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Saturday, 10 October 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 10 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Sifuna says Raila would contest 2027 presidency if alive

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says that if former Prime Minister Raila Odinga were alive, he would be working towards contesting for the Presidency in 2027, believing the political moment is right with President William Ruto having fallen out with Mount Kenya region that supported him in 2022.

    6 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. ODM leaders clash at Raila memorial over party direction

    ODM divisions emerged during the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death, with Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa at the centre of political rivalry, accompanied by fierce attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

    6 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Senator Karanja leaves UDA for DCP, targets Nakuru governorship

    Senator Tabitha Karanja has quit the United Democratic Alliance for the Democratic Congress Party as she prepares to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat in 2027, escalating her political rivalry with Governor Susan Kihika.

    6 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Kenya and IMF at impasse over financing deal ahead of elections

    Kenya and the International Monetary Fund are locked in a standoff over a new financing programme, with the Fund reluctant to sign a deal close to a General Election.

    6 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Gang violence escalates in Homa Bay after gang leader arrest

    Homa Bay descended into chaos and anarchy on Friday following the arrest of suspected gang leader Abdi Kassim Sebo, illustrating the depth of gang violence in the region.

    6 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto maintains police protection status

    Portuguese authorities confirmed that computer hacker Rui Pinto, who founded the Football Leaks website behind the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection. Protection measures that were set to end were extended pending a new decision after the Justice Ministry nullified a previous resolution for procedural irregularities.

    8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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