… Likewise, up to 241 isolation beds are available in five hospitals in Nairobi, Eldoret and Mombasa, including up to 50 intensive care beds at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. …
… The planned extension from Mau Summit to Malaba is a separate project that would upgrade the existing highway through Eldoret towards the Uganda border. …
… A total of 241 isolation beds are available across five hospitals in Nairobi, Eldoret and Mombasa, including up to 50 intensive care beds at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. …
… Despite his scathing review of several public medical facilities, DJ Shiti extended appreciation to the medical team at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, praising their dedicated efforts over the years in supporting his late father. …
… ." The former Chief Justice further accused the government of presiding over the destruction of indigenous forests in the Mau Forest Complex, tree harvesting near protected areas in the Aberdares and the cutting of trees along major road corridors linking Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret …
… You should ask yourself why there are no bandits in Eldoret or Kitale? I implore you to restore security roads funding to the Ministry of Interior,” he added. …
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino dismissed fresh compensation claims for land earmarked for the East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu, stating that families previously occupying the land were compensated and relocated. According to Owino, approximately 28,199 hectares of land had been allocated to the Kenya Ports Authority for the development.
The Ministry of Health announced that 122 contacts of the first confirmed Ebola patient have been identified and verified, with 108 placed in quarantine and monitored. None have developed symptoms so far, and contact tracing continues as part of a coordinated national containment response.
President William Ruto has moved forward the completion deadline for the Rironi-Mau Summit highway from June 2027 to April 2027, with Phase One connecting Rironi to Mau Summit before work begins on the Mau Summit-Malaba extension linking to Uganda. The 233-kilometre project, valued at Sh184 billion to Sh200 billion, will have four to six lanes in different sections.
Kenya has identified 122 contacts linked to its first imported Bundibugyo Ebola case confirmed on October 6, with 108 in quarantine under close supervision and no new infections reported since the patient's death. Of 293 samples tested from 289 alerts, only the imported case tested positive, and Kenya has screened 667,675 travellers at 26 points of entry.
A 22-year-old woman from Kisumu started a 72-hour pillar-hugging challenge on October 9 in tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she hopes the gesture will keep alive his legacy of peace, democracy and justice ahead of the first anniversary of his death on October 15.
Kenyan comedian DJ Shiti criticised the government's Social Health Authority framework and systemic failures in public hospitals at his father's funeral, reflecting on his family's six-year struggle managing his father's terminal cancer and highlighting how chronic illnesses strain ordinary Kenyan families while those with private insurance access better care.
The Kenya Cycling Federation will use a trials event in Murang'a this weekend to select riders for the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling Road Championships in Kisumu (October 21–25). The trials will feature elite, Under-23, junior, and youth categories racing over distances ranging from 35km to 85km, with the top 10 riders in each category selected for the national team.
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has rejected a National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) directive to publicly apologise and withdraw remarks made at a rally, saying the matter is already before the courts and he will only apologise after the case is conclusively heard and determined.
UGM co-party leader David Maraga has accused President Ruto's administration of overseeing widespread destruction of Kenya's forests and critical ecosystems. Maraga criticised the government's decision to lift the logging ban and accused the administration of pursuing policies that contradict its international climate commitments.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament on Wednesday that there will be no compensation for livestock killed during a multi-agency security operation in Samburu County's Waso Ward, disputing regional leaders' claims that over 700 animals died in the incident.
President Ruto has promised to establish a library and museum at the mausoleum of late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, Siaya County, saying the facilities will allow future generations to learn about Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic journey and his legacy.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told parliament that persistent banditry in Samburu, Isiolo and Turkana counties stems from marginalisation and underdevelopment, noting that security operations alone will not end the problem. He cited illegal firearms, competition for pasture, and underdevelopment as fuelling insecurity and said the government must invest in roads, schools and other infrastructure in affected areas.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told Parliament that persistent banditry in Samburu, Isiolo and Turkana counties stems from marginalisation and underdevelopment, citing illegal firearms and competition for pasture as contributing factors. He said security operations alone will not end the problem and called for government investment in roads, schools and infrastructure.
The Interior Cabinet Secretary says the government is fast-tracking the decentralisation of passport issuance, with new offices in Malindi and Nyeri nearing completion to expand the existing network of regional passport centres and improve services for citizens.
Doctors Dennis Miskellah and Joseph Kariuki criticized the government's response to Kenya's first confirmed Ebola case, noting that the patient landed on Saturday but the case was only reported on Tuesday. They said the patient was permitted to leave Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for Nairobi Hospital despite arriving while sick, and questioned why he received visitors who subsequently dispersed into the community.
Kenyans with heart conditions face barriers to treatment due to high costs of care, long-term medication, and shortage of specialists, with patients often unable to afford necessary procedures and medication.
West Pokot County has completed the Chepareria and Kapenguria-Makutano sewerage projects, worth Sh1 billion combined, to improve sanitation and support urban growth. The projects, funded by the Government of Kenya and the African Development Bank, await commissioning by President William Ruto.
Isaac Makokha carded three rounds of 76 to finish on 12-over-par 228 and claim the 2026 NCBA Tea Fields Trophy at Kericho Golf Club, winning by two shots from Daniel Mwangi and Ken Serem.
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has secured interim orders from the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Eldoret in a challenge against Elgeyo Marakwet's County Public Service Board and County Government over the failure to advertise and recruit a Director of Public Health and replace Public Health Officers. The court ordered a hearing for October 14, 2026, and directed that the status quo be maintained in the meantime.
Abraham Mutai, suspended as Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman on September 25, 2026, says he has not received a formal suspension letter and continues to discharge his duties as both regional chairman and AK head of marketing. His suspension has triggered calls for reforms at the federation, with stakeholders questioning clauses in a reviewed constitution.
Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has ordered free medical services across all county healthcare facilities throughout October as part of month-long commemorations for the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga organized by the Orange Democratic Movement. The directive includes waiving future medical fees for all patients, immediate discharge of admitted patients without requiring settlement of outstanding bills, and free release of deceased individuals from county mortuaries.
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre was lit with a visual tribute to late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday night as the Orange Democratic Movement organized nationwide candle-lighting commemorations and began its October programme, "Mwezi wa Baba," in his honour.
Athletes and coaches are calling for urgent reforms at Athletics Kenya, including a "one athlete, one vote" framework that would allow them to elect officials directly rather than through delegates, according to a public participation report reviewed by The Standard.
Kenyan youth have launched a campaign called Sitatumika (I will not be used) to resist politicians deploying them to cause violence and silence dissenting voices in the run-up to next year's elections. The movement, founded by Aaltonen Jumba, will establish teams promoting peaceful campaigns in counties, culminating in a national launch in December.
Youth leaders across Kenya have demanded the postponement of National Youth Council elections scheduled for October 9, citing cancelled voter education sessions, portal failures, and low registration of only 207,000 young people against an estimated youth population of 15 million.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has intercepted 40 smartphones valued at about Sh8.2 million from a male passenger arriving from Dubai at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, who had not declared the devices to Customs. The passenger's frequent trips between Kenya and Dubai within a short period prompted further questioning.
Abraham Mutai, AK Central Rift chairman, has disputed reports of his suspension, saying he has not received formal communication of the decision. He called for unity within the athletics fraternity, citing upcoming major events including the 2027 World Championships in Beijing, 2028 Olympics, and 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi as requiring regional focus.
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says Kenya is integrating artificial intelligence and digital platforms into tourism promotion to make the country's destinations more visible and accessible to digital travellers. The government is using technology such as Safari Live and Tembea Kenya to expand Kenya's tourism offering and encourage domestic travel.
More than 30 athletics legends, led by Kipchoge Keino, participated in a symbolic run in Eldoret during Kenya Tourism Week to promote Kenya as a sports tourism destination. The event, jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Uasin Gishu County Government, and University of Eldoret, also celebrated UN Tourism Day and aimed to connect the region's sporting identity with tourism and visitor experiences.