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Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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Politics

  1. President Ruto tours North Rift, launches stalled region projects

    President William Ruto is on a 10-day tour of the North Rift region, starting in Endebess, Trans Nzoia County, where he will launch and commission several projects. The tour will culminate in the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Supreme Court to decide on Sh10m judges' car allowance

    The Salaries and Remuneration Commission seeks to overturn a ruling upholding the controversial Sh10 million taxable car allowance for judges.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Why Ruto targets Uhuru in political attacks

    President William Ruto is focusing his political attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta rather than addressing pressing domestic issues, as suggested by the article's opening metaphor about ignoring a house fire to chase fleeing rats.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Supreme Court examines legality of depicting homosexuality in Kenya

    The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether depicting homosexuality constitutes a crime under Kenya's Penal Code Section 162, which prohibits carnal knowledge against nature.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Kirinyaga Governor Waiguru announces 2027 VP bid, 2032 presidential run

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has officially declared her intention to run as President William Ruto's running mate in 2027, and to pursue the presidency in 2032.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Apple launches HomeView smart display with Siri AI

    Apple unveiled HomeView, a voice-driven smart display with a 7-inch touchscreen built around its revamped Siri AI assistant, priced at $299 in the United States starting November 13. The device is designed to control connected home features and marks Apple's fresh effort to gain ground in the smart home market against Amazon's Alexa and Google devices.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Society

  1. Kenya urged to sustain Ebola safeguards as contact tracing continues

    Kenya's healthcare professionals have been praised for their skills and training in handling health emergencies as the Ministry of Health steps up preparedness for Ebola.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Arsenal defeats Lille 3-0 in Champions League advance

    Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka in the second half to extend their perfect Champions League start and share the league table lead with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.

    7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

World & Region

  1. Musk has spent $366 million on 2026 US midterm races

    Elon Musk has spent roughly $366 million in the 2026 US midterm election cycle, with $276 million of that since July to help Republicans retain control of Congress, making him likely the single-biggest political donor in this year's races. Musk has stakes in the election as Democrats in the US House have called for investigations into his government contracts as CEO of SpaceX and his work running the Department of Government Efficiency under President Donald Trump.

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. Opinion: Ruto losing clarity ahead of 2027 elections

    A Standard columnist questions whether President William Ruto is losing focus, citing recent statements and occasional faltering public performances as indicators of concern about his fitness ahead of 2027.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

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