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2026-04-242026-10-27

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Standard

    … During the same period, he also served as Kenya’s first ambassador to the United States. …

    Former Cabinet minister Burudi Nabwera is dead
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Duale’s remarks came a day after the United States advised its citizens to exercise caution while living in or travelling to Kenya following the country’s first reported Ebola death.

    66 contacts of Kenya’s first Ebola patient quarantined - CS Duale
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Photo/Liam Mwisha, Standard] Audio By Vocalize Kenya has retained the iconic Safari Rally on the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar in 2027 while the United States and United Kingdom have been confirmed on an expanded 15-round by the FIA World Motor Sport Council. …

    Kenya’s Safari Rally secures spot on 2027 WRC calendar
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Maduro and Flores both already face drug trafficking and firearms charges in the United States after they were snatched from their Caracas compound in an extraordinary US military raid in January. …

    US weighs new torture charges against Maduro, wife: CNN
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The famed Apollo program allowed the United States to beat the Soviet Union in the race to become the first humans to land on the Moon. …

    Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90
  7. The Standard

    … "In addition, stocking for new technology products and the approach of the year‑end peak purchasing season in China and in Europe and the United States will all help support Taiwan's export momentum."The United States remained Taiwan's biggest export market in September, with ove …

    Taiwan says exports hit record in September on AI demand
  8. The Standard

    … The 2027 season will feature the return of the United States for the first time since 1988, while the United Kingdom will make its comeback after an eight-year absence. …

    Kenya secures place in 2027 WRC calendar as Safari Rally survives global shake-up
  9. The Standard

    … Rally d'Italia in Italy is scheduled for July 8 to 11, followed by Rally Estonia from July 22 to 25.Finland will host Secto Rally Finland from July 29 to August 1 before the championship moves to the United States for Rally USA from August 26 to 29. …

    Kenya to host 2027 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha
  10. The Standard

    … The main barrier remains the lack of direct year-round air access from Kenya.Travellers to the island currently connect via the United Kingdom or the United States- requiring in-transit visas- or, during the winter season from October to April, via KLM from Amsterdam, which provi …

    Barbados seeks deeper tourism ties with Kenya, Africa
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKenya’s iconic Safari Rally will roar back into the World Rally Championship in 2027 after the FIA World Motor Sport Council approved a landmark 15-round calendar that also brings the championship back to the United States and United Kingdom. …

    Safari Rally secures place on 2027 WRC calendar

Yesterday

  1. Kenya Junior Starlets advance to World Cup Round of 16

    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 →

  2. Kenya's Junior Starlets reach World Cup last-16 with Samoa win

    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 →

  3. Brazil's Lula wins re-election despite rival's annulment challenge

    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 →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Ruto aide Makau Mutua criticises Sifuna's meeting with Gachagua

    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 →

  2. Obama campaigns for Democrats ahead of US midterm elections

    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 →

  3. Russia's Africa summit risks empty diplomacy, columnist warns

    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 →

Friday 23 October

  1. Kenyan fugitive extradited to US after 13 years on run

    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 →

  2. Kenyan singer Matt Ngesa releases debut album inspired by COVID-19

    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 →

  3. Counterfeit spirits sold below production cost endanger Kenyan drinkers

    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 →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Top seed Rybakina advances to Ningbo quarter-finals

    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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. ICC awarded EU's top rights prize amid US sanctions

    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 →

  4. ICC faces crises while pursuing justice for global atrocities

    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 →

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. Former Deputy President Gachagua returns from US quietly

    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 →

  3. Gambia receives $2.5 million from US for ex-dictator victims

    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 →

  4. US envoy heads to Putin talks after Ukraine peace proposal meeting

    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 →

  5. French PM meets unions ahead of planned weekend protests

    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 →

  6. Gachagua meets Sifuna to discuss alliance before election

    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 →

  7. 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 →

  8. Leaders call for tolerance, unity at Burudi Nabwera funeral

    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 →

  9. Kenya's Junior Starlets face USA after opening World Cup loss

    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 →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Kenya confirms ninth Ebola case amid US travel advisory

    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 →

  2. Gachagua hosts Sifuna after returning from two-month US stay

    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 →

  3. Kenya to inject Ksh.5 billion into Hustler Fund by year-end

    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 →

  4. US raises Kenya travel advisory to Level 3 over Ebola cases

    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 →

  5. US government bans DeepSeek AI tools across civilian agencies

    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 →

  6. Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of October 27 Israeli election

    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 →

  7. Wandayi assures Kenyans of steady fuel supply amid Middle East crisis

    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 →

  8. US raises Kenya travel advisory to Level 3 over Ebola, security

    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 →

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