President William Ruto has said Kenya is too complex and sophisticated to be led by an incapable person, declaring that “no fool can run this country” as he defended his administration’s approach to positioning Kenya on the global stage. Ruto made the remarks on Thursday, October 8, 2026, while presiding over a graduation ceremony at…
An eight-year-old girl has been rescued in Dandora, Nairobi, after her 32-year-old mother was allegedly caught subjecting her to female genital mutilation (FGM) using a surgical blade. According to DCI statement on October 8, 2026, the incident occurred in Dandora Phase 2 Estate after neighbours reportedly raised the alarm and confronted the woman as she…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced a one-month moratorium on selected Know Your Customer (KYC) documents as it moves to speed up the contracting and onboarding of eligible healthcare providers. The directive, issued on October 7, 2026, takes effect immediately and will run until November 4, 2026, giving healthcare facilities additional time to complete…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has retained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 8.75 per cent, citing a stable inflation outlook, a resilient shilling, and sustained economic growth. The decision was announced during the MPC meeting held on October 7, 2026. The committee noted that Kenya’s overall inflation remained within…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned from his position as chairman of the Azimio coalition, just days after the leadership of his Jubilee Party was handed over, marking a major shift in the opposition camp ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kenyatta’s resignation, contained in a letter dated October 5, 2026, comes as the coalition…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga believed President William Ruto was sincere in their unlikely political partnership, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed, offering a rare glimpse into why the veteran opposition leader embraced a relationship with his longtime political rival. Wandayi said Odinga had personally told him that, after decades of political…
Amnesty International Kenya has urged the Government to ensure its response to the country’s first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease does not undermine human rights. The rights organisation said public health measures must protect lives while respecting the dignity, privacy and freedoms of Kenyans and other people affected by the outbreak. Amnesty made…
Kenya’s dairy sector is producing more milk and earning more from exports, but consumers are still facing shortages and higher prices, exposing a supply-chain gap between farm output and milk reaching formal markets. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said on Wednesday that milk production had increased from 4.6 billion litres to 5.2 billion litres, while dairy…
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advice for Kenya, warning travellers about security risks in parts of the country while highlighting new measures taken by the Kenyan Government following the detection of Ebola. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Kenya travel advisory on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with new information…
The government has intensified security operations in Samburu, Meru and Isiolo counties to tackle banditry, cattle rustling and the illegal possession of firearms, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said. Murkomen said security agencies had made progress in containing insecurity across the three counties, but persistent cases of inter-community conflict, livestock theft and illegal firearms…
