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26 Dead as Landslides Devastate Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
Deadly landslides triggered by heavy rains killed 26 people in Elgeyo Marakwet County on October 31, displacing over 150 households.
Kenya Co-Hosts CHAN 2025 as Kasarani Stages Thrilling Final
Kenya co-hosted the 2025 African Nations Championship alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium at the heart of a historic tournament.
Kenya Coffee Output Set to Rebound 13% on Record Prices and Reforms
Kenya's coffee output is forecast to climb 13.3% to 850,000 bags in 2025/26, driven by record Nairobi Exchange prices and a government revival programme.
Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga as Oburu Takes Over ODM Leadership
Veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died, with elder brother Oburu Odinga, 82, stepping in as acting ODM leader ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kenya's Gachagua Becomes First Deputy President to Be Impeached
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached by parliament in late 2024, triggering a sweeping political realignment under President Ruto.
Kenya Signs First Bilateral Health Deal With Trump Administration
Kenya became the first country to formalize a five-year bilateral health cooperation deal with the Trump Administration, marking a seismic shift in US-Kenya health funding.
Kenya Faces Floods and Drought Crisis Affecting 2.1 Million
Kenya is battling a simultaneous flood and drought crisis in 2025, with over 2.1 million people across arid counties facing crisis-level hunger.
Ruto Unveils Sh2.88 Trillion Budget, Declares 2026 Watershed Year
President Ruto has unveiled Kenya's Sh2.88 trillion budget for 2026/27, pledging railways, 6,000km of roads, a new airport terminal, and AFCON 2027 readiness.
IMF Cuts Off Kenya's $3.6 Billion Bailout Over Fiscal Failures
The IMF ended Kenya's $3.6 billion bailout in March 2025 over fiscal slippages, leaving the nation with $93 billion in debt and seeking new support.