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Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Ndindi Nyoro rejects supporting Ruto in opposition interview

    Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro tells The Standard he cannot support President William Ruto while claiming to love Kenya, addressing his fallout with Ruto and his partnership with Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Methu claims efforts to fragment Mt Kenya political bloc

    Nyandarua Senator John Methu has claimed there are sustained efforts to fragment the Mt Kenya region's political base to ensure it does not vote as one bloc.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

Mining & Energy

  1. Tata Chemicals disputes Ministry closure order over undisclosed complaint

    Tata Chemicals Magadi has challenged a Ministry of Mining order halting its operations, saying the government relied on an alleged community complaint that was never disclosed to the company and questioning the government's claim that its mining licence remains intact and operations are only temporarily suspended pending compliance.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. University lecturers strike enters second week as talks collapse

    Students in public universities are affected as negotiations between the Government and university unions have collapsed, with unions rejecting the latest government offer as inadequate. The strike, which began on October 2, entered its second week, and the National Treasury's absence from talks has raised questions about the Government's commitment to resolving the dispute.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Ex-MP testifies Cohen feared for life, blamed wife

    Former Gatundu MP Patrick Kariuki told the High Court that deceased businessman Tob Cohen had allegedly called him on July 19, 2019, expressing fear for his life and allegedly blaming his widow.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Kenya prepares for 2029 World Championships by observing Beijing 2027

    Kenya will watch the 2027 Beijing World Athletics Championships closely as preparation for hosting the 2029 World Championships in Nairobi, the premier event's first edition in Africa since 1983. Organisers will study Beijing's venue, facilities, and planning as a benchmark for their own event.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Coventry beats Newcastle 4-1, escapes relegation zone

    Coventry defeated Newcastle 4-1 on Monday to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone, making them the first club in 127 years to secure successive top-flight victories after losing their opening four games without scoring. Goals from Jack Rudoni, Sidiki Cherif, Ellis Simms, and Stephen Mfuni secured the win, lifting Coventry from 19th to 14th place.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

World & Region

  1. Kenya delegation attends Moscow conference amid recruitment uproar

    As families demand answers over Kenyans recruited to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine, a Kenyan government delegation will attend a Moscow conference that Russia has been using to strengthen its image on the African continent.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

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