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NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 6 – Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Odinga has been admitted to Nairobi Hospital for further medical attention, weeks after returning from the United Kingdom where he underwent a routine medical check-up. …
Oburu Receiving Treatment for Hypertension After Hospital ReadmissionThe Standard
… The vaccine race is moving on several fronts.In the United Kingdom, scientists at the University of Oxford have launched the world's first human trial of a vaccine specifically designed against Bundibugyo ebolavirus. …
Ebola science race: Vaccines and drugs tested against Bundibugyo virusThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThree Iranian men went on trial in the United Kingdom Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the groundwork for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. …
Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutorCitizen Digital
… The survey of 1000 midwives and doctors in the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Brazil and Zimbabwe was commissioned by charitable foundation Wellcome. …
Extreme heat putting pregnant women, newborns at risk: UN climate chiefCapital News
LONDON, United Kingdom, Oct 5 — The US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the British military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter terror police. …
US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford baseCitizen Digital
… Ruku said 12,760 NYS alumni had transitioned into vetted employment opportunities since 2024, including 5,720 who secured placements in the United Kingdom, Israel, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Australia. …
Ksh. 6.4B boost for NYS as Gov't targets 100,000 youthCitizen Digital
… The paper was subsequently retracted over serious methodological and ethical concerns, and its principal author was struck off the UK medical register. …
OPINION: What the vaccine debate gets right, and wrong, about medical researchCapital News
… Citizens of European countries should be fully aware of that.” He added that while he was aware of the nuclear capabilities of countries such as the UK and France, the weapons at its disposal were unparalleled. …
Putin warns West that Russia is ready to use every weapon to protect KaliningradThe Standard
… , Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Townsville, and Newcastle -- demand for a bumper 52 games has been strong despite concerns that the sport's popularity could be waning.More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets were snapped up by fans from 135 countries, led by Australia, the United Kingdom …
Countdown begins to biggest ever Rugby World CupCitizen Digital
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Countdown begins to biggest-ever Rugby World CupProf. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after prevailing over Peru's candidate in the third round of UN Security Council voting with 13 votes.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Prof. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after prevailing over Peru's candidate in the third round of UN Security Council voting with 13 votes.
6 hours ago · Capital News →
Sierra Leone has withdrawn its candidate Prof Charles Jalloh for the International Court of Justice and thrown its support behind Kenya's Prof Phoebe Okowa to consolidate African backing for the remaining seat. The move follows Okowa's second-round voting, in which she secured 87 votes in the UN General Assembly but only four in the Security Council, with a third round ahead.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's candidate for the International Court of Justice, Prof Phoebe Okowa, secured six votes in the 15-member UN Security Council, falling two short of the eight required for election, despite winning an absolute majority in the General Assembly. A second round of voting is underway to fill the remaining vacancy on the world court.
8 hours ago · Capital News →
West Ham sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo on Tuesday after a disappointing start to the Championship season. The club is currently eighth in the second-tier table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough, after 13 games.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Government institutions have been urged to audit their digital platforms and allocate funds to remove barriers preventing persons with disabilities from accessing public information and essential services. Cabinet Secretary Hannah Wendot said inclusivity must be central to Kenya's digital transformation agenda and cited the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, as a legal framework for advancing disability rights.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has sought the extradition of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat to the United Kingdom to face eight counts, including the alleged murder of his girlfriend Marianne Kilonzi, with charges arising from offences committed in Woolwich between January 12 and 28, 2025.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged a Kenyan court to order the extradition of Brian Kiprop Kiplagat to the United Kingdom, where British authorities are seeking him over the alleged murder of Marianne Kilonzi in Woolwich between January 12 and 28, 2025.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh is vying for the UN Secretary-General role following António Guterres's tenure ending December 31, 2026, pledging to rebuild trust amid global conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Police Service and the United Kingdom are exploring cooperation to strengthen police preparedness and promote peaceful elections ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, focusing on community policing, intelligence gathering, public order management and countering misinformation.
28 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary has protested Nigeria's visa process for Kenyans, describing it as "unacceptable" and citing lack of reciprocity, since Kenya grants visa-free entry to Nigerian citizens. The government is pursuing diplomatic and political action to resolve what the PS called "unwarranted inconvenience."
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary clarified that the government has not endorsed any candidate for UN Secretary-General, despite Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's public welcome of the UAE's Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy. Kenya said it is following the selection process and will support a candidate it deems capable of leading the UN.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS has protested the treatment of Kenyan citizens applying for Nigerian visas, citing lack of reciprocity as Kenya grants visa-free entry to Nigerian citizens. The PS said Nairobi is pursuing diplomatic and political interventions after complaints that Nigeria's visa process is cumbersome and demands extensive documentation.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Warring factions in Sudan have traded drone strikes that killed 21 people in a market in Nyala in the western Darfur region and knocked out power infrastructure across the country's east, according to medics and witnesses. The military struck the market frequented by Rapid Support Forces fighters, while the RSF targeted power stations in Khartoum and Al-Jazira states, leaving millions without electricity.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that exempts baggage arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports from repeat security screening, streamlining transfers and reducing duplication while maintaining aviation security standards.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LemFi, a cross-border financial platform serving over two million customers across 30+ countries with $2 billion monthly transaction volume, launched a rebuilt app with expanded services including savings and credit in the UK and eSIMs in over 100 destinations, alongside a new global brand platform titled "Ambition has no passport."
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UK government has approved plans to drill in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea, about 150 miles east of Aberdeen. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the approval would protect jobs and help keep homes warm, citing a need for oil and gas as part of energy supply for decades despite the government's commitment to net zero by 2050.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
The WHO has warned that efforts to contain Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo risk being undermined by armed conflict, mass displacement, and restricted access to affected communities, even as infections decline in some areas and rise in others. Cases have spread to Kenya and Nigeria, and the Africa Centres for Disease Control has called a meeting of health ministers to coordinate the response.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should adopt Ethiopia's strategy of emotional coffee marketing—giving away samples, serving it at airports, connecting it to national identity—to similarly promote Kenyan tea to visitors and boost its brand globally.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya, the United Kingdom and the United States are stepping up intelligence sharing and joint operational planning to strengthen counter-terrorism operations amid evolving security threats in the region. The cooperation was highlighted during a visit by the British High Commissioner to the Combined Joint Inter-Agency Task Force (CJIATF) at Manda, which supports counter-terrorism operations under Operation Amani Boni.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives recovered a grey Land Rover Discovery reported stolen in the United Kingdom during Operation Carback II, a week-long nationwide crackdown that checked more than 260,000 vehicles against INTERPOL's database to disrupt organised motor vehicle crime networks.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for UN Secretary-General after the sixth informal Security Council straw poll, in which all seven candidates received at least one "discourage" vote. Sall said his decision aims to help facilitate a consensus candidate, and noted that straw polls have indicated Security Council preference for a candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean, possibly a woman.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan detectives recovered a grey Land Rover Discovery that had been stolen in the United Kingdom during Operation Carback II, a week-long nationwide crackdown on motor vehicle theft syndicates. The vehicle was impounded from a Nairobi motor vehicle yard after INTERPOL database checks confirmed its theft status, and the operation involved multi-agency cooperation including international coordination.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Kingdom government will ban pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation, sex between related or pretend-related people, and depictions of children under 16, effective 6 November, following cross-party pressure about harm to women and girls.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle carried out their first joint engagement since moving back to the UK in August, visiting Nottingham where Meghan told wellwishers "It's great to be back." The visit potentially puts the couple at odds with Buckingham Palace, as King Charles III had stated their position should be "akin to private citizens" rather than public figures.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga marked his birthday on October 15th at Nairobi Hospital, a date that also marks the first anniversary of his younger brother, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death. In a message on X, Oburu reflected on the coincidence of his birth and Raila's death, describing their bond as transcending physical separation.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, confirmed that her brother-in-law Oburu Odinga is alive but unwell and was advised by doctors not to attend a memorial event in Bondo, Siaya County. Oburu requested prayers for his recovery and has experienced several periods of ill health throughout 2026, including recent admission to The Nairobi Hospital on October 4.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Australia's Labour government formally introduced a "Digital Duty of Care" bill requiring social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to give users the choice to opt out of algorithms and to protect under-18s from pornography, online bullying, content glorifying crime, and content encouraging eating disorders. Communications Minister Anika Wells said that if tech firms "build it, you are responsible for its risks."
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shell faces lawsuits seeking compensation for extreme weather events: Brazilian prosecutors and an NGO filed suit for $108 million over catastrophic 2024 flooding that killed nearly 200 people and displaced half a million, and separately over a typhoon in the Philippines. The cases represent a new legal strategy to hold polluters liable for specific climate disasters.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Young people attending the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death chanted for ODM party leader Oburu Oginga at Migwena grounds. Raila's widow Ida Odinga said Oburu was unwell and on doctor's orders to rest and avoid large gatherings.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →