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Mackenzie’s Mother Arrested After Eight Children Rescued From Malindi Home

Kenyan authorities have rescued eight children from the Malindi home of Paul Mackenzie’s mother after reports that they were being subjected to prolonged fasting and kept out of school.Detectives from the Directorate…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Uhuru Kenyatta Resigns as Chair of Opposition Coalition

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as chairperson of the coalition council of the opposition alliance formerly known as Azimio la Umoja.Uhuru communicated his decision in a letter dated 5 October addressed…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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South Sudan Warns Citizens in Kenya to Renew Immigration Documents

South Sudan has urged its citizens living in Kenya to ensure their immigration documents remain valid and to regularise their status if they stay beyond the period permitted under their entry arrangements.Speaking in…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Ruto Unveils Plans for Raila Odinga Memorial Library and Museum in Siaya

President William Ruto has announced plans to establish a Raila Odinga Memorial Library, Museum and Research Centre at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Siaya County.The proposed facility will form the next phase of development a…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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KRA Seizes Electronics Worth KSh13 Million in Nairobi Apartment Raid

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has seized electronic goods worth about KSh13 million during a raid on a residential apartment in Nairobi's Kileleshwa area.The operation followed intelligence that a foreign national…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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UK Updates Kenya Travel Advisory After First Imported Ebola Case

The United Kingdom has updated its travel guidance for Kenya after the country confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease.Kenya's Ministry of Health confirmed the case on 6 October. The patien…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Kenya Sets Aside 241 Hospital Beds as Ebola Response Intensifies

Kenya has set aside 241 hospital beds for Ebola patients and intensified contact tracing after confirming an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the beds have been reser…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Ruto Unveils Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo Ahead of First Anniversary

President William Ruto has unveiled and dedicated the mausoleum of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, with leaders using the ceremony to reflect on his contribution to Kenya’s dem…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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US Embassy issues Ebola alert to Americans in Kenya after first death

The United States Embassy in Kenya has issued an alert to American citizens following the confirmation of the first Ebola death in the country. The death occurred in Nairobi, marking a significant escalation in the co…

Oct 7, 2026▶ Listen

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Oburu Oginga Recovering Well After Nairobi Hospital Visit, Wanga Says

Siaya Senator and senior ODM figure Dr Oburu Oginga is recovering well after receiving medical attention at Nairobi Hospital, according to ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga.Wanga said she visited Oburu at the hosp…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack

A ship has sunk in the Black Sea following a drone attack near Bulgaria, with reports indicating that the crew is currently missing. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in the region, a…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Nyeri and Malindi to Get Full Passport Registration Centres

Passport registration services are set to expand to Nyeri and Malindi as the government moves to establish fully operational centres in the two towns.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the plans a…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Kwale Residents Reject New Title Deeds, Demand Larger Land Allocations

Residents in parts of Kwale County are rejecting recently issued title deeds, saying the documents recognise smaller parcels than the land they have occupied and cultivated for generations.The objections come days aft…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Elders Crown Winnie Odinga as Raila's Political Heir in Landmark Ceremony

In a significant political development in Kenya, elders have officially crowned Winnie Odinga as the political heir to her father, Raila Odinga. The event took place in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in the country…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Matiang’i Demands Transparency in Sh2.2 Trillion Dangote Refinery Project

Jubilee presidential aspirant Dr Fred Matiang’i has called for parliamentary scrutiny of Kenya’s agreements with private investors, citing the Dangote East African petroleum refinery project in Lamu.Speaking on Monday…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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World Bank Warns El Niño Could Disrupt Kenya’s Growing Season

Kenyan farmers could face difficult growing conditions in the coming months as the World Bank warns that strengthening El Niño conditions may disrupt crop production across parts of East Africa.In its latest Food and…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Ebola Outbreak in Kenya: First Confirmed Case Raises Alarm

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola, a development that has reignited public health concerns across the nation. The patient had been residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country currently g…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case After Patient Dies in Nairobi

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola virus disease after a Kenyan man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died in Nairobi.Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said on Tuesday t…

Oct 6, 2026▶ Listen

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Tragic Fire Claims Life of One-Year-Old in Athi River Slum, Leaving Families Displaced

A devastating fire in an Athi River slum has resulted in the tragic death of a one-year-old baby, leaving numerous families homeless. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing struggles faced by residents in inf…

Oct 5, 2026▶ Listen

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Ogamba Warns Candidates, Officials of Legal Action Over Exam Cheating

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has warned that candidates and education officials involved in examination malpractice during the 2026 national assessment season will face legal action.Ogamba issued th…

Oct 5, 2026▶ Listen