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Audio By VocalizeKenya faces a daunting test against the United States on Thursday as they seek to revive their FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup campaign after opening their Group E account with a 3-0 defeat to China in Morocco. …
Junior Starlets seek revival against USA as FKF holds talks with FIFA on women's footballCapital News
… The outbreak has also triggered a response from the United States, which has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Kenya. …
Kenya confirms 9th Ebola case as US issues travel advisoryCapital News
… The meeting took place hours after Gachagua returned to Kenya following close to two months in the United States. …
Gachagua hosts Sifuna-led team after return from USCitizen Digital
… We have also secured continued access to the American market through the extension of Africa Growth and Opportunities Act, alongside ongoing negotiations for a broader trade agreement with the United States,” added President Ruto.
Ksh.5 billion to be injected into Hustler Fund this year - RutoCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 – The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel to the country following the confirmation of eight Ebola cases, including one death, amid concerns over regional transmission. …
US raises Kenya travel advisory as Ebola cases reach eightCitizen Digital
US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies By AFP October 20, 2026 07:24 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial int …
US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agenciesCitizen Digital
… By AFP October 20, 2026 06:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S. …
Netanyahu basks in Trump endorsement week before electionThe Standard
… Wandayi said Kenya had not experienced a single day without fuel at petrol stations since the outbreak of the war involving Iran, Israel and the United States on February 28, attributing the continued availability of petroleum products to the government-to-government fuel importa …
Wandayi assures Kenyans of steady fuel supply amid Middle East crisisThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel due to rising cases of Ebola and persistent security threats. …
Why the US has raised the travel advisory for KenyaThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletter"He was isolated at the first sign of illness, tested and started on treatment immediately upon confirmation of his positive test result," it said, adding he "was already in quarantine when he fell ill".The United States on Tuesday warned its citizens a …
Nigeria records first Ebola caseKenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match to reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time, qualifying as one of the four best third-placed teams.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Brazil's leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won re-election with 51.8 percent of votes to 48.2 percent for rival Flavio Bolsonaro, but Bolsonaro refused to accept the result and said he would seek to annul the vote. The Supreme Court extended voting by two hours after Lula complained that buses had been pulled from circulation, restricting voter access.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former US president Barack Obama delivered criticisms of Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Obama blamed the Trump administration for rising cost of living and described the current administration's decisions as "chaos and cruelty and corruption and incompetence."
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece questions whether the third Russia–Africa Summit will deliver tangible benefits to African nations, noting that Russia's economic contribution to Africa remains minuscule—trade reached only $18 billion by 2022, missing Putin's 2019 pledge to double it to $40 billion within five years, and Russian investment accounts for less than 1% of foreign direct investment into the continent.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Sancho Kibutu was extradited to the United States to face sentencing for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, ending a 13-year manhunt. The extradition process through Kenyan courts, facilitated by the Director of Public Prosecutions, took four weeks to complete.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan singer-songwriter Matt Ngesa has released his debut album "For the Road," a nine-track project shaped by personal experiences and four years of writing. The album, which originated during the COVID-19 pandemic when Ngesa's parents contracted the virus, explores themes of love, gratitude and human connection.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bottles of vodka retailing for Sh140–Sh160 in Kenyan towns cost Sh184.81 to produce, according to the Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya; counterfeiters copy legitimate brand names and undercut prices, raising health and safety risks.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
World number one Elena Rybakina reached the quarter-finals of the Ningbo Open on her return from a foot injury when opponent Polina Kudermetova retired while trailing 5-0.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
The International Criminal Court received the European Union's Sakharov Prize in recognition of its work upholding international law, as it faces US sanctions and Trump's vow to dismantle the court over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The International Criminal Court, created in 2002 to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, is navigating a damaging sex scandal, membership losses, and potential US sanctions. The court has convicted 15 people in nearly 25 years—all African—and faces criticism over a low conviction rate and focus on minor figures from Africa.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Gambia confirmed it received $2.5 million returned by the United States from the sale of former dictator Yahya Jammeh's mansion in Maryland, with proceeds to be used by the Gambia Reparations Commission to compensate victims of abuses during his 22-year rule.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Ukraine's President Zelensky in Oslo to discuss proposals on ending Russia's conflict with Ukraine, with a US official describing the talks as "constructive". Witkoff is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday to present the proposals, while Zelensky said intelligence sharing with the US on Russian missile attacks "works now".
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
France's prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is meeting with union representatives on Wednesday to discuss security and protect the freedom to demonstrate, following weekend riots that prompted curfews and arrests. More protests over rising living costs are planned for Saturday, organised by the "Yellow Vest" movement.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held a meeting with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his Nyeri home, where attendees say they discussed a possible alliance between Gachagua and Linda Mwananchi ahead of next year's General Election, an agreement on Nairobi leadership, and strategies to lock out President William Ruto in Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Political leaders paid tribute to veteran politician Burudi Nabwera at his funeral service, calling for tolerance, mutual respect, and national unity while urging Kenyans to embrace mature politics and shun insults. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi described Nabwera as an accomplished diplomat and public servant, urging leaders to separate political competition from personal hostility.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup campaign got off to a poor start with a 3-0 defeat to China in Morocco on Monday. The Junior Starlets will seek revival against the United States on Thursday in Group E, with coach Mildred Cheche aiming to improve finishing and defensive organisation after exposed shortcomings.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has confirmed a ninth Ebola case—a 24-year-old man and close relative of the first victim—bringing the total to nine confirmed cases including one death. All cases are linked to the same cluster with no evidence of transmission outside the group; eight patients under treatment are reported stable and improving, while contact tracing has covered 99.3 per cent of identified contacts.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his home hours after returning to Kenya from a close to two-month stay in the United States. The meeting comes as political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced during his Mashujaa Day 2026 address that the government will inject an additional Ksh.5 billion into the national Financial Inclusion Fund, the Hustler Fund, by the end of 2026. Ruto described the Hustler Fund as a successful programme through which over 10 million Kenyans are regular borrowers and Ksh.98 billion has been advanced without collateral.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States upgraded its travel advisory for Kenya to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel following eight confirmed Ebola cases, including one death. Kenya is managing its first reported cases of the Bundibugyo virus, linked to a DRC outbreak, with authorities tracing 128 contacts and placing them under quarantine.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
The US Department of Homeland Security ordered federal civilian agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, citing security risks including potential transfer of sensitive data to China through the company's China-based servers.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 vote, with Netanyahu airing a recorded phone call in which Trump predicted Netanyahu's victory and the two discussed potentially attacking Iran together.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has assured Kenyans of a steady fuel supply despite global disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, saying Kenya has not experienced a single day without fuel at petrol stations since the outbreak of the war on February 28, which he attributes to the government-to-government fuel importation framework.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United States has upgraded its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2 to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel due to rising Ebola cases (now at eight confirmed infections) and persistent security threats including crime, kidnapping, and terrorism. Health Director-General Patrick Amoth confirmed the latest infection on Sunday after testing identified a positive case among 38 people tested.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →