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… Another child and a teacher were being treated for critical injuries after the shooting.The United States, where firearms are readily available, has a long and painful history of gun violence, with thousands of people killed every year. …
Shooter kills teacher, three children at Oregon elementary schoolCitizen Digital
US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNN By AFP October 15, 2026 11:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The United States is considering using its biggest non-nuclear bomb …
US considers hitting Iran with 'Mother of All Bombs': CNNCitizen Digital
… Since last week, the storm has brought rain and flooding to the northwestern state of Baja California, which borders the United States. …
Death toll from Tropical Storm Rachel rises to 8 in MexicoThe Standard
… Earlier this year, the pope said he has "great love" for the United States, but his stances urging tolerance and protection for migrants, have often put the Vatican at odds with the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and use of detention camps.On Wednesday, Trump als …
Trump says he wants to see Pope 'get well'Citizen Digital
… At last year's edition in Tokyo, Kenya finished second overall behind the United States, taking home 11 medals: seven gold, two silver and two bronze. …
Kenya hosting 2029 World Championships will help doping fight, says CoeThe Standard
… Greenland, which lies on the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States, represents a highly strategic location for Trump's desired "Golden Dome" defense shield.It also has untapped rare earth deposits and could be a critical player as melting polar ice open …
Trump says 'massive' oil, gas, mineral exploration to begin in GreenlandThe Standard
… At last year's edition in Tokyo, Kenya finished second overall behind the United States, taking home 11 medals: seven gold, two silver and two bronze.Yet Kenya's triumph was undermined by the fact that dozens of Kenyan athletes, mainly long-distance runners, have been suspended f …
Kenya hosting 2029 World Championships will help doping fight, says CoeCitizen Digital
… The device, which pairs a square 7-inch touchscreen with a speaker base, will sell for $299 in the United States starting November 13. …
Apple unveils HomeView smart display in renewed home pushCitizen Digital
… Wuod Fibi reveals that “Raila duogie Dala” was inspired by Agwambo’s return to Kenya after a three-month stay in the United States, following his defeat in the 2013 Presidential Election. …
How Raila Odinga’s campaign anthems became songs of griefCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 13 – The Court of Appeal has cleared the way for the implementation of Kenya’s health cooperation framework with the United States, overturning High Court orders that had blocked the programme over constitutional concerns. …
CoA Clears Kenya-US Health Deal for Implementation Pending AppealKenya'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 →