01 · Kenya · NewsGovernment outlines rehabilitation of three Nandi dams
The proposed works target irrigation access and safety improvements at ageing water facilities.
20 October 20261 min read
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02 · Kenya · NewsWetang’ula backs Ruto’s second-term bid on project completion
The Speaker makes a political case for continuity during the President’s Trans Nzoia tour.
20 October 20261 min read
03 · Kenya · NewsKenya’s Ebola total reaches seven, Africa CDC confirms
Four additional cases were found among people already in quarantine, including three health workers.
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04 · OpinionBroad based government must deliver a public bargain
Cooperation deserves a fair hearing—and an open record of what it delivers, what it costs and what remains unresolved.
18 October 20269 min read
05 · Kenya · NewsKenya and South Korea put technology and transport at centre of cooperation
The partnership spans Nairobi’s mobility projects and science investment at Konza.
16 October 20261 min read
06 · Kenya · NewsKindiki asks Kiambu voters to judge government against its manifesto
Deputy President points to markets, roads and education during his 14 October county tour.
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07 · Kenya · NewsGachagua says US programme kept him away from Raila memorial
The DCP leader says Ida Odinga invited him to the Bondo commemoration.
16 October 20261 min read
08 · Kenya · NewsORPP starts process to rename TEP as Linda Mwananchi Movement
Gazettement is a step towards the proposed name. Final approval is not yet established.
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09 · Kenya · AnalysisWaiguru declares 2032 presidential ambition and seeks a place in 2027 talks
The governor urges women to organise for senior office rather than wait for invitations.
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10 · Kenya · AnalysisSakaja proposes Eastleigh airbase relocation as city pressures grow
The governor raises settlement and planning concerns; no relocation decision has been announced.
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11 · Kenya · AnalysisMatiangi and Nyoro joint appearances put opposition cooperation to the test
Their shared engagements show political contact across party lines, while Matiang’i says negotiations on a future coalition government remain unresolved.
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12 · OpinionRuto’s road programme needs a public progress report
Supporting the infrastructure programme means making its payments, progress and deadlines open to public scrutiny.
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13 · Kenya · PoliticsMudavadi challenges Sifuna’s party over national organisation
The Prime Cabinet Secretary argues that visibility must be backed by structures capable of contesting elections.
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14 · Kenya · PoliticsWaiguru rules out Senate bid as she signals national ambitions
The Kirinyaga governor backs Calvert Njeru for senator while positioning herself for a national leadership role.
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15 · Kenya · PoliticsNatembeya challenges Ruto over credit for Trans Nzoia market
The governor says county and World Bank funding built the project, as the President attacks opposition to his development agenda.
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16 · People · OppositionGachagua’s diaspora pledges: what a president can deliver
In Boston, Gachagua promised diaspora ambassadors, new consulates, local passport agents and nominated seats. Some need only a president; others need Parliament or the law.
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17 · People · OppositionSifuna takes over The Equitable Party for 2027
The Nairobi senator was unveiled as TEP’s presidential candidate on 4 October. It solves his registration problem but adds another party to the opposition’s unity puzzle.
8 October 20265 min read
18 · Kenya · EconomyDangote shares: Kenyans are buying Lagos, not Lamu
The CMA has cleared a route for Kenyans to buy into Dangote’s Nigerian refinery for about Sh492. The offer closes 13 October. It is not a stake in the Lamu project.
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19 · Kenya · AccountabilityIEBC freezes its election technology tender again
A fresh challenge has frozen the Sh9 billion Kiems procurement, days after the ballot paper tender was also suspended. The 2027 clock keeps running.
8 October 20265 min read
20 · Kenya · PoliticsUganda orders arrests as IEBC denies foreign voter claims
Kampala has ordered arrests of Ugandans shown in a TV exposé crossing to register as Kenyan voters. The IEBC says no evidence of foreign registration has been presented. Both claims now need testing.
8 October 20265 min read
21 · Kenya · PoliticsOburu misses Raila mausoleum handover as ODM leader rests
The ODM leader sent apologies to Bondo and will step back from politics for weeks on doctors' orders. With Raila's anniversary days away, ODM must show who is steering it.
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22 · Kenya · AccountabilityNCIC tells CS Ruku to withdraw Mt Kenya remarks
The cohesion commission found the Public Service CS's July speech in Tharaka Nithi divisive and gave him seven days to respond. The ruling tests whether Cabinet members face the same rules as everyone else.
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23 · Kenya · PoliticsSifuna presses for refinery disclosure as Ruto directs critics to Parliament
The dispute centres on disclosure of commitments, while official accounts describe planned refinery capacity and construction mobilisation.
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24 · Kenya · AccountabilityKenya’s new soil network puts evidence behind the fertiliser debate
The 29 September Kabete launch connects laboratory capacity, national coordination and farmer learning. The next test is whether soil information becomes usable advice.
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25 · Kenya · AccountabilityWetang’ula’s climate fund proposal puts the financing question behind Africa’s model law
A Nairobi discussion on Africa’s model climate law puts financing and public accountability alongside legislation. No new continental tax or operational fund has been established in the material reviewed.
1 October 20265 min read
26 · Counties · AccountabilitySenate seeks clarity before Kilifi pending-bill payments
The Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee has called for payments against Kilifi’s disputed pending bills to be halted until the figures are certified, The Standard reported on 24 September.
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27 · Kenya · PoliticsRuto opens Kendu Bay market and sets out Homa Bay project pledges
The President links completed market facilities with wider road, lake-transport and housing commitments.
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28 · Kenya · PoliticsBabu pledges school meals without parent charges in Nairobi bid
The Embakasi East MP also proposes cheaper business licences and changes to waste collection ahead of the 2027 governor’s race.
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29 · Kenya · PoliticsKalonzo welcomes Safaricom ruling as Treasury prepares an appeal
The Wiper leader backs the High Court decision on the 15 per cent stake; John Mbadi says the government will challenge it.
20 September 20261 min read
30 · Kenya · The 47Senators question Kajiado’s nursery-school staffing and delivery of learning materials
A 19 September visit raised questions about classroom provision; the county’s education executive cited procurement delays.
20 September 20261 min read
31 · Kenya · ElectionsMurkomen pledges secure 2027 polls as leaders call for political tolerance
The Interior Cabinet Secretary says security agencies are preparing for the election and warns against incitement.
20 September 20261 min read