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October 23, 2026, 5:10 pm
'No Ebola Billionaires' Says Duale
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has vowed to prevent corruption and profiteering in Kenya's response to the Ebola outbreak, warning that there will be no "Ebola billionaires" under his watch.
Ruto Hands Comesa Chairmanship to Mnangagwa
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa must take greater responsibility for financing its development by strengthening its own financial institutions, President William Ruto has said.
Ebola - First Contact to Leave Quarantine On Sunday
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya will begin releasing the first group of people quarantined following exposure to Ebola on Sunday, October 25, as health authorities continue efforts to contain the outbreak that has so far recorded nine confirmed cases and one death.
Wetangula - Sifuna Too Green for Presidency
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has renewed his criticism of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience to become the country's next president.
Kenya Red Cross Launches Emergency Response for Families Fleeing Moyale Clashes Into Marsabit
- [Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has launched an emergency response for families arriving in Moyale, in Kenya's Marsabit County, after fleeing insecurity linked to renewed clashes across the border in Ethiopia, as fighting in the disputed border town has forced civilians to seek safety on the Kenyan side.
Two Men Lynched By Mob in Borabu Over Alleged Land Sale Dispute
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police in Borabu are investigating a mob lynching incident in which two men were killed yesterday following an alleged land sale dispute in Nyansiongo Village,Borabu constituency.
Ethekon Pledges Transparency and Public Participation Ahead of 2027 Election
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has called for greater transparency, accountability and public participation to strengthen confidence in Kenya's democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Treasury to Table Bill Next Week to Exempt Earnings of Up to Sh32,333 From Paye
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury is expected to table a Bill in the National Assembly next week to implement proposed changes to Pay As You Earn (PAYE), including a zero per cent tax rate on monthly earnings of up to Sh32,333.
Ruto Pushes for One African Market As Kenya Hands Over Comesa Chairmanship to Zimbabwe
- [New Zimbabwe] OUTGOING Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairperson and Kenyan President William Ruto has said regional integration is no longer a dream but an economic and strategic necessity as the global order shifts.
Mombasa Port Receives Seven Tankers Carrying Fuel, Palm Oil
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 - Seven merchant vessels are scheduled to call at the Port of Mombasa this week, bringing petroleum products, base oil and palm oil as Kenya continues to rely on seaborne imports to meet domestic fuel and industrial demand.
Study Finds Cost, Distance Delay Childhood Cancer Care in Kenya
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Financial constraints, long distances to specialist hospitals and limited awareness of childhood cancer are delaying diagnosis and treatment for children in Kenya, a study by Gertrude's Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has found.
MP Recall - National Assembly Approve One-Third Voter Threshold, Bill Heads to Senate for Concurrence
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly has approved provisions in the Elections Amendment Bill requiring the concurrence of at least a third of registered voters in every ward to recall a National Assembly member, alongside a simple majority to determine the winner of a recall by-election, setting the stage for the Bill to return to the Senate.
Mama Lucy Hospital to Boost Diagnostic With New 160-Slice CT Scanner
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is set to commission a state-of-the-art 160-slice Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the coming days, in a move expected to strengthen its diagnostic capacity and improve access to specialised imaging services.
Dangote Buys 25% Stake in Kenya Pipeline for $327m
- [Daba Finance] Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has acquired a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company for about $327 million, expanding his energy business into East Africa's fuel transportation network. Dangote announced the acquisition on October 21, 2026, at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, confirming that one of his companies had purchased an interest in the pipeline operator. He did not disclose which subsidiary completed the transaction. The purchase comes as Dangote Industries develops a $16 billion
Scrum for Glory - Bruising Battle Awaits At 43rd Edition of Floodies
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Competition at this year's Impala Floodlit Tournament is expected to rise a notch as the 43rd edition enters the semifinals stage on Saturday (October 24) at the Impala Club in Nairobi.
Former LSK Chair Seeks Clarity On Live Streaming Provisions in New Law
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A former chairperson of the Law Society of Kenya has urged Parliament to publish the approved text of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, and clarify whether it guarantees public livestreaming of results announced at polling stations.
High Court Rejects Bid to Stop Challenge to Senior Counsel Awards
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has dismissed a preliminary objection seeking to stop a petition challenging the conferment of the rank of Senior Counsel on advocates between 2013 and 2025.
FKF President Speaks After Di Maria Leaves Kenya Under 17 in Shambles At World Cup
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has conceded that the country has a lot of catching up to do as far as youth development is concerned.
Campaigns Begin After IEBC Concludes Migwani Candidate Registration
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared six candidates to contest in the Migwani County Assembly Ward by-election, scheduled for November 17.
UON Pressed to Unlock Sh200bn Assets to Clear Debts
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have questioned the University of Nairobi's management over its Sh20 billion deficit, demanding a clear plan to settle debts despite the institution's asset base of more than Sh200 billion.
Nbo Film Festival Kicks Off Its 7th Edition (15 - 25 Oct, 2026)
- [Capital FM] The 2026 NBO Film Festival has opened its doors to its seventh edition, staging 10 days of African and international cinema, filmmaker conversations and industry engagements across the city until 25 October, 2026. Tickets are now available on mookh
Koskei Urge Greater Accountability to Rebuild Public Trust Ahead of 2027 Polls
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Senior government and institutional leaders have called for greater transparency, accountability and public engagement to restore confidence in public institutions as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Shocker As World Champion Chepchirchir Suspended for Doping Offence
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, October 23, 2026 - World marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance, EPO.
Juanita Celebrates Calm, Devoted Love On New Single 'My Baby'
- [Capital FM] Juanita has released her new single, "My Baby," a warm and uplifting celebration of love that feels secure, intentional and unhurried. The song is now available across all major digital streaming platforms.
Kenya Searches for Missing Ugandan Contact As Ebola Cases Rise
- [RFI] Kenyan authorities are searching for a Ugandan national who came into contact with the country's first Ebola patient in Nairobi, as the number of confirmed cases linked to the initial cluster rises to nine.
U.S. Remarks On Bilateral Health Cooperation At the 2026 Trust Summit, Nairobi, Kenya
- [U.S. Embassy Nairobi] Chief of Mission Susan Burns Remarks at The Trust Summit, Glee Hotel Nairobi October 22, 2026
Mudavadi Calls for Accountability, Fairer Global Institutions to Rebuild Public Confidence
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger accountability, inclusive governance and more representative international institutions, warning that public trust cannot be sustained without institutions demonstrating integrity, fairness and tangible results.
Kenya Confirms Ninth Ebola Case, Says All Patients Improving
- [Premium Times] In a statement published on its X account on Tuesday and signed by Patrick Amoth, the Director-General for Health, the ministry said all nine cases belonged to one known cluster.
Ruto Warns African Leaders Against Making Promises Their Budgets Cannot Fund
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has warned African leaders against making development promises they cannot afford to deliver, saying governments must match their ambitious plans with money to implement them.
IPG Calls for Evidence-Based Debate On Lamu Dangote Refinery
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The International Policy Group (IPG) has called for a fact-based national debate on the proposed $16 billion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu, saying the project presents a major opportunity to transform Kenya's industrial and energy landscape but also carries significant financial, governance, environmental and regional risks.
