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October 2026

Dairy Farmers Urge Govt to Cut Taxes on Animal Feed Amid Milk Shortage

We want a law that says people should buy milk in cooperatives if they are from processors, and the cooperatives should deal with the farmers,
The challenge we have as farmers is that the cost of animal feed is very high; the business has not generated much profit,

Ruto Fasttracks Rironi-Mau Summit Highway Completion to April 2027

Davis Chirchira Kenyan politician who is currently serving as Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport
By October 30 this year, from Rironi to Naivasha, we will have completed the dualling, and people will be able to pass smoothly. There will be no more traffic on that route,
I want to assure you that the road will connect Mombasa and neighbouring countries like Uganda. Phase One will reach Mau Summit. I will open the road in April 2027. That is when we will begin the construction of the Mau Summit-Malaba highway,
We will construct it with six lanes in some areas and four lanes at some points to reduce congestion and also help us generate revenue,

NLC Lists 59 Parcels for SGR Phase 2B Land Acquisition in Nyamira

We expect that by June next year, we will be able to deliver most of the area for this project. This is a two-year project, and we expect it to proceed and we will be completing it in good time,
Notice is given that the National Land Commission intends to acquire land shown in the schedule hereunder on behalf of Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) in accordance with Section 110 of the Land Act No. 6 of 2012 for the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR Phase 2B and C),
Interested persons should inspect plans of the affected land at the offices of the Commission at Ardhi House 3rd Floor, Room 305, 1st Ngong Avenue, Nairobi and County Co-ordinator's Office in Nyamira County during official working hours,

Kalonzo Turns to U.S. Over Accountability for Ebola Funds

The United States is providing $14.5 million (1.9 billion KSh) to support Kenya's preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and enhance the country's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to potential outbreaks,
Kenyans must not lose their lives because of negligence and corruption,

Eliud Kipchoge Wins First Marathon in 3 Years, Sets Melbourne Course Record

The two-time Olympic champion last won a marathon in September 2023, when he triumphed at the Berlin Marathon in Germany

Health Ministry Launches Probe Into JOOTRH Over Patient Complaints

It's both in the value of the President's agenda that this hospital functions properly. I have met with the staff to reinforce that we must do everything possible to instil value-based healthcare,
We are also not blind to some complaints that are there on social media. Just so the staff knows that we are still at the helm of leadership and we are watching the responses in the community,
We have to look deeply and reflect on ourselves to see the accuracy of our actions and the experiences those actions produce for the people and the community,

Ruto, CSs Make Several Appointments & Reappointments to Govt

Korir was first appointed to the position on October 13, 2023, succeeding the previous chairperson for the three-year period before his latest reappointment

Kenya Opposes Trump’s ICC Sanctions, Calls for Urgent Reforms

The ICC deserves serious criticism for failing to live up to the mandate and expectations for which it was established and for being selective in its focus,
What it needs is urgent reform. Not sanctions. Kenya will continue to work with State Parties to reform the court,
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Today, the Trump administration is sanctioning the ICC. This action should encourage our allies within the court to work for solutions to end this threat to US sovereignty forever,

Cabinet Approves Ksh1.1 Billion Electric Cooker Programme for 4 Counties

The Cabinet-endorsed initiative will promote cleaner cooking, reduce household exposure to harmful smoke and accelerate the transition to modern energy,
About Ksh1.1 billion electric cooking programme will support the uptake of 100,000 electric cooking appliances in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties,

Cabinet Approves Ksh45 Billion Financing for Kenya Airways Turnaround

The government may also convert the funds into equity, subject to the necessary approvals,
The measure is intended to strengthen Kenya Airways' balance sheet and support future capital raising. Implementation remains subject to corporate, shareholder and regulatory approvals,

Court Clears EACC to Probe City Lawyer Over Ksh 10M Bribe

The Petitioner has failed to demonstrate that the EACC’s probe has crossed the high threshold of malice, clear lack of factual foundation, illegality, or ultra vires action to warrant judicial interference,

U.S. Report Links Kenyan Officials to Recruitment of Over 1,000 Men to Fight for Russia

A United States report has linked some Kenyan government officials to the recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyans to fight for the Russian military in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

The government did not report taking action against recruitment agencies reportedly owned by government employees that were allegedly complicit in facilitating trafficking crimes,
Officials reported that some Kenyan officials colluded with recruitment agencies and government officials from Russia to facilitate the fraudulent recruitment of more than 1,000 Kenyan men to fight for the Russian military,

Suspected Ebola Case in Wajir Tests Negative, Governor Confirms

I am pleased to report that the preliminary laboratory results indicate that the sample is NEGATIVE for Ebola Virus Disease,
These results are reassuring. The County Department of Health and the Ministry of Health will continue to monitor the patient and provide appropriate medical care in accordance with established public health protocols,
I urge residents to remain calm and to avoid sharing unverified information, which can cause unnecessary fear and panic. Please rely only on official communication from the County Government of Wajir and the Ministry of Health,

Court Dismisses MP Gikaria’s Bid to Block IEBC’s Ksh 2.5M Fine Over Ol Kalou Remarks

The Court noted that voter bribery and schemes intended to promote the suppression of voter turnout are critically serious electoral wrongs and emphasised the importance of effective sanctions in deterring conduct that undermines electoral democracy,
The Commission calls upon Hon. David Gikaria to comply with the directions and sanctions contained in the determination of the Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee,