. The government accepted KES 28.79 billion, with accepted yields rising across all tenors.
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has nullified the January elections of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers, or Kuppet, in Kiambu. The court ruled that the January polls were irregular.
Palestinians in Gaza face worsening humanitarian conditions. The United Nations had to reduce food assistance because of funding shortages, deepening food insecurity for thousands of families who depend on aid.
A Democratic state legislator in Virginia was charged over allegations of corruption and bribery related to marijuana dispensaries.
Czech policymakers are facing a difficult choice about whether to raise interest rates next month. They are considering a response to global pressures while trying not to increase market borrowing costs.
Owners of newly built hospitals report they have purchased equipment, hired staff and scheduled patients, but the Social Health Authority postponed contracts until January, preventing them from treating patients until next year.
Former Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Services Geoffrey Mosiria claims his removal by Governor Johnson Sakaja ends a three‑year dispute that began when his duties were taken away and his budget cut.
The United Nations warned that the present El Niño could become one of the strongest and most destructive on record, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events and a sharp rise in global hunger.
A mob of roughly 50 individuals beat a foreign national to death in Durban, South Africa, police said, amid ongoing anti‑migrant protests that have sparked looting and violence in the city.
Barclays announced a reduction of 5,000 positions as the bank implements artificial intelligence to lower costs and improve efficiency, according to an explanation from Charlie Wells.
NHL legend Henrik Lundqvist appears on The Deal with former baseball star A. Rod to discuss fan expectations, his Rangers legacy, national broadcasting duties and the mental aspects of on‑ice errors.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over as chair of the 21‑member Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, pledging to give priority to local processing of natural resources.
Courts convicted preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co‑accused of killing 190 children and one adult in the Shakahola fasting tragedy, and his son Dan said his siblings were forced to fast before police rescued them.
Benjamin Siele, chief executive of AGC Tenwek Hospital, balances his role with a passion for athletics, regularly training in tracksuits despite his earlier lack of sporting experience.
The High Court rejected a request to halt criminal proceedings against a 28‑year‑old man accused of forging vaccination certificates and vaccine stamps linked to Wilson Airport.
The United Arab Emirates has nominated foreign ministry official Lana Nusseibeh as its candidate for United Nations secretary‑general, as current contenders encounter obstacles in the Security Council.
President Ruto said he introduced an African investor to Zimbabwe’s President, and the investor intends to commit more than Ksh200 billion in investment in Zimbabwe.
Jimmy Wanjigi said insults show desperation and that his opponents lack a clear alternative agenda, noting the next election will focus on President Ruto versus Kenya’s economy, a challenge they are failing to meet.
He traveled to France for medical treatment two months after being released from prison following a presidential pardon.
Kenya aims to start crude oil exports from Turkana by December 2026, 14 years after the South Lokichar Basin discovery, but the timeline is uncertain because of financing, President William Ruto said.
The widow of former Vice‑President George Saitoti is opposing a court request by a man claiming to be his son who wants dig for DNA test; she says it would distress family, may not yield usable DNA and lacks proof of paternity.
The head of France's nuclear safety authority says EDF has options to keep its reactors operating beyond the current 60‑year design life.
New data shows that the deportation operation described by the Trump administration as the largest in U.S. history is not close to reaching its stated goal.
At the COMESA Summit 2026, President William Ruto said that ambitious plans require bold financing and that regional integration has become an economic and strategic necessity.
Kuria Kimani, chair of Parliament's Finance Committee, will face questioning tonight at 7 p.m. with Fred Muitiriri on oil prices, the 2024 Finance Bill, the burning of his house and 2027 political issues.
Small clubs are calling music giant Live Nation a monopoly and say it is crowding out competition. A judge may break it up.
A PCS Mudavadi said Africa's lack of a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council remains a serious question of legitimacy.
President William Ruto said at the Comesa Summit 2026 that he will be fair in partnerships, firm in interests, open in markets, and reliable in his word.
President William Ruto said Africa does not ask to be treated as special and instead asks to be treated as equal.
President William Ruto said that shared prosperity is essential, noting that without it there is no true prosperity.
The average annual premium for family health coverage this year reached $28,303, representing a five percent increase over the 2025 level.
Vivek Ramaswamy is spending $4 million on a television advertisement that features the estranged mother of former health official Amy Acton, a move critics say may generate sympathy for Acton rather than votes for Ramaswamy.
Musalia Mudavadi said trust should not replace accountability and that societies should not gamble with people’s confidence by making promises that are not fulfilled.
A lawyer for neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque claims he is being used as a scapegoat and rejects the suggestion that the player’s death could have been foreseen.
President William Ruto said COMESA’s economy grew to 6.4 percent in 2025, up from 5.6 percent in 2024, while inflation fell to 13.2 percent from 31 percent.
Kenya reported nine confirmed Ebola cases as of 20 October, while Nigeria recorded an imported case on the same day; officials say Kenya faces higher risk because of direct flights and larger passenger volumes than the DRC.
Foreign investors reduced their holding in KCB while Kenyan investors added Sh2.1 billion, after the bank’s shares rose 30.32 percent over the last six months.
Babu Owino argued that political discussion should focus on where a party is likely to lose an election rather than on strategies to win it.
President William Ruto stated that Africa’s trade model of exporting raw materials, importing finished goods and borrowing at a premium is no longer viable.
API Events will hold the Capital & Legacy Forum in Nairobi on 10 November at KOFISI Kaskazi, a one‑day meeting for family‑office directors, ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals and their advisers.
Authorities said that without further transmission they can start a 42‑day countdown to declare the country Ebola‑free once required conditions are met.
The Rongai parliamentary seat in Nakuru County is shaping up as a contest between the Moi and Komen families seeking to unseat the current MP in the 2027 election.
A human rights activist from Eldoret appeared in court facing drug trafficking charges and denied the accusations.
Over 500 people in South Africa have fallen ill from a gastrointestinal illness causing stomach cramps and diarrhea. Authorities blame poor water quality in two different cities for the outbreak.
A second ship has delivered more equipment to the Dangote Refinery project in Lamu. The government says construction is progressing as scheduled and that ecology conservation will be undertaken.
Tanzania's CRDB Bank plans a 1.3 billion US dollar multicurrency bond programme for early 2027. The programme is over four times its earlier 300 million dollar programme.
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu wants public officers whose decisions cause taxpayer losses held personally liable. She said legal changes strengthened accountability but audit findings must lead to action.
EALA MP Winnie Odinga will contest the Nairobi Senate seat in 2027. This adds a new dimension to opposition talks as Senator Edwin Sifuna prepares to challenge President William Ruto.
BAT Kenya won its debt case against a distributor, with the High Court dismissing the distributor’s application and refusing to refer the matter to arbitration.
Norway’s $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund fell 0.5% in the third quarter, mainly due to losses in its fixed‑income investments.
A senior Tanzanian opposition official, John Pambalu, faces the death penalty after being charged with treason in Tanzania.
The Cargill dynasty, linked to Walmart heir Rob Walton, pledged $160 million to support Kenya’s wildlife, community livelihoods and tourism across 17.3 million hectares.
Mama Lucy Hospital denied negligence claims after a mother of three died during delivery, with its baby placed in an incubator while investigations continue.
Kenya confirmed nine Ebola cases and one death, urging better protection for health workers and adequate equipment, while Nigeria reported its first case in over a decade and officials stress presidential funding is vital.
Ruto said plans must be matched by adequate financing and that funding should sit at the heart of Comesa’s next phase deliberations.
Margaret Mbai, widow of Dr Crispin Odhiambo Mbai, was at a Kisumu hospital on Tuesday, October 20 caring for her elder brother when news of her husband’s posthumous recognition arrived unexpectedly.
Police in Kikuyu are investigating alleged assaults on women protesting illegal alcohol outlets in Thogoto, while Deputy Commissioner Charles Laboso condemned the attacks and promised action.
During the requiem mass for veteran diplomat Burudi Nabwera in Nairobi’s Lang’ata, a senator criticized recent high‑profile meetings and responded to accusations.
Investors are favoring 91‑day Treasury bills, betting that rising inflation will push interest rates higher.
A private investor can easily take control of a public asset through a rights issue that dilutes existing shareholders.
An aerial photo shows a stark contrast between gleaming high-rises and a nearby slum, with the location not identified.
The Nairobi city security department has implemented strategies to enhance security during the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon taking place this Sunday.
Transporting livestock to market has become more expensive due to higher fuel prices, while low government investment and livestock product losses are reducing herders' income.
CNP Assurances will focus on integrating its recent Latin American acquisitions for the next two to three years but is not ruling out future targets in the region.
Governor Natembeya told County Commissioner Hussein Allaso to stop emotional reactions and sycophancy, emphasizing that professionalism—not praise—should guide career advancement.
Controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 others were convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult in Shakahola, marking a significant victory for justice.
CRDB Bank plans to raise approximately $1.3 billion through a multi-currency bond program starting Q1 2027, with notes in dollars, euros, and Tanzanian shillings to fund expansion.
As President Ruto campaigns for a second term, analysts question whether his promises will deliver real benefits to Kenyans or remain political rhetoric.
At COP17 in Armenia, discussions highlighted concerns over technology-free farming, inadequate storage facilities, and women's exclusion from decision-making in agriculture.
Critics say the government lacks transparency while farmers struggle with high production costs and unresolved challenges, raising questions about agricultural support effectiveness.
A family from Kangoya village is demanding justice after their 12-year-old son, Peterson Nene, drowned at Arbbor Hotel along Kamiti Road during a Sunday family outing.
Rescue operations continue at Mutonga River Stone Quarry in Igoji East, Meru County, after several people were trapped and are feared dead following debris collapse.
Alex Mwakideu expressed dissatisfaction with seating arrangements during a meeting held at Wamunyoro.
Djibouti has paid Kenya Sh129 million toward a five-year-old debt owed to KenGen, whose revenue from diversification dropped to Sh122.1 million in the year ending June 2026.
Billionaire Aliko Dangote has elevated his daughters Mariya, Halima, and Fatima to senior roles in his business empire, fueling speculation about future leadership succession.
European securities firms may face millions in daily penalties if they fail to resolve settlement inefficiencies before the region's accelerated trading schedule begins.
Embu Catholic Bishop Peter Kimani has urged aspiring leaders to obtain academic qualifications before seeking leadership positions.
President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign is becoming a staging ground for leaders, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker, who position for the 2032 presidential contest.
Ruto says he introduced an African investor to Zimbabwe's President, who plans to invest Ksh220 billion in Zimbabwe.
Japan's largest labor union federation will demand wage increases of about 6% during next year's pay negotiations.
China's state-backed iron ore buyer and Rio Tinto have signed a multiyear agreement for steel-making iron ore supplies.
Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics reports that Nairobi’s middle‑income apartment price index fell to 86.4 in Q2 2026 from 87.4 a year earlier, while the index for areas outside Nairobi dropped to 111.6 from 121.4.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has charged a bus driver with twelve offences, including two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, after a fatal crash that involved Technical University of Mombasa students.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed said the Junior Starlets’ first World Cup match tested them, the second will define them, and urged the team to respond with resilience and bounce back stronger.
Belgium condemned the launch of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila’s new political‑military movement, describing the decision as deplorable, incomprehensible and unacceptable.
Jacob Kaimenyi, former Cabinet Secretary for Education, has been appointed the second chancellor of the Management University of Africa, succeeding Dr Reuben Mutiso.
Malaysia’s government‑backed navigation app TuJu, promoted as a Waze alternative, is attracting ridicule and memes due to numerous performance shortcomings.
The United States ordered several diplomats and their families to depart Saudi Arabia because of heightened threats from Houthi militants, who have intensified strikes from Yemen.
Analysis of CEO surveys since March 2026 shows companies are increasingly sacrificing profit margins, as purchase price growth consistently exceeds selling price growth.
Ghana announced a 21‑day monitoring period for travelers arriving from Ebola‑affected regions, strengthening surveillance to prevent importation of the Bundibugyo virus and ensure early detection.
Ward representatives in Embu County have accused Minister Geoffrey Ruku of politically threatening them for not supporting the government, saying they will not tolerate violations of political freedom.
A family in Embakasi is demanding an explanation after a mother of three died following childbirth at Mama Lucy Hospital.
Leveraged bets on Indian equities are set to record their first monthly decline since March, indicating that retail investors are reducing exposure as the speculative rally loses momentum.
Barclays announced it will cut 5,000 jobs as part of a cost‑reduction programme, noting that artificial intelligence is beginning to improve efficiency across the bank.
Kenya’s mineral exports reached Sh22.54 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, with soda ash and gold emerging as top royalty earners following Base Titanium’s exit from the sector.
Africa’s defining historical moments are now available for licensed use through Nation Vault, providing authentic visual archives for storytellers, publishers, researchers, and institutions.
From final preparations to key discussions on water policy, the Kenya Water and Sanitation UN Pre-Conference and Expo 2026 is taking shape in Nairobi, focusing on shaping the country’s water future.
The Global Trust Summit 2026 is underway in Nairobi, gathering leaders, policymakers, and business executives to address institutional trust, governance reform, and global cooperation.
For over five years, Milcah Wambui lived with a man neighbors in Kirinyaga’s Rwambiti village described as loving and caring, making his alleged involvement in a brutal killing all the more shocking to the community.
The conviction of preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused for the murder of 190 children and one adult in Shakahola marks a significant milestone in seeking justice for victims of the deadly fasting regime.
Barclays equities traders exceeded expectations with a 47% increase in revenue, helping to offset a challenging period on the bank’s bond desk.
Rescue operations continue at the Mto Mutonga quarry in Igoji Mashariki, Meru, after several people were trapped following a landslide.
Experts note that while many young people have technical skills they often lack teamwork and time management abilities needed for success.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his ties to DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during a requiem mass and rejected claims that regional factors should guide political associations.
Nairobi County plans to build a large parking complex called Sunken Park to hold three thousand eight hundred slots instead of current two hundred forty.
Kenya's fish exports rose thirty-nine percent thanks to higher production levels and growing investor interest.
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital placed one patient under twenty-one day Ebola monitoring after CEO Dr Phillip Kirwa announced the precautionary measure.
A recent assessment found motorcycles are the primary way wild meat moves between Kenya and Tanzania.
The London Stock Exchange Group agreed to buy credit intelligence firm Octus from Permira for three point five billion dollars in cash.
Paris Police banned protests in several city areas including near the presidential palace and Champs-Elysées citing risk of violence.
County Commissioner Hussein Allaso issued a directive barring National Government administrators from saluting Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, triggering a bitter confrontation between the two county bosses.
President William Ruto toured his North Rift political backyard for 10 days, exposing simmering rivalries within his United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
A top Palantir executive said European countries need to acknowledge that some reliance on United States technology is inevitable.
Nearly one in three community health promoters surveyed in Nairobi and Kiambu reported symptoms of anxiety, while more than one in five reported symptoms of depression.
Sanlam Allianz Holdings Kenya has announced the retirement of Group CEO Dr. Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo effective October 31, 2026 after more than eight years in the role. Jacqueline Karasha will take over on November 1.
Unexpected DNA test results can challenge personal relationships, family history, and individual identity beyond biological confirmation.
Industrialist Narendra Raval has applied for a license to mine iron ore on 7,371 acres in Taita-Taveta County, aiming to establish the region’s first primary steel producer.
At the upcoming UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, emphasis will be placed on financing infrastructure to ensure water access as a fundamental right for all.
Turkish electronics maker Vestel Elektronik anticipates ongoing pressures leading to a major Eurobond restructuring, prompting a business model rethink.
Japanese companies including banks and airlines have suspended digital services to mitigate risks from software vulnerabilities.
Life insurance premiums in Kenya surged 34% to Sh147 billion in the first half of 2026, overtaking general insurance at Sh142 billion.
A 79-year-old retired teacher from North Rift counties became an internet sensation after her traditional dance video went viral during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, showcasing rich cultural heritage.
An obituary notice has been issued for Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Managing Director of Finserve Africa, a subsidiary of KCB Group.
SoftBank Group’s market value is set to halve from its June peak as higher borrowing costs have increased investor concerns about the sustainability of the company’s large artificial intelligence investments.
Mildred Cheche has urged her players to sharpen their finishing and defensive organisation as they seek to revive their campaign at the ongoing Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Foreign investors sold 23.6 million KCB Group shares worth Sh2.1 billion at current market prices in the three months to September, while local investors increased their holdings.
Stakeholders from Kenya’s water, sanitation, and irrigation sectors are meeting over two days to discuss new technologies and practical solutions aimed at building a more water-secure future.
Angel Reese recorded three consecutive double‑doubles in her WNBA Finals debut, becoming the first player in league history to achieve that feat.
A Malindi man received a 30‑year prison sentence after being convicted of defiling a seven‑year‑old boy, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Nigeria intends to launch an African depositary‑receipt system to boost cross‑border listings and draw more companies and investors from across the continent into its capital markets.
Bitcoin slipped below $83,000 on Thursday, erasing the previous session’s gains even as investors moved back into U.S. spot exchange‑traded funds.
Kenya’s borrowing from the World Bank has surpassed Sh2 trillion for the first time, with debt rising by Sh555 billion since President Ruto took office and Eurobond issuances increasing by Sh505 billion.
Kakuzi Plc warned that its 2026 net earnings will fall sharply below last year’s level, citing a weak macadamia market and a reduced harvest.
President William Ruto has signaled plans to reduce income tax for workers earning less than 32,333 shillings. He also proposed exempting certain land transactions from stamp duty.
Nigeria reports that its first Ebola patient in the current outbreak visited Uganda for two and a half weeks before returning via Ethiopia. Uganda states the patient only passed through after visiting DR Congo.
Nokia Oyj reported third-quarter profits that exceeded analyst expectations. The growth was driven by increased demand for data center networking equipment related to artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Twenty-one Italian companies have arrived in Kenya to pursue business opportunities within the local construction sector. This follows a 39 percent increase in trade between the two nations.
The Kenya Ports Authority is considering diverting vessel traffic to Lamu to manage rising cargo volumes at the Port of Mombasa. The authority may also increase automation to reduce congestion.
Indigenous communities at COP17 in Armenia are calling for the recognition of their rights and fair access to funding. They are seeking meaningful participation in biodiversity conservation efforts.
Shares of Kenya Pipeline Company rose by as much as 9.93 percent following Aliko Dangote's confirmation of a 24.76 percent stake acquisition and plans for a 1.5 billion dollar pipeline expansion.
First Lady Rachel Ruto has encouraged families affected by the Chesongoch mudslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County to rebuild. She participated in the handover of 53 houses to survivors of the tragedy.
New hospitals have stated they are ready to provide treatment but are waiting for contracts, as the extension of the Social Health Authority leaves them waiting until 2027.
Rwanda has been granted a ten-year contract to host a Formula One Grand Prix starting in the early 2030s. This marks the return of the sport to Africa after more than three decades.
Parents in Busia County are being encouraged to provide emotional and moral support to students sitting for the 2026 KPSEA and KJEA examinations to help create a calm environment.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered 12.57 million shillings from a Homa Bay assembly clerk and two other individuals. The funds were reportedly paid fraudulently from assembly salaries.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has identified illicit alcohol and drug abuse as major threats to the future of Kenya. He stated the government will introduce tougher laws and intensify operations.
Nairobi has entered the top five cities in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026 thanks to its financial hub status and strong innovation and demographic trends.
Investors surged into 91‑day Treasury bills anticipating rising interest rates as inflationary pressures resurface.
South Africa increased its borrowing requirement in the current fiscal year by 54.2 billion rand to fund a domestic bond buyback program aimed at smoothing redemption pressure.
Many chief financial officers are now prioritising tighter technology cost controls after giving teams broad budgets during the early adoption of AI and later facing surprise bills.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken has paused its share buybacks and reported its first quarterly results since chief executive Johan Torgeby stepped down earlier this month.
A former county accountant has lost Sh207 million in an unexplained wealth case involving EACC investigations conducted from 1 January 2013 to 31 October 2018.
University of Nairobi students marched along Uhuru Highway on Wednesday in solidarity with striking lecturers, demanding their pay and an end to a strike that has paralysed learning for nearly three weeks.
Airbnb will prohibit hosts from requiring guests to strip beds, wash dishes, remove trash offsite or impose their own fines, with the policy applying to new bookings from November 20.
President William Ruto is in Harare, Zimbabwe, for the 25th COMESA Summit, which focuses on regional integration, security, trade, industrialisation and adding value to resources.
IPOA is investigating the arrest of journalist Ode Francis during fuel protests on Mashujaa Day, with Chair Ojwang' saying police records are being examined to establish the circumstances.
Climate change and changes in land use are the biggest threats to wildlife because they alter the environment, while knowledge about their effects on tropical and subtropical bats, especially in Africa, remains limited.
Owners of newly built hospitals say they have purchased equipment, hired staff and booked patients, but the Social Health Authority’s postponement of contracts to January leaves them unable to treat patients this year.
The IMF warned that rising global interest rates could increase borrowing costs for governments, noting Kenya’s public debt of Sh1.7 trillion is due for repayment within a year, pressuring the Treasury to refinance.
HR managers report that many Gen Z candidates are ghosting employers after interviews, often citing better salary, shorter commute, flexible work, medical benefits and career growth as reasons for declining offers.
A Taita Taveta court sentenced a man to seven years in prison for trafficking wildlife trophies after finding four pangolin scales weighing 0.096 grams, valued at Ksh 300,000.
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu and two co‑defendants await a court ruling today in a dispute over sentencing in the KSh588 million graft case.
Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya endorsed President William Ruto’s proposals on tax relief, affordable land, cheaper smartphones and expanded youth employment, urging the opposition to present an alternative.
Colombia’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella, replaced his interior minister after a budget setback raised doubts about his government’s ability to advance its fiscal agenda and reassure investors.
The Nature Conservancy announced that its Enduring Earth partnership has secured a $160 million conservation agreement in Kenya.
Aliko Dangote secured a 24.7% stake in Kenya Petroleum Company, becoming the second‑largest shareholder after the government and potentially gaining board seats, surpassing other major oil firms.
Djibouti’s state geothermal agency has agreed to pay Kenya Electricity Generating Company $1 million as the first instalment of a five‑year‑old debt from a geothermal drilling contract.
Kenyan families are spending large sums on exam papers to give their children an advantage in national tests, adding financial strain to households already struggling to meet basic needs.
Kenya’s hotel forward bookings rose to 59% for October and 56% for November, up from the previous year, while December bookings are expected to drop to 53%.
The United Nations special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, together with Swiss officials, convened a new meeting of regional and global powers on Wednesday to develop a plan aimed at ending the war in Sudan.
Mainland‑listed Chinese stocks are poised to enter a technical bear market as fading expectations for major stimulus, weak earnings and ongoing concerns about the global artificial‑intelligence trade dampen investor sentiment.
Alibaba shares recorded their sharpest two‑month drop as investors reacted to Chinese regulators tightening product‑quality standards and enhancing consumer‑protection measures.
Nairobi County will construct a multi‑storey parking structure in the central business district with capacity for 5,700 vehicles per day, intended to reduce congestion and increase revenue from its third largest income source.
Dubai Investment Partners offered investors a total of $592 million in payouts over three years to stimulate demand for its Dubai‑based listing.
Chinese manufacturers are gaining market share across most product categories, demonstrating that the label Made in China can represent high quality.
Rajeev Pant, managing director of Prime Bank, opened the KenyaBankers series with a Q&A, urging entrepreneurs to answer three questions before launching: the problem they solve, who will pay, and how they will deliver.
Kenya’s state‑backed pension funds have cut their combined holding in Kenya Pipeline Company to under 15 percent after Aliko Dangote acquired a 24.76 percent stake in the firm.
The On the Green Course for the Green Cause will be held on 5 November 2026 at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, linking golf with climate action and offering sponsorship opportunities for brands.
With Brazil's presidential race effectively tied Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro are offering free public transport cash back on bills and debt forgiveness to win voters.
The UK government plans to remove standing charges on heating bills to lower costs for consumers according to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Political engagement between Gachagua's DCP and Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi is seen as a potential game-changer that could create a united opposition front or rival groups.
Graduation ceremonies have expanded to include Pre-primary Two learners with many parents spending thousands of shillings to mark the occasion.
Life insurance premiums surged 33.6 percent to Sh147.46 billion in the six months ended June 2026 surpassing general covers driven by retirement savings and investment-linked products.
Professor David Ndetei told the High Court his estranged wife and son allegedly threatened to reduce him to a street beggar as he opposed their bail release over the murder of his wife Doctor Victoria Mutiso.
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Director-General Jean Kaseya warned that if Ebola persists for another year it will become the worst health crisis the world has experienced.
Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company for about Sh42.5 billion while state-backed institutions including the NSSF sold shares at Sh9.02 after buying at Sh9 making minimal profit.
"LemFi has launched its biggest product expansion with savings and credit services in the United Kingdom and eSIM connectivity in over one hundred destinations alongside money transfers.
Chrispin Mbai's family said they were not informed about his posthumous national honour awarded during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Shares of MiniMax have lost all gains made since their January trading debut as investors reassess the Chinese AI model developer amid intensifying market competition.
Noetix Robotics has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise several hundred million dollars, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Kenya's debt to the World Bank reached Sh2.1 trillion in June 2026, marking the first time it exceeded Sh2 trillion. The government plans to borrow Sh170.5 billion annually from the lender over the next four fiscal years.
A UK government agency has increased its stake in Kenyan capital markets by purchasing Sh1.94 billion worth of shares in Quickmart's initial public offering.
Professor David Ndetei testified in a Kenyan High Court that his estranged wife, Rose Mbithe Mulwa, and their son, Chris Mulwa, threatened to reduce him to a street beggar.
The metals embedded in discarded mobile phones, chargers, computers and household appliances in Kenya were worth an estimated Sh6.2 billion to Sh6.5 billion in 2025.
Kenya’s outstanding World Bank loans have exceeded Sh2 trillion for the first time, reflecting growing reliance on concessional loans and Eurobonds to finance the budget and refinance maturing debt under President William Ruto.
Aliko Dangote has been revealed as the buyer of a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company through a block transaction, acquiring 4.5 billion shares in the company.
Kakuzi has updated its FY2026 profit warning and now expects net earnings to be significantly below FY2025’s KES 387.6 million, citing continued weakness in the macadamia market and lower crop volumes.
Nairobi Chief Officer for Public Engagement Geoffrey Mosiria was dismissed in changes announced by Governor Johnson Sakaja hours after Mosiria said he would not resign, leaving him without a job.
Kenya has launched the US$160 million Thamani Asili programme to conserve 17.3 million hectares over 10 years. It pairs philanthropic and government funding and is expected to support 7,800 direct and 15,000 indirect jobs.
President William Ruto has proposed exempting land deals worth KSh1 million or less from stamp duty in municipalities, potentially saving buyers up to KSh40,000. The plan needs Parliament approval and is not yet in effect.
US Representative Suhas Subramanyam, whose Virginia district includes Data Center Alley, has said server farm developers have been out of touch.
Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has raised about $15 billion in its latest funding round, one of China’s largest-ever raises, as it seeks to compete globally with Anthropic and OpenAI.
President Donald Trump visited South Carolina to support Darline Graham’s Senate campaign, which has become unexpectedly tight in the race for a six‑year term.
The Bank of Uganda resumed direct dollar sales on 14 October 2026 after a four‑year pause, selling up to US$30 million following a 225‑basis‑point rate hike to 12 %. Reserves rose to US$6.7 billion.
Households will face higher food prices in the coming months because prolonged dry weather and the US‑Israel‑Iran war are threatening supplies and raising transport costs, according to the latest CBK agriculture survey.
A former Trans Nzoia County accountant has been ordered to forfeit assets and money worth Sh207.7 million after the High Court found he could not explain their source.
President William Ruto’s government has borrowed Sh556 billion from the World Bank since taking office in September 2022.
North Korea is preparing to broadcast propaganda from loudspeakers near its border with South Korea following the injury of three South Korean soldiers in a landmine incident last month.
Morocco plans to convert used cooking oil into jet fuel through a $239 million green aviation fuel plant led by Qatari‑backed developer Green Sky Capital, marking a major clean‑energy venture in the country.
Kenya has warned government agencies to patch critical security flaws discovered in PHP, the software that runs websites, after hackers were found capable of taking control of vulnerable systems and endangering online services.
Nairobi’s luxury retail market is drawing international brands aiming at affluent shoppers, with high‑end watches becoming a key category competing for a share of premium spending.
Australian biotech firm CSL Ltd. has appointed Deborah Waterhouse as chief executive officer and managing director, bringing an industry veteran to lead a turnaround of the embattled company.
The Scottish government has rejected a proposal to build a championship‑standard golf course on the North Sea coast, citing environmental concerns as outweighing any potential economic benefit to the region.
Nearly 200 nations are convening in Armenia in the coming days for critical talks aimed at rescuing a landmark global nature pact whose objectives are slipping out of reach, as governments face mounting pressure.
Aliko Dangote bought a 24.7% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company for Sh42.5 billion, acquiring shares from state‑backed pension funds. He plans to invest Sh194 billion to expand the pipeline network.
Uganda expects its first oil export revenues in February or March 2027. Production may begin in FY2026/27 and crude will take three months to reach Tanzania’s Tanga port before earnings enter the balance of payments.
A proposed partnership could increase his wealth by more than $110 billion by speeding up the vesting of Tesla shares that were scheduled to vest only in 2028.
The WHO warned that armed conflict, mass displacement and restricted access to affected communities risk undermining efforts to contain Ebola in the DRC, even as infections decline in some areas and rise in others.
KUCO Chairman Peterson Wachira and Dr Miskellah of KMPDU were nominated to the Ebola task force to help represent the interests and perspectives of healthcare workers on the ground.
Sports CS Salim Mvurya launched the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championship in Kisumu by flagging off the event.
Ifran Karim led Kenya to a 103-run victory over Denmark in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A and was named man of the match.
Intel reported progress on a long-delayed US factory expansion, saying it is finishing a plant in Arizona and making progress on its newest site in Ohio.
Rwanda won three gold medals on the opening day of the African Road Cycling Championships in Kisumu, sweeping the women’s elite, under-23 and junior individual time trials.
Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline through Dangote Group. The new KPC-Dangote deal will tilt the company’s shareholding structure.
Kenyan CEOs project medium-term inflation pressure, according to a CBK survey of executives across industries. KNBS reports inflation at 6.8, while the CBK says it remains a major challenge in Kenya.
Stripe is close to signing a lease to take space in a London office owned by Blackstone, seeking to accommodate the company’s rapid expansion.
Nscale’s contracts to deliver computing power have more than doubled in value since its March funding round, according to a note from its CEO. The company faces investor pushback over its IPO valuation target.
Public health officers have urged the government to resolve their grievances and end their 92-day nationwide strike, warning that their continued absence from work could undermine efforts to detect and prevent infectious diseases.
JPMorgan reportedly deposited ₦50 billion ($38 million) with the CBN while seeking a Nigerian merchant banking licence. The deposit meets the minimum capital requirement, but regulatory approval is still pending.
Oil shipments from the Middle East continue unabated despite Iran’s increasingly frequent and damaging attacks on merchant vessels in the region, showing little sign of reduction.
The Trump administration described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian after he secured the release of a detained U.S.
Opposition figures announced a One‑Flag strategy ahead of the 2027 general election, saying a united front is necessary to unseat President Ruto and vowing to set aside internal differences for a common challenge.
Geoffrey Mosiria was removed from the county docket he headed days after publicly stating that Nairobi City Hall is not functioning. Mosiria traced his difficulties to a dispute that began in December 2023.
In the Victoria Mutiso murder case, widower Professor David Ndetei defended his written testimony.
Opposition leaders Karua, Ndindi and Matiang’i pledged a united front, while Nyandarua aspirants reported political intimidation.
Dr Wanjiru Kamau‑Rutenberg has been selected as one of the World Food Prize Foundation’s 2026 Top Agri‑food Pioneers, a distinction announced at the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa.
Uchumi Supermarket rose 5.4% to 1.37, becoming the top gainer, while Home Afrika fell 5.7% to 0.99, the day’s biggest loser. Safaricom led trading activity, accounting for 44.7% of turnover at KES 214.3 million.
The US Supreme Court refused to permit cutting hormone treatments and social accommodations like wigs and makeup for about 1,000 transgender inmates in federal prisons
The Treasury Department acted against participants in Iran shadow fleet and a Greek law firm to isolate the Islamic Republic
UK backed financing will fund infrastructure projects in Guinea and Benin creating export contracts worth over three hundred thirty million pounds for British firms
Public health officials urge the government to end a 92 day nationwide strike to protect disease monitoring as Kenya reports its ninth Ebola case
Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder case advanced on Wednesday when psychiatrist Prof David Ndetei was cross-examined by Justice Alexander Muteti at Milimani High
UDA SG Hassan Omar testified before the IEBC committee defending his comments as figurative language while the body prepares to decide the case after reviewing all submissions
A multi-agency operation raided nine illegal ethanol joints, with 116 illicit brew dens targeted over the past ten days.
South Africa announced a tax‑relief package worth billions of rand to ease the fuel‑price crisis as motorists and commuters face record‑high pump prices.
Neural Labs Africa and Me‑Nasoma each won US$5,000 at the Meta AI Academy Kenya Pitchathon on Oct 16, outscoring 426 applicants and earning a chance to present at Meta’s Regional AI Summit in Istanbul on Nov 24, 2026.
Truck driver protests over rising fuel costs in Italy have forced southern dairies to halt production of their signature buffalo mozzarella.
Private‑equity firm Siris is creating a new investment vehicle called October Capital, to be led by Frank Baker and focused on service‑sector opportunities.
Safaricom announced that its fibre service provides reliable, high‑speed connectivity for small businesses and can be installed quickly.
Companies have delayed more than $5 billion of U.S. and European debt issuances this month as investors grow uneasy about higher interest rates, renewed inflation and possible weaknesses in the AI sector.
Ken Griffin, Vornado Realty Trust and Rudin secured a $3.3 billion construction loan for a new office tower on Manhattan’s Park Avenue, a project that had been uncertain earlier this year.
Kenya will face the United States on Thursday in the FIFA Under‑17 Women’s World Cup after a 3‑0 loss to China opened Group E in Morocco, seeking to revive their campaign.
National Assembly approved the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill 2023, aiming to increase public awareness of sexual crimes and protect survivors’ right to education, including teenage mothers.
Summit organizers are preparing for day two and are asking participants to define what trust means to them.
Political leaders urged Kenyans to show tolerance, mutual respect and national unity, while honoring veteran statesman Burudi Nabwera for his distinguished public service.
In Milimani High Court, Professor David Ndetei was cross‑examined by lawyer Joel Mbaluka as his ex‑wife Rose Mbithe and their two children opposed his bail in the murder case of Dr Victoria Mutiso.
The New York Knicks championship rings feature 22 carats of diamonds and sapphires and include a miniature replica of Madison Square Garden.
UBS junior investment bankers received a reduced salary increase when they were promoted to the first associate level this year.
The anti‑corruption court ordered former county accountant Biketi Musuya to surrender houses, plots and cash worth Sh207 million.
DR. MUTISO'S TRIAL Court approves request for Prof. David Ndetei's cross-examination Defendants oppose Prof.
A former presidential escort is offering a Sh200,000 reward for any information that could help find his missing wife and a pistol that vanished six weeks ago.
University of Nairobi students on Wednesday took to the streets in solidarity with striking lecturers, fulfilling their threat to stage demonstrations if the Government failed to resolve the pay dispute within 72 hours.
Ghana has signed an MoU for a proposed $28 billion expansion of its Petroleum Hub. Plans include a 300,000-barrel refinery, petrochemical plants, storage and a jetty.
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