Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on Kenya Airways Flight to Lagos
A passenger has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Lagos, the airline has confirmed. According to Kenya Airways, the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at around 9:20pm Nigerian time, as the…
China Records Record EV Charging Demand on Expressways During Holiday
China recorded a record 28.05 million kWh of electricity consumption at expressway EV charging stations on October 1, the first day of the National Day holiday, as electric vehicle traffic surged across the country. The National Energy Administration…
Ruto Signs $3 Billion Deal to Make Kenya Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Hub
President William Ruto has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a proposed $3 billion (about KSh390 billion) integrated green mobility project that could transform Kenya into a major electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly hub. The project…
20kg Cannabis Busted in PSV Along Busia–Kisumu Road, Driver Arrested
Police in Busia County have intercepted a public service vehicle carrying 20 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa, arresting the driver in a suspected drug-trafficking operation. The crackdown followed a tip-off that prompted officers from Bumala Police…
Lionel Messi bids emotional farewell after Argentina’s 3-0 win over Benin‎
Messi concluded his international career in a memorable fashion, providing two assists and scoring a goal as Argentina secured a 3-0 victory over Benin in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night.‎‎ “I have nothing left to do but thank this shirt. For 20 years,…
Mvurya Summoned as FKF Crisis Threatens Kenya’s Football Calendar
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has been summoned to appear before the National Assembly and explain the deepening crisis in Kenyan football, with lawmakers raising concerns over the state of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), unpaid…
Chaos at Ulinzi: Sharks–Mombasa United Playoff Abandoned After Penalty Fury
Kariobangi Sharks’ fight to retain their place in Kenya’s top flight descended into chaos on Tuesday after their promotion-relegation playoff against Mombasa United was abandoned following a controversial penalty decision and a pitch invasion. The…
Kibabii University Shut Down After Deadly Attack Sparks Student Protests
Kibabii University has suspended teaching and learning indefinitely after student protests erupted on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, following a deadly attack that left one student dead and three others injured. The unrest began after four students were…
Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies, 55 Contacts Traced
Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus, with the patient dying while receiving treatment in Nairobi, the Ministry of Health has announced. In a press release dated October 6, 2026, the Ministry said the deceased was a…
109 Gangs Identified Across Kenya as 2027 Election Security Concerns Rise
The government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs and groups operating across Kenya, raising concerns over the possible use of criminal networks to fuel political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. According to a security brief by…