Kenya's Amos Kipruto wins Chicago Marathon in 2:01:09, joint fifth-fastest ever; Ethiopia's Hawi Feysa defends women's title in 2:13:33.

AU Commission calls for stronger regional and international cooperation against migrant smuggling and trafficking after 109 killed in Djibouti boat capsize.

Manchester City secure 3-0 victory against 10-man Liverpool at Anfield in first fixture after being found guilty of inflating commercial revenues.

A report by the US government that put Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi on the spot says Kenyan government officials are deeply involved in the recruitment of citizens to serve in the Russian military.

Mudavadi has consistently distanced the government from the recruitment of Kenyans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict that has so far left many dead, several injured, others missing and scores incarcerated in Ukrainian prisons.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001559926/us-report-flags-kenyan-officials-over-russia-military-recruitment

Suspected gang leader arrested last week in Homa Bay to be arraigned at Kisii Law Court; faces robbery with violence charges.

KRA Customs Department collected Sh90b in September, achieving 101.1 per cent of its revenue goal; collection exceeds Treasury target by Sh965 million.

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki elected chairperson Council of Governors for a one-year term, eligible for re-election; outgoing chair Ahmed Abdullahi served two terms.

High Court gives Treasury, NEMA 53 days to pay sh200 million to Owino Ohuru lead poisoning victims or face legal action.

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi says Kenya’s GDP grew by 5.3 percent in first quarter of 2026, up from 4 percent during the corresponding period in 2025.

Billions for politics.

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