President William Ruto expressed condolences to the families of 17 pilgrims killed in a road accident near Salama, Kenya. The victims were members of St. Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church, Mikindani Par… · Photo : Lula Oficial · CC BY-ND · Flickr

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has raised concerns about the Lamu Oil Refinery contract. His actions have drawn support from Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi. Osotsi defended Sifuna's right to scrutinize g… · Photo : LuffyDe · CC0 · Wikimedia

A video circulating online appears to depict a confrontation between students at Riara University, prompting an internal investigation. The footage, shared widely on social media, shows several young… · Photo : RiaraUniversity · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

A road accident near Salama, Kenya, killed 17 pilgrims, prompting local authorities to urge calm. The incident occurred on a stretch of road between Nairobi and Mombasa. Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad… · Photo : EU Naval Force Media and Public Information Office · CC BY-ND · Flickr

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced free medical services at county hospitals until October 31. The initiative aims to honor the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. All patients seeking… · Photo : Copyright World Economic Forum www.weforum.org / Matthew Jordaan mattjordaanphoto@gmail.com · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

The United States and the United Nations are collaborating to improve humanitarian access in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions. U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad… · Photo : af-press · CC0 · Flickr

President William Ruto expressed condolences to the families of 17 pilgrims killed in a road accident near Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The victims were members of St. Mathias Mulumba Cathol… · Photo : Lula Oficial · CC BY-ND · Flickr

One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is facing internal divisions over his legacy. The party is preparing to commemorate the late leader, but tensions have emerged… · Photo : World Economic Forum from Cologny, Switzerland · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Kenya and Türkiye have announced plans to expand their health partnership, focusing on specialist training, hospital development, and technology transfer. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale highlight… · Photo : US Army Africa · CC BY · Flickr

A road accident near Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway killed 17 pilgrims traveling to Subukia for National Prayer Day. The crash occurred on Saturday, October 3, shortly after midnight. A lorry l… · Photo : Lula Oficial · CC BY-ND · Flickr

A video circulating online appears to depict a confrontation between two women in what seems to be a washroom at Riara University. The footage shows one woman confronting another, with the interaction… · Photo : FaithMwanyolo · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir announced free medical services at county hospitals until October 31. The initiative honors the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The decision follows a nati… · Photo : Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake（MOFA, Japan) · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Nairobi hosted nationwide candle-lighting ceremonies on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the country began commemorating former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The event at the Kenya International Convention… · Photo : World Economic Forum · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Wiper Patriotic Front Chairman Jamleck Kamau is scheduled to hold a press briefing in Nairobi on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The event follows a media advisory issued on Friday, October 2, 2026, which… · Photo : Shera0000 · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Harvesting is ongoing in Kenya's key agricultural regions, but crops show signs of damage. The country is experiencing one of the longest dry seasons on record, leading to lower yields. Farmers in wes… · Photo : moron noodle · CC BY · Flickr

East Africa’s crops are now at risk from flooding as the region transitions from drought to extreme rainfall linked to El Niño. The October 2026 Crop Monitor for Early Warning report highlights that p…

City Thunder secured their third consecutive KNBL championship after a dramatic final against KPA. The match, held at the Nairobi Sports Complex, saw the team overcome a late challenge from their riva… · Photo : seier+seier · CC BY · Flickr

Suleiman Shabal, a candidate for governor of Mombasa, announced that 24 of the county’s 30 elected Members of County Assembly have expressed interest in joining his new political party. The claim was… · Photo : powerofgreatbarrierreef · CC BY · Flickr

Nairobi’s political landscape saw two commemorative events marking the legacy of late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. On Thursday, a tribute ceremony was held at the Kenya International Con… · Photo : Copyright World Economic Forum www.weforum.org / Matthew Jordaan mattjordaanphoto@gmail.com · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Kenya’s maize harvest is facing potential losses of up to 36 per cent in some major western regions due to the effects of El Niño. The phenomenon has brought increased rainfall and flooding, damaging… · Photo : US Army Africa · CC BY · Flickr

Safaricom, Kenya's leading mobile network operator, reported 78 million active devices connected to its networks as of the latest data. The company maintained its position as the market leader in mobi… · Photo : Jog00 · CC BY · Wikimedia

Fighting in northern Ethiopia has disrupted aid operations, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The conflict has led to road closures in key towns, preventing… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

The Public Petitions Committee in Parliament has launched an inquiry into the handling of M-Pesa funds associated with Safaricom numbers that were deactivated after long periods of inactivity and late… · Photo : greensefa · CC BY · Flickr

The US Senate has confirmed Henry Wooster as the next ambassador to Kenya, ending a two-year vacancy following the departure of Meg Whitman in 2024. The confirmation was announced on October 1, 2026,… · Photo : aj82 · CC BY-SA · Flickr

The first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death is being commemorated through two distinct events. The opposition party ODM has organized its own remembrance programme, while his family, through a natio… · Photo : whiteafrican · CC BY · Flickr

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has extended the deadline for healthcare facilities to complete their transition from the Social Health Authority (SHA) Provider Portal to the Health Management Informati… · Photo : Jacksoncam · CC BY · Flickr

Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has launched new M-PESA payment features that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance transaction speed and user convenience. The updates in… · Photo : Intel Free Press · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Kenya and China have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during a high-level meeting in Nairobi, as China marked its 77th national day. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chinese Ambassad… · Photo : US Army Africa · CC BY · Flickr

The Communications Authority of Kenya has directed mobile operators to deliver government-authorized emergency SMS alerts to all active subscribers, regardless of Do Not Disturb (DND) settings or prio… · Photo : Mara 1 · CC BY · Flickr

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced plans for a nationwide candlelight ceremony to honor its late leader Raila Amollo Odinga. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday evening, Oct… · Photo : Utenriksdept · CC BY-ND · Flickr

Several security personnel were killed in an ambush in Ethiopia, according to local police. The attack occurred while officers were carrying out their duties. The exact location of the incident remain… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale announced on October 2, 2026, that he will abandon his United Patriotic Movement party to run for Kakamega County governor under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political… · Photo : Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Kenya has been elected to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Council for the 2027–2031 term, securing a seat in the body that oversees global standards. The election, announced b… · Photo : Ray in Manila · CC BY · Flickr

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) announced plans to lead a nationwide candle-lighting ceremony in Uhuru Park on Friday evening. The event is intended to honor Raila Odinga, a key political figure… · Photo : World Economic Forum from Cologny, Switzerland · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

President William Ruto announced Kenya’s agreement to invest Ksh908 billion in a pipeline linking Lamu to Turkana, enabling crude oil transport to the region. The investment is part of a broader plan… · Photo : Luis Tato / European Union, 2023 / EC - Audiovisual Service · CC BY · Wikimedia

Kenya's green industries, including low-carbon footprint machinery and intermediate goods, contribute less than 1% of the country's GDP, according to a recent report. This underdevelopment limits the… · Photo : US Army Africa · CC BY · Flickr

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga paid tribute to late opposition leader Raila Odinga during a ceremony marking his legacy. Activist Abdul Omollo Masoud launched a tree-planting drive aiming to plant one… · Photo : OtienoEnos · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Ethiopia has expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The decision was announced by Ethiopia’s… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Ethiopia has expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, marking a sharp deterioration in relations between the two nations. The move came as tensions escalated over alleged Eritr… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Kenyans are set to hold a nationwide candlelight memorial for the late opposition leader Raila Odinga on October 2, marking his first death anniversary. The event, organized by the opposition party OD… · Photo : OtienoEnos · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

President William Ruto warned wealthy landowners against evicting squatters in Mombasa. Speaking during a title issuance event in Mombasa on October 2, 2026, Ruto said the government had offered to me… · Photo : KevinAmenya · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Safaricom has introduced a new payment option through its M-Pesa service. The feature allows customers to make payments by tapping their mobile phones on shop tills. This update is part of a partnersh… · Photo : shankar s. · CC BY · Flickr

Residents in Addis Ababa reported hearing explosions in two areas on [date]. The blasts occurred in the western suburb of Torhayloch, near the military headquarters, and the southern Gotera neighbourh… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Kenyan Senator Samson Cherargei responded to demands from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for transparency regarding the agreement between the Kenyan government and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote ove… · Photo : LuffyDe · CC0 · Wikimedia

Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and ordered the expulsion of 10 Eritrean diplomats. The move comes as tensions between the two neighboring countries escalate. Ethiopia accused the diplomats… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

One year has passed since Raila Amolo Odinga died, and Kenya is once again lighting candles in his memory. The nation is not holding a funeral but is instead preparing a final tribute in Bondo, his ho… · Photo : World Economic Forum from Cologny, Switzerland · CC BY-SA · Wikimedia

Ethiopia has expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, marking a sharp deterioration in relations between the two nations. The move came hours after Ethiopia severed diplomatic… · Photo : Rod Waddington · CC BY-SA · Flickr

Babu Owino, the Embakasi East Member of Parliament, is preparing to host a candle-lighting ceremony in memory of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 2… · Photo : Utenriksdept · CC BY-ND · Flickr

University staff in Kenya have begun a strike after negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) reached a deadlock. The strike follows the rejection of an employer counter-offer, with un… · Photo : John Englart (Takver) · CC BY-SA · Flickr