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2026-04-242026-10-29

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The Wiper leader also defended his busy travel schedule, which saw him visit Machakos, Mombasa, London, Rome and Bondo within three days, insisting that the trips were undertaken without a private jet or taxpayers’ money. …

    'God is using me to send you home!' Kalonzo fires back at President Ruto
  3. Capital News

    … Parts of Nairobi are among the areas expected to receive rain, alongside Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Meru and Nyeri, among other counties. …

    Nairobi braces for heavy rains and flash floods
  4. Citizen Digital

    Arunga opens up on Shahbal exit as Mombasa United’s sponsor By Mark Mutuku October 23, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Fomer Msa United main sponsor Suleiman Shahbal in past match. …

    Arunga opens up on Shahbal exit as Mombasa United’s sponsor
  5. Citizen Digital

    … vie for the presidential seat in next year’s National elections.Juma who served in the last regime and failed to vie for a seat in the last elections said he aims to redeem the federation's image, which he claims has failed to attract deserved sponsors.Speaking during the Mombasa …

    Juma throws hat into KVF presidential race
  6. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize Whether at a clinic in Kisumu, around a sitting room in Garissa, or across a pharmacy counter in Mombasa, contraception is often overwhelmingly considered a woman’s business. …

    Partner in choice: Why male allyship is contraception's missing piece
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The 2026 series offered the fiercest contest yet, as Uganda registered their first-ever victory over Kenya with a narrow 16-15 win in Mombasa. …

    Kenya Rugby Legends set for historic South Africa showdown in 2027
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Motorists arriving from Mombasa will be diverted at Ole Sereni towards the city centre, while those travelling from the Inland Container Depot will be directed onto Mombasa Road towards the Central Business District. …

    Nairobi Marathon 2026: Southern bypass to close, motorists warned of diversions
  9. Capital News

    … Mukhwana cited the Galana Kulalu agricultural project, Vipingo Industrial Park, Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and DP World Industrial Park in Mombasa as developments that could contribute to an expanding manufacturing ecosystem. …

    IPG calls for evidence-based debate on Lamu Dangote refinery
  10. Capital News

    … He cited the Galana Kulalu agricultural project, Vipingo Industrial Park, Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone and DP World Industrial Park in Mombasa as developments that could contribute to an expanding manufacturing ecosystem. …

    PS Mukhwana backs Lamu refinery at IPG forum, says investment could spur industrial growth
  11. Citizen Digital

    Woman charged over Ksh.100M land fraud in Mombasa By Terry Karanja October 22, 2026 11:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Farzana Nur Butt in court on October 21, 2026. …

    Woman charged over Ksh.100M land fraud in Mombasa

Yesterday

  1. Athletics Kenya releases 2026/27 calendar targeting Beijing and Cairo

    Athletics Kenya has unveiled its 2026/2027 competition calendar, with Kenyan athletes targeting the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and the African Games in Cairo. The season features cross-country, road running, and track-and-field events across East Africa and internationally.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. Judiciary seeks extra funds for 2027 election dispute capacity

    Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary is appealing to the National Assembly for additional funding to enhance its capacity to handle disputes and logistical issues related to next year's General Election. The Judiciary is conducting a training programme for over 400 judges, but a shortage of funds threatens adequate preparation.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  3. Bandari draws with 10-man Posta Rangers in Kenya Premier League

    Bandari FC were held to a 0-0 draw by Posta Rangers at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa, despite dominating the match and playing against 10 men for more than 40 minutes. Bandari remain without a win in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  4. Court asked to produce missing Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya

    Human rights group Vocal Africa has filed a habeas corpus application in Kenya's High Court seeking the production of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya, who was allegedly abducted on October 25 in Kamulu, Nairobi. The organisation is calling for security agencies to produce Mwaipaya in court within 24 hours, as his whereabouts and condition remain unknown despite a missing person report having been filed.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

  5. KEMSA upgrades medicine stores at coastal county hospitals

    The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has handed over a refurbished medicine store at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa as part of efforts to improve storage of essential medicines. The authority has also supported similar improvements at hospitals in Kilifi and Kwale counties, benefiting more than 300,000 people.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. KEMSA refurbishes Port Reitz Hospital medicine store

    The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority has handed over a refurbished medicine store at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa to improve quality and safety of essential medicines serving more than 300,000 people in the region. The upgrade strengthens medicine storage, stock management and protection of medical supplies as part of KEMSA's Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

  7. Posta Rangers seek victory against Bandari in KPL

    Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno expressed confidence ahead of his team's Kenya Premier League match against Bandari FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Wednesday, saying his motivated players are ready to build on their recent victory over KCB FC and secure maximum points if they implement their training preparations.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Migori seeks first win in South Nyanza derby versus Shabana

    Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KMPDU shifts from strikes to dialogue on doctor pay talks

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has resolved to move from agitation to structured dialogue to secure a Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2025–2029, targeting December 2026 for conclusion of negotiations.

    27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 26 October

  1. Korir optimistic about Kenya medals at Dakar Youth Olympics

    NOCK First Deputy President Barnaba Korir expressed confidence that Team Kenya will win medals across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, citing improved preparations, expanded delegation, and training camps in Mombasa and at Kenyatta University.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government and doctors begin CBA talks targeting December deal

    The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the government will begin negotiations on a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement covering 2025–2029, with the union targeting a final deal by December. The talks mark a shift towards structured dialogue after the union's leadership resolved to pursue negotiations over doctors' terms of service.

    26 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. ODM must translate loyalty to Raila into action, Nassir says

    Mombasa governor and ODM Deputy Party Leader Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir called on party members to demonstrate loyalty through action rather than words, urging them to anchor the party's political agenda in the manifesto championed by late party leader Raila Odinga.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Team Kenya wins Uganda-Kenya Coast golf tournament

    Team Kenya won the Uganda–Kenya Coast Open golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi, with Dr Wilson Miano taking the overall winner title. The event was held as Kenya and Uganda seek to boost cross-border tourism ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. FGM survivors share lasting physical and psychological scars

    Female genital mutilation leaves girls and women with severe physical and psychological trauma. The article documents the experience of a woman cut at age 10 in 1983 and explores the long-term health consequences of the practice in Kenya.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Kenya, Uganda use golf to attract AFCON 2027 tourists

    Kenya and Uganda are using cross-border sporting events, including a golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County, to boost tourism and prepare for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. NTSA urges road crashes declared national disaster after Mtito Andei collision

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has called for road crashes to be declared a national disaster following a head-on collision at Mtito Andei that killed 23 people and injured 25 others. The authority cited approximately 20,000 crashes claiming more than 5,000 lives annually, and said declaring a national disaster would enable coordinated government action and adequate funding for road safety interventions.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ruto orders thorough inspection of PSVs after highway collision

    President William Ruto has directed an inspection of all public service vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards following a head-on collision between a bus and a cement tipper truck near Mtito Andei that killed 24 people on Sunday. The Ministry of Roads indicated the accident occurred due to improper overtaking.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kalonzo declares himself Ruto's main political rival ahead of 2027

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's remarks about working to outshine him by declaring himself the President's principal political competitor, saying Ruto's acknowledgment confirmed growing opposition influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    25 October 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Matiang'i opposes bill to ban livestreaming election results

    Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

  5. Head-on highway collision kills 22, injures dozens

    At least 22 people died and scores were injured in a head-on collision on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Kanga after a church bus carrying 45 passengers from Nairobi attempted to overtake vehicles. Seventeen people died on the spot and five others succumbed to injuries at hospital; 18 others remain receiving treatment.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Kalonzo says God is using him to remove Ruto

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared that God is using him to send President William Ruto home, responding to remarks in which Ruto identified him as his main political rival. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service, Kalonzo called Ruto's acknowledgement "the most honest admission" the President had made in four years and said his political engagements were part of a broader push for change.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 23 October

  1. Kenya Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains, floods

    Kenya's meteorological authority has issued an advisory warning of heavy rainfall, flash floods and strong winds across dozens of counties from October 24 to 28, with the heaviest downpours expected between October 26 and 28. Nairobi, Mombasa, and numerous other counties are among areas expected to receive rainfall exceeding 20mm within 24 hours, alongside warnings of poor visibility, gusty winds exceeding 25 knots in coastal and eastern regions, and ocean waves exceeding two metres.

    23 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Mombasa United loses main sponsor after KPL promotion

    Mombasa United CEO Nick Arunga confirmed that businessman Suleiman Shahbal is no longer the club's lead sponsor following their promotion to the Kenya Premier League. Shahbal had supported the coastal club for two seasons in the National Super League, but the higher financial demands of competing in the top flight complicated the sponsorship arrangement.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Former KVF Secretary General Juma launches bid for presidency

    Former Kenya Volleyball Federation Secretary General Ben Juma has announced his candidacy for the KVF presidential seat in next year's National elections. Juma cited the federation's poor image and failure to attract sponsors as reasons for his bid, arguing that better leadership could leverage national teams to secure corporate partnerships.

    23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Male involvement key to improving contraceptive access in Kenya

    An opinion piece argues that contraception in Kenya is often treated as solely a woman's responsibility, with men rarely engaged in counselling or planning. The article contends that male allyship and shared responsibility are needed to overcome barriers to contraceptive access, including myths, gender-based violence, and covert use driven by partner opposition.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Kenya Rugby Legends to face South Africa in 2027 series

    Kenya Rugby Legends will play South Africa Rugby Legends in a two-match SportPesa Legends Cup series in 2027, with matches in Nairobi on May 8 and Cape Town on July 4, marking the first time the competition expands beyond East Africa.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nairobi Marathon 2026: Southern Bypass closed, diversions in place

    Police will close the Southern Bypass from midnight on October 24 to 2pm on October 25 for the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with about 30,000 participants expected. Motorists will be diverted via Ole Sereni towards the city centre and Mombasa Road towards the CBD.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. IPG calls for evidence-based debate on Lamu refinery project

    The International Policy Group has called for a fact-based national debate on the proposed $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, arguing the project presents a major opportunity to transform Kenya's industrial and energy landscape but carries significant financial, governance, environmental and regional risks.

    22 October 2026 · Capital News →

  4. PS Mukhwana backs Lamu refinery as industrial growth driver

    The Principal Secretary for Industry has defended the proposed Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu as an opportunity to accelerate manufacturing, industrialisation and job creation, citing potential to support a wider manufacturing ecosystem and take advantage of regional trade frameworks.

    22 October 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Woman charged with three counts of Ksh.100M land fraud

    Farzana Nur Butt was arraigned in Mombasa on charges of conspiracy to defraud and attempting to fraudulently acquire land valued at Ksh.100 million belonging to Susan Wanjiru. She was released on a bond of Ksh.1 million with a surety of the same amount.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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