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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterHe said NCDs were on the rise, particularly in Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, creating a need for better ways of treating and managing them.“The M-Care project will focus on one-stop clinics, training of health workers, use of electronic health records, …

    New one-stop treatment brings relief to patients
  3. Citizen Digital

    … South Africa’s concentrated financial sector was the target of 12.6% of the continent’s observed attacks. …

    Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Junior Baseball5 team thrash Lesotho, South Africa ahead of Youth Olympics By Agencies October 11, 2026 03:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Junior Baseball5 team recorded c …

    Kenya Junior Baseball5 team thrash Lesotho, South Africa ahead of Youth Olympics
  5. Capital News

    … He also finished 16th at the Cape Town Marathon in South Africa in 2:13:29, in what was his first marathon on African soil. …

    Ruto hails Kipchoge after stunning Melbourne marathon comeback
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Melbourne was his third stop after South Africa and Brazil. He broke away inside the last 10 kilometres on a course raced partly on the Australian Formula One track at Albert Park and which finished inside the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. …

    Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
  7. Citizen Digital

    … After a frustrating 21-21 draw against South Africa’s SportPesa Fast Forward 7s on Friday, the hosts responded with a commanding 22-0 victory over Scotland before dispatching regional rivals Uganda 21-5 to finish their Pool A campaign on a high. …

    Shujaa on course as Safari 7s title defence gathers pace
  8. Citizen Digital

    … By Guest Writer October 10, 2026 09:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in Pretoria, South Africa. …

    OPINION: Will Kenya ever play in the FIFA World Cup?
  9. Citizen Digital

    … The announcement, delivered by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid heightened global attention on international justice, coinciding hours after former ICC judge and South African jurist Navi Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting human rights. …

    US sanctions ICC, threatens to dismantle court
  10. Capital News

    … Other decisions included double taxation agreements with Belgium and the Czech Republic, as well as space cooperation with South Africa and Kazakhstan. …

    Cabinet approves Sh23.74 billion settlement of pending bills for suppliers owed up to Sh50 million
  11. Citizen Digital

    Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order By AFP October 09, 2026 11:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A file photo of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa. …

    Clashes lead South Africa to withdraw asylum processing order
Sport

Bayern-Ajax match tests Kenya's AFCON hosting readiness

The News

Kenya will host Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam on January 5, 2027, at the newly opened Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi as a test of its sporting infrastructure and event organisation ahead of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports.

5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

  1. Bayern-Ajax match tests Kenya's AFCON hosting readiness

    Kenya will host Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam on January 5, 2027, at the newly opened Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi as a test of its sporting infrastructure and event organisation ahead of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania, according to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

  2. IOC president seeks sports free from politics amid Russia-Ukraine tension

    IOC president Kirsty Coventry wants politics kept off the field of play, but Ukraine and former IOC executives argue politics and sport remain inseparable. The issue will be tested at the Youth Olympics in Dakar starting Saturday, where Russian and Ukrainian athletes will compete together for the first time since 2020, with 13 Russian athletes permitted to parade their national flag and anthem.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. AI economic impact will exceed Africa's mobile money revolution

    Tech leaders predict that artificial intelligence's economic transformation will surpass the impact of the mobile money boom in Africa, and are calling on African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and renewable energy. Sub-Saharan Africa currently processes roughly $1.4 trillion annually in mobile money transactions, with Kenya's registered mobile money accounts reaching 94.2 million by June 2026.

    29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Zimbabwe vice-president's ex-wife freed after seven-year attempted murder trial

    Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president Gen Constantino Chiwenga, has been released from remand after seven years on trial for his attempted murder. A magistrate ruled for her release after the state requested a trial postponement, citing that Mubaiwa had suffered mental, physical and financial prejudice during the proceedings.

    29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Al Ahly and Raja drawn in CAF Confederation Cup group stage

    Al Ahly of Egypt and Raja Casablanca of Morocco, paired in Group A of the CAF Confederation Cup with ASKO Kara and Primeiro Agosto, are expected to reach the quarter-finals from their group. Title-holders USM Alger are also in the competition alongside FAR Rabat and Durban City.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Zimbabwe vice-president's ex-wife freed after seven-year trial collapse

    Marry Mubaiwa, former wife of Zimbabwe's Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, has been freed from remand after seven years on trial for his alleged attempted murder. A magistrate ordered her release citing mental, physical and financial prejudice during the protracted trial, after the state requested a postponement to engage witnesses.

    28 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Amnesty urges African leaders to stop Russia recruitment

    Amnesty International has called on African leaders at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow to demand Russia end recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine, citing UN evidence of trafficking from 29 countries through deception and coercion. Kenya has 354 nationals connected to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including 84 killed or missing, according to Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. Senegal hosts Africa's first Summer Youth Olympic Games

    Senegal is hosting the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 22 to November 13, with approximately 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under competing in 25 sports across three cities. The event marks the continent's first time hosting an Olympic Games.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Russia declines to help repatriate dead Kenyan fighters in Ukraine

    Russia faces criticism over its treatment of African nationals recruited into its war in Ukraine, with Moscow declining to help trace or repatriate remains of dead Kenyan fighters ahead of the Russia–Africa Summit in October. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi told Parliament that 84 Kenyans involved in the conflict had been killed or were missing, while government records identified 354 Kenyans linked to the war.

    25 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 24 October

  1. South African Presidency website taken offline amid cyber threat

    South Africa's Presidency website was temporarily taken offline as a precautionary measure in response to a global cybersecurity event affecting servers running vulnerable versions of PHP programming language. The Presidency said there was no indication of a security breach and apologized for the inconvenience.

    24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Photo exhibition in Nairobi marks Taiwan restoration anniversary

    A photo exhibition marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China was held in Nairobi on Friday, organised by China's Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau. The one-week exhibition features four thematic sections and more than 30 photos, with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan highlighting the historical and legal basis for the one-China principle.

    24 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 23 October

  1. Xinhua exhibits Taiwan restoration history across five African nations

    China's state news agency Xinhua is displaying a photo exhibition on Taiwan's restoration after World War II in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, and Mozambique, aimed at promoting Beijing's position on territorial integrity and reunification while strengthening China-Africa cultural ties.

    23 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. South Africa wins mixed relay cycling gold at Kisumu championships

    South Africa claimed gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kisumu, winning the 40.8-kilometre race in 56:04.38, ahead of defending champions Mauritius and Rwanda. Kenya finished fifth on home soil.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Cardtonic expands to Kenya with USD and Sh wallets

    Fintech company Cardtonic has launched in Kenya, offering virtual dollar card services, gift card trading, bill payment, and eSIMs through partnerships with M-Pesa and international billers to enable conversion of global digital funds to local cash.

    23 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

  1. David Ouma backs Junior Starlets to beat USA in World Cup

    Former Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma has tipped Kenya's Junior Starlets to defeat the United States in their second Group E match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, saying the USA's 17-0 victory over Samoa should not intimidate them.

    22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. Foreign national beaten to death by mob in Durban

    A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death in South Africa's port city of Durban on Thursday, during a march in the city centre. Durban has been a flashpoint for months of anti-migrant protests, with violence erupting after an anti-migrant march two weeks ago that prompted soldiers to be deployed.

    22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets coach urges attack sharpening before USA match

    Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has challenged her players to improve finishing and defensive organization ahead of their second Group E match against the United States at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after their 3-0 loss to China in their opening game.

    21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. UK raises international student visa financial requirements from November 2026

    The UK will enforce stricter financial requirements for international student visas starting November 30, 2026, requiring students to demonstrate higher maintenance funds—up to Sh260,000 monthly in London and Sh200,000 outside London—plus visa and health surcharge fees, with funds held continuously for 28 days before application.

    21 October 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Nedbank completes Sh109.6 billion NCBA Group takeover

    South Africa's Nedbank Group has completed its acquisition of a 66 per cent controlling stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, with settlement scheduled for October 21 and actual payment to shareholders including the Kenyatta and Ndegwa families beginning November 3. NCBA will remain a Nairobi-based subsidiary with its own brand and local leadership, with 34 per cent of shares continuing to trade on the Nairobi bourse.

    20 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

  1. Rwandan critic found decapitated near Kampala, Uganda

    Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier living in Uganda who became a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame through his YouTube channel, was found decapitated near Kampala. Ugandan police are investigating the death, which comes amid accusations that Rwandan authorities have assassinated opponents of the government.

    19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Balala finishes 13th overall at African amateur golf championship

    Kenya's top amateur Adel Balala of Nyali Golf Club finished 13th overall at the All Africa Team Championship 2026 in Tunisia, representing Kenya's strongest performance. The four-player Kenyan team competed against 65 players from 17 African nations across three rounds, with Seychelles' Adrian Andrade winning the title at 11 under par.

    19 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 18 October

  1. President Ruto reappoints Gicharu as KICD chair for second term

    President William Ruto has reappointed Prof. Simon Gicharu as non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development for a second three-year term, coinciding with KICD's recognition as Africa's Best Public Institution of the Year at the 2026 Africa Public Sector Conference and Awards.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

  2. African creatives convene on AI, narrative control in Mombasa

    The Afrotellers Conference, set for October 28–31 in Mombasa, will bring together African media professionals, researchers, policymakers and cultural practitioners to discuss who controls African narratives as artificial intelligence and digital platforms reshape story creation and distribution. The four-day gathering examines narrative sovereignty, cultural representation and the continent's creative economy under transformation by technology.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 17 October

  1. African storytellers gather in Mombasa to discuss AI impact

    African storytellers, policymakers and creative industry players will meet in Mombasa from October 28 to 31 for the Afrotellers Conference, examining how AI affects storytelling and cultural ownership across the continent. The four-day event at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort will explore how African creatives can retain control over their stories and strengthen the continent's creative industries.

    17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. African firms build in-house tech teams as AI investment rises

    Nearly four in ten projects submitted for the 2026 CIO100 Awards were completed without external vendors, according to data from nearly 1,300 submissions across 10 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Tanzania. The trend reflects growing reliance on internal technology teams to address business challenges and create growth opportunities.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Formula One announces 10-year African Grand Prix in Rwanda

    Formula 1 has confirmed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to host the African Grand Prix, the continent's first Grand Prix since 1993, with the race to be held on a new circuit near Kigali.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Tusker seek group stage, face Singida in CAF qualifier

    Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kenya's Sh5.2 billion Kisumu pharmaceutical factory seeks investment

    Med Aditus Pharmaceuticals plans a Sh5.2 billion medicine factory in Kisumu County to produce tablets and capsules for non-communicable diseases, reducing Kenya's dependence on imported medicines. The project is among flagship initiatives seeking funding at an African investment conference in Nigeria.

    15 October 2026 · The Standard →

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