World Cities Day 2026 focuses on the severe lack of housing in Kenya. The demand for homes far exceeds the current supply. There are calls for inclusive regeneration efforts. These measures aim to protect residents with low incomes.
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar is increasing voter registration efforts. Meanwhile, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has vowed to dismantle the ruling party before the 2027 Mombasa governor race.
A simulation analyzing rainfall patterns in seven southern African countries indicates that drought will reduce livestock populations. This trend is expected to increase wealth gaps in the region. The model suggests that the negative impact could be lessened through better forecasting and targeted feed aid.
Professor Jan Rotmans, battling metastatic prostate cancer, is building an AI version of himself that could deliver lectures and answer questions beyond his lifetime.
IMF projections for October 2026 estimate the combined GDP of the eight-nation East African Community at $490.9 billion. This figure exceeds Nigeria's projected economy of $386.7 billion. The difference between the two is $104.3 billion. The East African Community is also expected to edge past South Africa.
FIFA has issued a warning to the Football Kenya Federation regarding ongoing court cases. The organization stated that using the legal system to resolve football matters violates its statutes. FIFA indicated that these actions could lead to disciplinary sanctions.
Oburu Oginga stated that the Orange Democratic Movement is supporting Ruto for strategic reasons. This participation in the broad-based government is a deliberate choice. Technical teams and future coalition groups have already been established. These preparations are aimed at the 2027 elections.
Armed raiders attacked Loporna Fora village in Loiyangalani Sub-County on October 29. Two people were killed in the raid. The victims included a 70-year-old man and a seven-year-old child. Local residents have accused the government of conducting uneven disarmament.
A 15-year-old boy named Javits was shot and killed while walking to school near Cortona Park in the Bronx. His father, Thomas Frimpong, is a Ghanaian immigrant. Police are currently searching for three teenage suspects.
Family members of a missing daughter claim her phone was answered from within the rubble of a collapse in Eastleigh. They reported hearing the sound of an excavator during these calls. This has prompted a probe by the DCI. The rescue operation has been ongoing for ten days.
During a rally at Jacaranda Grounds, residents of Nairobi urged Governor Sakaja to join the Orange Democratic Movement. This request was made in anticipation of the 2027 elections. The governor asked leaders of the movement to consider the wishes of the crowd.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Britain is open to dialogue regarding the transatlantic slave trade. He indicated that the country is willing to consider a formal apology for its role. However, he rejected the possibility of providing financial reparations.
Violence in the Ethiopian border town of Moyale has continued for nine days. Residents are facing power outages and a total halt in transport. Local schools have been forced to close. Thousands of people have fled across the border into Kenya.
A High Court ruling used the in duplum rule to lower a private loan claim. The original claim of Ksh1.82 million was reduced to Ksh251,395. This legal rule limits interest to the amount of the outstanding principal.
Families in Lamu County are facing high costs despite being registered with the Social Health Authority. Some residents have paid up to 60,000 shillings for transportation and medical fees. These expenses result from system failures and facilities that are not functional.
Kenya's Ministry of Health extended the deadline for public, faith-based, and private facilities to migrate to the new Health Management Information System. The new date is 30 November. The ministry warned that service disruptions could occur after this deadline.
An Orange Democratic Movement gathering took place at the Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi on October 31. The event became chaotic when unidentified individuals stormed the stage. Suspected goons seized the dais during the rally. This action forced party leaders and supporters to flee the scene.
Kitavi Mutua, a veteran journalist for Nation Media Group, passed away on Friday night. He died at Kenyatta University Hospital. The cause of death was a venomous snakebite. The incident occurred at his home in Kitui South.
Inspector-General Douglas Kanja has ordered police commanders to increase efforts against gangs. This crackdown comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Kanja instructed the use of intelligence-led operations. He also called for an increase in public-order training for officers.
Governor Issa Timamy presented the Kiunga Water for Peace initiative during a UNDP SDG Winter School in Venice. The project focuses on using solar desalination to provide water. This technology is intended to reduce tensions between refugees and the communities that host them.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced that sugarcane farmers will hold elections for the Kenya Sugar Board on 24 November 2026. These farmers will vote to elect five representatives to the board. The announcement follows the publication of the final candidate list. A final voters' register has also been released for the process.
Rosatom, the state nuclear company of Russia, is currently in negotiations to build nuclear plants. These discussions involve Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Uganda. Kenya has its own ambitions regarding nuclear energy. Despite this, Kenya is not part of these current deals.
Investigators are examining a building collapse involving an 18-storey tower in Eastleigh. The incident occurred eight days ago. Officials are currently dealing with conflicting accounts from two individuals. These people are the director of Stromax Holdings and his brother. The probe focuses on who was actually overseeing the tower.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority is moving its services to the Trade Facilitation Platform of Kenya. This change will require the electronic submission of licenses. Transport plans must also be submitted digitally through the system. The integration aims to streamline the clearance of petroleum, LPG, and coal consignments.
Valero Refining-Texas LP has agreed to purchase a closed refinery site in Houston from LyondellBasell. The deal includes the refinery and an adjacent 700-acre plot of land for 320.5 million dollars. Valero plans to restart processing operations at the facility. The goal is to reach a capacity of 165,000 barrels per day of light sweet crude. This restart is targeted for completion by the end of 2027.
Bayern Munich will play a friendly match against Ajax Amsterdam during the winter break. The game will take place at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi. This inaugural match has sparked a debate regarding how Kenya spends money on sports infrastructure.
A Jamaican diplomat working for the UN reported a theft in Kiambu County. Thieves smashed the passenger window of his Toyota Hilux at Franks Arcade on Friday. The diplomat lost 400,000 shillings during the vehicle break-in.
Justice Roselyne Aburili declined to issue interim orders regarding the leadership of the National Economic Development Party. This decision allows former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko to continue as the party leader. The matter will be heard further in court on November 23.
Rescue teams are searching for a person who was swept away by floodwaters in Kajiado South. Heavy October rains have also caused street flooding in Nairobi. These rains have hit both Nairobi and the Rift Valley.
Ukrainian officials and former IOC executives are opposing IOC President Kirsty Coventry's call for sport to remain free of politics. This disagreement comes as plans are made for Russian athletes to participate in the Dakar Youth Olympic Games.
The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority expects moderate to heavy showers in Nairobi and several other counties. These weather conditions are forecasted to last from October 31 to November 4. The warnings come during a period of El Niño concerns. Recent flash floods have already occurred in the region.
Two Chinese companies withdrew from the bidding process for the Mrima Hill mineral project in Kenya. Five contenders remain in the competition. This group includes three entities linked to the US. They are vying for a contract worth billions of shillings.
Benchmark crude prices rose above $113 a barrel. This price is approaching a record of $116.72. The increase comes as tensions between the US and Iran heighten. Global markets are concerned about a renewed conflict between the two nations.
Machabe, the former manager of a Kenyan singer, said he will only permit a paternity DNA test for Brenda’s child if he receives a payment of ten million Kenyan shillings. He linked the testing agreement directly to that financial condition.
Justin Munene Muriuki, a sixteen-year-old Grade 10 student, was buried on October 30. He died in a disaster at the Mutonga Quarry. The tragedy claimed three lives in total. One victim remains missing.
A 54-year-old Kenyan man has been arrested in the United States. Prosecutors allege he falsified meal counts to steal more than Ksh142 million from a federal child nutrition program located in Minnesota.
Kenya Cane is celebrating 50 years of operation. The company launched an internal partner event and a year-long program called Spirit Yetu Idumu. This initiative celebrates brand heritage and Kenyan resilience.
President William Ruto of Kenya and President Vladimir Putin of Russia signed an agreement in Moscow. The deal designates Kenya as a non-source country for Russian military recruitment. This move is intended to stop illegal enlistments.
The government is close to awarding a project for niobium and rare-earth minerals at Mrima Hill. Five bids were received for the development. Three of these bidders are consortia linked to the US. A decision is expected within a few weeks.
A joint survey by the Media Council of Kenya and the Kenya Union of Journalists found that 65% of journalists report depressive symptoms. These symptoms range from moderate to severe. Common causes cited include heavy workloads. Low pay is also listed as a contributing factor.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja stated that police are preparing to ensure the 2027 Kenyan elections remain peaceful. Security preparations have already intensified. Inter-agency plans are currently being developed. Briefings on these plans are already underway.
Kenya's High Court has made a ruling regarding the leadership of the National Economic Development Party. The court refused to bar former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko from leading the organization. This decision comes while a case concerning his eligibility is still proceeding. The court declined to suspend his leadership role pending the final outcome of that legal matter.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission stated that all foreign applicants were disqualified from the CEO recruitment process. There were 304 candidates on the initial list. Foreign nationals were removed during the preliminary stage. This action was taken because they did not meet Kenyan citizenship requirements.
Dangote Group has hired the Spanish company Técnicas Reunidas to provide two hydrogen reformers. These units will be used at the Gode fertiliser plant. The total cost of this project has increased to more than $4 billion.
Kenyan university staff unions have ended a strike that lasted four weeks. This decision follows a Sh20 billion agreement reached with the government. Because of this deal, lectures are scheduled to resume on Monday.
The 49th Dakar Rally is scheduled to begin in Portugal on January 9, 2027. The event will then move to Morocco. Morocco will host 11 of the 12 stages. This marks the first time the rally returns to Africa since 2007.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission defended its process for hiring a CEO. Officials stated that all 304 applicants underwent vetting. Foreign nationals were disqualified because Kenyan citizenship is a mandatory requirement for the role.
Konza’s master plan incorporates a network of dedicated cycle lanes throughout the development. It also provides separate pedestrian walkways to separate foot traffic from vehicles. An electric‑bus corridor is built into the layout to support low‑emission public transport. The plan is designed to accommodate commercial activity that operates around the clock. Large green spaces are set aside to create extensive areas of vegetation. Together these elements aim to shape a sustainable urban environment.
A head‑on collision occurred on the Eldoret‑Nakuru Highway near Kondoo on Saturday morning. The crash involved a fourteen‑seat public minibus and a trailer carrying ballast. Five people lost their lives in the impact. Several others were injured and required medical attention. Emergency responders arrived quickly to treat the victims. The accident adds to ongoing concerns about road safety in the area. Investigators are expected to determine what caused the crash.
Coaches from Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and other nations are preparing for the Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi on November 7 and 8. They are competing for the only available SVNS 3 qualification spot for the continent.
