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… Details revealed by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party communications Director Philip Etale yesterday disclosed that Oburu, who is also the Siaya Senator, left the country for treatment in the United Kingdom. “The party leader flies out to the UK for a routine medical che …
Oburu in London for medical check-upCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed that he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, assuring party members that the political outfit has sufficiently strong structures to continue operatin …
Oburu confirms UK medical trip, says ODM can run without himCapital News
… In a statement Thursday, Senator Oburu said he travelled to the UK to undergo a “thorough, routine medical checkup” following advice from his doctors and the party leadership. …
Oburu Oginga confirms UK medical check-up after party said he was on official dutiesCitizen Digital
Oburu Oginga flies to the UK for medical check-up - ODM By Moses Kinyanjui September 10, 2026 02:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter ODM leader Oburu Oginga speaking in State House, Nairobi, where President …
Oburu Oginga flies to the UK for medical check-up - ODMThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed that he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, saying his temporary absence should not disrupt the operations of the Orange Democratic Movement. …
Oburu: UK medical trip will not disrupt ODM operationsThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterKingi said Temporary Speaker Abdul Haji had directed Omtatah to withdraw the term and replace it with an appropriate expression.Omtatah instead defended his choice of words, arguing that parliamentary precedent in the United Kingdom supported his positi …
Omtatah 'unshaken' after three-day Senate suspensionThe Standard
… The British High Commissioner to Kenya highlighted the partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom in advancing the international AI safety agenda. …
Kenya moves towards AI policy as new report shows growing capabilities and risksThe Standard
… ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale confirmed on Thursday, September 10, that the Siaya senator was in the UK for the check-up and said he was well. …
Oburu Oginga flies to UK for routine medical check-upThe Standard
… The foreign ministers of eight countries in a statement, said they "welcome the decision of the Government of the United Kingdom to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory". …
Arab, Muslim nations welcome UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlementsCitizen Digital
… The former Chief Justice also addressed the ongoing deadlock surrounding the non-ratification of the Kenya–United Kingdom Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA). …
Mutunga: British troops found guilty of abuses must face lawKenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya, the UK, and the US have launched a toll-free hotline (0800 900 900) and anonymous online reporting portal to allow communities to report suspected terrorist activity, radicalisation, recruitment, and related threats; the system is set to go live on October 15, 2026.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, currently in the UK for a medical check-up, hosted Kenya's High Commissioner to the UK Maurice Makoloo at his residence. The two discussed strengthening Kenya-UK ties and supporting Kenyans living in the diaspora.
17 September 2026 · Capital News →
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible for more than two weeks in Equatorial Guinea following a viral video accusing the vice-president of corruption, according to an AFP journalist. Internet speed has been restricted since September 2, and access to these platforms is impossible without a virtual private network.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state, Sudan killed at least 82 people with dozens injured and many others feared missing under sand and rubble. The incident occurred at an unregulated mine, with rescue efforts beginning Tuesday and continuing Wednesday as Sudan's gold trade continues to fuel the country's ongoing war.
17 September 2026 · The Standard →
A gold mine collapse in West Kordofan state killed at least 82 people and injured 50 more, with many others still trapped under sand and rubble, according to a local administrator. The incident occurred on Tuesday, with 60 bodies retrieved by dawn and another 22 found Wednesday.
16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A family in Juja, Kiambu County, lost four of five babies born prematurely at Thika Level Five Hospital and transferred to KNH's neonatal intensive care unit. The quintuplets, born at 26–27 weeks weighing between 630 and 800 grammes, developed complications associated with extreme prematurity and very low birth weight, with one survivor remaining under care.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans seeking employment abroad to verify every job offer through official government channels, warning that unverified offers can expose jobseekers to trafficking, exploitation and armed conflicts. Kenya has entered labour arrangements with the UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Germany, Austria and Italy.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga was photographed taking an evening walk in London days after travelling to the UK for what ODM describes as a routine medical check-up, following a brief hospitalisation in Nairobi Hospital on August 29.
14 September 2026 · Capital News →
An obstetrician and KOGS chairman argues that healthcare systems should prioritize accountability mechanisms over punitive approaches when maternal deaths occur, drawing on personal experience of managing an unexpected death during routine Caesarean delivery.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. A final name incorporating Parton's legacy is being determined.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He assured party members that ODM has strong enough structures to operate in his absence.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, after the party initially said he was abroad on official duties without disclosing his location or reason. He said the visit was on doctors' and party leadership advice and allows him to undergo comprehensive health evaluation while resting.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga flew to the United Kingdom on Sunday for what the party describes as a routine medical check-up, according to ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale. Oginga is expected to return to the country on Saturday, days after a brief hospital visit on September 1 that he said was for a general check-up.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed he travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up on the advice of his doctors and party leadership. He said his temporary absence should not disrupt ODM's operations, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate the party's institutional strength and capacity to handle day-to-day affairs without its leader.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah was suspended from the Senate for three sitting days after refusing to withdraw the word "yapping" used to describe President William Ruto's roadside declaration on undocumented immigrants. Omtatah maintains the term was not unparliamentary and that withdrawing it would compromise his constitutional duty to hold those in power to account.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders met at Daystar University to discuss findings from the International AI Safety Report 2026 on artificial intelligence capabilities and risks. Kenya plans to develop an AI policy later this year, with the process currently at the draft validation stage before public participation begins.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya senator Oburu Oginga travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up days after a brief hospital visit in Nairobi on September 1. ODM confirmed he was well and expected to return to Kenya on Saturday.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
More than half a dozen Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, welcomed UK-led sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, urging other countries to take similar steps. This followed Britain, France and Canada joining nine other European countries in restricting trade with Israeli settlements.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has backed demands for justice against members of the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) found culpable of past abuses, calling for independent investigations and compensation mechanisms for victims. He rejected legal immunity for foreign troops and stressed that British military personnel must be subject to legal accountability under Kenyan domestic jurisdiction.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's imports and exports surged in August, with exports spiking 25 percent year-on-year and imports swelling 28.2 percent, driven by global AI demand for semiconductors and computing hardware ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A UK ban has helped protect Kenyans from recruitment by Russian military groups. The measure appears to have disrupted the activities of notorious Russian recruiters targeting Kenyan citizens.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
UK app developers have filed a £2 billion lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's App Tracking Transparency system unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favouring Apple's own advertising services. The feature, introduced in 2021, requires apps to request user consent before tracking activity across other apps and websites.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece warns that Kenya's publicly funded broadcasters face intense pressure to appear politically balanced ahead of the 2027 elections, citing Hungary's recent suspension of news broadcasts on state media over perceived political bias and spin.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia MPs have called for revision of Kenya's 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement with the United Kingdom, citing concerns over jurisdiction and accountability for alleged abuses by British troops. The plea follows a parliamentary petition from victims' representatives in August, calling for a halt to ratification until outstanding cases involving alleged sexual violence and other abuses are resolved.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border, hitting villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Devastating flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 160 people, with official figures indicating at least 341 foreign nationals missing. Hikers and climbers from around the world are among those unaccounted for, including nationals from India, Ukraine, and Australia.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dogs left alone during school hours may experience separation-related stress, barking, and destructive behaviour, while busy schedules risk pet owners neglecting vaccinations, flea prevention, and veterinary visits. A 2022 UK study of 1,807 dogs found 9.9 per cent developed new separation-related behaviours after routine changes.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The British government has committed to helping the Samburu community locate the grave of Laibon Bari Kaldojan Leaduma, a spiritual leader captured and detained by British colonial authorities in 1934. A family member has been searching since 1985 for answers about his grandfather's disappearance and alleged execution.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Two filmmakers, James Hakesley and Roy Kimani, believe technology could address Kenya's film production challenges—high costs, recycled storylines, weak production quality, and lack of equipment and infrastructure—by helping local productions compete beyond the local market.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →