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Kenya’s Economy Hits USD 151 Billion but Remains Africa’s Seventh Largest
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Kenya’s Economy Hits USD 151 Billion but Remains Africa’s Seventh Largest

Kenya’s economy has grown to an estimated USD 151.15 billion (KSh19.6 trillion), maintaining its position as East Africa’s largest economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The latest estimates show…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Gachagua Says It Is Too Early to Pick Opposition Presidential Candidate
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Gachagua Says It Is Too Early to Pick Opposition Presidential Candidate

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition leaders to be patient as they work towards forming a united political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying it is too early to decide who wil…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Appoints Pauline Njoroge to Lead Campaign Communications
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Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Appoints Pauline Njoroge to Lead Campaign Communications

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has appointed political strategist Pauline Njoroge as interim head of communications in its Presidential Campaign Secretariat as it builds structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.The…

Oct 13, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto to Uhuru: You Broke Our Deal on Presidential Succession
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Ruto to Uhuru: You Broke Our Deal on Presidential Succession

President William Ruto has accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions after completing two terms in office, reviving their dispute ahead of the 202…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Lecturers' Strike Escalates As Talks With Govt Collapse
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Lecturers' Strike Escalates As Talks With Govt Collapse

The academic landscape in Kenya faces significant upheaval as the ongoing lecturers' strike in public universities intensifies following the breakdown of negotiations between faculty members and the government. The ta…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
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Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki Takes Helm of Council of Governors
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Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki Takes Helm of Council of Governors

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has been elected chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), with Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka named vice-chairperson and Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi appointed council w…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Gachagua Pledges to Sacrifice Presidential Ambitions for United Opposition Candidate
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Gachagua Pledges to Sacrifice Presidential Ambitions for United Opposition Candidate

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to support a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, saying he is ready to make personal sacrifices to help def…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto to Opposition: You Cannot Defeat Me With Slogans Alone
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Ruto to Opposition: You Cannot Defeat Me With Slogans Alone

President William Ruto has challenged opposition leaders to present clear policies and practical solutions ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing their criticism of his administration as lacking substance.Spea…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Government Helicopter Carrying PS Festus Ng’eno Crash-Lands in Kericho
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Government Helicopter Carrying PS Festus Ng’eno Crash-Lands in Kericho

A government helicopter carrying Environment Principal Secretary Dr Festus Ng’eno and other senior officials crash-landed at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, injuring the pilot and leaving the aircraft heavily damaged. Al…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
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Mourners killed by Kenya police at ex-PM's national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds

In a tragic incident during the national farewell for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, mourners were killed by police in Kenya. The event, held in Nairobi, has drawn significant attention after an investigation by…

Oct 12, 2026▶ Listen
Opposition Unity Faces Test as Jubilee and Wiper Eye Mombasa Governor Seat
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Opposition Unity Faces Test as Jubilee and Wiper Eye Mombasa Governor Seat

Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i has announced plans to field candidates for most elective positions at the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition parties negotiate possible alliances to challenge…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
Water Scarcity in Mombasa Attributed to Cartels and Weak Leadership
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Water Scarcity in Mombasa Attributed to Cartels and Weak Leadership

Water scarcity in Mombasa has been attributed to the influence of cartels and a lack of strong leadership, according to a recent report by a local lobby group. The situation has raised significant concerns among resid…

Oct 11, 2026▶ Listen
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Why Kenyan Health Ministry Has Suspended Hotel Meetings Amid Ebola Response
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Why Kenyan Health Ministry Has Suspended Hotel Meetings Amid Ebola Response

Kenya’s Ministry of Health has suspended all meetings, seminars and conferences involving its staff at hotels, effective 7 October 2026, as the country steps up its response to the first confirmed imported Ebola case…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
NGEC Raises Alarm Over 3.9 Million Child Marriage Cases in Kenya
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NGEC Raises Alarm Over 3.9 Million Child Marriage Cases in Kenya

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised a significant alarm regarding the alarming figure of 3.9 million cases of child marriage reported in Kenya. This statistic highlights a major social issue…

Oct 10, 2026▶ Listen
Kenya Proposes Sh2 Million Fine and Jail Term for Unqualified Building Professionals
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Kenya Proposes Sh2 Million Fine and Jail Term for Unqualified Building Professionals

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a Bill proposing tougher penalties for unqualified building professionals and stricter regulation of architects, quantity surveyors and other construction specialists.The proposed Architec…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Kalonzo Urges Opposition to Name Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Candidate
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Kalonzo Urges Opposition to Name Opposition’s 2027 Presidential Candidate

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged opposition parties to agree on a single presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, expressing confidence that a united coalition can defeat President William Ruto…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA to Vie for Nakuru Governor Seat on DCP Ticket
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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA to Vie for Nakuru Governor Seat on DCP Ticket

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has left President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced plans to contest the 2027 Nakuru gubernatorial election on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) tic…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Canada Updates Kenya Travel Advisory Following Imported Ebola Case
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Canada Updates Kenya Travel Advisory Following Imported Ebola Case

Canada has updated its travel advice for Kenya following confirmation of an imported Ebola case in Nairobi linked to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).The revised guidance urg…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on 12 October for Columbus Day Holiday
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US Embassy in Nairobi to Close on 12 October for Columbus Day Holiday

The US Embassy in Nairobi will close to the public on Monday, 12 October 2026, in observance of Columbus Day. Consular and other routine services will be unavailable during the holiday. In a public notice, the embassy…

Oct 9, 2026▶ Listen
Ruto Confirms Kenya Will Host WRC Safari Rally in 2027
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Ruto Confirms Kenya Will Host WRC Safari Rally in 2027

Kenya will host a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in 2027 after securing a place on the championship calendar, President William Ruto has announced.In a statement shared on social media, Ruto welcomed Keny…

Oct 8, 2026▶ Listen
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