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Friday, 16 October 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Friday, 16 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Political divisions deepen at Raila's first anniversary event

    An event at Migwena grounds in Bondo marking the first anniversary of the late Raila Odinga deepened political divisions among his former supporters rather than uniting them, with pro-Ruto and Linda Mwananchi leaders contending for influence in the region.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Thousands gather for Raila Odinga first anniversary commemoration

    The late ODM leader Raila Odinga's first death anniversary drew thousands of supporters in an emotionally charged gathering with implications for Kenya's political landscape in the post-Raila era.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Former Raila allies absent from his first anniversary event

    Close associates and allies of Raila Odinga, who he had mentored and helped advance in their political careers, were notably absent from an anniversary event marking a significant moment in his career, abandoning the man they had previously portrayed as a friend and mentor.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Matatu owners claim Ruto broke May fuel agreement

    Matatu owners claim President William Ruto has failed to honour an agreement they entered into in May regarding fuel hikes, with fares now rising.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

Business

  1. Fuel prices expected to rise as subsidy fund depleted

    The depletion of the Petroleum Development Levy Fund has forced the government to withdraw fuel subsidies for the October-November pricing cycle, exposing motorists and businesses to price hikes. An eight per cent VAT reduction on petroleum products extended to January has proven inadequate to offset the surge in pump prices.

    4 hours ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Trump cancels livestream of military base shooter execution

    US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the firing squad execution of convicted military base shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing a plan by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that had drawn widespread opposition from Democratic and Republican politicians, the Catholic Church, rights groups, and the United Nations.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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